EmberGlo ES5 Series - Manual (Page 6)

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EmberGlo A Division of Midco International Inc 8449 96
ES5 Series - Service & Trouble Shooting
4. To adjust lid, loosen screws in lower hinge. With lid closed, tighten screws.
5. Thermostat is set to control temperature from 350° to 375°, and we suggest replacement if off
calibration. Thermostat may be removed by:
A. Removing electric enclosure covers and switch panel.
B. Removing wires from thermostat terminals.
C. Removing two screws holding thermostat.
D. Pull capillary straight out to remove bulb.
CAUTION: Capillary tube is critical and care should be taken not to “kink”.
6. If water nozzle should clog with lime, remove by lifting up then clean small holes with paper clip
or similar tool. Lime inside tube is removed by fl exing tube, then shaking or washing out lime.
7. The water inlet is cleaned by removing plug at bottom and pushing lime out with wire or rod.
8. The main timer controls the cooking time and the shot timer delivers a measured amount of
water to produce steam every 20 seconds. If defective, replace (attempted service may
affect timing).
DANGER: Read and understand this bulletin thoroughly before starting any trouble-
shooting. An inadvertent service error could result in severe personal injury or death. Only a
trained experienced service technician should attempt any repair procedure.
Qualifi ed service agencies are available at most locations—Refer to EmberGlo listing of Authorized
Service Agencies included in Standard Equipment Catalog.
Important: Defective wiring or loose connections can simulate the defects outlined below. Check
associated wiring before replacing a component.
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Trouble Shooting
1.
A. Confi rm electric cord is securely plugged in.
B. Confi rm receptacle is energized—reset breaker or repair house wiring.
WARNING: The following checks thru 7.A.1. should be done with electric cord
removed from receptacle.
C. Confi rm continuity in 3-conductor cord—replace if defective.
D. Confi rm continuity in single pole, single throw Power Switch (the two adjacent terminals
are switch terminals and the remote terminal is a tie-terminal). Replace if defective.
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2.
A. Confi rm continuity of Thermostat—replace if defective.
B. Confi rm continuity of Heating Element—replace Steam Generator Casting if defective.
C. Confi rm Thermal cutoff.
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3.
A. Defective light in switch— replace entire switch.
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4.
A. All Models: Clogged water nozzle, water inlet or strainers—check and clean as required, see
Maintenance and Service sections.
B. Models ES5M, ES5MT, ES5CTS & ES5PBS: Water pan empty—fi ll pan.
C. Model ES5M: Confi rm pump is operative—check valves—inlet hose must not leak. See Service
section. Rebuild or replace as required.
D. Models ES5PB & ES5CT:
1. Confi rm Water Shut-Off Valve is on and Water Hose Assembly is properly hooked up. Refer
to #3 from the Installation section page 2. A quick way to confi rm water line is operational is
to disconnect Water Hose at quick disconnect fi tting and push a small probe into quick
disconnect fi tting—water should fl ow freely.
2. Confi rm continuity of Water Solenoid Valve—replace if defective.
Service
Continued
3. Unit Heats
Switch on, Light Out.
2. Unit Does Not Heat
Switch On, Light On
1. Unit Does Not Heat
Switch On, Light Out
4. Unit Heats Up,
But Does Not Steam—
No Water Evident on,
Light Out.