Specifications
Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 15
PROBLEM REMEDY
FRYER WILL NOT HEAT
Power light NOT ON.
➔Check the service power breaker. Reset if tripped. If breaker continues to trip, contact a licensed
electrician to repair field wiring (if that is the cause) or contact an authorized service agency.
➔Check the hi-limit thermostat. Reset by pressing the hi-limit reset button on the lower control
panel until it "clicks".
FIRE HAZARD/HOT OIL
The hi-limit thermostat is a fire protection device. If tripping persists, clean debris from
the space between the hi-limit bulb and the element to enhance oil flow and facilitate
reset. Otherwise, contact your authorized service agency for repairs. Do not attempt to
bypass or hold in the button of the hi-limit thermostat, or a fire may result.
➔Check setting of temperature control thermostat. If turning the thermostat fully clockwise
(i.e., to a higher temp) does not turn the heat light ON, and also cause the oil to heat, or if the
control thermostat calibration is significantly incorrect, contact an authorized service agency.
➔Probable cause is a damaged internal component. Contact an authorized service agency.
➔Verify that the timer is set to time other than 0. When the red button in the center of the timer is
pressed, the cradle lift should lower.
➔When the timer reaches 0, the cradle lift should raise.
➔If the cradle lift does not behave as described above, probable cause is an internal adjustment, or
one or more damaged internal components. Contact an authorized service agency.
➔Verify that the power switch (upper control panel) is in the FILTER
position. On FAE-55F,. also verify that the filter pump switch
(lower control panel) is in the ON position.
➔Press the red reset button on the filter pump motor, accessible on
the back of the fryer. If the pump motor continues to trip out, or if
no other cause is apparent for the pump's failure to run, contact a
factory authorized service agency.
The surface of the filter leaf may become clogged with crumbs or other debris.
If this happens:
➔Turn OFF the drain valve handle and press the power switch OFF.
➔Using appropriate gloves, carefully and very slowly slide the filter reservoir out approximately
6". Gently run the stainless steel shovel across the surface of the filter leaf and scrape the crumbs
toward the rear. Carefully and very slowly slide the filter reservoir back into place, making sure
the suction tube is properly seated in the receptacle.
BURN HAZARD/HOT OIL SPLATTER
Protective clothing and gloves must be worn whenever servicing the filter during the
filtering cycle. Hot oil may splatter which could result in serious injury.
Bubbles in the oil while filtering and/or a failure of the pump to achieve or maintain prime indicate that air is
entering the suction side of the pump.
➔Examine the suction tube O-ring. A damaged or improperly seated O-ring can cause the filter
pump to lose suction. This will result in a failure to filter the oil, and in a failure of the oil to be
returned to the fry pot. Replace suction tube O-ring if it is missing, cracked, distorted, or scuffed.
➔Verify that the suction tube is fully seated in the suction line receptacle.
NOTE: Any servicing or adjustment which requires the removal of any cover or other protective panel
must be performed by a factory authorized service agency.
TROUBLESHOOTING • FAE-55F • MANUAL CONTROL
Power light ON;
Heat light NOT ON.
Power Light ON;
Heat Light ON.
CRADLE LIFT WILL NOT
LOWER - or - CRADLE
LIFT WILL NOT RAISE
FILTER PUMP WILL NOT
RUN
OIL NOT RETURNING
TO FRY POT DURING
FILTER CYCLE
FILTER PUMP WILL NOT
PUMP - or -PUMPS AIR
DURING FILTERING.