Operator Pressure Fryer Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting scenarios that an Operator can try before calling out a service technician
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Filter Motor & Filtering Issues
Heating Issues
Pressure Issues
Controller Issues
Filter Motor & Filtering Issues
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| Issue |
Troubleshooting Steps |
| Filter motor is not running |
Press red reset button on the back of the motor
• Press the button firmly to reset the motor
• Attempt to run the filter
If issue persists, call for Service.
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| If the motor is just humming, but not running |
Try turning the filter on and off up to 10 times from the Filter Tab on the SmartTouch Touch Screen Controller to get the motor unstuck.
If issue persists, call for Service.
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| Motor is running, but is not bringing up the oil from the filter pan |
Make sure filter pan is clean and components are installed properly
Reference How to Assemble a Filter Pan
Make sure the filter tube on the pan fully inserted into suction line
Make sure o-ring on filter tube is installed and in good condition
Check for suction at the suction line
• If no suction, call for Service.
• If suction is present, clean out filter pan and
try again with fresh filter paper and media
• Make sure that filter screen is under the filter
paper
If issue persists, call for Service.
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| Drain Valve is not opening |
Make sure that Pressure Valve is in the “Open” position with the orange drain handle up.
If issue persists, call for Service.
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| Oil is not draining |
Make sure drain valve is open
• Orange handle should be pointing straight up
Use ram-rod to push crumbs through the drain valve
• All crumbs must be removed every time you filter to ensure the drain valve remains clear
If issue persists after the above steps are followed, call for Service.
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Heating Issues
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| Issue |
Troubleshooting Steps |
| Unit is not heating - temperature is not rising |
Ensure the unit is on the Cook Tab
Turn unit OFF then ON and check to see if the pilot and burner lite
• An igniter should glow for just a few seconds, then the pilot should light, then the main burner
If igniter doesn’t glow, make sure the wires are plugged into the gas valve properly
• If all wires are plugged in properly, call for Service.
If the igniter glows, but no pilot lights
• Check that the manual shut-off valves in the gas lines are all open
• Make sure that the gas line is properly connected to the back of the unit
• Ensure that there are no fans causing an air current under the unit
If issue persists, call for Service.
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Pressure Issues
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| Issue |
Troubleshooting Steps |
| Unit is not building pressure into the green area on the pressure gauge |
Make sure that enough product is being cooked
• At least 6 mixed pieces for the Broaster 1800 or 10 mixed pieces for the Broaster 2400
Make sure that oil is up to proper temperature
Check that the O-Ring is properly installed on the cover
Determine where the steam is escaping
• If coming from exhaust stack before up to proper pressure (min. 10 PSI), open and close valve several times in an attempt to clear debris from the valve
If issue persists, call for Service.
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| Pressure Valve is not closing |
Make sure that drain valve handle is all the way closed.
• Handle should point straight to the right
If issue persists, call for Service.
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TouchScreen Controller Issues
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| Issue |
Troubleshooting Steps |
| Screen is blank with blue bar across top of screen reading “Calibrate Touch Screen” |
Press small red box at upper left-hand corner of screen for one second
• Box will move to upper right-hand corner of screen
Press red box again for one second
• Box will move to lower left-hand corner of screen
Press red box again for one second
• Calibrate Screen will disappear and be replaced by the “Check Oil Level” screen
If issue persists, call for Service.
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| Buttons on the screen are unresponsive |
Turn power switch to Off
Turn power switch to On while holding one finger on the middle of the screen
• Calibrate Screen will appear
Follow steps for calibrating the touch screen outlined above
If issue persists, call for Service.
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| Screen is completely blank |
Check that Power Switch is turned to On position
Check that the power cord is plugged into proper receptacle
Check that the circuit breaker isn’t tripped
If issue persists, call for Service.
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