SELV INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANAUAL

14.4 PROBLEM‐SOLVING SHORTENING

Frying oil - Problem-Solving

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Fried Product greasy:

Old or broken down frying oil.

Change frying oil.

 

Frying oil temperature not at 350°F when

Be sure frying oil temperature is at 350°F

 

product was fried.

when product is fried.

 

Fried product not drained after frying.

Drain product properly after frying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product too dark or burnt

Old or broken down frying oil.

Change frying oil.

taste:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breaded product not at frozen temperature

Fry product immediately out of freezer.

 

when fried.

 

 

 

 

 

Cook time too long.

Verify correct product button was pressed.

 

 

Verify cook time setting for product is correct.

 

Frying oil temperature is too hot, above

Use a temperature probe to measure frying oil

 

350° F.

temperature. Temperature should be

 

 

350° F., +/- 5°F.

 

 

If temperature is above 350° F., contact a qualified

 

 

service technician.

 

Temperature probe is damaged.

Use a thermometer to measure frying oil

 

 

temperature. Temperature should be

 

 

350° F., +/- 5° F.

 

 

Contact a qualified service technician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product is too light or

Cook time too short.

Verify correct product button was pressed.

product not fully cooked:

 

 

 

 

Verify cook time setting for product is correct.

 

Removed product before cook time

Wait for fryer to beep to signal completed cook

 

complete.

time.

 

Temperature probe is damaged.

Use a thermometer to measure frying oil

 

 

temperature.

 

 

Temperature should be 350° F. +/- 5° F.

 

Frying oil temperature is not hot enough –

If temperature is below 350° F., contact a qualified

 

below 350° F.

service technician.

 

 

 

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Pitco Frialator SELV14T operation manual PROBLEM‐SOLVING Shortening, Frying oil Problem-Solving Possible Cause Solution