6-2
6.2 Troubleshooting
6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems
Problem
Probable Causes
Corrective Action
No Display on
Controller.
A.
Controller not turned on.
A.
Press the ON/OFF switch to turn
the controller on.
B.
No power to the fryer.
B.
Verify controller power cord is
plugged in and that circuit breaker
is not tripped.
C.
Failed controller or other component. C.
Call your FAS for assistance.
Controller
displays
IS VAT
FULL? YES
NO
after filtration.
A.
Normal after filtering.
B.
Oil may be in the filter pan.
A.
Press
(YES) if the vat is full,
otherwise press
(NO).
B.
Follow controller prompts to clear
message. If problem persists, call
your FAS for assistance.
Controller displays
CHANGE FILTER
PAPER?
Daily filter paper change prompt has
occurred.
Press
(YES), follow prompts and
change the filter paper.
Fryer does not heat.
A.
Main power cord not plugged in.
A.
Verify that main power cord(s) are
fully seated in its receptacle, locked
into place and that circuit breaker is
not tripped.
B.
Controller has failed.
B.
Call your FAS for assistance.
C.
One or more other components have
failed.
C.
Call your FAS for assistance.
Fryer repeatedly
cycles on and off when
first started.
Fryer is in melt cycle.
This is normal operation. This will
continue until the fryer temperature
reaches 180ºF (82ºC).
Fryer heats until high-
limit trips with heat
indicator ON.
Temperature probe or controller has
failed.
Call your FAS for assistance.
Fryer heats until high-
limit trips without
heat indicator ON.
Contactor or controller has failed
Call your FAS for assistance.
6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems
Problem
Probable Causes
Corrective Action
Controller displays
low temp
.
Frypot temperature has dropped more
than 30°F (17°C) lower than setpoint in
idle mode or 45°F (25°C) in cook mode.
This display is normal for a short while
if a large batch of frozen product is
added to the frypot or if the fryer is not
heating properly. If the issue persists
call your FAS for assistance.
