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Delayed ignition. | a.Spark electrode gap is incorrect. | a.Set proper gap on electrode (See |
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| b.Gas pressure excessive (incoming or | b.Set pressure to serial plate. |
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| manifold). |
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| c. Spark module intermittent. | c. Replace spark module. |
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Fryer has poor recovery. | a.Don't |
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| b.Fill fryer up to “Fill Level” line as oil |
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| will expand when heated. |
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| c. Thermostat bulb improperly placed. | c. Adjust bulb position. See page 9 – |
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| Thermostat Bulb Positioning. |
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| d.Carbon coating on heat transfer |
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| tubes. | Cleaning and |
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| e.Low gas pressure or volume. | e.Contact a qualified service person |
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| to check gas pressure. |
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| f. Inefficient burner combustion. | f. Adjust gas/air mixture. See page 10 |
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| – Flame Adjustment. |
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Fryer overshoots temperature | a.Thermostat bulb improperly placed. | a.Adjust bulb position. See page 9 – |
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| Thermostat Bulb Positioning. |
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| b.Thermostat out of calibration. | b.Calibrate thermostat. See page 9 – |
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| Calibration. |
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Oil in fryer vessel smokes. | a.Oil has begun to break down. | a.Replace oil. |
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| b.High carbon content in oil. | b.Filter oil completely, replace if |
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| c. Dirty fryer vessel. | c. |
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| d.Inferior grade of oil. | d.Check with supplier for the grade of |
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| oil you need for your cooking |
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| applications. |
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| e.Fryer is overheating. | e.Check calibration of thermostat (See |
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| page 9) and replace if necessary. |
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Basket lift mechanism will not oper- | a.Breaker tripped. | a.Reset breaker located in rear of fryer. |
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ate. | b.Connections are loose or electronic | or on bottom of control panel back |
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| timer is faulty. |
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| c.Actuator defective. | b.Make sure connections are tight. |
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| Replace timer if faulty. |
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| c.Replace actuator. |
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