Troubleshooting; Frying Systems; Filtering Systems - Pitco E12 Installation, Operating & Service Instructions

TROUBLESHOOTING:

FRYING SYSTEM:
Should there be a problem with your machine, the following checks should be done prior to calling an Authorized
Service Company. Make sure the machine is operated correctly and that the Computer or Digital Display (when
installed) is programmed accordingly.
Check these items before calling your Authorized Service Company
ITEM TO CHECK
Power to machine
Hi-Limit reset
Power switch on
Locate the problem in the chart below then follow the instructions in the above chart.
PROBLEM
Machine will not run:
No lights on the front panel
Machine will not run:
Front panel lights are ON.
Machine will not maintain temp:
Is machine still running? YES
NO
Oil temp too hot or Machine runs constantly
FILTERING SYSTEM:
Check these items before calling your Authorized Service Company
PROBLEM
Power to machine
Circuit breaker
Motor overheat trip
Shortening return quick disconnect
Pick up tube
Paper installation
Pick up screen
Filter pump NOT running
Filter pump running
HOW TO CHECK
Check main power to machine (When applicable.)
Press Hi-Limit reset button. Mounted on left side of element
pivot assembly
Power switch should be in the ON position.
ITEM TO CHECK
Power to machine (Where applicable.)
Bad Transformer
Hi-Limit switch
Bad probe, Temperature control
Bad probe
Bad Hi Limit
Check Thermostat calibration (Where applicable.)
Call Authorized Service Company
CHECK
Check main power to the machine
Check filter circuit breaker on side of filter handle
Remove cap on the left side at the rear of filter and push red
button
Fitting should be tight and clean
Steel nut should be tight on the filter Pick up screen
inside tube should be clear
Fitting at top of tube should be tight
Paper should be installed per directions in the manual
Check the small screen in the end of the pick up tube (Inside
the large steel nut.) to make sure it is clear
Check power to machine
Check circuit breaker
Check motor overheat trip
Check quick disconnect
Check pick up tube is attached correctly
Check paper installation
Check pick up screen installation
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