Frymaster FMCF operation manual Troubleshooting Fryers with Thermostat Controls, Problem

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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

6.3 Troubleshooting Fryers with Thermostat Controls

PROBLEM

Probable Causes

Corrective Action

 

A. Pilot is not lit.

A. Light pilot per instructions in

 

Chapter 3 of this manual.

 

 

 

B. Drain valve not fully closed.

B. Verify drain valve is fully closed.

 

 

C. Verify that unit is correctly

Burner does not

C. No electrical power to unit.

plugged in and that circuit breaker

 

is not tripped.

light.

 

D. Verify that the gas line

 

 

connections are properly

 

D. No gas being supplied to unit.

connected, that any cutoff valves

 

between the fryer and the gas

 

 

 

 

main are open, and that the main

 

 

gas cutoff valve is open.

6.4 Troubleshooting the Built-In Filtration System

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Unit will not go into

 

 

melt cycle or stays in

Failed melt cycle switch.

Melt cycle switch must be replaced.

melt cycle

Call FASC.

continuously.

 

 

 

 

Isolating the problem requires

Fryer never reaches

Failed thermostat or thermostat out of

additional troubleshooting beyond the

frying temperature.

calibration.

scope of operator troubleshooting.

Call FASC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. If the pump runs normally after

 

A. Thermal overload switch has

resetting the thermal overload

 

switch, the pump was overheated.

 

tripped on an overheated motor.

 

 

Pump won’t start.

Test: If the pump stopped

Always filter with the cooking

oil/shortening at or near frying

suddenly during the filtering

 

temperature.

OR

process, especially if after several

 

filtering cycles, the pump motor

Allow the pump motor to cool off

 

Pump stops during

has probably overheated. Place

for about 10 minutes after

the filter handle in the OFF

filtering.

filtering two full frypots one after

position, allow the pump to cool

 

the other.

 

for at least 45 minutes, and then

 

 

 

press the reset button on the pump

Check the filter paper after each

 

motor. Attempt to activate the

 

frypot is filtered. Replace the

 

pump.

 

paper if there is a large

 

 

 

 

accumulation of sediment.

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Contents Gas Fryers NON-CECanada Iii CF Series Gas Fryers Parts Ordering and Service Information Applicability and ValiditySafety Information European Community CE Specific InformationCF Series GAS Fryers Introduction 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 FCC Compliance Australian RequirementsElectrical Grounding Requirements Pre-Connection Preparations Caster/Leg InstallationCF Series GAS Fryers Installation Instructions 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 Branded locations Boiling-Out the FrypotCF Series GAS Fryers Operating Instructions 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 Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Daily Checks and ServicesInspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Clean Fryer Cabinet Inside and OutCheck Recovery Time Clean Float Switch and ShaftQuarterly Checks and Services Drain and Clean FrypotCF Series GAS Fryers Preventative Maintenance Clean Detachable Parts and AccessoriesCheck Computer Magic III Set Point Accuracy Clean Gas Valve Vent TubeCheck Thermostat Controller Thermostat Calibration 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 ActionHeating mode Indicator does notIndicator is on but Into programmingProblem Troubleshooting Fryers with Thermostat ControlsTroubleshooting the Built-In Filtration System Filtering. Pump starts, but noTransfer takes place Or the transfer isPower Shower is not Or the transfer is verySlow. 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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