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Troubleshooting
GBF-70 Fryer
This section is reference guide for resolving problems that may arise when operating the equipment. The following
information is intended to aid users or technicians in accurately diagnosing and correcting issues. The most
common issues are discussed here, however if you encounter problems that are not addressed,
Giles Technical
Service representatives
may help identify and resolve the problem without a service call ...
please call
800.554.4537
or email
.
When troubleshooting problems, always use a process of elimination starting with the simplest solution, then work
through to the most complex. Historically, many problems which have been reported are operational or procedural
in nature ...
DON’T OVERLOOK THE OBVIOUS
... tripped circuit breaker, wrong valve position, or valve not
completely closed, etc. Always refer to the instructions and procedures explained in previous sections of this
manual.
6. Troubleshooting
6.01
Temperature Control System
Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Fryer will not turn [ON].
POWER
light on control panel is not
[ON].
A. Circuit breaker tripped in the facility
electrical panel.
Check for tripped circuit breaker.
B. Blown fuse in fryer.
Check fuses, replace as needed (inside
cabinet, upper right
‐
hand corner).
C. Power switch is faulty.
Call for service.
Controller does not power up.
POWER
light on control panel is
[ON].
A. Blown controller power fuse.
Call for service.
B. Controller has failed.
Call for service.
Fryer does not heat.
Control panel
POWER
light
[ON].
Control panel amber
HEAT
light
[OFF].
Controller
HEAT
indicator
[ON]
&
PREHEAT
displayed on controller screen.
A.
HEAT
switch on control panel is in the
[OFF]
position.
Place switch in
[HEAT]
position.
Fryer does not heat.
Control panel
POWER
light
[ON].
HEAT
switch in
[HEAT]
position.
Control panel amber
HEAT
light
[OFF].
Controller
HEAT
indicator
[OFF].
*Alarm may be sounding.
A. Power
‐
up procedure not completed.
“POWER FAILURE”
msg still showing.
Press
[START]
key to enter
PREHEAT
mode.
B. Actual oil temperature is higher than
the controller setpoint.
Verify temperature setting.
After a boil
‐
out cycle, the setting automatically
changes to 50°F.
C.
“DRAIN OPEN”
msg showing w/alarm Verify that the drain valve is fully closed.
D. Controller is faulty
Call for service.
E. Temperature sensor faulty
Er13
msg displayed
Call for service.
F. Contactor is failed
Call for service.
G.
HEAT
switch is faulty
Call for service.
Fryer does not heat.
Control panel
POWER
light
[ON].
HEAT
switch in
[HEAT]
position.
Control panel amber
HEAT
light
[ON].
Controller
HEAT
indicator is
[ON].
A. Heating element circuit breaker has
tripped.
Reset circuit breaker (located on rear of
unit behind removable cover).
Continued on Next Page
Inspection, testing and repair of electrical circuitry and components should ONLY be
performed by professional, qualified kitchen equipment service technicians.
Summary of Contents for GBF-70
Page 4: ......
Page 12: ...x Safety GBF 70 Fryer ...
Page 16: ...4 Introduction GBF 70 Fryer ...
Page 28: ...Model GBF 70 Overview 16 3 01 Control Panel 5 6 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 ...
Page 32: ...20 Model GBF 70 Overview 3 03 Filter Pan Assembly 5 3 1 2 4 7 6 8 ...
Page 34: ...22 Model GBF 70 Overview 3 04 Basket Elevator Assembly Oil Saddle Tank 3 1 Not Shown 2 4 5 ...
Page 40: ...28 Model GBF 70 Overview Notes ...
Page 70: ...58 Fryer Operation GBF 70 Fryer ...
Page 82: ...70 Troubleshooting GBF 70 Fryer ...
Page 102: ...90 Parts List GBF 70 Fryer 7 10 Filter Pan Assembly 1 5 4 2 9 7 10 6 8 3 11 12 13 14 ...
Page 104: ...92 Parts List GBF 70 Fryer Notes ...
