User Guide

SELF-HELP GUIDE
11
Common Problems Probable Cause Solutions (Follow Sequentially)
1. No power to unit.
a. Power switch light ON only.
b. Power Switch light and Red
overmax temperature light on.
c. All lights are off.
a. Drain handle not locked into
place.
b. High limit light has tripped.
c. Breaker has tripped.
a. Locate the handle used to drain
oil from fryer. Pull handle up and
push it in as far as possible,
locking it into place and
activating the safety switch.
b. Reset the high-limit (press the
red button located in the bottom
of the control panel).
c. Reset the breaker located on the
bottom of the control panel,
check the outlet or check the
breaker at the wall.
2. Timers (or lights) ON but fryer
does not try to light.
a. Thermostat off. a.Set the thermostat to desired
temperature.
3. Blower light on. Red burner light
comes on and goes out after
about 3 seconds.
a. Problem with the outlet at the
wall.
b. Gas not turned on or not hooked
up.
a.Plug fryer in to a different
electrical outlet (must be properly
grounded).
b.Ensure gas hose is securely
connected. Turn on main gas.
4. Not recovering. a. Gas pressure incorrect.
b. Thermostat not calibrated.
c. Overloading fryer.
a.Contact service agent to verify
proper gas pressure.
b.Calibrate the thermostat by
rotating the dial plate to match the
actual temperature of the oil (See
page 9).
c. Do not overfill baskets with food.
d.Do not overfill fryer with oil (check
the fill level stamped into the fry
pot).