Troubleshooting; Controller And Heating Problems; Error Message And Display Problems - Frymaster ELECTRIC SERIES OCF30 Installation & Operation Manual

6.2

Troubleshooting

6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems

Problem
No Display on
controller.
Controller displays
IS VAT FULL?
YES NO after a
filtration.
Controller displays
CHANGE FILTER
PAPER?
Fryer repeatedly cycles
on and off when first
started.
Fryer does not heat.
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 display is in
wrong temperature
scale (Fahrenheit or
Celsius).
Controller displays
HEATING
FAILURE.
Probable Causes
A. Controller not turned on.
B. No power to the fryer.
C. Failed controller or other component.
A. Normal operation after a filtration.
B. Oil may be in the filter pan.
Daily filter paper change prompt has
occurred.
Fryer is in melt cycle.
A. Main power cord not plugged in.
B. Drain is open.
C. Controller has failed.
D. One or more other components have
failed.
Temperature probe or controller has failed.
Contactor or controller has failed
Probable Causes
Incorrect display option programmed.
Failed controller, failed interface board,
open high-limit thermostat.
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.
C. Call your FAS for assistance.
A. Press
otherwise press
B. Follow controller prompts to clear
message. If problem persists, call
your FAS for assistance.
Press
change the filter paper.
This is normal operation.
continue until the fryer temperature
reaches 180ºF (82ºC).
A. Verify that all power cords are fully
seated in the receptacles, locked into
place and that a circuit breaker is not
tripped
B. Close drain.
C. Call your FAS for assistance
D. Call your FAS for assistance.
Turn fryer off and call your FAS for
assistance.
Call your FAS for assistance.
Corrective Action
Fryers using the 3000 controller can
toggle between F° to C° by pressing the
button until Product setup is displayed.
Press to scroll to Tech Mode and press
. Enter 1658. Press the scan button.
The controller displays OFF. Turn the
controller on to check temperature. If the
desired scale is not displayed, repeat.
Fryers using the CM3.5 should refer to the
separate Fryer Controllers User's Manual.
Turn the fryer off and on again. If issue
persists call your FAS for assistance.
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(YES) if the vat is full,
(NO).
(YES), follow prompts and
This will