Blodgett BLP-E Series - Manual (Page 17)

OM-BLT/BLP-GE 15
Troubleshooting
Your braising pan will operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list of checks to make in
the event of a problem. If the actions suggested do not solve the problem, call your qualified Service Representative. If an item on
the list is followed by X, the work should only be performed by a qualified service representative.
SYMPTOM WHO WHAT TO CHECK
(X indicates work that should only be performed by a qualified service representative)
Pan will not heat, but
indicator light comes on. Authorized
Service Rep Only
a. Heating elements for short circuit. X
Pan will not heat, and
indicator light will not
light. User a. That power supply is on.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
b. Fuses, accessible by removing caps on the side of the control box.
c. For loose or broken wires. X
d. Thermostat functioning, by listening for a click when the switch
opens or closes. X
e. Contactor functioning. X
Pan continues to heat
after it reaches desired
temperature. User a. Thermostat dial setting. Turn down if too high.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
b. Thermostat functioning. X
c. Thermostat calibration. X
d. Contactor, to determine if it is de-energized. X
Pan does not reach
desired temperature. User a. Thermostat dial setting. Turn up if too low.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
b. Heating elements for ground short or open (burned out) element. X
c. Thermostat functioning, by listening for a click when the switch
opens or closes. X
d. Thermostat calibration. X
e. Contactor functioning. X
Rapid clicking noise
(chattering). User a. For low voltage.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
b. Contactor for dirt or corrosion on the contacts. X
Uneven cooking due
to “hot spots.” User a. That the pan body is level.
Uneven cooking due
to “cold spots.” Authorized
Service Rep Only
a. For open (burned out) heating element. X
Pan is hard to tilt
(Manual Tilt Models). User a. Gears for foreign materials, lubrication and alignment.
Pan will not tilt
(Power Tilt Models). User a. That electrical power supply is on.
b. For overheated actuator motor. Wait 15 minutes for motor to cool,
then operate the power tilt.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
c. For blown fuse on motor control circuit - Replace fuse with approved
equal. X
d. For damaged DC rectifier and operating relays. X
e. Correct setting of upper and lower limit switches. X
WARNING
ELECTRICAL POWER MUST BE SHUT OFF BEFORE WORK IS DONE ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR THEIR AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTOR CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
SERVICE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN FACTORY-AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.