A-7
Built-in Filter Pump Fails to Pump Oil?
Filter Pump
fails to pump
oil.
Reset filter circuit
breaker.
If equipped with a
heater, turn heater ON
and run heater for 15
minutes.
Turn pump
motor ON.
Does oil
flow?
Shortening had
solidified in the
filter.
When filtering, use the heater
and run the pump for at least
an additional 15 seconds after
air bubbles appear in the fry
vessel.
Conduct normal
filter
operations.
Turn pump OFF. Reset
filter circuit breaker and
wall circuit breaker (if
necessary).
Turn pump ON. If it fails
to pump oil go to page
A-9 and follow Pump
Troubleshooting.
If pump provides
suction, check for
blockages in the oil
lines.
Start by following
procedures on
page A-10.
If blockage is not in filter
pan or line from filter pan
to the pump, continue with
this flowchart procedure.
Disconnect oil
return line from the
pump to the fryer.
Can you
blow air through
it?
Submerge oil line into hot water
(over 120°F/49°C). Keep both
ends out of the water. If water
gets into the line, the water will
cause severe splattering when
reconnected to the filter.
Once shortening has
softened, reconnect
oil line to filter.
Turn pump
motor ON.
Does oil
flow?
Conduct normal
filter
operations.
Contact your
local authorized
service center.
Pump motor is
clogged or
faulty.
Contact your
local authorized
service center.
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