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Product Does Not Vend Diagnostic Flow

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Product Does Not Vend Diagnostic Flow

This flow determines why a product isn't dispensing, differentiating between various failure points like mechanical jams, electrical faults, or sensor issues.

High VoltageOperator5-10 min
Vend path5 stepsoperator-intermediate

Qualified technician handoff: stop before live electrical testing, sealed-system refrigeration work, compressor service, or protected-compartment access unless a qualified technician is handling the work.

  • Motor harness shows line voltage on low-voltage circuit: disconnect_and_investigate_harness
  • Motor overheating or burning smell: disconnect_motor_and_hand_off
  • If the motor harness shows line voltage on a low-voltage circuit, you must disconnect and investigate the harness; this requires a qualified technician.
  • If the motor is overheating or has a burning smell, disconnect the motor and hand off to a qualified technician.

Checklist

Guided Diagnostic Steps

Work from low-risk checks toward technician-level inspection only when evidence supports it.

Printable checklist

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  1. 1

    Manually attempt to move the product tray slightly to check for obvio...

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    Manually attempt to move the product tray slightly to check for obvious physical jams.

    Stop conditions
    • If the motor harness shows line voltage on a low-voltage circuit, you must disconnect and investigate the harness; this requires a qualified technician.
    • If the motor is overheating or has a burning smell, disconnect the motor and hand off to a qualified technician.
    • Any electrical troubleshooting involving motors requires a qualified technician.

    Expected: Initial condition is documented before deeper diagnosis.

    Evidence to note: note

  2. 2

    Inspect the motor harness connections for any signs of loose wiring o...

    operator-intermediatehigh

    Inspect the motor harness connections for any signs of loose wiring or damage.

    Stop conditions
    • If the motor harness shows line voltage on a low-voltage circuit, you must disconnect and investigate the harness; this requires a qualified technician.
    • If the motor is overheating or has a burning smell, disconnect the motor and hand off to a qualified technician.
    • Any electrical troubleshooting involving motors requires a qualified technician.

    Expected: Initial condition is documented before deeper diagnosis.

    Evidence to note: note

  3. 3

    Manually check the product path for obstructions.

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    Manually check the product path for obstructions.

    Stop conditions
    • If the motor harness shows line voltage on a low-voltage circuit, you must disconnect and investigate the harness; this requires a qualified technician.
    • If the motor is overheating or has a burning smell, disconnect the motor and hand off to a qualified technician.
    • Any electrical troubleshooting involving motors requires a qualified technician.

    Expected: Result is documented before continuing the route.

    Evidence to note: note

  4. 4

    Inspect the motor harness connections.

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    Inspect the motor harness connections.

    Stop conditions
    • If the motor harness shows line voltage on a low-voltage circuit, you must disconnect and investigate the harness; this requires a qualified technician.
    • If the motor is overheating or has a burning smell, disconnect the motor and hand off to a qualified technician.
    • Any electrical troubleshooting involving motors requires a qualified technician.

    Expected: Result is documented before continuing the route.

    Evidence to note: note

  5. 5

    Stop and document the machine state for technician review.

    operator-intermediatehigh

    Stop and document the machine state for technician review.

    Stop conditions
    • If the motor harness shows line voltage on a low-voltage circuit, you must disconnect and investigate the harness; this requires a qualified technician.
    • If the motor is overheating or has a burning smell, disconnect the motor and hand off to a qualified technician.
    • Any electrical troubleshooting involving motors requires a qualified technician.

    Expected: Result is documented before continuing the route.

    Evidence to note: note

Tools for this route

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Parts status

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