Frymaster BK1814E operation manual Filtration Problems, Start

6.2.3 Filtration Problems

Problem	Probable Causes	Corrective Action
		A. Verify that the power cord is
	A. Power cord is not plugged in or	fully plugged in. If so, verify
	circuit breaker is tripped.	that circuit breaker is not
		tripped.
		B. If the motor is too hot to touch
		for more than a few seconds, the
	B. Pump motor has overheated	thermal overload switch has
	causing the thermal overload	probably tripped. Allow the
Filter pump won't	switch to trip.	motor to cool at least 45
		minutes then press the Pump
start.
		Reset Switch.
	C. Blockage in filter pump.	C. Pump blockages are usually
	Test: Close the drain valve and	caused by sediment buildup in
		the pump due to improperly
	pull the filter pan out from the	sized or installed filter paper
	fryer. Activate the pump. If the	and failure to use the crumb
	pump motor hums for a short time	screen. Call a FAS.
	then stops, the probable cause is
	blockage of the pump itself.
Filter pump runs	Blockage in filter pan suction tube.	The blockage may be caused by
	Test: Close the drain valve and pull	sediment buildup or, if solid
but oil does not		shortening is used, solidified
return to frypot and	the filter pan out from the fryer.	shortening in the tube. Use a thin,
there is no bubbling	Activate the pump. If bubbling oil	flexible wire to remove the
oil.	occurs, there is a blockage in the	blockage. If the blockage cannot
	filter pan suction tube.	be removed, call a FAS.
		A. If using filter paper or pad
		configuration, verify that filter
		screen is in bottom of pan with
Filter pump runs,		paper or pad on top of screen.
but oil return is very	A. Improperly installed filter pan	Verify that O-rings are present
slow and bubbling		and in good condition on filter
	components.
oil occurs.		pan connection fitting.
		If using Magnasol filter
		assembly, verify that O-ring is
		present and in good condition on
		filter screen fitting.

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