CUDA 2412 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Guides

Cuda 2412 • 8.914-384.0 • Rev. 5/12
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AUTOMATIC PARTS WASHER Troubleshooting Guide
SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
POOR
CLEANING
PERFORMANCE
Turntable switch is OFF Verify that the turntable switch is ON
(See Turntable Switch).
Parts are obstructing each other
Check the position of parts on turntable;
position parts to allow flow of cleaning
solution around and between them.
Low water level in sump Check sump water level; add water if necessary.
Clogged or improperly aligned
spray nozzles
Check spray nozzles for obstructions and
alignment; clean and align if necessary
(See Cleaning and Aligning the Spray Nozzles).
Low detergent concentration
10-11 pH
Add 1-2 scoops of detergent and observe
cleaning performance; add 1-2 scoops
more if necessary. Measure pH.
Wash solution is not properly
heated
See wash solution is not heating
Pump is not operating properly See pump does not operate properly.
WASH
SOLUTION
NOT HEATING
Blown fuse Refer to Troubleshooting the Electrical System.
Low waterlevel in sump Check the water level in the sump; add water
if necessary (See Low Water Shut-Off).
Thermostat is incorrectly set Check thermostat setting; set to 180°
(See Adjusting the Thermostat).
Excess debris is built up around
heating element
Check for debris buildup around heating
element; clean out if necessary
(See Cleaning out the Sump).
Line voltage is too low Contact a licensed electrician to verify that the
incoming line voltage meets requirements.
Failed heater timer Test the heater timer; replace if necessary
(See Wash Cycle and Heater Timers).
Failed thermostat Test the thermostat; replace if necessary
(See Single Phase Thermostat, or
contact dealer to test a three-phase thermostat).
Failed heating element Test the heating element; replace if necessary
(See Single Heating Element, or contact
dealer to test a three-phase heating element).
FOAMING
Machine operating with cold
water
Bring water up to correct temperature
Grease, high detergent motor
oils, transmission oil, gear lubes
Do not place oil pan or transmission
pan into machine without pouring oil out of it.
Not enough detergent Add more detergent, check pH level. Use defoamer.
WHITE
POWDER
ON PARTS
Solution is old Change sump water and recharge with
fresh detergent and vapor corrosion inhibitor.
Water hardness and TDS
(totally dissolved solids)
Use a water softener and/or change your sump
water more frequently.
Large parts can dry before
solutions runs off, leaving
powdery residue
Turn heat down to approximately 140°.