45 SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubleshooting the Filter Magic II Filtration System
PUMP STARTS, BUT
NO TRANSFER TAKES
PLACE OR TRANSFER
IS VERY SLOW.
Is pumping erratic
(spitting/spurting)?
Move filter handle to OFF position. Allow
oil/shortening to cool, then empty pan. Verify that
o-ring on pan outlet is present and in good
condition. For Filter Magic and FootPrint II units,
verify that the o-ring on the oil return fitting at the
inside rear of the cabinet is present and in good
condition. Verify that filter paper and screen have
been properly installed and are clean. Refill the
filter pan and move filter handle to the ON position.
Is
oil/shortening
being returned to
frypot?
Problem
resolved.
Probable cause is solidified
oil/shortening in the filtration unit
return lines. Move filter handle to
the OFF position, wait 10 minutes,
then move filter handle to ON
position.
Is
oil/shortening
being returned to
frypot?
Probable causes are solidified oil/shortening in
filtration unit return lines or blockage of return line
suction tube on bottom of filter pan. A blockage of
the return line suction tube is usually due to
sediment/food particle build-up caused by failure
to use crumb tray and the use of improperly sized
or installed filter paper. Failure of solidified
oil/shortening in the return lines to melt indicates a
defective heater tape or 24 volt transformer.
If unable to clear
blockages, call
FASC.
Move filter handle to
OFF position. Remove
filter pan. Move filter
handle to ON position.
Is
strong stream of
air being pumped out of
Power Shower
port?
Probable cause is
improperly
installed/prepared filter
pan components.
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