MASTER JET CF SERIES ATMOSPHERIC GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES

1.10 Troubleshooting Guides

The troubleshooting guides found in the pages that follow are intended to assist service technicians in quickly isolating the probable causes of equipment malfunctions by following a logical, step-by- step process.

1.10.1 Initial Troubleshooting, Millivolt Frying Systems

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

A.

Pilot is not lit.

A.

Light pilot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.

Loose, dirty, or corroded terminals on

B.

Clean and tighten terminals on gas

 

 

gas valve.

 

valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.

Loose, dirty, or corroded terminals on

C.

Clean and tighten terminals on

 

 

thermostat.

 

thermostat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.

Thermostat, gas valve, or high-limit

D.

Examine wires for signs of abrasions,

Burner won’t ignite.

 

wires broken or shorted.

 

cuts, kinks, etc. If the wiring is

 

 

 

damaged, replace the affected

 

 

 

 

component.

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.

Thermostat out of calibration.

E.

Check calibration of thermostat in

 

 

 

 

accordance with procedures in

 

 

 

 

Section 1.7 of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

F.

Thermostat or gas valve is suspect.

F.

Inspect and replace components if

 

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.

One or more burner orifices clogged.

A.

Turn gas valve knob to OFF position.

 

 

 

 

Use a thin wire to clear obstruction

 

 

 

 

from burner orifices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.

Blocked flue outlet.

B.

Clear blockage from flue outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Burner partially ignites.

C.

Fryer flue connected directly to vent

C.

Remove duct and allow for at least 18"

 

hood with a chimney-like duct.

 

(45.7cm) between flue outlet and vent

 

 

 

 

hood filters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.

Broken or missing ceramic targets, or

D.

Replace broken/missing ceramic

 

 

incorrect burner gas pressure.

 

targets if required. If not required,

 

 

 

 

check burner gas pressure and adjust

 

 

 

 

to correct pressure if required.

 

 

 

 

 

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Frymaster MJCFEC, FMCFEC, KJ3FC, J65X, JCFX manual Troubleshooting Guides, Initial Troubleshooting, Millivolt Frying Systems

JCFX, J65X, J3F, KJ3FC, MJCF specifications

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