BKI FKM-FC Electric Pressure Fryer - Manual (Page 36)

Electric Pressure Fryer Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
Refer to the table below for troubleshooting information.
Problem Cause Possible Solution
Pressure Loss or Not Releasing
Pressure Dead Weight Valve Leaking Clean the weight and orifice. If
problems persist, contact an
authorized BKI service agent for
corrective action.
Lid Gasket Leaking Contact an authorized BKI
service agent for corrective
action.
Solenoid Valve Leaking or
Stuck After a period of time, it is
possible that the valve seat
and/or plunger may stick or wear.
Activate the valve by starting a
cook cycle. You should hear a
solid metallic CLICK sound from
the solenoid valve. If you should
hear no sound (or a slow
BUZZING CLICK), contact an
authorized BKI service agent for
corrective action.
Safety Valve not seating Contact an authorized BKI
service agent for corrective
action.
Shortening Heating Too Slowly Low voltage or improper
voltage Contact an authorized BKI
service agent for corrective
action.
Bad thermostat or loose
wires Contact an authorized BKI
service agent for corrective
action.
Weak heating elements or
heating elements breaking
down Contact an authorized BKI
service agent for corrective
action.
Coil on contactor is bad Contact an authorized BKI
service agent for corrective
action.
Breading build-up on heating
elements
Clean heating elements. If
problems persist, contact an
authorized BKI service agent for
corrective action.
Filter System Not Working Uncertain Press the reset button on end of
pump and hi-limit reset button
under control panel. If problems
persist, contact an authorized
BKI service agent for corrective
action.
Connections not tight Tighten the connections. If
problems persist, contact an
authorized BKI service agent for
corrective action.