Frymaster HPRE80 - Troubleshooting

HIGH PRODUCTION RE (HPRE) E
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SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 5: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
C. Power supply component or interface
board has failed.
C. Call FAS.
Fryer does not heat.
A. Drain valve is open.
A. Verify that the drain valve is fully
closed.
B. Controller has failed. B. Call FAS.
C. One or more other components have
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 computer controllers. Refer to
the controller manual shipped with the
fryer for the procedure for canceling
the melt-cycle.
In fryers equipped with Solid State
(Analog) controllers, the melt-cycle is
controlled manually by means of the
rocker switch to the right of the
temperature control knob. If not using
solid shortening, turn off the melt
cycle feature with rocker switch.
Fryer does not heat
after filtering.
Drain valve is open.
Verify that the drain valve is fully
closed.
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.
Fryer stops heating
with heat indicator
ON.
The high-limit thermostat or contactor
has failed.
Call FAS.