Troubleshooting - Single-platen Contact Toaster

Problem Cause Solution
1. Power Light Off. Circuit Breaker Off. Check and Reset.
Unit Not Plugged In. Plug In Cord.
Power Switch Off. Turn To On Position.
Inoperable Power Switch. Replace Power Switch.
Loose Wires. Check All Wire Connections.
Inoperable Power Light. Replace Power Light.

2. No Heat. Circuit Breaker Off. Check and Reset.
Unit Not Plugged In. Plug in Cord.
Power Switch Off. Turn To On Position.
Inoperable Thermostat. Place Both Thermostat Wires on Same Terminal. If Platen Heats Replace Thermostat.
Inoperable Platen. Take An Ohm Reading Across the Two Platen Calrods and verify 11 Ohms. If Not Replace Platen.

3. No Audible Or Visual Alarm. Inoperable Activating Switch. Replace Activating Switch.
Inoperable Timer. Replace Timer.

4. No Audible Alarm.

Inoperable Buzzer. Replace Buzzer.
5. Buns Toasting Too Light. Platen Temperature Too Low. Verify Platen Temperature and Adjust Potentiometer To Proper Temperature.
Not Enough Bun Compression. Adjust Stop Blocks Until You Recieve Proper Compression.

6. Buns Toasting Too Dark. Platen Temperature Too High. Verify Platen Temperature and Adjust Potentiometer To Proper Temperature.
Inoperable Thermostat. If Platen Temperature Can Not Be Adjusted Replace The Thermostat.
Inoperable Timer. Check Timer and Verify The Countdown Time, If Wrong Adjust Timer To The Right Setting, Or Replace The Timer.

7. Buns Sticking. Platen Temperature Too High. Verify Platen Temperature and Adjust Potentiometer.
Too Much Compression. Check Stop Blocks and Adjust To Correct Setting.
Dirty Platen. When Cool Remove Excess Carmelization With A Damp Cloth and A Non-Abrasive Cleaner.