Frymaster YFPRE1817E User Manual
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Problem
Probable Causes
Corrective Action
Filter pump runs
but oil does not
return to frypot and
there is no bubbling
oil.
Blockage in filter pan suction tube.
Test: Close the drain valve and pull
the filter pan out from the fryer.
Activate the pump. If bubbling oil
occurs, there is a blockage in the
filter pan suction tube.
The blockage may be caused by
sediment buildup or, if solid
shortening is used, solidified
shortening in the tube. Use a thin,
flexible wire to remove the
blockage. If the blockage cannot
be removed, call FASC.
A. Improperly installed filter pan
components.
A. If using filter paper or pad
configuration, verify that filter
screen is in bottom of pan with
paper or pad on top of screen.
Verify that O-rings are present
and in good condition on filter
pan connection fitting.
If using Magnasol filter
assembly, verify that O-ring is
present and in good condition on
filter screen fitting.
Filter pump runs,
but oil return is very
slow and bubbling
oil occurs.
B. Attempting to filter with oil that
is not hot enough.
B. In order to properly filter, the
oil or shortening should be at
or near 350ºF (177ºC).