Pitco fryer troubleshooting

Pitco (United Kingdom) is a manufacturer of professional fryers. Modular design of fryers can consider all the client’s needs to the full, because you can combine modules with different combination of tanks. This kind of products will bring not only comfort, but also awareness of the importance of quality shopping. Brand fryers Pitco from England are a perfect option for those ones, who like to balance the values of prices and the longevity of the acquisitions. The troubleshooting system represented below in tabular form facilitates this.

Pitco 12 fryer troubleshooting

ITEM TO CHECK	HOW TO CHECK
Power to machine	Check main power to machine (When applicable.)
Hi-Limit reset	Press Hi-Limit reset button. Mounted on cabinet side behind door
Power switch on	Power switch should be in the ON position. (On RPB machines ONLY the manual reset switch must be pressed after there has been an interruption in power.)
Gas to machine	Make sure gas supply line is connected
Gas valve knob position	Should be in the appropriate position
Fuses	Check for blown fuses. (Where applicable.)
Machine will not run: No lights on the front panel	Power to machine (Where applicable.)
Machine will not run: Front panel lights are ON.	Hi-Limit switch Gas to machine Gas valve knob position
Pilot will not light	Hi-Limit reset Gas to machine Gas valve knob position
Pilot lights: Machine will not heat	Power switch ON Gas valve knob position Fuses Is Thermostat turned UP
Machine will not maintain temp: Is machine still running? YES NO	Gas valve knob position Check pilot
Machine will not maintain temp: Is pilot lit? YES NO	Call Authorized Service Company Relight pilot per the manual
Oil temp too hot or Machine runs constantly	Check Thermostat calibration (Where applicable.) Call Authorized Service Company
Shortening is leaking from fry tank	Call Authorized Service Company
Power to machine	Check main power to the machine
Circuit breaker	Check filter circuit breaker on side of filter handle
Motor overheat trip	Remove cap on the left side at the rear of filter and push red button
Shortening return quick disconnect	Fitting should be tight and clean
Pick up tube	Steel nut should be tight on the filter Pick up screen inside tube should be clear Fitting at top of tube should be tight
Paper installation	Paper should be installed per directions in the manual
Pick up screen	Check the small screen in the end of the pick up tube (Inside the large steel nut.) to make sure it is clear
Filter pump NOT running	Check power to machine Check circuit breaker Check motor overheat trip
Filter pump running	Check quick disconnect Check pick up tube is attached correctly Check paper installation Check pick up screen installation

Pitco MG14S-CMFD fryer troubleshooting

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
Computer does not come on nothing shows in either display	A. Main circuit breaker is turned off	A. Locate the correct circuit breaker and turn OFF and back ON again.
	B. Fryer fuse is blown	B. Check and Replace as needed
	C. Transformer	C. Check Transformer
Computer heat light comes on but burners do not	A If the oil is hot the Hi Limit may be tripped	A. Allowr the oil to cool, the Hi Limit will reset itself. Turn the computer OFF and back ON again to reset the computer.
Computer display shows "OFF" and cannot be turned "ON"	A. Computer	A. Switch circuit breaker OFF and ON again to try to reset computer, if this does not remedy the problem, replace computer.
I leat Light ON, Computer shows "IGNITION" "FAILURE"	A. I leat Demand Relay	A. Check Heat Demand Relay.
	B. F2 Fuse may be blown	B. Check and replace as needed.
	C. Blower
	D. Pressure Switch
	E. Gas Valve
	F. Ignition Module (One or both) G Gas Valve Relay (Full Vat Only) II. Tripped or defective Hi Limit

		H. Allow the oil to cool, the I li Limit will reset itself. Turn the computer OFF and back ON again to reset the computer. Check and replace is needed.
No Spark heard, blower IS running	A. Heat Demand Relay	A. Check and replace where needed.
	B. Ignition Control Module
	C. Spark Ignitor
Spark sound can be heard, Blower NOT running	A. F2 ftise blown
	B. Blower
	C. Heat Demand Relay
Spark sound can be heard, Blower IS running but main burners do not run	A. Ignition Control Module
	B. Gas Valve Relay (Full Vat Only)
	C. Bad Pressure Switch
	D. Tripped or defective Hi limit
	E. Gas Valve
Burner comes ON for short time, does not come back on	A. Flame Sensor
	B. Ignition Control Module
	C. Gas Valve
Computer controls left side of split vat only	A. Wiring harnesses attached in wrong order	A. Remove power to machine, power up again.
		Unplug both sides of computer, plug in right side first then the left side.
Red Return Valve is open but no pump sound can be heard	A. Red Return Valve NOT fully open	A. Pull slightly on the Red handle to check that it is fully open.
	B. Filter Circuit Breaker may be tripped	B. Locate the circuit breaker and reset.
	C. Filter Motor Thermal Overload may be tripped	C. Push Red reset button located on end of filter motor.
	D. Sensor switch may be loose or bad	D. Check that the switch is tight in its mounting. If switch is bad replace it.
Drain valve is closed and the computer has been reset but still shows "DRAINING" or "TURN OFF"	A. Green Drain Valve is NOT fully Closed	A. Apply a little more pressure to the Green Handle to check that it is fully closed.
	B. Sensor switch may be loose or bad	B. Check that the sw itch is tight in its mounting. If switch is bad replace it.
Drain Valve is OPEN, the oil is draining slowly or not at all.	A. Green Drain Valve is NOT fully open	A. Apply a little more pressure to the Green Handle to check that it is fully closed.
	B. Drain is plugged w ith debris	B. Use the Clean Out Rod from inside the Fry Vat to clear the Drain Valve. If this NOT clear the blockage, CLOSE the Green Drain Valve and follow these instructions for clearing the main drain line.