Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guides
Where to Find the Model and Serial Number on Commercial Equipment
5 min read→The data plate tells a technician the exact model, serial number and electrical or gas requirements. Learn where it hides on common…
Commercial Dryer Needs Two Cycles to Dry: Causes and Fixes
4 min read→When a commercial dryer takes two cycles, restricted exhaust, a lint screen, a weak burner or element, or a failed sensor is…
Bean-to-Cup Machine Error Messages: What You Can Check
4 min read→Automatic coffee machines display messages about water, grounds, the brew group and descaling. Learn what each type usually means and which fixes…
Bakery Oven Baking Unevenly? What to Check First
5 min read→Uneven color across a bakery oven usually comes from airflow, door seals, burners or a drifting control. Here is what an operator…
Pot and Pan Washer Not Cleaning: Troubleshooting Guide
4 min read→Greasy pans, baked-on food and weak spray all have different causes. Here is how to find out whether the problem is chemical,…
Commercial Griddle Cold Spots: Troubleshooting Uneven Heat
4 min read→Cold zones on a flat top are usually traceable to burners, thermostats or the plate itself. Here is how to narrow it…
Ice Machine Making Small, Cloudy or Slow Ice: Troubleshooting
4 min read→How to match what your ice looks like to a likely cause, and which checks you can safely do before calling for…
Bar Cooler Running Nonstop but Not Cold: What to Check
4 min read→A back-bar cooler that never shuts off and still warms up is usually blocked, dirty or short of airflow. Here is a…