Frymaster Single Under Fryer Filter (SUFF), Under Fryer Filter (UFF) Troubleshooting Guide

SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 Troubleshooting Guide

Pump won't

start.

Pump stops

during

filtering

process.

Motor is hot.

Pump stops and motor is cool.

Pump starts and abruptly stops.

Pumping is

erratic.

Oil not being

returned to

frypot.

After filtering, fryer does not operate properly.

Return valve not fully opened.

Tripped circuit breaker or thermal overload switch. Incorrect or no line voltage.

Failed return microswitch.

Allow motor to cool for at least 45 minutes and then press thermal overload switch on motor. Reset the 7-amp or 5-amp circuit breaker.

Move filter handle to OFF. Allow oil to cool then empty pan. Verify filter paper and screen, or filter- leaf if equipped, are clean and properly installed. Refill pan and restart process.

Reset thermal overload and circuit breaker. Verify wiring harness is properly connected; a damaged harness should be replaced by a FASC. Pump is blocked. Call FASC for service.

Filter pan suction tube, or filter-leaf if equipped, is blocked. Filter pan suction tube: use a thin, flexible wire to unclog. Filter-leaf: thoroughly clean all filter-leaf components.

Motor or 24 VAC transformer failed; call for service.

Verify O-rings on pan outlet is present and in good condition.

Verify paper and screen, or filter-leaf if equipped, have been properly installed.

Solidified oil or sediment is likely clogging the return line. Clear line.

Clogged filter-leaf, if equipped.

Verify drain valve is fully closed.

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