Frymaster 17SMS Fryer User Manual


 
5-2
5.2 Operator Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Controller does not
activate.
A. No power to unit. A. Turn on circuit breaker.
B. Master Power switch in
OFF position.
B. Place Master Power switch in ON
position.
C. Controller not turned on. C. Push power switch.
Autofill does not add
water.
A. Water not turned on. A. Turn water on.
Autofill does not shut
off when the cookpot
is full.
A. Dirty upper water level
sensor.
A. Clean sensor.
B. Insufficient mineral
content in water.
B. Add -cup baking soda to cookpot.
Water will not heat
(controller is on, water
is at normal level, but
LO is not showing on
the controller).
A. Dirty low water level
sensor.
A. Clean sensor.
B. Insufficient mineral
content in water.
B. Add cup baking soda to cookpot.
Water boils in simmer
mode.
Controller out of adjustment. Adjust controller in accordance with
Section 3
Water temperature is
too low in simmer
mode.
Controller out of adjustment. Adjust controller in accordance with
Section 3
Timer does not count
down.
Operator error. Push timer start switch.
Basket Lift does not
function correctly.
A. Roller jammed. A. Adjust roller.
B. Lifter rod jammed. B. Check for free movement.
Lubricate with white grease.
C. Loose or misadjusted
microswitch.
C. Check switch adjustment.
Adjust as required.