Frymaster CF Series Troubleshooting the Built-In Filtration System cont, filtering. cont

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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