Troubleshooting – Pitco Frialator SSPE14 Electric Pasta EN User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SSPE14: Floor Model Electric Pasta Cooker
15 L20-339, rev.02 (08/11)
Problem
Probable Causes
Corrective Actions
No power to appliance.
Check power cord and main
building power supply.
Circuit Breaker tripped.
Reset circuit breaker.
I/0 button not pressed On.
Press I/0 button to to turn on
controller.
Controller not turned on.
Turn on controller.
Controller does not
activate.
Power Cord loose or not connected. Connect power cord.
Controller displays
that it is heating but
water will not heat.
High temperature limit(s) has tripped
Allow appliance to cool and reset
High temperature limit(s).
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1. POWER
FAILURE
If electric power is removed for any reason, the appliance will shut down To restart the appliance, follow the
appliance start up procedure in section 2.3.
4.2. HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCH
This appliance is equipped with a high temperature limit switch. The high temperature limit switch will stop the
appliance from functioning if the internal cook tank reaches an unsafe temperature. In the event that the high
temperature limit has tripped, Please refer to the following procedure to reset the switch.
4.2.1. Resetting the HighTemperature Limit Switch
1. Turn the appliance off.
2. Allow the appliance ample time to cool to room temperature.
3. Add water to the cook tank as needed.
4. Press the high limit reset button(7), See Figure 1, the button should make a single click.
5. The high limit switch is now reset and the appliance is ready for start up.
6. If the high temperature limit switch continues to trip, have the appliance inspected by an Authorized
Professional.
4.3. DRAIN VALVE INTERLOCK
This appliance is equipped with a drain valve interlock circuit. The appliance will stop heating if the tank drain valve is
opened. The control will give a heat failure display, refer to Section 4.6. Refer to the following procedure to resume
operation after the drain valve interlock is tripped.
1. Turn the appliance OFF (if not already OFF).
2. Close the tank drain valve and fill the tank with water.
3. Turn the appliance ON.
4.4. LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
If your appliance is equipped with a liquid level sensor circuit, the appliance will stop heating if the water level gets too
low. The control will give a heat failure display, refer to Section 4.6. Refer to the following procedure to resume
operation after the liquid level sensor de-energizes the appliance due to a low water level.
1. Turn the appliance OFF (if not already OFF).
2. Make sure the tank drain valve is closed and fill the tank with water to the fill line.
3. Turn the appliance ON.
4.5. TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
WARNING
DO NOT add water to the tank until it has been given ample time to cool down. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the appliance and/or injury to the operator.