Dean 1824E Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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116. TROUBLESHOOTINGThe problems given are those most commonly encountered. The corrective actions and troubleshootingprocedures are the initial steps to be taken by restaurant personnel. Any further troubleshootingprocedures should be carried out only be a Factory Authorized Service Center or a local service companyspecializing in hotel and restaurant cooking appliances.PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONFryer will not come on.No evidence of heating,even when unit is cold.1. With switch on, push high-limit thermostat manual reset. (Redbutton inside the front door).2. Check that fryer power cord is fully plugged into wall receptacle.3. Check main circuit breaker box for tripped breakers.Fryer slow to heat; poorrecovery.1. Check temperature sensor location. Temp sensor should beproperly secured under the clamp.Fryer too hot; oilscorching; overshootingset temperature.1. Check temperature sensor location. Temp sensor should beproperly secured under the clamp.2. If temperature rises to the hi-limit thermostat shut-off levelconsistently, have technician check for sticking or shorted heatcontactor.3. If oil appears to be scorching with normal temperatures, oil mayhave been used too long or be of inferior quality. Replace ifnecessary.6.1 TEMPERATURE CHECKa. Insert a good grade thermometer or pyrometer probe approximately 8-10cm (3-4 inches) into thecooking oil/shortening near the fryer temperature sensing probe.b. Turn temperature control knob to the desired frying temperature.c. Turn the fryer ON/OFF switch to the ON position and heat the shortening to the desiredtemperature setting. Stir if necessary to get all cooking oil/shortening in frypot melted and at thesame temperature.d. Allow the heating elements to cycle ON and OFF three times after reaching the desiredtemperature setting. When the elements come on the fourth time, the pyrometer reading shouldbe within 2ºC (5ºF) of the temperature control knob setting.

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