Frymaster 2836 Series Troubleshooting, Control and Heating Problems, Probable Causes

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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