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Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting; Introduction; Troubleshooting Thermostat Controlled Fryers - Frymaster MASTERJET J1C Series Installation, Operating, Service And Parts Manual

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J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Introduction

This chapter provides an easy reference guide to the more common problems that may occur during
the operation of your equipment.
If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical
Service Department or your local Frymaster authorized service agency (ASA) for assistance.
Hot cooking oil/shortening will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this
appliance when filled hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cooking

6.2 Troubleshooting Thermostat Controlled Fryers

PROBLEM
Thermostat does not
call for heat (does
not energize gas
control valve at all).
Thermostat does not
control at set point.
Burner does not
light.
oil/shortening from one container to another.
Probable Causes
A. Thermostat wires damaged or
broken.
B. Thermostat set too low.
C. Thermostat out of calibration.
D. Thermostat contacts burned and
pitted.
A. Thermostat out of calibration.
B. Thermostat contacts
contaminated.
A. Pilot is not lit.
B. Drain valve is not fully closed.
(J2X)
C. No gas being supplied to unit.
DANGER
A. Repair or replace thermostat
wires.
B. Increase thermostat setting.
C. Recalibrate the thermostat.
D. Replace the thermostat.
A. Recalibrate the thermostat.
B. Replace the thermostat.
A. Light pilot per instructions in
Chapter 3 of this manual.
B. Verify that unit is correctly
plugged in and that circuit breaker
is not tripped.
C. Verify that the gas line
connections are properly
connected, that any cutoff valves
between the fryer and the gas
main are open, and that the main
gas cutoff valve is open.
6-1
Corrective Action

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