When your Bakers Pride unit is down for the count, you want to get it back up and running in no time at all. Charbroilers tend to have a few common issues that are easy to fix as long as you know what to look for. This guide covers Bakers Pride charbroiler troubleshooting to help you get your unit back in pristine condition.
Bakers Pride Charbroiler Troubleshooting Char
Issue
Possible Cause
Solution
Pilot light and burners not turning on
Main gas supply is turned off
Turn on the main gas supply
Burners are producing excessive carbon deposits
The wrong type of gas is used
The gas pressure is incorrect
Incorrect orifices were used
The primary air supply isn’t properly adjusted
Use the right type of gas
Call the local gas supplier
Call a Bakers Pride authorized service center
Adjust the air shutter
Pilot light won’t stay lit
The pilot flame was adjusted incorrectly
There’s a draft
There’s improper ventilation
Adjust the pilot flame
Remove the draft
Call a certified service technician
Excessive flare-up
The unit has been overloaded with fatty meat
Add water to the grease pan
Broiler isn’t hot enough
The orifices are dirty or clogged
The gas pressure is too low
The top grates are clogged or dirty
The ventilation is too strong so the heat is being sucked from the broiling surface
Cool down the unit, then check and clean the orifices
Increase the gas pressure to the recommended specifications
Cool the unit and check and clean the top grates
Call a certified service technician
Grates/radiants/burners/gas valves are warped
Improper cleaning methods have been used
Don’t “burn-off” top grates. The firebox will overheat excessively
