Frymaster GF14 User Manual

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4-5

Problem

Probable Cause

Corrective Action

A. Pilot is not lit.

A. Light pilot.

B. Loose, dirty, or corroded terminals

on gas valve.

B. Clean and tighten terminals on gas

valve.

C. Loose, dirty, or corroded terminals

on thermostat.

C. Clean and tighten terminals on

thermostat.

D. Thermostat, gas valve, or hi-limit

wires broken or shorted.

D. Examine wires for signs of

abrasions, cuts, kinks, etc. If the
wiring is obviously damaged, it
will probably be necessary to
replace the associated component.
Call FASC.

E. Thermostat out of calibration.

E. Check calibration of thermostat in

accordance with procedures in
Section 4.2 of this manual.

Burner does
not light at all.

F. If the above causes have all been

ruled out, the probable causes are
a failed thermostat or a failed gas
valve.

F. Call FASC.

A. One or more burner orifices

clogged.

A. Turn gas valve knob to OFF

position. Use thin wire to clear
obstruction from burner orifices.

B. Blocked flue.

B. Clear blockage from flue.

C. Fryer flue connected directly to

vent hood with a chimney-like
duct.

C. Remove chimney-like duct and

allow for at least 18” (45.7cm) be-
tween flue outlet and vent hood
filters.

Burner does
not light all the
way around.

D. If the above causes have all been

ruled out, the probable causes are
a broken or missing target (GF40),
a bent or missing flame deflector
(GF14), or incorrect burner gas
pressure.

D. Call FASC.



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