5.2 Troubleshooting

5.2.1 Control and Heating Problems

Problem

 

Probable Causes

Corrective Action

Controller won't

A.

Power cord is not plugged in or

A. Plug power cord in and verify that

activate.

 

circuit breaker is tripped.

circuit breaker is not tripped.

B.

Controller has failed.

B. Call FASC.

 

 

 

A. This fryer is equipped with a drain

 

A. Drain valve is open.

safety switch that prevents the

 

heating elements from being

 

 

Fryer displays

energized if the drain valve is not

Fryer does not heat.

 

 

fully closed. Verify that the drain

 

 

valve is fully closed.

 

 

 

 

B. Tilt Switch is up or defective.

B. Make sure the elements are

 

completely lowered.

 

 

 

 

C.

Controller has failed.

C. Call FASC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is normal for fryers equipped

 

 

 

with CM III.5 computers. The

 

 

 

default operational mode for these

 

 

 

computers is for the elements to cycle

 

 

 

on and off until the temperature in the

 

 

 

frypot reaches 180°F (82°C). CYCL

Fryer repeatedly

 

 

will appear in the display when in the

 

 

melt-cycle mode. The purpose of the

cycles on and off when

Fryer is in melt-cycle mode.

melt-cycle is to allow controlled

first started.

 

 

melting of solid shortening to prevent

 

 

 

scorching and flash fires or damage to

 

 

 

the elements. If you are not using

 

 

 

solid shortening, the melt-cycle can be

 

 

 

cancelled or bypassed. Refer to the

 

 

 

separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers

 

 

 

User's Manual for the procedure for

 

 

 

canceling the melt-cycle.

 

 

 

A. This fryer is equipped with a

 

A. Drain valve is open.

drain safety switch that prevents

Fryer does not heat

the heating elements from being

 

Fryer displays

energized if the drain valve is not

after filtering.

 

 

fully closed. Verify that the drain

 

 

 

valve is fully closed.

 

B.

Tilt switch is up or defective.

B. Make sure the elements are

 

completely lowered.

 

 

 

Fryer heats until high-

Temperature probe or controller has

 

limit trips with heat

Call FASC.

failed.

indicator ON.

 

 

 

 

Fryer heats until high-

 

 

 

limit trips without

Contactor or controller has failed.

Call FASC.

heat indicator ON.

 

 

 

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Frymaster 2836 Series operation manual With CM III.5 computers
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