Specifications
GRDF / GRCF SERIES GAS FRYERS 
VULCAN-HART        F-31214 Rev. D (March 2008) 
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OPEN PROBE – If an open probe is detected, the heat demand is disabled and any running 
cooking cycles are cancelled. All operator buttons are disabled. The digital control displays 
the following message: 
        “D” Solid State – OPEN PROBE 
        “C” Computer – PROBE OPEN 
SHORTED PROBE – If a shorted probe is detected, the heat demand is disabled and any 
running cooking cycles are cancelled. All operator buttons are disabled. The digital control 
displays the following message: 
        “D” Solid State – SHORTED PROBE 
        “C” Computer – PROBE SHORT 
Hi TEMPERATURE – If the temperature is greater than or equal to 415°F (212°C), the heat 
demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles are cancelled. All operator buttons are 
disabled. The control displays the following message: 
        “D” Solid State – HIGH TEMP 
        “C” Computer – HIGH TMP HIGH TMP 
   Troubleshooting Chart: 
Problem:  Probable Cause: 
No Heat:          Power switch not turned on. 
 Gas supply not turned on.  
 Wire connections loose (call service) 
 Wires connections need cleaning 
 High Limit (call service) 
Insufficient or too much heat:      Temperature not set to desired temperature. 
 High limit tripped (call service) 
 Temperature probe (call service) 
Tank will not drain:        Shortening too cold. 
 Drain pipe clogged with debris. 
Motor / pump will not pump oil:      Suction tube not seated correctly in receptacle block. 
 Filter screen is clogged and needs cleaning. 
            Shortening is too thick / cold. Heat oil up to min. 300º F. 
            Discard valve lever not fully engaged either for filtering or
 discarding.   










