Frymaster 2836 Series - Control and Heating Problems

5-2
5.2 Troubleshooting
5.2.1 Control and Heating Problems
Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action
Controller won't
activate.
A. Power cord is not plugged in or
circuit breaker is tripped.
A. Plug power cord in and verify that
circuit breaker is not tripped.
B. Controller has failed. B. Call FAS.
Fryer does not heat.
A. Drain valve is open.
Fryer displays
A. This fryer is equipped with a drain
safety switch that prevents the
heating elements from being
energized if the drain valve is not
fully closed. Verify that the drain
valve is fully closed.
B. Tilt Switch is up or defective.
B. Make sure the elements are
completely lowered.
C. Controller has failed. C. Call FAS.
Fryer repeatedly
cycles on and off when
first started.
Fryer is in melt-cycle mode.
This is normal for fryers equipped
with CM III.5 computers. The
default operational mode for these
computers is for the elements to cycle
on and off until the temperature in the
frypot reaches 180°F (82°C). CYCL
will appear in the display when in the
melt-cycle mode. The purpose of the
melt-cycle is to allow controlled
melting of solid shortening to prevent
scorching and flash fires or damage to
the elements. If you are not using
solid shortening, the melt-cycle can be
cancelled or bypassed. Refer to the
separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers
User's Manual for the procedure for
canceling the melt-cycle.
Fryer does not heat
after filtering.
A. Drain valve is open.
Fryer displays
A. This fryer is equipped with a
drain safety switch that prevents
the heating elements from being
energized if the drain valve is not
fully closed. Verify that the drain
valve is fully closed.
B. Tilt switch is up or defective.
B. Make sure the elements are
completely lowered.
Fryer heats until high-
limit trips with heat
indicator ON.
Temperature probe or controller has
failed.
Call FAS.
Fryer heats until high-
limit trips without
heat indicator ON.
Contactor or controller has failed. Call FAS.