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6-3
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
A. Setpoint incorrect.
A. Verify that setpoint has been
properly entered.
B. Temporary controller malfunction
caused by voltage surge.
B. Disconnect unit from electrical
power, wait at least one minute,
and reconnect unit to the power
supply.
CM III displays
as it comes out of
melt cycle
OR
Heating mode
indicator does not
come on at all.
C. Failed controller.
C. If available, substitute controller
known to be good for suspect
controller. If fryer operates
normally, order replacement
controller from FASC.
A. Burner is not lit.
A. Refer to Burner will not light
problem on page 6-3.
Heating mode
indicator is on but
fryer is not heating
properly.
B. Failed controller.
B. If available, substitute controller
known to be good for suspect
controller. If fryer operates
normally, order replacement
controller from FASC.
CM III, Basket Lift
Timer, or Digital
Controller LED
display shows
or .
Serious problem with the heating
system.
Turn fryer off immediately and call
the Frymaster Hotline (1-800-551-
8633).
6.3 Troubleshooting Fryers with Thermostat Controls
PROBLEM Probable Causes Corrective Action
A. Pilot is not lit.
A. Light pilot per instructions in
Chapter 3 of this manual.
B. Drain valve not fully closed. B. Verify drain valve is fully closed.
Burner does not
light.
C. No gas being supplied to unit.
C. Verify that the gas line quick
disconnect is properly connected,
cutoff valves between the fryer
and the gas main are open, and the
main gas cutoff valve is open.
Unit will not go into
melt cycle when
switch is in the ON
position or stays in
melt cycle when
switch is in the OFF
position.
Failed melt cycle switch.
Melt cycle switch must be replaced.
Call FASC.
Fryer never reaches
frying temperature.
Failed thermostat or thermostat out of
calibration.
Isolating the problem requires
additional troubleshooting beyond the
scope of operator troubleshooting.
Call FASC.