PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

A. If the pump runs normally after

 

 

 

resetting the thermal overload switch,

 

A. Thermal overload switch has tripped

the pump was overheated.

 

 

on an overheated motor.

Always filter with the cooking

 

 

 

 

 

Test: If the pump stopped suddenly

oil/shortening at or near frying

 

 

during the filtering process,

temperature.

 

 

especially if after several filtering

 

 

 

cycles, the pump motor has probably

Allow the pump motor to cool off for

 

 

overheated. Place the filter handle in

 

 

about ten minutes after filtering two

 

 

the OFF position, allow the pump to

 

 

full frypots one after the other.

 

 

cool for at least 45 minutes, and then

 

 

 

 

 

press the reset button on the pump

Check the filter paper between

 

 

motor. Attempt to activate the pump.

 

 

filterings. Replace the paper if there

 

 

 

is a large accumulation of sediment.

 

 

 

 

B. Failed filter-handle microswitch.

 

Pump won’t start.

 

Test: If this is a multi-pot fryer,

 

OR

 

attempt to operate the pump using a

B. If the switch is loose, tighten the nuts

 

different handle. If the pump starts,

 

 

the handle microswitch is either out

and bolts holding it in place, ensuring

Pump stops during

 

that when the handle is placed in the

 

of alignment or has failed.

filtering.

 

 

ON position, the lever on the

 

 

When the handle is placed in the ON

microswitch is pressed firmly against

 

 

the switch.

 

 

position, the lever on the microswitch

 

 

 

 

 

should be firmly pressed against the

If the switch has failed, call FASC.

 

 

switch. If so, the switch has failed. If

 

 

 

 

 

not, the switch is loose and/or

 

 

 

misaligned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.

Pump blockage.

C. Pump blockages are usually caused

 

 

 

 

 

Test: Close the drain valve. Place

by sediment build-up in the pump

 

 

the filter handle in the OFF position,

due to improperly sized or installed

 

 

allow the pump to cool for at least 45

filter paper and failure to use the

 

 

minutes, and then press the reset

crumb screen. Call FASC to have

 

 

button on the pump motor. Pull the

blockage cleared.

 

 

filter pan from the unit and then

Ensure that filter paper is of the

 

 

activate the pump. If the pump motor

 

 

hums and then stops, the pump is

proper size and is installed properly,

 

 

blocked.

and that the crumb screen is used.

 

 

 

 

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