Frymaster OCF30 operation manual Troubleshooting Controller and Heating Problems

6.2Troubleshooting

6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems

Problem		Probable Causes	Corrective Action
			A. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the
	A. Controller not turned on.		controller on.
No Display on			B. Verify controller power	cord is
	B. No power to the fryer.
controller.			plugged in and that circuit breaker is
	C. Failed controller or other component.
			not tripped.
			C. Call your FAS for assistance.
Controller displays			A. Press S (YES) if the vat is full,
			otherwise press T (NO).
IS VAT FULL?	A.	Normal operation after a filtration.
			B. Follow controller prompts to clear
YES NO after a	B.	Oil may be in the filter pan.
			message. If problem persists, call
filtration.
			your FAS for assistance.
Controller displays	Daily filter paper change prompt has		Press S (YES), follow prompts and
CHANGE FILTER
PAPER?	occurred.		change the filter paper.
Fryer repeatedly cycles			This is normal operation.	This will
on and off when first	Fryer is in melt cycle.		continue until the fryer temperature
started.			reaches 180ºF (82ºC).
			A. Verify that all power cords are fully
	A. Main power cord not plugged in.		seated in the receptacles, locked into
Fryer does not heat.	B. Drain is open.		place and that a circuit breaker is not
	C. Controller has failed.		tripped
	D. One or more other components have		B. Close drain.
		failed.	C. Call your FAS for assistance
			D. Call your FAS for assistance.
Fryer heats until high-			Turn fryer off and call your FAS for
limit trips with heat	Temperature probe or controller has failed.
indicator ON.			assistance.
Fryer heats until high-
limit trips without heat	Contactor or controller has failed		Call your FAS for assistance.
indicator ON.
6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems
Problem		Probable Causes	Corrective Action
			Fryers using the 3000 controller can
			toggle between F° to C° by pressing the 9
			button until Product setup is displayed.
Controller display is in			Press X to scroll to Tech Mode and press
wrong temperature	Incorrect display option programmed.		9. Enter 1658. Press the scan button.
scale (Fahrenheit or			The controller displays OFF.	Turn the
Celsius).			controller on to check temperature. If the
			desired scale is not displayed, repeat.
			Fryers using the CM3.5 should refer to the
			separate Fryer Controllers User’s Manual.
Controller displays	Failed controller, failed interface board,		Turn the fryer off and on again. If issue
HEATING			persists call your FAS for assistance.
FAILURE.	open high-limit thermostat.

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