
1.10.5 Troubleshooting the Temperature Probe
While it is still in the frypot, inspect the probe body for damage. Inspect the leads for fraying, burning, breaks, and/or kinks. If probe is bent, dented, or cracked, or if the leads are damaged, replace the probe.
Determine the temperature of cooking oil/shortening using a thermometer or pyrometer placed at the tip of the probe.
Disconnect the
Is resistance
approximately equal to that
given in the probe resistance chart
for the corresponding
temperature?
Yes | No |
|
Measure resistance
through J2 Pin 13 and ground and J2 Pin 14 and ground.
Is resistance of
each pin 5 megaohms No Probe has failed. or greater.
Yes
Probe is OK.