Frymaster 38 Series operation manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem, Corrective Action

6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

These troubleshooting procedures must be carried out only be a Factory Authorized Service Center or a local service company specializing in hotel and restaurant cooking appliances. The problems and possible solutions given below cover those most commonly encountered.

FOR DETAILED TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE-RELATED INFORMATION, CALL THE DEAN SERVICE HOTLINE AT 1-800-551-8633.

		PROBLEM								CORRECTIVE ACTION
Operator			hears click				sound		With the power switch “ON”:
when			the		temperature
controller dial is turned but									1.	Manually reset the high temperature limit switch (push red button
vessel		remains			cold.			No		on the panel above the drain valve). See Figure 6-1.
evidence			that elements					are	2.	Check branch or main circuit breakers or fuses are not tripped or
warming the vessel.										blown.
									Check thermostat adjustment:
Poor temperature control on									1.	Check that the thermostat bulb/probe in the vessel has not been
										knocked loose from its operating position. It should be clamped to
the	cold			side;		excessive
										the 2nd element with 1/16 inch spacing. See Figure 6-2.
warm-up			time;		temperature				2.	Place the sensing bulb of a high quality immersion thermometer
recovery				is		slow		or
										about 1-1/2 inches above the thermostat sensing bulb and set the
inadequate				when		vessel		is
										temperature controller dial to 350°F.
loaded; or uneven heating.
									3.	Wait at least 30 minutes for the oil temperature to stabilize.
									4.	If temperature is not within +/- 10°F of the dial setting, call
										service for a new operating thermostat/temperature controller.
									Check thermostat adjustment:
Poor temperature control on									1.	Check that the thermostat bulb/probe in the vessel has not been
										knocked loose from its operating position. It should be clamped to
the	hot		side;			excessive
										the 2nd element with 1/16 inch spacing.
temperature				overshooting					2.	Place the sensing bulb of a high quality immersion thermometer
during		warm-up;				scorching;
										about 1-1/2 inches above the thermostat sensing bulb and set the
overheating;				or		high	limit
										temperature controller dial to 350°F.
switch must be reset often.
									3.	Wait at least 30 minutes for the oil temperature to stabilize.
									4.	If temperature is not within +/- 10°F of the dial setting, call
										service for a new operating thermostat/temperature controller.

Figure 6-1

High Limit

Reset Switch

Drain

Valve Sensing Bulb in

Fryer Vessel

Figure 6-2

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