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.

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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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38 Series specifications

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