Pitco Frialator 26 Gas Fryer - Manual (Page 22)

Model 20, 24, 26 and 34 TROUBLESHOOTING
22 L20-078 Rev. 6 (05/11)
Fryer Troubleshooting (cont.)
4.2.2 PROBLEM-SOLVING SHORTENING
Frying oil - Problem-Solving
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Old or broken down frying oil. Change frying oil.
Frying oil temperature not at 350°
F., when product was fried. Be sure frying oil temperature is at 350° F.,
when product is fried.
Fried Product greasy:
Fried product not drained after
frying. Drain product properly after frying.
Frying oil temperature is too hot,
above 350° F. Use a temperature probe to measure frying
oil temperature. Temperature should be
350° F., +/- 2°F.
If temperature is above 350° F., contact
maintenance.
Temperature probe is damaged. Use a thermometer to measure frying oil
temperature. Temperature should be 350°
F., +/- 2° F.
Contact maintenance.
Old or broken down frying oil. Change frying oil.
Breaded product not at frozen
temperature when fried. Fry product immediately out of freezer.
Product too dark or burnt
taste:
Cook time too long. Verify correct product button was pressed.
Verify cook time setting for product is
correct.
Temperature probe is damaged.
Frying oil temperature is not hot
enough – below 350° F.
Use a thermometer to measure frying oil
temperature.
Temperature should be 350° F. +/- 2° F.
If temperature is below 350° F., contact
maintenance.
Cook time too short. Verify correct product button was pressed.
Verify cook time setting for product is
correct.
Product is too light or
product not fully cooked:
Removed product before cook time
complete Wait for fryer to beep to signal completed
cook time.