Model No. 8047D, 8048D, 8049D, 8050D, 8051D
Electric Fryers
8066, 8068, 8068FL, 8073, 8073BF, 8075
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue
Possible Cause
Solution
Unit Does Not Power ON
A.
No power to unit
A.
Check that the unit is plugged into the wall
outlet. See Electrical Requirements section for
electrical specifications.
B.
Power Head placement
B.
Check placement of Power Head on the tank. If
the power head is not securely seated on the
tank the head will not power on.
C.
E-Stop Button
C.
Ensure the E-Stop Button is in the operate
position (the switch must be in the OUT
position to operate the unit).
D.
High Limit Reset
D.
Check to see if the High Limit Reset is tripped.
The High Limit Control can only be reset after
the fryer has cooled to normal operating
temperatures. If reset, then it trips again,
contact Qualified Service Personnel to service
the unit.
Slow or Uneven Oil
Heating
A.
Heating Element
A.
Low supply voltage, contact Qualified Service
Personnel.
B.
Center Head on Tank
B.
For maximum heating capabilities, center the
power head on the tank.
C.
Product Cooking Issues
C.
Reference the Important Operating
Information and Quality Control Tips section
located in the Operating Instructions.
D.
Slow Cook Times
D.
If machines are operated at 208 Volts, the
machine voltage will be 80% of full wattage.
For example: Model 8048D at 230 Volts is
rated 3000 Watts. If operated at 208 Volts
the wattage will be 2400 Watts (multiply
.08 x 3000 = 2400 Watts).
High Limit Control
Tripping (powers down
machine)
A.
Oil level too low
A.
Check that the oil level has not fallen below
the minimum oil level.
DO NOT
operate this
unit with the oil below the minimum oil level
(see Filling the Tank with Oil section).
B.
Malfunction in Heat
Control
B.
Insert a thermometer in the tank of oil and
check the temperature of the oil in the tank
against the temperature of the Temperature
Control Dial. A difference in the temperatures
will indicate possible control malfunction. The
High Limit Control will trip above 440°F.
Contact Qualified Service Personnel to service
the unit.
C.
A heating relay stuck
closed or Heat Control
failure
C.
If the relay is stuck closed the unit will not
regulate temperature and the High Limit will
trip to prevent overheating. Contact Qualified
Service Personnel to service the unit.
