DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS (CE)CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING7-17.1 GeneralDANGERHot cooking oil/shortening will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move thisappliance when filled with hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cookingoil/shortening from one container to another.DANGERThis equipment should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical circuittests are required. Use extreme care when performing such tests.This appliance may have more than one electrical power supply connection point.Disconnect all power cords before servicing.Inspection, testing and repair of electrical components should be performed by anauthorized service agent only.The problems and possible solutions covered are those most commonly encountered. Totroubleshoot, perform the test set-up at the beginning of each condition. Follow each step insequence.7.2 Pilot Burner MalfunctionA. Pilot will not ignite; no evidence of gas at pilot burner.1. Check that gas valve is open and gas is present at the gas valve.2. Check pilot burner orifice for dirt or lint.3. Authorized Service Agent Only: Remove pilot burner gas-supply line and check forcontamination; blow out if necessary, then reinstall.B. Pilot burner ignites but will not remain lit when gas valve manual knob is released.1. Check that thermocouple lead is properly screwed into thermocouple connection bushingon gas valve.2. Remove end of thermocouple lead from thermocouple connection bushing and clean withfine sandpaper or emery cloth.3. Authorized Service Agent Only: Pilot flame may be too high or too low. Adjust pilotflame adjustment screw so that pilot flame extends about 19-mm (3/4-inch) above the topof the pilot burner.