Operator Troubleshooting Guide - Frymaster 17EC Installation, Operation & Service Parts Manual

5.2

Operator Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM
Controller does not
activate.
Autofill does not add
water.
Autofill does not shut
off when the cookpot
is full.
Water will not heat
(controller is on, water
is at normal level, but
LO is not showing on
the controller).
Water will not heat
(water above lower
water level sensor and
LO is showing on the
controller).
Water heats but does
not boil.
Water boils in simmer
mode.
Water temperature is
too low in simmer
mode.
Timer does not count
down.
PROBABLE CAUSES
A. No power to unit.
B. Master Power switch in
OFF position (17EC and
17ECS models only).
C. Controller not turned on.
D. Blown fuse (17EC and
17ECS models only).
A. Water not turned on.
B. Defective controller.
A. Dirty upper water level
sensor.
B. Insufficient mineral
content in water.
C. Defective controller.
A. Dirty low water level
sensor.
B. Insufficient mineral
content in water.
C. Defective controller.
Defective controller.
Defective controller.
Controller out of adjustment.
Controller out of adjustment.
A. Operator error.
B. Defective controller.
5-2
CORRECTIVE ACTION
A. Turn on circuit breaker.
B. Place Master Power switch in ON
position.
C. Push power switch.
D. Replace fuse (see Section 5.4)
A. Turn water on.
B. Replace controller (see Section
5.3).
A. Clean sensor.
B. Add ⅛-cup baking soda to cookpot.
C. Replace controller (see Section
5.3).
A. Clean sensor.
B. Add ⅛ cup baking soda to cookpot.
C. Replace controller (see Section
5.3).
Replace controller (see Section 5.3).
Replace controller (see Section 5.3).
Adjust controller in accordance with
Section 3.1.3 (17EC/17ECS) or 3.2.2
(EWBS).
Adjust controller in accordance with
Section 3.1.3 (17EC/17ECS) or 3.2.2
(EWBS).
A. Push timer start switch
(17EC/17ECS) or a product button
(EWBS with CM III controller).
B. Replace controller (see Section
5.3).