24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: Refer to the wiring diagram affixed inside the fryer cabinet door when troubleshooting electrical components.
DANGER
Hot cooking oil/shortening will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this appliance when filled with hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cooking oil/shortening from one container to another.
DANGER
This equipment should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical circuit tests are
required. Use extreme care when performing such tests.
This appliance may have more than one electrical power supply connection point.
Disconnect all power cords before servicing.
Inspection, testing and repair of electrical components should be performed by an
authorized service agent only.
7.1 Pilot Burner Malfunctions
PROBLEM |
| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
Pilot will not ignite; no | 1. | Ensure the combination gas valve is in PILOT position and that |
evidence of gas at pilot |
| gas is available at the valve (check |
burner. |
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| 2. | Remove pilot gas supply line and check for obstructions. Blow |
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| out with compressed air if necessary, then reinstall. |
| 3. | Check pilot burner orifice for obstructions. |
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Pilot burner ignites but | 1. | Check that the lead from the thermocouple is tightly screwed |
will not remain lit when |
| into the pilotstat bushing on the gas control valve. |
gas knob is released. | 2. | Remove end of thermocouple lead from pilotstat bushing and |
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| clean with fine sandpaper. Ensure the bushing is clean. |
| 3. | Thermocouple possibly defective (millivolt output should be 12- |
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| 28mv); replace. |
| 4. | Pilot flame may be incorrectly adjusted. Adjust flame to |
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| high by turning pilot flow adjustment screw. |
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