Frymaster OCF30 Service & Parts Manual page 18

cut, allowing the upper circuit to be activated.
microswitch. When the basket lift rod clears the upper microswitch, the microswitch reopens, power
to the circuit is cut, and the motor stops. Pushing the product button restarts the cycle.
Problems with the basket lift can be grouped into three categories:
Binding/jamming problems
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Motor and gear problems
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Electronic problems
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100-120V C onfiguration
Binding and Jamming Issues
Noisy, jerky or erratic movement of the lifts is usually due to lack of lubrication of the rods and their
bushings. Apply a light coat of Lubriplate
bushings to correct the problem.
With the modular basket lift, another possible cause of binding is improper positioning of the motor,
which prevents the gear from correctly engaging the teeth in the rod. To correct the problem, loosen
the screws that hold the motor in place and move it forward or backward until the rod has just enough
slack to be rotated slightly.
Motor and Gear Issues
With the modular basket lift, the most likely problem to be encountered in this category is erratic
motion of the lift due to a worn drive gear. Failure to keep the lift rod and bushings properly
lubricated will cause unnecessary wear of the gear. The problem is corrected by replacing the worn
gear.
If the lift cycles correctly but fails to remain in the up position (i.e., goes up, but then slowly settles
back down into the frypot), the problem is a failed motor brake. A failed motor brake cannot be
repaired and requires replacement of the motor itself.
If power is reaching the motor but the motor fails to run, the motor is burned out and must be replaced.
The basket lift rises and re-closes the lower
208-250V C onfiguration
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or similar lightweight white grease to the rod and
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