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Troubleshooting
To isolate a malfunction, proceed as follows:
Clearly define the problem (or symptom) and when it occurs.
Locate the problem in the Troubleshooting table.
Review all possible causes. Then, one-at-a-time, work through the list of corrections until the problem is solved.
Problem | Cause | Correction |
|---|---|---|
Power switch on but fryer completely inoperative | Open circuit | Fryer plugged in Check breaker or fuse at wall |
| Pressure not exhausting at end of Cook Cycle | Solenoid or exhaust line clogged | Turn OFF and allow fryer to cool to release the pressure in vat; have all lines, solenoid, and exhaust tank cleaned |
| Operating pressure too high | Deadweight clogged | Turn OFF and allow fryer to cool to release the pressure in vat; clean deadweight; see Cleaning the Deadweight Assembly |
| Operating pressure too high | Deadweight clogged | Turn OFF and allow fryer to cool to release the pressure in vat; clean deadweight; see Cleaning the Deadweight Assembly |
| Operating pressure too high | Deadweight clogged | Turn OFF and allow fryer to cool to release the pressure in vat; clean deadweight; see Cleaning the Deadweight Assembly |
| Operating pressure too high | Deadweight clogged | Turn OFF and allow fryer to cool to release the pressure in vat; clean deadweight; see Cleaning the Deadweight Assembly |
| Pressure does not build | Not enough product in vat Metal shipping spacer not removed from deadweight assembly. Pressure not programmed Lid gasket leaking | Place full capacity product in vat when using fresh oil Remove shipping spacer; see Unpacking Check programming Reverse or replace lid gasket |
| Pressure does not build | Not enough product in vat Metal shipping spacer not removed from deadweight assembly. Pressure not programmed Lid gasket leaking | Place full capacity product in vat when using fresh oil Remove shipping spacer; see Unpacking Check programming Reverse or replace lid gasket |
| Pressure does not build | Not enough product in vat Metal shipping spacer not removed from deadweight assembly. Pressure not programmed Lid gasket leaking | Place full capacity product in vat when using fresh oil Remove shipping spacer; see Unpacking Check programming Reverse or replace lid gasket |
| Pressure does not build | Not enough product in vat Metal shipping spacer not removed from deadweight assembly. Pressure not programmed Lid gasket leaking | Place full capacity product in vat when using fresh oil Remove shipping spacer; see Unpacking Check programming Reverse or replace lid gasket |
Oil not heating | Gas valve knob turned to the OFF position Drain valve open High temperature limit tripped | Make sure gas control valve knob is turned to the ON position Close drain valve Reset high temperature limit; see Operating Controls Section |
Foaming or boiling over | See Boil-Over chart on fryer and beginning of Operation Section in this manual | Follow boil-over procedures from chart |
Oil not draining | Drain valve clogged | Push cleaning rod through open drain valve. |
Filter motor won’t run | Motor overheated | Reset motor; see Filter Motor Protector Manual Reset Section |
Product Color Not Correct: A. Too Dark | Temperature too high Breading too far in advance Overshooting the setpoint temperature | Check temperature setting in the Program Mode Bread product closer to frying period Adjust PC Factor (may require a service call). |
B. Too Light | Temperature too low Fryer incorrect preheat Wrong product button pressed | Check temperature setting in the Program Mode Allow proper preheat time Be sure to press the correct product to be cooked |
C. Product Greasy | Oil old Temperature too low Vat overloaded Product not removed from vat immediately after end of cycle | Replace oil Check temperature setting in the Program Mode Reduce cooking load Remove product form vat promptly |
The filter pump motor is equipped with a manual reset button, located on the
 | Burn Risk To avoid burns, turn POWER switch to OFF before resetting pump motor. |
