Product Jam - Mechanical Issue
GPL FoodKing
Product Jam - Mechanical Issue
Diagnostic for FoodKing units where products fail to dispense due to mechanical obstruction or alignment. Focuses on tray inspection, product positioning, and delivery path clearance.
- Repeated jamming across multiple trays suggests systemic issue
Checklist
Guided Diagnostic Steps
Work from low-risk checks toward technician-level inspection only when evidence supports it.
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- 1
Inspect Tray for Jammed Product
operator-intermediatelowOpen the cabinet door and locate the tray that failed to vend. Look for products that are wedged, tilted, or overlapping. Check if any product packaging has caught on tray edges or dividers.
Flashlight or Work LightExpected: Clear identification of any product that is jammed or mispositioned.
Evidence to note: photo
- 2
Check Tray Alignment and Positioning
operator-intermediatelowVerify that the tray is fully seated in its rails and level. A tray that has shifted or is not fully inserted can cause products to misfeed. Ensure tray locks or latches are engaged.
Flashlight or Work LightExpected: Tray is level, fully seated, and secured in its correct position.
Evidence to note: photo
- 3
Test Vend After Correction
operator-intermediatelowWith the jam cleared and tray properly aligned, close the door and attempt a test vend from the previously jamming selection. Observe whether the product dispenses correctly.
Stop conditions- Motor runs but product does not move - indicates deeper mechanical or motor issue
Expected: Product dispenses cleanly and falls to the delivery area.
Evidence to note: note
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