Frymaster MASTERJET J1X - Manual (Page 26)

J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
6-1
6.1 Introduction
This chapter provides an easy reference guide to the more common problems that may occur during
the operation of your equipment.
If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical
Service Department or your local Frymaster authorized service agency (ASA) for assistance.
DANGER
Hot cooking oil/shortening will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this
appliance when filled hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cooking
oil/shortening from one container to another.
6.2 Troubleshooting Thermostat Controlled Fryers
PROBLEM Probable Causes Corrective Action
Thermostat does not
call for heat (does
not energize gas
control valve at all).
A. Thermostat wires damaged or
broken.
B. Thermostat set too low.
C. Thermostat out of calibration.
D. Thermostat contacts burned and
pitted.
A. Repair or replace thermostat
wires.
B. Increase thermostat setting.
C. Recalibrate the thermostat.
D. Replace the thermostat.
Thermostat does not
control at set point.
A. Thermostat out of calibration.
B. Thermostat contacts
contaminated.
A. Recalibrate the thermostat.
B. Replace the thermostat.
Burner does not
light.
A. Pilot is not lit.
B. Drain valve is not fully closed.
(J2X)
C. No gas being supplied to unit.
A. Light pilot per instructions in
Chapter 3 of this manual.
B. Verify that unit is correctly
plugged in and that circuit breaker
is not tripped.
C. Verify that the gas line
connections are properly
connected, that any cutoff valves
between the fryer and the gas
main are open, and that the main
gas cutoff valve is open.