Frymaster Protector Series Filtration Problems, Probable Causes, Corrective Action

Problem	Probable Causes		Corrective Action
Heat indicator off
upon initial startup.	Failed computer, damaged wiring
Display shows hi or			Call your FASC.
	harness or connector.
hot with alarm
sounding.
Computer locks up.			Turn the computer OFF and then
	Computer error.		ON again. If problem persists,
			contact your FASC.
7.2.3 Filtration Problems
PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSES		CORRECTIVE ACTION
	A. Power cord is not plugged in or	A. Verify that the power cord is fully
	circuit breaker is tripped.		plugged in. Is so, verify that
			circuit breaker is not tripped.
			B. If the motor is too hot to touch
			for more than a few seconds, the
	B. Pump motor has overheated		thermal	overload	switch	has
	causing the thermal overload		probably	tripped.	Allow	the
	switch to trip.		motor to cool at least 45 minutes
			then press the Pump Reset
			Switch.
	C. Failed filter handle microswitch.	C. If the switch is loose, tighten the
	Test: If this is a multi-pot fryer,		nuts and bolts holding it in place,
Filter Pump won’t			ensuring that when the handle is
	attempt to operate the pump using		placed in the ON position, the
start.
	a different handle. If the pump		lever on the microswitch is
OR	starts, the handle microswitch is		pressed firmly against the switch.
	either out of alignment or has
			If the switch has failed, call
Pump stops during	failed.
			FASC.
filtering.	When the handle is placed in the
	ON position, the lever on the
	microswitch should be firmly
	pressed against the switch. If so,
	the switch has failed. If not, the
	switch is loose and/or misaligned.
	D. Filter pump blockage.	D. Pump blockages are usually
	Test: Close the drain valve and		caused by sediment build-up in
			the pump due to improperly sized
	pull the filter pan out from the		or installed filter paper and failure
	fryer. Activate the pump. If the		to use the crumb screen. Call
	pump motor hums for a short time		FASC.
	then stops, the probable cause is
	blockage of the pump itself.

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