
FRYER
FRYER SECTION - TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
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SV503 SvcManual WVF-886(RW)
DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE PROBLEM SUGGESTED REMEDY
Fryer will not heat
(both sections)
Unit not plugged in or circuit breaker
tripped
Plug into proper receptacle
Reset circuit breaker
Ventilator not running Press ventilator power switch ON
Cooking appliance contactor not
energized
Refer to hood section to troubleshoot
ventilator problems
Fryer power switch not ON Press fryer heat switch ON
Damaged internal component Check wiring and connections
Fryer will not heat
(one section)
Temperature control knob not set to
desired temperature
Set to desired temperature
Hi-limit safety tripped Clean element, reset hi-limit
Damaged internal component
Check thermostat, hi-limit, element,
Check wiring and connections
Fryer will not maintain
temperature
Control thermostat thermobulb
contaminated with cooking debris
Clean element
Fryer leaks oil Damaged frypot
Replace drain valve (if used)
Replace frypot
Element head cannot be
raised
Frypot out of position, or has excess
cooking debris in bottom
Check frypot for position
Clean frypot
Element head will not
stay in the up position
Damaged hinge bracket, support rod or
support rod spring
Replace damaged hinge
Replace support rod and/or spring
Element head will not
lower to cooking position
Support rod not moved from support
position
Lift head slightly, then swing support
rod fully forward
Damaged hinge bracket or support rod
Replace damaged hinge
Replace support rod
Basket lift will not move
Fuse(s) blown Correct cause and replace fuse(s)
Damaged internal component
Check timer, lift motor, microswitch
Check lift mechanism components
Check wiring and connections
Basket lift will not lower
Timer not set Set to desired cook time
Timer "PUSH" button not pushed Push to start
Damaged internal component
Check timer, lift motor, microswitch
Check lift mechanism components
Check wiring and connections
Lift shaft seal(s) contaminated with
grease
Clean or replace seals
Damaged internal component
Check timer, lift motor, microswitch
Check lift mechanism components
Check wiring and connections
Basket lift will not raise
Lift cam loose on motor shaft Tighten lift cam set screw
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