Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting; Introduction - Frymaster FM45E Installation & Operation Manual

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. The
troubleshooting guides in this chapter are
intended to help you correct, or at least
accurately diagnose, problems with your
equipment. Although the chapter covers the
most common problems reported, you may
very well encounter a problem not covered. In
such instances, the Frymaster Technical
Service Department will make every effort to
help you identify and resolve the problem.
When troubleshooting a problem, always use a
process of elimination starting with the
simplest solution and working through to the
most complex. Never overlook the obvious.
Anyone can forget to plug a cord into a
receptacle or put a piece of filter paper into a
filter pan. Don't assume that you are exempt
from such occurrences.
Most importantly, always try to establish a
clear idea of why a problem has occurred.
Part of your corrective action involves taking
steps to ensure that it doesn't happen again. If
a controller malfunctions because of a poor
connection, check all other connections while
you're at it. If a fuse continues to blow, find
out why. Always keep in mind that failure of
a small component may often be indicative of
potential failure or incorrect functioning of a
more important component or system.
Several of the corrective actions recommended
in this chapter involve removing suspect
components from the system and substituting
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components that are known to be working.
When this is indicated, refer to Section 6.6 for
specific instructions.
Each guide begins with a description of a
common problem in a six-sided figure.
Simply follow the arrows and answer the
questions to determine the corrective action to
take.
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 Factory Authorized Service Center
for assistance.
DANGER
Hot cooking oil or shortening causes
severe burns. Never attempt to move a
fryer containing hot cooking
oil/shortening or to transfer hot
cooking oil/shortening from one
container to another.
DANGER
Use extreme care when performing
electrical circuit tests. Live circuits
will be exposed.
WARNING
Inspection, testing, and repair of
electrical equipment should be
performed only by qualified service
personnel. The equipment should be
unplugged when servicing, except
when electrical tests are required.