Pitco ME14S-C/MFD, Service Manual

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Filters:
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Red Return Valve is open but no A. Red Return Valve NOT fully open A. Pull slightly on the Red handle to check
pump sound can be heard B. Filter Circuit Breaker may be tripped that it is fully open.
C. Filter Motor Thermal Overload may B. Locate the circuit breaker and reset.
be tripped C. Push Red reset button located on end of
D. Sensor switch may be loose or filter motor.
defective D. Check that the switch is tight in its
mounting. If switch is bad replace it.
Drain valve is closed and the A. Green Drain Valve is NOT fully A. Apply a little more pressure to the
computer has been reset but Closed Green Handle to check that it is
still shows "DRAINING" or B. Sensor switch may be loose or bad fully closed.
"TURN OFF" B. Check that the switch is tight in its
mounting. If switch is bad replace it.
Drain Valve is OPEN, the oil A. Green Drain Valve is NOT fully open A. Apply a little more pressure to the
is draining slowly or not at all. B. Drain is plugged with debris Green Handle to check that it is fully
open.
B. Use the Clean Out Rod from inside the
Fry Vat to clear the Drain Valve. If this
does NOT clear the blockage, CLOSE
the Green Drain Valve and follow these
instructions for clearing the main drain
line.
CAUTION:
Some HOT oil may still come out when
the cap is removed.
Remove the two screw from the end
cap (Do NOT lose these.) Use the
Clean Out Rod to clear the main drain
tube. Install the end cap along with its
gasket and two screws. Do not
overtighten these screws.