Antunes, AJ MS-150/155 - Manual (Page 20)

MIRACLE STEAMER
20 P/N 1010699 Rev. M 12/06
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Unit heats but there
is little or no steam
produced
and/or
The product requires
more steaming than
usual.
Water Line Valve is closed (MS-
250/255).
Check that the Water Line Valve is Open
Filter Strainer is restricted. Check and clean the Filter Strainer as described in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Quick disconnect is not fully
engaged at rear of the unit or is
damaged (MS-250/255).
Remove and reengage the Quick Disconnect firmly
until a “click” is heard. Replace if damaged.
Low or no water pressure in the
water line (MS-250/255).
Remove the Quick Disconnect Insert from the rear
of the unit. While holding over an empty cup, press
the white plastic tip. Strong, steady water flow
should be noted. If so, reengage firmly into unit. If
not present, or pressure is low, contact your mainte-
nance person or plumber.
Improper water pressure to unit (MS-
250/255).
Verify that a Water Pressure Regulator is installed
and set to 20-25 PSI.
Unit is not being cleaned properly
(daily/monthly).
Clean unit daily and monthly as described in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Programming and/or SHO, H2O val-
ues were adjusted/changed improp-
erly.
Reprogram the SHO and H2O values as described
in the Programming section of this manual.
Insufficient or excessive calcium/
mineral deposits on the Generator
surface.
Verify that thin layer of calcium/mineral deposits
is present on the Generator surface. Refer to the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Generator surface is bare. Generator surface must have a thin calcium/min-
eral coating for proper steaming. Refer to the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Generator Steam Ports are restrict-
ed.
Clean the Steam Ports as described in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Generator Cover is warped or loose. Verify that the Generator Cover wingnut is tight. If
noticeable steam escapes around the Generator
Cover, replace the cover.
Generator Diffuser is missing. Install Generator Diffuser or replace if missing.
Generator surface temperature is too
low.
Verify Generator surface temperature to be 380-
420° F (193 - 215° C).
Excessive con-
densation in Food
Compartment.
Water pressure is too high (MS-
250/255).
Verify that the Water Pressure regulator is set to 20
- 25 PSI. Adjust accordingly.
Programming and or SHO and H2O
values were adjusted improperly.
Reprogram the SHO and H2O values as described
in the Programming section of this manual.
Steam coming out
around top covers or
sides.
Generator Cover’s wingnut is loose. Tighten wingnut.
Generator Cover is warped. Replace Generator Cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)