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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Frymaster Protector Series operation manual Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action, Filtration Problems

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