Frymaster J2X, J1X Introduction, Troubleshooting Thermostat Controlled Fryers, Problem, Danger

J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Introduction

This chapter provides an easy reference guide to the more common problems that may occur during the operation of your equipment.

If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical Service Department or your local Frymaster authorized service agency (ASA) for assistance.

DANGER

Hot cooking oil/shortening will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this

appliance when filled hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cooking

oil/shortening from one container to another.

6.2 Troubleshooting Thermostat Controlled Fryers

PROBLEM	Probable Causes	Corrective Action
	A. Thermostat wires damaged or	A. Repair or replace thermostat
	broken.
		wires.
Thermostat does not
	B. Thermostat set too low.
call for heat (does		B. Increase thermostat setting.
not energize gas	C. Thermostat out of calibration.
control valve at all).		C. Recalibrate the thermostat.
	D. Thermostat contacts burned and	D. Replace the thermostat.
	pitted.
Thermostat does not	A. Thermostat out of calibration.	A. Recalibrate the thermostat.
control at set point.	B. Thermostat contacts	B. Replace the thermostat.
	contaminated.
	A. Pilot is not lit.	A. Light pilot per instructions in
		Chapter 3 of this manual.
	B. Drain valve is not fully closed.	B. Verify that unit is correctly
		plugged in and that circuit breaker
	(J2X)
Burner does not		is not tripped.
light.	C. No gas being supplied to unit.	C. Verify that the gas line
		connections are properly
		connected, that any cutoff valves
		between the fryer and the gas
		main are open, and that the main
		gas cutoff valve is open.

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