Southbend STRE-3EZ - Manual (Page 21)

S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE
O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 21 OF 44
Figure 9
Steamer Not Heating Up, “Power” Light Is Not Lit
DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
Steamer not heating up, “Power” light not lit.
Test operation of power switch (see page 25). Replace if
necessary. If power switch is OK, replace “Power” light and follow
procedure on page 22.
Disconnect all the heating
cartridges from the contactor.
Measure the resistance across
the leads each cartridge.
Replace any cartridge that
shows either an open or short
circuit.
Cartridges are OK
Is measured resistance
in the range specified on
page 24?
Is measured
voltage 208, 220, or 240
volts?
No Yes
DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
Remove right side panel for access.
Reconnect power at circuit breaker.
Turn lever to “ON” position and close door (to actuate door switch).
Check voltage between terminals L1 and L3 on contactor
(see page 26).
Check resistance between heating-cartridge contactor terminals
as described on page 24.
No Yes