Well numbering convention, Troubleshooting – BKI TDCG Tiered Display Merchandiser User Manual
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Hot Food Deli Case
Maintenance
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Well Numbering Convention
Facing the case from the Customer side, Well 1 is on the far right-hand end of the case. The well 
numbers increase sequentially from right to left. 
Troubleshooting
Refer to the table below for troubleshooting information. 
 
Disconnect the case power supply by turning OFF the circuit breaker in the power supply service panel 
before performing any diagnostic testing. 
 
Problem Cause
Possible
Solution
Case Not Operating 
(Clear pilot light not illuminated) 
No Power to the case.
Check circuit breaker or fuses at 
building power panel. 
Case Not Operating 
(Clear pilot light illuminated) 
Power switch is off.
Reset the power switch.
Control Safety Interlock 
circuit has shut case off 
because one of the well 
temperature probes reached 
a preset value. 
Failed temperature probe, 
temperature probes not 
connected to control in proper 
sequence, well heating elements 
not connected to control in proper 
sequence. 
Holding Temperature Not 
Adequate 
Case and food pans have not 
been preheated. 
Refer to the preheating section of 
Operators Manual. 
Product is below 150
 F
(70
C) when loaded into
case.
Check product temperature 
before loading the case. 
One or more heating 
elements not operating 
properly. 
Troubleshoot as described below.
Individual Heating Element Not 
Heating 
Loose wire or bad 
connection. 
Identify and repair wire 
connection. 
Failed Heating Element.
Replace failed Heating Element.
Failed Output on Control 
Board. 
Replace entire Control Board.
Control displays PL# and beeps 
every second (# specifies 
number problem well). 
Probe low, shorted. 
Measured temperature 
< 40°F. 
Replace failed temperature probe 
for specified well. 
Control displays PH# and beeps 
every second (# specifies 
number problem well). 
Probe high, open. Measured 
temperature 
> 550°F. 
Replace failed temperature probe 
for specified well. 
PL and PH messages can appear shortly after case is turned ON.
Control displays TL# and beeps 
every second (# specifies 
number problem well). 
Temperature low, well probe 
temperature more than 25°F 
below set point. 
Loose wire, failed heating element, 
failed controller. 
Control displays TH# and beeps 
every second (# specifies 
number problem well). 
Temperature high, well probe 
temperature more than 40°F 
above set point. 
