Groen DEE series User Manual

OM/SM-DEE (CE)
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Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Your Groen kettle is designed to operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list
of checks to make in the event of a problem. Wiring diagrams are furnished inside the service panel and in this manual.
If an item on the list is followed by YY, the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR THEIR AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTORS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID
ALL WARRANTIES.
SYMPTOM WHO WHAT TO CHECK
YYindicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician.
Kettle will not heat, and heating indicator
will not come on.
User a. Electric power supply to the unit.
b. Water level in jacket.
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c. Control circuit fuses. Replace a blown fuse
only with a fuse of the same AMP rating. Y
d. For loose or broken wires. Y
e. Tilt cut-off switch. Y
f. That pressure switch is open. Y
g. Operation of variable thermostat. Y
h. Low water cutoff. Y
Kettle will not heat, but heating indicator
comes on.
User a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
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b. Contactor. Y
c. Heater elements with ohmmeter for ground
short or open element. If element is defective,
call Groen. Y
Kettle continues heating after it reaches
the desired temperature
User a. Thermostat dial setting.
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b. Thermostat circuit for short. Y
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should
click when the dial is rotated above and below
the setting for the temperature of the kettle. Y
d. Contactor, to determine whether it is energized
or stuck. Y
Kettle stops heating before it reaches the
desired temperature.
User a. Thermostat dial setting.
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b. Thermostat calibration. Y
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should
click when the dial is rotated above and below
the setting for the temperature of the kettle. Y
Kettle heats slowly User a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in
the “Maintenance” section of this manual.
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b. Heater elements with ohmmeter for ground
short or open element. If an element is
defective, call Groen. Y
c. Voltage of main power source. Y
Safety valve pops. User a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in
the “Maintenance” section of this manual.
b. Whether kettle was being heated empty when
valve popped.
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c. Pressure switch setting. Y
d. Thermostat operation. Thermostat should click
when the dial is rotated above and below the
setting for the temperature of the kettle. Y
e. Safety valve. If the valve pops at pressures
below 48 PSI, replace it. Y
f. Contactor, to determine whether it is de-
energized. Y

Groen DEE series Specifications

General

Brand	Groen
Model	DEE series
Category	Kettle
Language	English