Troubleshooting; Power Failure; High Temperature Limit Switch; Drain Valve Interlock - Pitco SSHLV184 Series Installation & Operation Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV MANUAL
10.

TROUBLESHOOTING

10.1.

POWER FAILURE

If electric power is removed for any reason, the appliance will shut down.
Wait five minutes after the power is restored before attempting to restart the appliance. This will allow
time for any gas that may have accumulated in the burner or tubes to dissipate.
To restart the appliance, follow the appliance start up procedure outlined previously in this manual.
10.2.

HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCH

This appliance is equipped with a high temperature limit switch. The high temperature limit switch will
stop the appliance from functioning if the oil temperature in the cook tank reaches an unsafe
temperature. In the event that the high temperature limit has tripped, please refer to the following
procedure to reset the switch.
NOTE: The high limit reset button is located behind the gas
valve and is not readily visible to the user.
a. Turn the appliance off.
b. Allow the appliance ample time to cool to room temperature.
c. Add oil/shortening to the cook tank as needed.
d. Press the high temperature reset button.
e. The high limit switch is now reset and the appliance is ready
for startup.
DO NOT add oil/shortening to the tank until it has been given ample time to cool down.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the appliance and/or injury to the operator.
10.3.

DRAIN VALVE INTERLOCK

Your appliance is equipped with a drain valve interlock circuit; the appliance will stop heating if the
tank drain valve is opened. The appliance will turn off, and scroll a message "DRN TRN OFF". Refer
to the following procedure to resume operation after the drain valve interlock is tripped.
1. Turn the computer OFF (if not already OFF).
2. Close the tank drain valve:
Manual models: push the blue handle in. The drain will close.
Automatic models: press and hold the
control will display
valve does not close it is possible that there is an obstruction in the drain line. Allow the appliance to cool
and, wearing PPE, clear the obstruction from the drain. Once the obstruction is cleared, repeat the
previous steps to ensure that the drain valve is closed. If there is no obstruction and the drain valve still will
not close there may be a hardware malfunction. Call Pitco Technical Support at the number provided in
this manual. Otherwise, to exit the Fryer Control Menu, press the ON/OFF key
3. Fill the tank with oi/shortening.
4. Turn the computer ON and resume normal operation.
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DO NOT attempt to operate this appliance during a power outage.
. Press the #6 key to open the drain valve. The control will display
. Press the #6 key to close the drain valve. The control will display
CAUTION
WARNING
key to enter the Fryer Control Menu. Press the #1 key: the
L20-407 rev.5 (06/19)
. If the drain
or the Filter key .