6.2Troubleshooting

6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems

Problem

 

Probable Causes

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

A. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the

 

 

A. Controller not turned on.

controller on.

 

 

No Display on

B. Verify controller power

cord is

 

B. No power to the fryer.

 

controller.

plugged in and that circuit breaker is

 

C. Failed controller or other component.

 

 

not tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Call your FAS for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controller displays

 

 

 

A. Press S (YES) if the vat is full,

 

 

 

 

otherwise press T (NO).

 

 

IS VAT FULL?

A.

Normal operation after a filtration.

 

 

B. Follow controller prompts to clear

 

YES NO after a

B.

Oil may be in the filter pan.

 

message. If problem persists, call

 

filtration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your FAS for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controller displays

Daily filter paper change prompt has

Press S (YES), follow prompts and

 

CHANGE FILTER

 

PAPER?

occurred.

change the filter paper.

 

 

Fryer repeatedly cycles

 

 

 

This is normal operation.

This will

 

on and off when first

Fryer is in melt cycle.

continue until the fryer temperature

 

started.

 

 

 

reaches 180ºF (82ºC).

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Verify that all power cords are fully

 

 

A. Main power cord not plugged in.

seated in the receptacles, locked into

 

Fryer does not heat.

B. Drain is open.

place and that a circuit breaker is not

 

C. Controller has failed.

tripped

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. One or more other components have

B. Close drain.

 

 

 

 

failed.

C. Call your FAS for assistance

 

 

 

 

 

D. Call your FAS for assistance.

 

Fryer heats until high-

 

 

 

Turn fryer off and call your FAS for

 

limit trips with heat

Temperature probe or controller has failed.

 

indicator ON.

 

 

 

assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fryer heats until high-

 

 

 

 

 

 

limit trips without heat

Contactor or controller has failed

Call your FAS for assistance.

 

 

indicator ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Probable Causes

 

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

Fryers using the 3000 controller can

 

 

 

 

 

toggle between F° to C° by pressing the 9

 

 

 

 

 

button until Product setup is displayed.

 

Controller display is in

 

 

 

Press X to scroll to Tech Mode and press

 

wrong temperature

Incorrect display option programmed.

 

9. Enter 1658. Press the scan button.

 

scale (Fahrenheit or

 

The controller displays OFF.

Turn the

 

 

 

 

 

Celsius).

 

 

 

controller on to check temperature. If the

 

 

 

 

 

desired scale is not displayed, repeat.

 

 

 

 

 

Fryers using the CM3.5 should refer to the

 

 

 

 

 

separate Fryer Controllers User’s Manual.

 

Controller displays

Failed controller, failed interface board,

 

Turn the fryer off and on again. If issue

 

HEATING

 

persists call your FAS for assistance.

 

FAILURE.

open high-limit thermostat.

 

 

 

 

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Frymaster OCF30 operation manual Troubleshooting Controller and Heating Problems, Error Messages and Display Problems

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