TROUBLESHOOTING:

FRYING SYSTEM:

Should there be a problem with your machine, the following checks should be done prior to calling an Authorized Service Company. Make sure the machine is operated correctly and that the Computer or Digital Display (when

installed) is programmed accordingly.

Check these items before calling your Authorized Service Company

ITEM TO CHECK

HOW TO CHECK

Power to machine

Check main power to machine (When applicable.)

Hi-Limit reset

Press Hi-Limit reset button. Mounted on cabinet side

 

behind door

Power switch on

Power switch should be in the ON position. (On RPB

 

machines ONLY the manual reset switch must be

 

pressed after there has been an interruption in power.)

Gas to machine

Make sure gas supply line is connected

Gas valve knob position

Should be in the appropriate position

Fuses

Check for blown fuses. (Where applicable.)

Check pilot

Make sure the pilot is lit

 

Locate the problem in the chart below then follow the instructions in the above chart.

PROBLEM

ITEM TO CHECK

Machine will not run:

Power to machine (Where applicable.)

No lights on the front panel

 

Machine will not run:

Hi-Limit switch

Front panel lights are ON.

Gas to machine

 

Gas valve knob position

Pilot will not light

Hi-Limit reset

 

Gas to machine

 

Gas valve knob position

Pilot lights:

Power switch ON

Machine will not heat

Gas valve knob position

 

Fuses

 

Is Thermostat turned UP

Machine will not maintain temp:

 

Is machine still running? YES

Gas valve knob position

NO

Check pilot

Machine will not maintain temp:

 

Is pilot lit? YES

Call Authorized Service Company

NO

Relight pilot per the manual

Oil temp too hot or Machine runs constantly

Check Thermostat calibration (Where applicable.)

 

Call Authorized Service Company

Shortening is leaking from fry tank

Call Authorized Service Company

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Pitco Frialator PM14, PR14, RPB14, 34, 24, 7 Troubleshooting, Frying System, Item to Check HOW to Check, Problem Item to Check

5C+, 34, RPB14, 18, 14R specifications

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