Specifications

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS (continued)
SERVICE
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Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy
Heating elements dirty Clean elements and frypot
One or more damaged elements Replace defective heating elements
Controller works only
intermittently
Insufficient ventilation Be sure area under fryer remains clear
Cooling fan damaged or dirty Clean or replace cooling fan
24v transformer damaged Replace transformer
Damaged controller If internal temperature and 24v supply OK,
replace controller. Be sure cooling fan is
operating
Cannot lower lid Pivot tube engaged Be sure pivot tube is disengaged from pivot
bracket at back of lid
Lid not centered over frypot Position lid & yoke properly
Lid o-ring not properly installed Properly install o-ring
Piston and/or yoke damaged or dirty Disassemble, thoroughly clean yoke & lid
Repair or replace as required
Cannot raise lid Pressure not bled off Lid cannot be raised until all pressure has
been relieved from frypot
Improper procedure for opening After all pressure has been relieved, turn
operating lever fully counterclockwise to
release cam pawl, then fully clockwise to raise
lid.
Lid has cocked in frypot Tap front and back of lid while attempting to
move operating lever both directions
Lid hard to raise or lower Lid o-ring not properly installed Properly install o-ring
Piston and/or yoke damaged or dirty Disassemble, thoroughly clean yoke & lid
Repair or replace as required
Excess water and grease
vented from exhaust
Muffler full of condensate and
shortening
Remove and clean muffler. Be sure drain line
is clear.
Steam vents from
pressure relief cover
Latches not properly engaged Engage extended fingers of latches fully in
slots, then turn twist latch handle 180º
clockwise
Gasket missing or damaged Replace gasket
Pressure relief cover damaged Replace pressure relief cover
Frypot leaks at collector Collector o-ring missing or damaged Replace o-ring
Collector o-ring improperly installed Properly install o-ring
Collector damaged Replace collector
Fryer basket will not lower
fully into frypot
Excessive built up of crumbs in frypot Clean frypot, empty collector
Bracket for hi-limit thermobulb damaged Repair or replace thermobulb bracket.
Examine thermobulb for damage.
One or more element clamps damaged Repair or replace element clamps
Examine elements for damage
No reading or incorrect
reading on pressure
gauge
Gauge orifice dirty Remove gauge and clean
Damaged pressure gauge Replace gauge
Fryer slow to heat /
recover
These troubleshooting suggestions are intended for use by qualified technical personnel only.