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Filter pump runs | Blockage in filter pan suction tube. | The blockage may be caused by | |
Test: Close the drain valve and pull | sediment buildup or, if solid | ||
but oil does not | shortening is used, solidified | ||
return to frypot and | the filter pan out from the fryer. | shortening in the tube. Use a thin, | |
there is no bubbling | Activate the pump. If bubbling oil | flexible wire to remove the | |
oil. | occurs, there is a blockage in the | blockage. If the blockage cannot | |
| filter pan suction tube. | be removed, call FASC. | |
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| A. If using filter paper or pad | |
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| configuration, verify that filter | |
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| screen is in bottom of pan with | |
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| paper or pad on top of screen. | |
Filter pump runs, | A. Improperly installed filter pan | Verify that | |
and in good condition on filter | |||
components. | |||
but oil return is very | pan connection fitting. | ||
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slow and bubbling |
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oil occurs. |
| If using Magnasol filter | |
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| assembly, verify that | |
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| present and in good condition on | |
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| filter screen fitting. | |
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| B. Attempting to filter with oil that | B. In order to properly filter, the | |
| oil or shortening should be at | ||
| is not hot enough. | or near 350ºF (177ºC). | |
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