•Inspect the filter pan for leaks and cleanliness. If there is a large accumulation of crumbs in the crumb basket, advise the owner/operator that the crumb basket should be emptied into a fireproof container and cleaned daily.
•Verify that all
•Check filtration system integrity as follows:
−With the filter pan empty, place each oil return handle, one at a time, in the ON position. Verify that the pump activates and that bubbles appear in the cooking oil/shortening (or that gurgling is heard from the Power Shower port) of the associated frypot.
−Close all oil return valves (i.e., place all oil return handles in the OFF position). Verify proper functioning of each oil return valve by activating the filter pump using the lever on one of the oil return handle microswitches. No air bubbles should be visible in any frypot (or no gurgling should be heard from the Power Shower ports).
−Verify that the filter pan is properly prepared for filtering, then drain a frypot of oil heated to 350°F (177°C) into the filter pan and close the frypot drain valve. Place the oil return handle in the ON position. Allow all cooking oil/shortening to return to the frypot (indicated by bubbles in the cooking oil/shortening or, on units with Power Showers, cessation of oil flow from the Power Shower). Return the oil return handle to the OFF position. The frypot should have refilled in no more than 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
5.2 Fryer Troubleshooting
Below are simple checks that should be performed before contacting the FASC:
♦Is the ON/OFF switch in the ON position?
♦Is the drain valve completely closed?
♦Is the face of the fryer’s power plug flush with the outlet plate (i.e., no part of the prongs visible)?
♦Is the circuit breaker set in the ON position and are fuses OK?
♦Is the computer display blank? Check the hood cord (small cord), ensuring it is pushed fully into the socket. Also check the ANSUL/hood system.
♦Does the display show ignition failure? If so, turn off the fryer, open the drain valve slightly then close it. Attempt to operate the fryer.
♦Does the fryer remain below setpoint temperature? If so, verify that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate (i.e., no part of the prongs visible). Also check the circuit breaker.
♦Does the computer display on a
