Frymaster FMCF Filtering, Pump starts, but no, Transfer takes place, Or the transfer is

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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

6.4 Troubleshooting the Built-In Filtration System (cont.)

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

B. Failed filter handle microswitch.

 

 

Test: If this is a multi-pot fryer,

B. If the switch is loose, tighten the

 

attempt to operate the pump using

 

a different handle. If the pump

screws holding it in place,

 

ensuring that when the handle is

 

starts, the handle microswitch is

 

placed in the ON position, the

 

out of alignment or has failed.

 

lever on the microswitch is

 

 

 

When the handle is placed in the

pressed firmly against the switch.

 

 

Pump won’t start.

ON position, the lever on the

If the switch has failed, call

microswitch should be firmly

FASC.

 

pressed against the switch. If so,

OR

 

the switch has failed. If not, the

 

Pump stops during

switch is loose and/or misaligned.

 

C. Pump blockage.

C. Pump blockages are usually

filtering. (cont.)

caused by sediment build-up in

 

Test: Close the drain valve. Place

the pump due to improperly sized

 

or installed filter paper and

 

the filter handle in the OFF

 

failure to use the crumb screen.

 

position, allow the pump to cool

 

Call FASC to have blockage

 

for at least 45 minutes, and then

 

cleared.

 

press the reset button on the pump

 

 

 

motor. Pull the filter pan from the

Ensure that filter paper is of the

 

unit and then activate the pump.

 

proper size and is installed

 

If the pump motor hums and then

 

properly, and that the crumb

 

stops, the pump is blocked.

 

screen is used.

 

 

 

 

A. To properly filter, the oil should

 

 

be at or near 350°F (177°C). At

 

 

temperatures lower than this, the

Pump starts, but no

 

oil becomes too thick to pass

 

through the filter medium easily,

transfer takes place

A. Oil/shortening is too cold for

resulting in much slower oil

or the transfer is

filtering.

return and eventual overheating of

very slow.

 

 

the filter pump motor. Ensure

 

 

 

 

that the oil is at or near frying

 

 

temperature before draining into

 

 

filter pan.

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FMCF specifications

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