Frymaster FMCF operation manual CF Series GAS Fryers Operator Troubleshooting

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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

6.2Troubleshooting Fryers with Solid State (Analog), Digital, or CM III.5 Controllers

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

A. Pilot not lit.

A. Light pilot per instructions in

 

 

 

Chapter 3 of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Drain valve open.

B. Verify that drain valve is fully

 

 

 

closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. No electrical power to unit.

C. Verify that unit is plugged in and

 

 

 

that circuit breaker is not tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Verify that the gas line

Burner will not

 

 

connections are properly

 

 

connected, that any cutoff valves

 

light.

D. No gas being supplied to unit.

 

 

 

between the fryer and the gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

main are open, and that the main

 

 

 

 

gas cutoff valve is open.

 

 

 

E.

If available, substitute controller

 

 

 

 

known to be good for suspect

 

 

E. Failed controller.

 

controller. If fryer operates

 

 

 

 

normally, order replacement

 

 

 

 

controller from FASC.

Solid state (analog)

 

 

 

controller power and

 

If available, substitute controller

trouble lights on, but

 

heat light is not,

 

known to be good for suspect

 

 

Failed controller.

controller. If fryer operates

OR

 

 

normally, order replacement

CM III.5 display

 

controller from FASC.

 

 

 

shows

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If available, substitute controller

 

 

 

known to be good for suspect

Unit stays in melt

Temperature probe or controller has

controller. If fryer operates

normally, order a replacement

cycle continuously.

failed.

controller. If substitution does not

 

 

 

 

 

 

resolve the problem, the most likely

 

 

 

cause is a failed temperature probe.

CM III.5 will not go

 

A. Disconnect unit from electrical

A. Temporary controller malfunction

 

power, wait at least one minute,

into programming

 

 

mode.

caused by voltage surge.

 

reconnect unit to the power

 

 

 

supply and turn controller on.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Gas Fryers NON-CECanada Iii CF Series Gas Fryers Parts Ordering and Service Information Applicability and ValidityCF Series GAS Fryers Introduction Safety InformationEuropean Community CE Specific Information CE Standard For Incoming Gas PressuresEquipment Description Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel DefinitionsShipping Damage Claim Procedure Retain and Store this Manual in a Safe Place for Future USECF Series GAS Fryers Installation Instructions General Installation RequirementsPage Australian Requirements Electrical Grounding RequirementsFCC Compliance Caster/Leg Installation CF Series GAS Fryers Installation InstructionsPre-Connection Preparations CE Standard For Incoming Gas Pressures Connection to Gas Line CE Approved Gas CategoriesCE Standard Gas Connection Pipe SizesConverting to Another Gas Type CE Standard Burner Manifold Gas PressuresNon-CE Gas Conversion Instructions CE Gas Conversion InstructionsCE Only Start-Up Procedure CF Series GAS Fryers Operating InstructionsLighting the Pilot on NON-CE Fryers Lighting the PilotPlacing the Fryer Into Operation Boiling-Out the Frypot CF Series GAS Fryers Operating InstructionsBranded locations For units equipped with a Computer Magic III.5 Computer Shutting the Fryer Down Controller Operation and ProgrammingCF Series GAS Fryers Filtration Instructions Draining and Manual FilteringCF Series GAS Fryers Filtration Instructions Filter Magic II Filtration System Operation Filter Magic II Filtration System Operation Filter Magic II Filtration System Operation Drain valve in the open position CF Series GAS Fryers Filtration Instructions Drain handle in the closed position Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and ServicesDaily Checks and Services Clean Fryer Cabinet Inside and OutQuarterly Checks and Services Check Recovery TimeClean Float Switch and Shaft Drain and Clean FrypotCF Series GAS Fryers Preventative Maintenance Clean Detachable Parts and AccessoriesClean Gas Valve Vent Tube Check Thermostat Controller Thermostat CalibrationCheck Computer Magic III Set Point Accuracy Check Burner Manifold Pressure CF Series GAS Fryers Preventative Maintenance Built-In Filtration System CF Series GAS Fryers Operator Troubleshooting IntroductionCF Series GAS Fryers Operator Troubleshooting Problem Probable Causes Corrective ActionIndicator is on but Heating modeIndicator does not Into programmingTroubleshooting Fryers with Thermostat Controls Troubleshooting the Built-In Filtration SystemProblem Transfer takes place Filtering.Pump starts, but no Or the transfer isSlow. Power Shower is notOr the transfer is very Spraying properlyTroubleshooting Abnormal Burner Operation Replacing the Controller or Controller Wiring Harness This page Intentionally Left Blank Service Hotline

FMCF specifications

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