Town E Series Operating manual

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E/M/Y SERIES WOK RANGE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GUIDE
TOWN WOK RANGES ARE CUSTOM / MADE TO ORDER. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT ADDRESS ALL OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES
POSSIBLE. MAINTENANCE IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE SUBJECT EQUIPMENT AND
HAZARDS INVOLVED. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CLAIM TO COVER ALL POSSIBLE SCENARIOS OR ISSUES THAT MAY BE
ENCOUNTERED. THE DOCUMENT IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY. IT DOES NOT RELIEVE THE QUALIFIED PERSON FROM
EXERCISING GOOD JUDGEMENT.
Chamber insulation & chamber rings - This section should be evaluated by restaurant personnel daily to prevent
accelerated degradation of the range. Damaged items must be replaced as soon as possible. Damage caused by lack of
maintenance is not covered under warranty!
oYork/EcoDeck ceramic sleeves: Replace if cracked or otherwise deteriorated.
oMasterrange brick: Replace missing or cracked mortar and bricks.
oVerify cast iron wok rings are not cracked or otherwise broken. Replace as needed.
oIf rings are fully intact, clean and degrease the wok rings and areas around it.
oClean the stainless steel top deck around the wok ring. Remove any grease and debris.
oEcoDeck units: Clean the welded return ring directly underneath the wok ring.
Stainless steel exterior and parts
oClean and maintain stainless steel using appropriate cleaning methods and products. Do not use harsh
abrasives and clean in the direction of the grain.
oTighten the (6) button head screws holding the 3-pipe wok rack. Use Loctite to further prevent loosening.
Gas train & valves
oCheck for bent valve shafts & replace as needed.
oTighten loose valve handles or replace as needed.
oIf the valve has or is close to being in use for a year, apply a new coating of high temperature valve grease.
oCheck for gas leaks around valve area and unions with a sniffer or bubble solution.
Pilot Safety System (if applicable)
oLight all pilots and check for proper operation. Cycle burners on/off and verify the pilot stays lit.
oEnsure pilot and thermocouple are mounted properly.
oVerify that the pilot flame is enveloping the top 3/8” to ½” of the thermocouple.
oCheck the thermocouple connection at the safety valve. Make sure it’s tight and corrosion free.
oReplace pilots, thermocouples and safety heads as needed.

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Burners and pilots
•For pilot burners
oCheck that pilot is working with proper flame height.
oClean orifice, clean air holes, adjust pilot valve, and/or replace pilot as needed.
oEnsure pilot burner is mounted properly.
•For jet burners
oVerify that all ports/jets light. It’s normal for some ports/jets to not light until a wok is placed on the
chamber or blown on. Flame should be mainly blue, slight yellow/orange tipping is OK.
oFor jet tips that do not light, ensure orifice and air holes are not clogged. Clean as needed with
thumb drill and wire brush cleaner.
oCheck that all jet tips are attached and intact- replace tips or burners as needed.
oReplace tips that have been over drilled while cleaning.
•For ring burners
oRemove and disassemble air mixers. Remove any blockages and clean the orifices.
oRemove any blockages from the ports in the cast iron burner.
oReassemble and set air mixer disc for proper combustion.
Faucets
•Chinese Swing Faucets - Check for leaks and tighten or repair as needed.
oTighten nuts and unions.
oReplace missing aerators.
oReplace bent spouts.
oIf faucet is stuck, not turning on or leaking, replace the entire faucet or repair using parts from our
rebuild kit.
•Manual Faucets - Check for leaks and tighten or repair as needed.
oTighten handle screw, replace if missing.
oTighten spout nut.
oReplace cartridge if faucet is constantly on or not turning on at all.
oReplace nozzle if bent.
Water wash & sink
oEcoDeck units: Check for proper operation of the plunger valve. It should turn off automatically after about
a minute. If stuck on, clean filter within valve or replace the cartridge.
oCheck that the water is distributed across the deck and reaches both ends of the range. Clean spray bar,
level/pitch the unit, or adjust water pressure regulator or incoming water supply as necessary.
oCheck for proper flow through 2” drain. Remove any clogs/blockages.
oVerify that the integrated scrap bin and mesh strainer is in place. Replace any broken or missing parts.
oVerify all drip pans are in place. Replace any broken or missing pans.