GILES GBF Series Operation & Service Manual page 108

GBF Ventless Electric Fryer
GBF-35D & 50D-VH
8.01 Temperature Control System - continued
Problem
FRYER HEATS SLOWLY:
Slow heat recovery
Heat Light remains ON constantly
FRYER HEATS SLOWLY
Short cycling, Heat Light turning
ON/OFF continuously
OIL TEMPERATURE ERRATIC:
OIL SMOKING:
96
Probable Cause
A. Improper cooking procedures
B. One or more heating elements
faulty
C. Contactor failing
D. Loose wiring
E. Low voltage coming to Fryer
A. Low voltage coming to Fryer
B. Variable temp sensor to close to
heating element
C. Controller or Thermostat is faulty
A. Faulty temperature sensor
B. Contactor is failing
C. Controller or Thermostat is faulty
D. Loose wiring
A. Oil has broken down, used too long Change oil in Fryer
B. Cooking temperature too high
C. Dirty Heating Elements
D. Element Failure
E. Improper supply voltage
F. Low oil level
Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
Consult Operations Manual for proper
procedures
Check/replace faulty element(s)
Check/replace Contactor
Check/repair wiring
Check/repair supply power
Check/repair supply power
Correct sensor position
Replace Controller or Thermostat
Replace probe
Replace Contactor
Replace Controller or Thermostat
Check/repair wiring
Check temperature setpoint, adjust
Perform Boil-out, clean elements
Check/replace elements
Verify incoming power
Keep oil level at the FULL mark