6.2.3 Troubleshooting Fryers Equipped with Analog Controllers
FRYER OPERATES
PROPERLY BUT "POPS" WHEN BURNERS LIGHT.
Place power switches in OFF
position. Verify that combustion air
blower shutter is open and that blower is clean. Place power switches in ON position.
POWER LIGHT ON,
TROUBLE LIGHT ON,
HEAT LIGHT OFF,
BURNERS DO NOT
LIGHT.
Place power switches in OFF position. Swap controller with another known to be working. Place power switches ON.
Did popping | Yes | Problem resolved. | |
cease? | |||
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|
No
Problem is beyond scope of operator troubleshooting. Call
FASC
POWER SWITCH ON,
BUT NO CONTROLLER
LIGHTS ARE LIT.
Verify that power cord is plugged into live circuit, fryer circuit breaker is not tripped, and hood circuit breaker is not tripped..
If above conditions are correct,
Does
fryer operate Yes correctly?
No
Probable causes are loose or broken wiring connections.
Call FASC.
FRYER IS OPERATING
NORMALLY, BUT
RECOVERY IS SLOW
WHEN COOKING.
Place power switches in OFF
position. Verify that combustion air blower shutter is properly adjusted and that blower is clean. Place power switches in ON position.
Defective controller.
Replace.
probable causes are failed
transformer or failed controller. Call
FASC.
Is recovery | Yes | Problem resolved. | |
time correct? | |||
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No
Probable cause is low or fluctuating
gas pressure. Call FASC.