Troubleshooting - Cecilware EFP40 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

If the elements will not heat:
1. Check if all wires to the solid state temperature
control or melt cycle timer are secure.
2. With the power on/off switch "ON", manually
reset the high limit thermostat (push the red
button(s) behind the access door).
3. Check that correct line voltage exists across
terminal block terminals L1-L2, L2-L3 and L3-L1
(three phase connection) or L1-L2 (single phase
connection).
4. Check if the main or branch circuit breakers or
fuses are tripped or blown.
5. If the panel power indicator light is ON but
latching contactor is not actuated, check
continuity from the latching contactor coil to
the power indicator light.
If the panel power indicator light does not light:
1. Check line voltage across the power indicator
light, and then if voltage does not exist
proceed as follows:
2. Check the fuse for line voltage between the
load side and L3.
3. Check the power on-off switch for line voltage
between the load side and L3.
4. Check the high limit thermostat for line voltage
between the load side and L3; if resetting does
not produce results, replace the high limit
thermostat.
5. Check the operating thermostat for line
voltage between the load side and L3; if
defective, replace thermostat.
Excessive warm-up time; slow or inadequate
temperature recovery; uneven heating:
1. Check temperature controller adjustment.
2. Place the sensing bulb of a high quality
immersion thermometer about 1.5" above the
thermostat sensing bulb or thermistor probe
and set the controller dial to 350 degrees.
3. Wait at least 20 minutes for the oil
temperature to stabilize.
4. If the temperature is not within +/- 10 degrees
of the dial setting, see "Probe Test" below for
the solid state temperature controller or
"Temperature Adjustment" for the thermostat
temperature controller.
5. Check heating circuit
6. With the power switch "ON" turn the
temperature control dial until the power and
heating indicator lights are both on. The
latching and cycling contactors should both be
actuated.
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7. Check the load side of the contactors to the
heating element terminals. Each element
should draw as shown:
Model
EF-40
EF-65
Excessive temperature overshoot during warm-
up; overheating; scorching; high limit switch
requires frequent re-setting:
1. Check temperature controller (see Temperature
Adjustment below).
2. Check thermistor probe.
3. Check that the thermostat bulb or thermistor
probe in the tank has not been moved out of
operating position.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT (For units with
mechanical thermostat controls)
1. Mount the bulb of a high quality immersion
thermometer at the same level as the
thermostat bulb. To adjust temperature, turn
the thermostat knob to its maximum position
(in clockwise direction).
2. Pull off the dial knob and insert a small
screwdriver into the adjustment screw in the
center of the shaft. If the liquid compound is
hotter than the setting turn the screw
CLOCKWISE TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE.
3. If the liquid compound is cooler than the
setting turn the screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE.
MAKE ALL TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS, UP OR
DOWN, IN INCREMENTS OF 1/4 TURN. IF THIS
CALIBRATION FAILS, REPLACE THERMOSTAT.
If you need help, call Grindmaster-Cecilware Technical
Service Department, (502) 425-4776 or (800) 695-4500
(USA & Canada only) (Monday through Friday 8 AM - 6
PM EST). Please have the model and serial number
ready so that accurate information can be given. The
rating plate is located on the inside of the fryer door.
Information on the plate includes the model and serial
number of the unit.
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at 208V at 240V
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