Pitco MGII Technical Service And Exploded Parts page 9

PROBLEM
Red return handle is pulled out, but no
pump sound can be heard
Drain valve is closed, computer has
been reset, but computer still displays
"DRAINING"
Oil is returning to the vat slowly or not
at all
Air bubbles are in the oil being returned
to the vat
Drain valve is open, the oil is draining
slowly or not at all
Filter Trouble Shooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A. Red return handle not completly
open
B. Filter circuit breaker may be tripped
or in the off position
C. Filter motor thermal overload may
be tripped
D. Sensor switch may be loose or
defective
E. Power cord unplugged or loose
A. Blue drain valve not fully closed
B. Sensor switch
C. Incorrect switch gap/alignment
A. Dirty filter paper
B. Strainer cap dirty
C. Filter pan not pushed in completely
D. O-rings not sealing on pick up tube
A. Strainer cap not tight
B. Stainer cap not in pick up tube
C. Filter pan not pushed in completely
D. O-rings not sealing on pick up tube
A. Drain valve is not fully open
B. Drain line is plugged with debris
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ACTION
A. Pull on red return handle to make sure
valve is completly open
B. Reset the circuit breaker or press it to
the on position
C. Push the red reset button on the end of
the motor
D. Check that the switch is tight and that it
has the correct gap. Replace if defective
E. Check the power cord at the fryer
entrance box and at the pump box and
make sure that the power cords are plugged
in and /or pushed in all the way
A. Check position of handle
B. Switch may be loose or have loose
wires, replace if defective
C. Check gap/alignment, replace if defective
A. Change filter paper
B. Remove strainer cap and clean it
C. Push filter pan in
D. Check & replace if defective
A. Tighten strainer cap
B. Install strainer cap
C. Push filter pan in
D. Check & replace if defective
A. Apply a little more pressure to the drain
valve handle to check that the drain valve is
fully open
B. Use the clean out rod to clear the drain
valve opening. If this does not clear the
blockage, close the drain valve, and call for
service
L22-236 Rev 0 (04/03)