Troubleshooting – Blodgett KLT-G Series User Manual
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Your 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 X, the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
SYMPTOM
WHO
WHAT TO CHECK
X indicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician.
Kettle is hard to tilt.
User
a. Gears for foreign materials, and lubrication.
Auth Service 
Rep Only
b. Gears for alignment. X
c. Worm gears or broken gears. X
Kettle continues heating 
after it reaches desired 
temperature.
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Auth Service 
Rep Only
b. Thermostat calibration.X
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the 
dial is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of 
the kettle.X
Kettle stops heating before it
reaches the desired 
temperature.
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Auth Service 
Rep Only
b. Thermostat calibration.X
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the 
dial is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of 
the kettle.X
Safety Valve pops open.
User
a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in the Maintenance 
section.
b. Thermostat dial setting.
Auth Service 
Rep Only
c. For defective thermostat. The thermostat should click when 
the dial is rotated to settings above and below the temperature 
of the kettle. If defective, replace.X
d. For defective safety valve. If the valve pops at pressures 
below 49 PSI, replace.X
Burners will not light.
User
a. That the main gas supply valve is open. (handle is in line with 
gas pipe).
b. Gas supply to the building.
c. That the kettle body is not tilted.
Auth Service 
Rep Only
d. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the 
dial is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of 
the kettle.X
e. That tilt limit switch is closed when body is not tilted.X
System does not produce a 
spark.
Auth Service 
Rep Only
a. Thermostat, and close the contacts if they are open. X
b. AC voltage between terminals on secondary side of 
transformer. If it is not 24 Volt, replace the transformer. X
c. That the high tension cable is firmly attached and in good 
condition. If cracked or brittle, replace.X
d. Pilot electric ceramic for crack or break.X
e. Pilot spark gap. Regap.X
Troubleshooting
WARNING
BEFORE REPLACING ANY PARTS, DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY
AND CLOSE THE MAIN GAS VALVE. ALLOW FIVE MINUTES FOR UNBURNED GAS TO VENT.
USING REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTOR CAN CAUSE OPERATOR INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
