7-10: BUILT-IN FILTER SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES
Filtration Problem Resolution
One of the most common errors is placing the filter paper on the bottom of the filter pan rather than over the filter screen.
CAUTION
ENSURE THAT FILTER SCREEN IS IN PLACE PRIOR TO FILTER PAPER
PLACEMENT AND FILTER PUMP OPERATION. IMPROPER SCREEN PLACEMENT IS
THE MAJOR CAUSE OF FILTER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
Whenever the complaint is “the pump is running, but no oil is being filtered,” check the installation of the filter paper, and ensure that the correct size is being used. While you are checking the filter paper, verify that the
If the pump motor overheats, the thermal overload will trip and the motor will not start until it is reset. If the pump motor does not start, press the red reset switch (button) located on the rear of the motor.
If the pump starts after resetting the thermal overload switch, then something is causing the motor to overheat. A major cause of overheating is when several frypots are filtered sequentially at one time, thus overheating the pump and motor. Allow the pump motor to cool at least 30 minutes before resuming operation.
Pump overheating can be caused by:
•Solidified shortening in the pan or filter lines,
Or
•Attempting to filter unheated oil or shortening.
Cold oil and shortening are more viscous, causing the pump motor to loadup and overheat.