HIGH EFFICIENCY DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
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1.8.4 Improper Controller Function
Sensitivity or "Stretch Time."
Sensitivity—or stretch time—is a programmable feature that
increases the cook time countdown based on variations in the oil temperature from the setpoint (e.g.,
when cold product is dropped into the oil, causing the oil temperature to drop).
The sensitivity for each product button has 10 settings (0 through 9). A "0" sensitivity setting will
disable the feature (no change in cooking time), while a nine will provide the highest sensitivity or
the most change. The correct sensitivity for any product is based on the product type, its density, the
setpoint temperature, and the customer’s own requirements.
Common Controller Complaints.
Most problems concerning controllers have to do with
programming them. There are four common complaints. The complaints, their causes, and
corrective actions are as follows for the Dean Compu-Fry controller:
1.
Fryer constantly displays "
".
Cause: Setpoint incorrect or missing.
Corrective
Action:
Press 1 6 5 0, enter the correct setpoint using keypad, then press
and
then this
to lock in the setpoint.
2. Temperature is displayed in Celsius.
Cause: Controller is programmed to display in Celsius.
Corrective
Action:
Press 1 6 5 8.
3. Temperature is constantly displayed.
Cause: Controller is programmed for constant temperature display.
Corrective
Action:
Press 1 6 5 L.
4. Controller times down too slowly or too quickly.
Cause: Controller is compensating for oil temperature via the sensitivity setting.
Corrective Action: Reprogram sensitivity setting for each product in accordance with
programming instructions in the Compu-Fry Operation and Programming manual, P/N 819-
5865.
