Troubleshooting; Controller And Heating Problems; Error Message And Display Problems - Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick 3FQE30U Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Troubleshooting

6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems

Problem
No Display on
Controller.
Controller
displays IS VAT
FULL? YES
NO after filtration.
Controller displays
CHANGE FILTER
PAPER?
Fryer does not heat.
Fryer repeatedly
cycles on and off when
first started.
Fryer heats until high-
limit trips with heat
indicator ON.
Fryer heats until high-
limit trips without
heat indicator ON.
6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems
Problem
Controller displays
low temp.
Probable Causes
A. Controller not turned on.
B. No power to the fryer.
C. Failed controller or other component. C. Call your FAS for assistance.
A. Normal after filtering.
B. Oil may be in the filter pan.
Daily filter paper change prompt has
occurred.
A. Main power cord not plugged in.
B. Controller has failed.
C. One or more other components have
failed.
Fryer is in melt cycle.
Temperature probe or controller has
failed.
Contactor or controller has failed
Probable Causes
Frypot temperature has dropped more
than 30°F (17°C) lower than setpoint in
idle mode or 45°F (25°C) in cook mode.
Corrective Action
A. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn
the controller on.
B. Verify controller power cord is
plugged in and that circuit breaker
is not tripped.
A. Press  (YES) if the vat is full,
otherwise press  (NO).
B. Follow controller prompts to clear
message. If problem persists, call
your FAS for assistance.
Press  (YES), follow prompts and
change the filter paper.
A. Verify that main power cord(s) are
fully seated in its receptacle, locked
into place and that circuit breaker is
not tripped.
B. Call your FAS for assistance.
C. Call your FAS for assistance.
This is normal operation. This will
continue until the fryer temperature
reaches 180ºF (82ºC).
Call your FAS for assistance.
Call your FAS for assistance.
Corrective Action
This display is normal for a short while
if a large batch of frozen product is
added to the frypot or if the fryer is not
heating properly. If the issue persists
call your FAS for assistance.
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