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Troubleshooting
To isolate a malfunction, proceed as follows:
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Clearly define the problem (or symptom) and when it occurs.
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Locate the problem in the Troubleshooting table.
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Review all possible causes. Then, one-at-a-time, work through the list of corrections until the problem is solved.
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Problem |
Cause |
Correction |
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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 |
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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 |
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Foaming or boiling over |
See Boil-Over chart on fryer and beginning of Operation Section in this manual |
Follow boil-over procedures from chart |
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Oil not draining |
Drain valve clogged |
Push cleaning rod through open drain valve. |
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Filter motor won’t run |
Motor overheated |
Reset motor; see Filter Motor Protector Manual Reset Section |
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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). |
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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 |
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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
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Burn Risk To avoid burns, turn POWER switch to OFF before resetting pump motor. |
