Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
FEB 11
*8195246*
Electric Cooker Models
8SMS, 8BC and 8C
Installation, Operat
ion, Service, and Parts Manual
Page 1: ...mercial Food Equipment Service Association recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians 24 Hour Service Hotline 1 800 551 8633 FEB 11 8195246 Electric Cooker Models 8SMS 8BC and 8C Installation Operat...
Page 2: ...ontact our Authorized Service Agent to obtain warranty service To find the name and location of the nearest ASA call your dealer or call the Frymaster Service Hotline 800 551 8633 You can also go to t...
Page 3: ...R ANY OTHER APPLIANCE COMPUTERS FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This...
Page 4: ...ntenance 4 1 Daily Preventive Maintenance 4 1 4 2 SMS II Controller Simmer Mode Adjustment 4 2 CHAPTER 5 Operator Troubleshooting 5 1 Introduction 5 1 5 2 Operator Troubleshooting Guides 5 2 5 3 Repla...
Page 5: ...e Basket Lift 6 13 Troubleshooting the Controller 6 14 Troubleshooting the Contactor Coil 6 15 Troubleshooting the High Limit Thermostat 6 15 Troubleshooting the Temperature Probe 6 15 6 5 Wiring Diag...
Page 6: ...Quantity Needed Service information may be obtained by contacting your local FASC Distributor Information may also be obtained by calling the Frymaster Technical Service Department at 1 800 551 8633...
Page 7: ...ssociated with removing excess starch buildup It also keeps the cooking water at the optimum level by replacing water evaporated during the cooking process The AutoSkim function also saves energy sinc...
Page 8: ...parts manuals and to stock a prescribed minimum amount of Frymaster parts Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster Warranty on your equipment A list of Frymaster Factory Aut...
Page 9: ...ssly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Frymaster computers have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A di...
Page 10: ...ximately 1 inch then adjusting them so that the unit is level For units equipped with casters there are no built in leveling devices The floor where the unit is to be installed must be level 3 Install...
Page 11: ...in relief on the power cord and replace the lower back panel and contactor box cover 3 Attach a plug that complies with national and or applicable local codes to the free end of the electrical power c...
Page 12: ...3 PHASE 4 WIRE WYE FIELD CONNECTION L1 L2 L3 N 1HV 1C1 2HV 1C2 3HV 1C3 1 2 3 4 5 6 FROM TRANSFORMER FROM TRANSFORMER 3 PHASE 3 WIRE DELTA FIELD CONNECTION L1 L2 L3 1HV 1C1 1 2 5 3 2HV 1C2 3HV 1C3 4 6...
Page 13: ...ill and automatic skimming Autoskim features Options include Autofill only or neither Autofill or Autoskim On units configured with the Autoskim feature the operator may activate or deactivate the fea...
Page 14: ...l power supply is turned on CAUTION If this is the first time the unit is being used after installation refer to Section 3 4 Boiling Out the Cookpot 1 Turn the controller on by pressing the Power swit...
Page 15: ...kpot and rinse tank covers in place 3 5 Boiling Out the Cookpot To ensure that the cooker is free of contamination from manufacture shipping or handling during installation the cookpot must be boiled...
Page 16: ...lean cloth Wipe all accessible metal surfaces and components to remove accumulations of oil dust or cooking residue Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean cloth dampened with dishwashing deterg...
Page 17: ...in the simmer mode open the control panel by removing the screws in the upper corners and tilting the panel out 3 Remove the black rubber plug from the top of the controller housing 4 Using a small fl...
Page 18: ...you re at it If a fuse continues to blow find out why Keep in mind that failure of a small component may often be indicative of potential failure or incorrect functioning of a more important component...
Page 19: ...ater solenoid or loose damaged wiring Call FASC No No NOTE IF AUTOFILL WORKS BUT AUTOSKIM DOES NOT PROBLEM IS A FAILED CONTROLLER ORDER REPLACEMENT FROM FASC OR DISTRIBUTOR Clean the water level senso...
Page 20: ...resolved Add 1 8 cup of baking soda to the water in the cookpot and stir Did the water stop Mineral content of water is insufficient for water sensor to ground Whenever cookpot is refilled add 1 8 cu...
Page 21: ...troller and attempt to operate unit Probable causes are a failed element failed contactor or loose damaged wiring Call FASC Is a controller known to be working available Did water boil Problem is a fa...
Page 22: ...ontroller known to be working available Substitute the controller known to be working for the suspect controller and attempt to operate unit Did boiling stop Problem is a failed controller Order repla...
Page 23: ...emperature Problem resolved Is a controller known to be working available Substitute the controller known to be working fo the suspect controller and attempt to operate unit Probable cause is open tem...
Page 24: ...down constantly Did the basket lift function correctly Probable causes are a failed microswitch or a microswitch that is out of adjustment Call FASC If the basket lift works sometimes but not always...
Page 25: ...edure to install a new computer or wiring harness 5 4 Replacing Fuses 1 Disconnect unit from electrical power and remove the cover from the contactor box located in the left front bottom of the cabine...
Page 26: ...upper water level sensor is not grounded by contact with the water in the cookpot When the Power switch is pressed if the water level is below the upper water level sensor water is automatically added...
Page 27: ...ection 5 4 6 3 2 Replacing the Transformer Basket Lift Relay Contactor or Solenoid Valve 1 Drain the cookpot and disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply 2 Remove the cover from the comp...
Page 28: ...lder 8SMS 8BC only Basket Lift Relay 8SMS 8BC only 6 3 3 Replacing the Element 1 Drain the cookpot and disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply 2 Remove the cover from the component box...
Page 29: ...he wiring diagram on the door NOTE The leads are numbered to facilitate making proper connections Repeat this step for the remaining set of leads 11 Replace the cover on the component box being sure t...
Page 30: ...eing sure to reconnect them in accordance with the wiring diagram on the door of the unit or the markings made when they were disconnected 11 Return the control panel to the closed position and secure...
Page 31: ...2 Turn off or disconnect the water supply to the cooker Disconnect the incoming water line where it connects to the cooker 3 At the rear of the unit remove the two screws securing the access panel in...
Page 32: ...is equipped with a pressure regulator disconnect the regulator by loosening the compression fitting on the outlet side see illustration in Section 6 3 6 above 5 Remove the screws from the faucet moun...
Page 33: ...ssembly from the unit On units with a rinse tank remove the screw securing the connecting strip Remove screw in each corner and remove top cap Remove Keps nuts Loosen screws in top of bracket Remove s...
Page 34: ...cabinet and remove the assembly from the unit On 8SMS units remove the connecting strip disconnected in Step 4 Remove the screws securing the flue cap to the back panel of the cooker 7 Using an assis...
Page 35: ...ower basket lift access panel 3 Mark and disconnect the wires attached to the microswitch Disconnect the white motor wire at the inline connector Cut wire tie if present and carefully push all wires b...
Page 36: ...alve 6 4 2 How the Water Heating System Works To prevent energizing the heating elements when there is no water in the cookpot these units are equipped with a low water level sensor that must be groun...
Page 37: ...the heating element via the contactor coil Troubleshooting the water heating system consists of checking the above components for proper operation as detailed in the troubleshooting diagrams on the ne...
Page 38: ...upper terminal of switch With the basket lift in the UP position is line voltage present at the NC lower terminal of the microswitch middle terminal if in DOWN position Probable cause is a failed rela...
Page 39: ...Is 24VAC present at pin 4 when off and zero VAC when calling for heat Yes Yes Is 24VAC present at pin 6 when not filling and is pin 6 grounded when filling Are the fuses in the component box OK Replac...
Page 40: ...contactor block depressed Contactor coil is OK Element has failed Replace Yes Yes Contactor coil has failed Replace No TROUBLESHOOTING THE TEMPERATURE PROBE What is the problem Water boils in simmer m...
Page 41: ...KET LIFT 71C 24V L1 L3 L2 BASKET LIFT SHOWN IN UP POSITION 1HV 1C1 1 2 1C2 5 3 2HV TYPE 5AMP 6 1C3 3HV 4 11C 16C FIELD CONNECTION 3 PHASE 4 WIRE L2 L1 L3 15C 8C 1HV 1C1 1C2 2HV 1C3 3HV 15C L2 L1 L3 1...
Page 42: ...FILLING NC WATER LEVEL PROBES DO NOT MEASURE BASKET LIFT SD 3 TO 5 VOLTS WHEN SOUNDING 0 VOLTS WHEN BASKET IS DOWN 13 TO 17 VDC WHEN BASKET IS UP 13 TO 17 VDC TEMPERATURE PROBE 2 TO 3 VOLTS DC DEPEND...
Page 43: ...2 Basket Bulk Product 6 803 0167 Rack Basket Support 7 910 2545 Strainer 8 806 3811 Legs Package of 4 Adjustable 9 810 0357 Caster w Brake 10 810 0356 Caster w o Brake 826 1113 Kit Leg Caster Mounting...
Page 44: ...7 2 7 2 Basket Lift Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27...
Page 45: ...0 0220 Spacer Tubular 14 809 0203 Washer inch Nylatron 15 809 0155 Screw Leveling 16 809 0063 Nut inch Jam 17 809 0196 Washer inch SAE Flat 18 810 0052 Bellcrank 809 0480 Setscrew 28 x inch secures Be...
Page 46: ...7 4 7 3 Cabinetry 1 3 5 6 11 2a 9 8 10 12 13 14 15 4 16 16a 16b 16c 16d 16e 17 18 19 20 21 23 22 24 26 25 17 11 12 7 2b...
Page 47: ...Steel 911 7167SP Stainless Steel 13 900 7201SP Panel 8SMS Cabinet Back 14 900 4766 Panel Basket Lift Upper Access all models 15 900 4351 Panel Basket Lift Lower Access all models 900 7199SP Brace 8SMS...
Page 48: ...7 6 7 4 Cookpot and Rinse Tank Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 14 15 16 17 28 29 8 8 9 10 11 12 30 31 25 33 32 9 10 24 23 22 21 20 15 14 19 34 7 5 4 3...
Page 49: ...Thermostat High Limit includes high limit gasket and tie wrap 809 0567 Tie Wrap Metal secures Hi Limit Thermostat to Element 14 810 1826 Handle Drain Valve 15 814 0047 Sleeve Red Valve Handle with log...
Page 50: ...61 Screw 8 x inch Hex Head 13 807 1292 Fitting Plastic Conduit 14 812 0994 Conduit inch Plastic 17 inches long 15 812 0992 Conduit inch Plastic 15 inches long 16 900 7853 Cover Component Box 17 823 18...
Page 51: ...4 900 2114 Tube Copper Water Supply 5 910 2496 Tube Stainless Steel Autofill 6 813 0302 Elbow Brass inch Tube to inch NPT w Compression Nut 7 813 0448 Elbow Brass inch x 90 NPT 8 813 0473 Nipple Brass...
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