Troubleshooting; Controller And Heating Problems - Frymaster 1814E Series Installation & Operation Manual

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Troubleshooting

6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems

Problem
Controller won't
activate.
Fryer does not heat.
Fryer repeatedly
cycles on and off
when first started.
Fryer does not heat
after filtering.
Fryer heats until
high limit trips with
heat indicator ON.
Fryer heats until
high limit trips
without heat
indicator ON.
Fryer stops heating
with heat indicator
ON.
Probable Causes
A. Power cord is not plugged in or
circuit breaker is tripped.
B. Controller or power supply
component or interface board has
failed.
A. Drain valve is open.
B. One or more other components
have failed.
Fryer is in melt-cycle mode.
Drain valve is open.
Temperature probe or controller has
failed.
Contactor or controller has failed.
The high limit thermostat or
contactor has failed.
Corrective Action
A. Plug power cord in and verify
that circuit breaker is not
tripped.
B. Call a FAS.
A. A drain safety switch prevents
the heating element from being
energized if the drain valve is
not fully closed. Verify that the
drain valve is fully closed.
B. Call a FAS.
This is normal. The default
operational mode is for the
elements to cycle on and off until
the temperature in the frypot
reaches 180ºF (82ºC). MLT-
CYCL will appear in the display
when in the melt-cycle mode. The
purpose of the melt-cycle is to
allow controlled melting of solid
shortening to prevent scorching
and flash fires or damage to the
element. To bypass melt cycle
press and hold the exit cool button.
When prompted, press yes.
This fryer is equipped with a drain
safety switch that prevents the
heating element from being
energized if the drain valve is not
fully closed. Verify that the drain
valve is fully closed.
Turn fryer off and call a FAS.
Call a FAS.
Call a FAS.
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