Frymaster L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106
PHONE 318-865-1711 FAX 318-219-7135
PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATESSERVICE HOTLINE
1-800-24-FRYER MAY 2011
www.frymaster.com
email: service@frymaster.com*8196446*
NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS
MANITOWOC FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR
RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, AND OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM
ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER
DEAN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR
EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART
RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
NOTICE
This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified
personnel only. A Frymaster Dean Authorized Service Agency (ASA) or other qualified
professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation,
maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
NOTICE
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the appropriate national and local
codes of the country and/or region in which the appliance is installed.
DANGER
All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring
diagrams furnished with the equipment. Wiring diagrams are locted on the inside of the
fryer door.
NOTICE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS
This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the basic plumbing code of the
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service
Sanitation Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF UNITS EQUIPPED WITH COMPUTERS
U.S.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to meet the
Class B limits.
CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A or B limits for radio noise emissions as
set out by the ICES-003 standard of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassany les limites de
classe A et B prescrites dans la norme NMB-003 edictee par le Ministre des Communcations
du Canada.
DANGER
Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or
modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating,
and service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
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DANGER
The front ledge of this appliance is not a step! Do not stand on the appliance. Serious
injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil.
DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
DANGER
The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof
container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously
combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
WARNING
Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to
seal the joint between the fry vessels. Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge
shortening will distort the strip, adversely affecting its fit. It is designed for a tight fit and
should only be removed for cleaning.
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DANGER
Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without
depending on or transmitting stress to the electrical conduit. A restraint kit is provided with
the fryer. If the restraint kit is missing contact your local Frymaster Authorized Service
Agency (ASA) for part number 826-0900.
DANGER
This fryer may have two power cords and prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any
repair on your Frymaster fryer; disconnect all electrical power cords from the electrical
supply.
WARNING
Do not use water jets to clean this equipment.
LOV™ ELECTRIC WARRANTY STATEMENT
Frymaster, L.L.C. makes the following limited warranties to the original purchaser only for this
equipment and replacement parts:
A. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYERS
1. Frymaster L.L.C. warrants all components against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two years.
2. All parts, with the exception of the frypot, O-rings and fuses, are warranted for two years
after installation date of fryer.
3. If any parts, except fuses and filter O-rings, become defective during the first two years after
installation date, Frymaster will also pay straight-time labor costs up to two hours to replace
the part, plus up to 100 miles/160 km of travel (50 miles/80 km each way).
B. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYPOTS
The frypot has a lifetime parts and labor warranty. If a frypot develops a leak after installation,
Frymaster will replace the frypot, allowing up to the maximum time per the Frymaster time
allowance chart hours of straight-time labor. Components attached to the frypot, such as the
high-limit, probe, gaskets, seals, and related fasteners, are also covered by the lifetime warranty
if replacement is necessitated by the frypot replacement. Leaks due to abuse or from threaded
fittings such as probes, sensors, high-limits, drain valves or return piping are not included.
C. PARTS RETURN
All defective in-warranty parts must be returned to a Frymaster Authorized Factory Service
Center within 60 days for credit. After 60 days, no credit will be allowed.
D. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover equipment that has been damaged due to misuse, abuse, alteration,
or accident such as:
• improper or unauthorized repair (including any frypot which is welded in the field);
• failure to follow proper installation instructions and/or scheduled maintenance procedures as
prescribed in your MRC cards. Proof of scheduled maintenance is required to maintain the
warranty;
• improper maintenance;
• damage in shipment;
• abnormal use;
• removal, alteration, or obliteration of either the rating plate or the date code on the heating
elements;
• operating the frypot without shortening or other liquid in the frypot;
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• no fryer will be warranted under the ten-year program for which a proper start-up form has not
been received.
This warranty also does not cover:
• transportation or travel over 100 miles/160 km (50 miles/80 km each way), or travel over two
hours;
• overtime or holiday charges;
• consequential damages (the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged), loss
of time, profits, use or any other incidental damages of any kind.
There are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose.
This warranty is applicable at the time of this printing and is subject to change.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ i
WARRANTY STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................ ii
ELECTRICAL POWER SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... iii
CHAPTER 1: Service Procedures
1.1 General ...........................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Replacing a Computer ....................................................................................................................................1-1
1.4 Replacing a High-Limit Thermostat ..............................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Replacing a Temperature Probe .....................................................................................................................1-3
1.6 Replacing a Heating Element .........................................................................................................................1-5
1.8 Replacing a Frypot .........................................................................................................................................1-8
1.9 Built-In Filtration System Service Procedures ............................................................................................. 1-10
1.9.1 Filtration System Problem Resolution........................................................................................ 1-10
1.9.2 Replacing the Filter Motor, Filter Pump and Related Components ........................................... 1-11
1.9.3 Replacing the Filter Transformer or Filter Relay ....................................................................... 1-13
1.10 ATO (Automatic Top-Off) Service Procedures ........................................................................................... 1-13
1.10.1 ATO Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 1-14
1.10.2 ATO Board Pin Positions and Harnesses ................................................................................... 1-15
1.10.3 Replacing the ATO board, LON Gateway, ATO pump relay or Transformer ........................... 1-16
1.10.4 Replacing the ATO Pump .......................................................................................................... 1-16
1.11 MIB (Manual Interface Board) Service Procedures ..................................................................................... 1-16
1.11.1 Manually Draining, Refilling or Filtering with the MIB Board ................................................. 1-17
2.2 Doors, Sides, Tilt Housings, Cap N Splash, Top Caps and Casters ............................................................... 2-2
2.3 Drain System Components............................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.1 Drain Tube Sections and Associated Parts ................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.2 Drain Valves and Associated Parts .............................................................................................. 2-4
2.4 Electronics and Electrical Components ......................................................................................................... 2-5
2.8 Return Valves and Associated Parts ........................................................................................
2.9 Auto Top Off Components .......................................................................................................................... 2-25
Before performing any maintenance on your Frymaster fryer, disconnect the fryer from the electrical
power supply.
WARNING
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the fryer and hood, the electrical plug for
the 120-volt line, which powers the hood, must be fully engaged and locked in its pin
and sleeve socket.
When electrical wires are disconnected, it is recommended that they be marked in such a way as to
facilitate re-assembly.
1.2 Replacing a Computer
1. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply.
2. The computer bezel is held in place by tabs at the top and bottom. Slide the metal bezel up to
disengage the lower tabs. Then slide the bezel down to disengage the upper tabs.
3. Remove the two screws from the upper corners of the control panel. The control panel is hinged at
the bottom and will swing open from the top.
4. Unplug the wiring harnesses from the connectors on the back of the computer, marking their
position for reassembly, and disconnect the grounding wires from the terminals. Remove the
computer panel assembly by lifting it from the hinged slots in the control panel frame.
Ground Wire Terminal
Communication
Harnesses
Ground Wire Terminal
20-Pin Connecto
Locator Wire
5. Install the replacement computer. Reinstall the control panel assembly by reversing steps 1 thru 4.
6. Setup the computer following the instructions on page 4-9 in the Installation and Operation
manual. Setup MUST
be performed after replacement.
7. Once setup is complete on all replaced computers, reset all control power following the
instructions in section 1.11.7 on page 1-22 to readdress the new M3000 computer. Check software
version and if necessary update the software. If a software update was necessary, follow the
instructions to update the software in section 1.15
1.3 Replacing Component Box Components
1. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply.
2. The computer bezel is held in place by tabs at the top and bottom. Slide the metal bezel up to
disengage the lower tabs. Then slide the bezel down to disengage the upper tabs.
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3. Remove the two screws from the upper corners of the computer and allow the computer to swing
down.
4. Unplug the wiring harnesses and disconnect the grounding wires from the terminals on the back of
the computer. Remove the computer assembly by lifting it from the hinge slots in the control panel
frame.
5. Disconnect the wiring from the component to be replaced, being sure to make a note of where each
wire was connected.
6. Dismount the component to be replaced and install the new component, being sure that any
required spacers, insulation, washers, etc. are in place.
NOTE: If more room to work is required, the control panel frame assembly may be removed by
removing the hex-head screws which secure it to the fryer cabinet (see illustration below). If this
option is chosen, all computer assemblies must be removed per steps 1 thru 4 above. The cover
plate, on the lower front of the component box, may also be removed to allow additional access if
desired.
Remove these three
screws at each end.
Remove these two screws
from the center supports.
Removing the Control Panel Frame and Top Cap Assembly
7. Reconnect the wiring disconnected in step 5, referring to your notes and the wiring diagrams on
the fryer door to ensure that the connections are properly made. Also, verify that no other wiring
was disconnected accidentally during the replacement process.
8. Reverse steps 1 through 4 to complete the replacement and return the fryer to service.
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1.4 Replacing a High-Limit Thermostat
1. Remove the filter pan and lid from the unit. Drain the frypots into an McDonald’s Shortening
Disposal Unit (MSDU) or other appropriate METAL container using the computer “drain to pan
option” or using the MIB board in manual mode.
DANGER
DO NOT drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the MSDU at one time.
2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to the rear of
the fryer.
3. Remove the four screws from both the left and right sides of the lower back panel.
4. Locate the high-limit that is being replaced and follow the two-black wires to the 12-pin connector
C-6. Note where the leads are connected prior to removing them from the connector. Unplug the
12-pin connector C-6 and using a pin-pusher push the pins of the high-limit out of the connector.
5. Carefully unscrew the high-limit thermostat to be replaced.
6. Apply Loctite
™
PST 567 or equivalent sealant to the threads of the replacement and screw it
securely into the frypot.
7. Insert the leads into the 12-pin connector C-6 (see illustration below). For full-vat units or the left
half of a dual-vat unit (as viewed from the rear of the fryer) the leads go into positions 1 and 2 of
the connector. For the right half of a dual-vat unit (as viewed from the rear of the fryer), the leads
go into positions 7 and 8. In either case, polarity does not matter.
8. Reconnect the 12-pin connecting plug C-6. Use wire ties to secure any loose wires.
9. Reinstall the back panels, contactor plug guards, reposition the fryer under the exhaust hood, and
reconnect it to the electrical power supply to return the fryer to service.
1.5 Replacing a Temperature Probe
1. Lift the element out of the oil.
2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to the rear of
the fryer.
3. Remove the four screws from both sides of the lower back panel. Then remove the two screws on
both the left and right sides of the back of the tilt housing. Lift the tilt housing straight up to
remove from the fryer.
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4. Locate the red (or yellow) and white wires of the temperature probe to be replaced. Note where
the leads are connected prior to removing them from the connector. Unplug the 12-pin connector
C-6 and using a pin-pusher push the pins of the temperature probe out of the connector.
5. Remove the securing probe bracket and metal tie wraps that secure the probe to the element (see
illustration below). Remove the ground clip on the probe shield.
Probe
Leads
Probe
Metal Wire Tie
Bracket
6. Gently pull on the temperature probe and grommet, pulling the wires up the rear of the fryer and
through the element tube assembly.
7. Insert the replacement temperature probe (wires first) into the tube assembly ensuring that the
grommet is in place. Secure the probe to the elements using the bracket which was removed in
Step 5 and the metal tie wraps which were included in the replacement kit.
8. Route the probe wires out of the tube assembly following the element wires down the back of the
fryer through the Heyco bushings to the 12-pin connector C-6. Secure the wires to the sheathing
with wire ties. Attach the ground clip.
9. Insert the temperature probe leads into the 12-pin connector C-6 (see illustration below). For full-
vat units or the right half of a dual-vat unit (as viewed from the rear of the fryer) the red (or
yellow) lead goes into position 3 and the white lead into position 4 of the connector. For the left
half of a dual-vat unit (as viewed from the rear of the fryer), the red (or yellow) lead goes into
position 9 and the white lead into position 10. NOTE: Right and left refer to the fryer as viewed
from the rear.
10. Secure any loose wires with wire ties, making sure there is no interference with the movement of
the springs. Rotate the elements up and down, making sure that movement is not restricted and
that the wires are not pinched.
11. Reinstall the tilt housing, back panels and contactor plug guards. Reposition the fryer under the
exhaust hood and reconnect it to the electrical power supply to return the fryer to service.
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1.6 Replacing a Heating Element
1. Perform steps 1-5 of section 1.5, Replacing a Temperature Probe.
2. Disconnect the wire harness containing the probe wiring, where the temperature probe is attached
to the element being replaced. Using a pin pusher, disconnect the probe wires from the 12-pin
connector.
3. In the rear of the fryer disconnect the 6-pin connector for the left element (as viewed from the front
of the fryer) or the 9-pin connector for the right element from the contactor box. Press in on the
tabs on each side of the connector while pulling outward on the free end to extend the connector
and release the element leads (see photo below). Pull the leads out of the connector and out of the
wire sleeving.
4. Raise the element to the full up position and support the elements.
5. Remove the hex head screws and nuts that secure the element to the tube assembly and pull the
element out of the frypot. NOTE: The nuts inside the tube can be held and removed using the RE
element tube nut spanner, PN# 2304028. Full-vat elements consist of two dual-vat elements
clamped together. For full-vat units, remove the element clamps before removing the nuts and
screws that secure the element to the tube assembly.
6. If applicable, recover the probe bracket and probe from the element being replaced and install
them on the replacement element. Install the replacement element in the frypot, securing it with the
nuts and screws removed in Step 5 to the tube assembly. Ensure the gasket is between the tube and
element assembly.
7. Route the element leads through the element tube assembly and into the wire sleeving to prevent
chafing. Ensure that the wire sleeving is routed back through the Heyco bushing, keeping it clear
from the lift springs (see photos next page). Also ensure that the wire sleeving extends into the
tube assembly to protect the edge of the tube assembly from chafing the wires. Press the pins into
the connector in accordance with the diagram on the following page, and then close the connector
to lock the leads in place. NOTE: It is critical that the wires be routed through the sleeving to
prevent chafing.
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Index Marker marks
Position 1
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5
6
4R
R
R
2
1R
3R
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Full vat element wire routing
Pull the element wires through the
bushings on either side of the frypot
and down the back. Element wires
should be routed to the right of the
ATO temperature probe on the back
wall of the frypot.
Dual vat element wire routing
Pull the element wires through the
bushings on either side of the frypot
and down the back. Element wires
should be routed to the center of the
frypot between the ATO temperature
probes.
Element grounding and wire
routing
To ground the element wires, use the
hole in the frypot frame located under
the bushing that the element wires pass
through. Using a screw through the
ground wires ring terminal, connect it
to the frypot using the probe ground
clip. Use a tie wrap to tie up half of the
element wires after the wires are pulled
through the bushing. Do not pull tie
wrap tight, leave it slack at about one
inch
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8. Reconnect the element connector ensuring that the latches lock.
9. Insert the temperature probe leads into the 12-pin wiring harness connector (see illustration
below). For full-vat units or the right half of a dual-vat unit, the red lead goes into position 3 and
the white into position 4. For the left half of a dual-vat unit, the red lead goes into position 9 and
the white into position 10. NOTE: Right and left refer to the fryer as viewed from the rear.
10. Reconnect the 12-pin connector of the wiring harness disconnected in Step 2.
11. Lower the element to the full down position.
12. Reinstall the tilt housing, back panels and contactor plug guard. Reposition the fryer under the
exhaust hood, and reconnect it to the electrical power supply.
1.7 Replacing Contactor Box Components
1. If replacing a contactor box component in boxes above the filter pan, first remove the filter pan
and lid from the unit. If replacing components in fryers tht have ATO boxes, the ATO box may
require removal.
2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply.
3. Remove the two screws securing the cover of the contactor box. The contactor boxes above the
filter pan are accessed by sliding under the fryer. They are located to the left and right above the
guide rails (see photo below). The contactor boxes for frypots not over the filter pan are accessed
by opening the fryer door directly under the affected frypot.
Remove two screws to access contactor box components above the filter
pan
.
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4. The contactors and relays are held on by threaded pin studs so that only removal of the nut is
required to replace the component.
5. After performing necessary service, reverse steps 1-4 to return the fryer to operation.
Left and right views of mechanical contactor box components.
Sometimes it is necessary to remove the entire contactor box to repair. Below are the instructions for
removing the far left contactor box.
1. Remove fryers from hood and remove all power to fryers.
2. Remove lower back panel.
3. Remove filter pan, lid and downspout splash shield.
4. Remove clevis clip from dispose handle at rear of fryer and let handle drop out of waste valve
bracket.
5. Remove two screws holding waste valve handle at front of fryer and remove bracket and handle
from fryer.
6. Remove AIF board and tuck wires out of the way of the contactor box for box removal.
7. Remove shipping brace that supports filter pump shelf brace to top of contactor box.
8. Remove contactor box cover.
9. Unplug all wiring from front and rear of contactor box.
10. Remove two screws that hold element wire shield to rear of contactor box and remove wire shield.
11. Remove two screws that support contactor box at rear of box.
12. Remove two screws that support contactor box at front of box.
13. Lift contactor box up to clear left frame rail and slide to the right far enough that the left rear
corner of the pump and motor shelf protrude inside of the contactor box slightly.
14. Tip front of contactor box down and to the right slightly and then pull out from opening where
filter pan lid would rest.
15. Reverse above steps for reinstallation.
1.8 Replacing a Frypot
1. Drain the frypot into the filter pan or, if replacing a frypot over the filter system, into a
McDonald’s Shortening Disposal Unit (MSDU) or other appropriate METAL container. If
replacing a frypot over the filter system, remove the filter pan and lid from the unit.
DANGER
DO NOT drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the MSDU at one time.
2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to both the
front and rear.
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3. Slide the metal bezel up to release the bottom tabs, then slide the bezel down to disengage the
upper tabs.
4. Remove the two screws from the upper corners of the computers and allow them to swing down
(see illustration and photo on page 1-1).
5. Unplug the wiring harnesses and ground wires from the backs of the computers. Remove the
computers by lifting them from the hinge slots in the control panel frame.
6. Remove the tilt housing and back panels from the fryer. The tilt housing must be removed first in
order to remove the upper back panel.
7. To remove the tilt housing, remove the hex-head screws from the rear edge of the housing. The
housing can be lifted straight up and off the fryer.
8. Remove the control panel by removing the screw in the center and the nuts on both sides.
9. Loosen the component boxes by removing the screws, which secure them in the cabinet.
10. Dismount the top cap by removing the nuts at each end that secure it to the cabinetry.
11. Remove the hex head screw that secures the front of the frypot to the cabinet cross brace.
12. Remove the top-connecting strip that covers the joint with the adjacent frypot.
13. Unscrew the nut located on the front of each section of drain tube, and remove the tube assembly
from the fryer.
14. Remove the actuators from the drain and return valves and disconnect the wiring.
15. Disconnect any auto filtration probes and auto top off sensors and wiring.
16. At the rear of the fryer, unplug the 12-pin connector C-6 and, using a pin pusher, disconnect the
high-limit thermostat leads. Disconnect any other probe wiring.
17. Disconnect the oil return flexline(s).
18. Raise the elements to the “up” position and disconnect the element springs.
19. Remove the machine screws and nuts that secure the element tube assembly to the frypot.
Carefully lift the element assembly from the frypot and secure it to the cross brace on the rear of
the fryer with wire ties or tape.
20. Carefully lift the frypot from the fryer and place it upside down on a stable work surface.
21. Recover the drain valve(s), oil return flexline connection fitting(s), actuators, AIF boards and high-
limit thermostat(s) from the frypot. Clean the threads and apply Loctite
™
PST 567 or equivalent
sealant to the threads of the recovered parts and install them in the replacement frypot.
22. Carefully lower the replacement frypot into the fryer. Reinstall the hex head screw removed in
step 11 to attach the frypot to the fryer.
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23. Position the element tube assembly in the frypot and reinstall the machine screws and nuts
removed in step 19.
24. Reconnect the oil return flexlines to the frypot, and replace aluminum tape, if necessary, to secure
heater strips to the flexlines.
25. Insert the high-limit thermostat leads disconnected in step 16 (see illustration on page 1-3 for pin
positions).
26. Reconnect the actuators, ensuring the correct position of the drain and return valves.
27. Reconnect the auto filtration and auto top off probes.
28. Reinstall the drain tube assembly.
29. Reinstall the top connecting strips, top cap, tilt housing and back panels.
30. Reinstall computers in the control panel frame and reconnect the wiring harnesses and ground
wires.
31. Reposition the fryer under the exhaust hood and reconnect it to the electrical power supply.
1.9 Built-in Filtration System Service Procedures
1.9.1 Filtration System Problem Resolution
One of the most common causes of filtration problems is placing the filter pad/paper on the bottom of
the filter pan rather than over the filter screen.
CAUTION
Ensure that filter screen is in place prior to filter pad/paper placement and filter pump
operation. Improper screen placement is the primary cause of filtration system
malfunction.
Whenever the complaint is “the pump is running, but no oil is being filtered,” check the installation of
the filter pad/paper, and ensure that the correct size is being used. While you are checking the filter
pad/paper, verify that the O-rings on the pick-up tube of the filter pan are in good condition. A
missing or worn O-ring allows the pump to take in air and decrease its efficiency.
If the pump motor overheats, the thermal overload will trip and the motor will not start until it is reset.
If the pump motor does not start, press the red reset switch (button) located on the rear of the motor.
If the pump starts after resetting the thermal overload switch, then something is causing the motor to
overheat. A major cause of overheating is when several frypots are filtered sequentially, overheating
the pump and motor. Allow the pump motor to cool at least 30 minutes before resuming operation.
Pump overheating can be caused by:
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• Solidified shortening in the pan or filter
Sediment Particle
lines, or
• Attempting to filter unheated oil or
shortening (cold oil is more viscous,
Oil Flow
overloading the pump motor and causing
it to overheat).
If the motor runs but the pump does not return
oil, there is a blockage in the pump. Incorrectly
sized or installed paper/pads will allow food
particles and sediment to pass through the filter
Sediment Particle
Up for reverse
pan and into the pump. When sediment enters
the pump, the gears bind, causing the motor to
overload, again tripping the thermal overload.
Shortening that has solidified in the pump will
also cause it to seize, with the same result.
Down for forward
A pump seized by debris or hard shortening can
usually be freed by manually moving the gears
with a screwdriver or other instrument.
Disconnect power to the filter system, remove the input plumbing from the pump, and use a
screwdriver to manually turn the gears.
● Turning the pump gears in reverse will release a hard particle.
● Turning the pump gears forward will push softer objects and solid shortening through the pump
and allow free movement of the gears.
Incorrectly sized or installed paper/pads will also allow food particles and sediment to pass through
and clog the suction tube on the bottom of the filter pan. Particles large enough to block the suction
tube may indicate that the crumb tray is not being used. Pan blockage can also occur if shortening is
left in the pan and allowed to solidify. Blockage removal can be accomplished by forcing the item out
with an auger or drain snake. Compressed air or other pressurized gases should not be used to force
out the blockage.
1.9.2 Replacing the Filter Motor, Filter Pump, and Related Components
1. Remove the filter pan and lid from the unit. Drain the frypots into a McDonald’s Shortening
Disposal Unit (MSDU) or other appropriate metal container.
DANGER
DO NOT drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the MSDU at one time.
2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to both the
front and rear.
3. Disconnect the flexline running to the oil-return manifold at the rear of the fryer as well as the
pump suction flexline at the end of the filter pan connection (see photo on the following page).
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Disconnect flexlines indicated by the arrows.
4. Loosen the nut and bolt which secure the bridge to the oil-return manifold.
5. Remove the cover plate from the front of the motor and disconnect the motor wires.
6. Remove the two nuts and bolts which secure the front of the bridge to the cross brace and carefully
slide the bridge rearward off the cross brace until its front end can be lowered to the floor. Undo
the single nut holding it in place in back. Be careful not to let the rear of the bridge slip off the
manifold at this point.
7. Get a good grip on the bridge, carefully pull it forward off the oil-return manifold, and lower the
entire assembly to the floor. Once on the floor, pull the assembly out the front of the fryer.
8. When required service has been completed, reverse steps 4-7 to reinstall the bridge.
9. Reconnect the unit to the electrical power supply, and verify that the pump is functioning correctly
using the MIB board in manual mode (i.e., using the fill function when engaged, the motor should
start and there should be strong suction at the intake fitting and outflow at the rear flush port.)
10. When proper operation has been verified, reinstall the back panels and the filter pan and lid.
11. Reconnect it to the electrical power supply and reposition the fryer under the exhaust hood to
return the fryer to service.
1.9.3 Replacing the Transformer or Filter Relay
Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply. Remove the left computer from the fryer to
expose the interior of the left component box. The transformer and relay on the left are located as
shown in the illustration on the next page. NOTE: The right component box is identical to the left
except that the transformer and relay on the left side are not present. Once replaced, reconnect the
power.
When replacing a filter relay in the left component box, ensure the 24VDC relay (8074482) is used.
Similar Frymaster fryers use a 24VAC relay, which can lead to confusion. The 24VDC is used in the
LOV™ fryer.
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1.10 ATO (Automatic Top-off) Service Procedures
The automatic top-off system is activated when the oil level falls below a sensor in the rear of the frypot.
The signal is sent to the ATO board to engage the return actuator to the frypot and turn on the ATO pump.
The pump draws oil from the JIB (Jug In Box) through the rear return manifold into the rear of the frypot.
Once the oil level has satisfied the sensor, the pump turns off and the actuator closes.
The ATO board is located inside the box, behind the JIB (see Figure 1).
The power for the ATO board is supplied from the right hand component
box. The power passes through the transformer inside the ATO box to the
board.
1.10.1 ATO (Automatic Top-off) Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action
Frypot tops off cold.
Incorrect setpoint
A. J5 connection unplugged
No power to ATO board
B. Fuse blown
C. Transformer malfunction
A. Loose wire connection
The yellow JIB low light
won’t illuminate.
B. Power in the component box is not
present.
C. Failed transformer.
A. Loose wire connection.
One vat tops off but
other vats fail to top off.
Incorrect vat tops off.
B. Actuator issue
A. Wired incorrectly.
B. Flexlines connected to wrong vat.
Figure 1
Ensure setpoint is correct.
A. Check to ensure J5 on front of ATO
board is fully locked into connector.
B. Ensure fuse below right control box is
not blown and fuse on the right side of
ATO box is not blown.
C. Check that proper voltage is present at
transformer. See table in section 1.10.2.
A. Ensure the yellow LED is securely
attached to plug J6 on the ATO board.
B. Ensure power is present in the
component box.
C. If power is present in component box,
check the transformer for correct
voltage.
A. Ensure all wiring harnesses are securely
connected to ATO board and solenoids.
B. Check return actuator to ensure actuator
is functional.
A. Check wiring.
B. Switch flexlines to correct vat.
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Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action
A. Ensure JIB has oil.
B. Check to see that fryer is heating.
Fryer temperature must be at setpoint.
Check probe resistance. If probe is
bad, replace the probe.
C. Ensure that the oil in the JIB is above
70°F (21°C).
D. With the computer OFF, press TEMP
button and ensure the ATO software
version appears. If not, the connection
between the AIF and the ATO board
may be bad. Ensure the 6-pin CAN
connectors are tight between AIF (J4
and J5) and ATO (J10) boards.
E. Power to the ATO board has been cut
off. Restore power to the board and
clear any service required errors.
F. Ensure transformer in ATO box is
functioning properly. Check power
from transformer to ATO board.
Ensure all harnesses are plugged
securely into place.
G. Ensure pump is operational. Check
voltage to pump. Replace the pump if
defective.
Frypots won’t top off.
A. Empty JIB.
B. Probe temperature lower than setpoint.
C. Oil is too cold.
D. Bad Connection
E. ATO board power loss
F. Failed transformer/harness
G. ATO pump failed
H. Failed ATO board.
I. ATO lines/pump plugged
H. Check for proper voltages using the pin
position chart found on page 1-15. If
ATO found defective, replace ATO
board and clear any errors.
I.Clear the lines/pump.
A. Clear filter error properly. When
change filter pad YES/NO is displayed,
do NOT press any button until the pan
has been removed for at least thirty
seconds. After thirty seconds have
elapsed, the computer returns to OFF or
last display.
One vat doesn’t top off.
A. Filter error exists.
B. Actuator, pump, loose connection, RTD
or ATO issue.
B. Check actuator, ATO pump, wire
connections, RTD and ATO board.
A. Ensure fuse on right side of ATO box is
secure and good. If the computer
above the ATO box is missing power
check the fuse below the component
box.
B. With the computer OFF, press TEMP
M3000 displays
SERVICE
REQUIRED – ATO
BOARD
A. Loose or bad fuse
B. Bad Connection
C. ATO Board power loss
button and ensure the ATO software
version appears. If not, the connection
between the AIF and the ATO board
may be bad. Ensure the 6-pin CAN
connectors are tight between AIF (J4
and J5) and ATO (J9 or J10) boards.
C. Power to the ATO board has been cut
off. Ensure there is correct voltage to
the ATO transformer. Restore power to
the board and clear any service required
errors.
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1.10.2 ATO (Automatic Top-Off) Board Pin Positions and Harnesses
1.10.3 Replacing the ATO board, LON Gateway, ATO pump relay or Transformers
Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power
supply. Locate the ATO box (see Figure 1 on page
12), behind the JIB (Jug In Box). Remove the cover
to expose the transformers, relay and LON gateway
(if installed) (see Figure 2). Mark and unplug any
wires or harnesses. Once the LON gateway is
removed the ATO board is visible (see Figure 3).
Replace the defective component and reattach all
wires or harnesses. Replace the cover. Once
replaced, CYCLE POWER TO ENTIRE FRYER SYSTEM. See section 1.11.7 on page 1-22 to reset
Figure 2 Figure 3
control power. Check software version and if
necessary update the software. If a software update
was necessary, follow the instructions to update the
software in section 1.15
Press the TEMP button on one of the M3000 computers, with the computer in the OFF position, to verify
software version of the ATO. If the version is not visible, the ATO may not be connected properly.
1.10.4 Replacing the ATO Pump
Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power
supply. Locate the ATO pump (see Figure 4), behind
the ATO box. Mark and unplug any wires or
harnesses. Press up from the bottom on the quick
disconnects to release the plumbing (see Figure 5).
The plumbing can be pulled from the pump. Loosen
the four nuts attaching the pump to the pump tray.
Replace the defective component and reverse above
steps. Once replaced, reconnect the power
.
Figure 4 Figure 5
1.11 MIB (Manual Interface Board) Service Procedures
The MIB (Manual Interface Board) oversees and controls filtration. It receives and sends data over the CAN
(Controller Area Network) to and from various sensors and computers. It activates the filtration cycle,
controlling when actuators should open and close.
The MIB controller is located inside the left cabinet (see Figure 6). In normal operation a cover hides the MIB
controls and only the LED display is visible. The cover is held in place with three torx screws. In normal
operation, an “A” is displayed for automatic mode. The MIB control board is useful for diagnostic purposes. It
allows manual operation of both the actuators and filter pump without using the M3000 computer.
Mode Display
Vat Selector
Switch
Manual /Auto
Figure 6: MIB controller cover.
Switch
Figure 7
Reset Switch
Drain Switch
Return Switch
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Buttons and LED’s
Manual – This button is used to toggle between auto and manual filtration mode. A corresponding
LED is lit when in Manual mode. When pressed, a message will be sent to all vats, indicating the
mode has changed.
The following buttons are inoperable in auto mode:
Select - This button is used to scroll through available vats, choosing one to be manually filtered.
Drain – This button is used to open and close the drain on the vat indicated on the display. It’s
embedded LED indicates the following activity:
Blink: Actuator is moving or awaiting a response from the AIF board.
Constant Illumination: Drain open.
No Illumination: Drain closed.
Return – This button is used to open and close the return valve on the vat indicated on the display.
When pressed and held, it also turns on and off the pump. It’s embedded LED indicates the following
activity:
Blink: Actuator is moving or awaiting a response from the AIF board.
Constant Illumination: Return valve open.
No Illumination: Return valve closed.
1.11.1 Manually Draining, Refilling or Filtering using the MIB board
Press the manual/auto switch to set to manual.
The LED on the manual key will illuminate and
a vat number is displayed (see Figure 8).
Press the vat selector switch to change vats (see
Figure 9).
Pressing the drain or the return switch
illuminates and activates the drain or return
valve for the vat indicated. Pressing and holding
the return switch while the return is open
activates the filter motor and pump (see Figure
10).
Pressing the manual/auto switch will return to
automatic mode.
A. Ensure filter pan is fully inserted into fryer.
If the MIB board displays a “P” the pan is
not fully engaged into the pan switch.
B. Ensure the oil level is above the top oil
level sensor.
C. Ensure MIB board is in “A” automatic
mode.
D. Remove and replace cover and see if
filtration will start.
E. Replace filter relay with part number 807-
4482 24VDC relay.
F. Set AIF disable in Level 1 to NO.
G. Press filter motor thermal switch.
H. Ensure AIF clock is set to disabled.
See MIB display diagnostics on page 1-21 for
explanation.
Check output on the left transformer in left
component box; should read 24VAC. If not
replace transformer.
Press and hold reset button in top right corner
of MIB board for five seconds. The drain,
return and manual/auto LEDS will illuminate
and the MIB will reset and clear any remaining
errors from memory. Allow 60 seconds to reset.
If an error still exists, then another issue exists.
Auto filtration won’t
start.
MIB display shows
something other than
an “A” or vat number.
No power present at
the MIB board
MIB will not clear
error.
A. Filter pan out of position.
B. Oil level too low.
C. Ensure MIB board is not in
manual mode.
D. Ensure MIB cover is not
damaged and pressing against
buttons.
E. Filter relay has failed.
F. AIF disable is set to YES, blue
light doesn’t light.
G. Filter motor thermal switch is
tripped.
H. AIF clock enabled
An error has occurred and
displayed character indicates
error.
Transformer has failed in left
component box.
Error remains in non-volatile
memory.
A. Ensure the CAN bus system is terminated at
BOTHENDS (on the M3000 connector J6
and on the ATO board connector J9) with a
resistor equipped 6-pin connector.
B. Unplug and reseat all wiring harnesses in
CAN system. Resistance between pins 2
and 3 on the CAN network connectors
should be 120 ohms.
C. Check software version numbers on all
M3000 computers and ensure all are display
an AIF version. If an AIF version is
missing, the AIF board may be missing
power or bad. Check pins 5 and on J4 and
J5 of the affected AIF board for proper
voltage.
MIB indicates
incorrect number of
vats.
A. Network is not terminated
correctly.
B. Wiring harnesses are loose or
damaged.
C. An AIF board issue.
D. Locator pin issue.
D. The locator pin in J2 of the AIF board is
either loose or in the incorrect position. See
the charts on page 1-55 of this manual for
proper pin position.
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Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action
MIB board alternating
“E” and “vat number
and side”.
Network error on the CAN bus
communication.
A. Ensure the CAN bus system is terminated at
BOTHENDS (on the M3000 connector J6
and on the ATO board connector J10) with a
resistor equipped 6-pin connector.
B. With the computer OFF, press TEMP button
and ensure the AIF version appears. If not,
the 24V to the AIF boards may be missing.
Ensure all 6-pin CAN connectors are tight
between the M3000 (J6 and J7), MIB (J1
and J2), AIF (J4 and J5) and ATO (J10)
boards.
C. With the computer OFF, press TEMP button
and ensure the ATO version appears. If not,
check the CAN wire harness between the
AIF board J4 or J5 and the ATO board J9 or
J10. The ATO fuse on the right side of the
ATO box may be loose or blown; the 110V
to the ATO transformer may be missing or
the transformer bad. The J4/J5 connector
may be loose. Is the right computer
functioning? If not the fuse below the
contactor box may be loose or blown.
D. Check to see if MIB has 24V on pins 5 and
6 of J2. Check to see if 24V is present on
pins 5 and 6 of wire harness plugging into J4
or J5 of the first AIF board. If 24V missing,
check the pins. Replace the harness if
necessary.
E. Check continuity between each color wire
on the CAN connectors into J7 on the far
right computer and J10 on back of the ATO
board (black to black, white to white, and
red to red), and ensure there is no continuity
between different color wires (black to red,
red to white, and white to black).
F. Ensure black computer locator wires are
connected from ground to correct pin
position (see drawing 8051734 page 1-55).
G. Ensure all boards have the corner ground
wire attached and tightened.
H. The locator pin in J2 of the AIF board is
either loose or in the incorrect position. See
the charts on page 1-55 of this manual for
proper pin position.
I. Bad MIB and/or AIF board.
J. Broken resistor lead. Unwrap the resistor
leads and check ends.
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1.11.3 MIB (Manual Interface Board) Pin Positions and Harnesses
Connector From/To Harness # Pin #Function Voltage Wire Color
1 Ground Black
2 CAN Lo Red
J1 M3000 J7 8074546
3 CAN Hi White
4
5
6
1 Ground Black
2 CAN Lo Red
J2 AIF J4 8074547
3 CAN Hi White
4 5VDC+ 5VDC Black
5 24VDC 24VDC Red
6 Ground White
J5
Transformer
Filter Relay
Blue LED
RTI Open Switch
RTI Closed Switch
Pan Switch
RTI Open Switch
RTI Closed Switch
8074649
RTI
8074844
NON-RTI
1 24VAC
2 24VAC Ret White
3 Pump Motor
4 Pump Motor Green
5 Blue LED +
6 Blue LED - Black
7 Open Switch +
8 Closed Switch +
24VAC
24VDC
24VDC
9
10
11 Pan Sw +
12 Pan Sw - Red
24VDC
13
14
15 Ground - White
16 Ground - Green
Black
Red
Red
Black
Red
Black
1 From RTI transformer 24VAC Black
2 Common White
3 To RTI "Add Pump" Relay 24VAC Green
4
J6
To RTI connection in
rear of fryer
8074760
5
6
7
24VAC –
From RTI "Waste Tank Full
Sensor" Test Pins 2 to 8
Vat # (The vat number is followed by
an “L” to indicate left side of a split
vat or an “r” to indicate the right side
of a split vat or a full vat.)
Vat # (The vat number is followed by
an “L” to indicate left side of a split
vat or an “r” to indicate the right side
of a split vat or a full vat.)
Vat # (The vat number is followed by
an “L” to indicate left side of a split
vat or an “r” to indicate the right side
of a split vat or a full vat.)
Return
Vat # (The vat number is followed by
an “L” to indicate left side of a split
vat or an “r” to indicate the right side
of a split vat or a full vat.)
Vat # (The vat number is followed by
an “L” to indicate left side of a split
vat or an “r” to indicate the right side
of a split vat or a full vat.)
Vat # (The vat number is followed by
an “L” to indicate left side of a split
vat or an “r” to indicate the right side
of a split vat or a full vat.)
Network
N Network error, displays for 10 seconds if no
Resetting
r An “r” is displayed for ten seconds or until
Miscellaneous
E alternating with vat # (The vat
number is followed by an “L” to
indicate left side of a split vat or an
“r” to indicate the right side of a split
vat or a full vat.)
On Drain valve on vat # is open
Off Drain valve on vat # is closed
Blink Drain valve on vat # is opening or closing or an
error condition may exist.
On Return valve on vat # is open
Off Return valve on vat # is closed
Blink Return valve on vat # is opening or closing or an
error condition may exist
communications are received from the M3000
within 10 seconds after power on or MIB reset.
communication is received from the M3000 after a
power on or MIB reset.
Blink The circuit has an issue. Ensure the actuator is
plugged in. Ensure the CAN connections are all
securely plugged into the connectors.
Indicates the AIF temperature sensor did not detect
a full vat during filtration.
A Manual LED off The system is in auto filtration mode.
Vat # (The vat number is followed by
an “L” to indicate left side of a split
vat or an “r” to indicate the right side
of a split vat or a full vat.)
P This will only be displayed in auto filtration mode.
Manual LED on The system is in manual mode.
Filter pan is improperly seated. Any auto filtration
messages received at this time are ignored.
A – Auto Mode – Auto Filtration enabled.
E – Drain or return valve is not in desired state. The display will alternate between E and the corresponding vat
number. Ensure the actuator is plugged in and an error does not exist.
– Three horizontal lines indicate the AIF temperature sensor did not detect that the vat was full during
auto filtration.
n – Network Error - An “n” displays for 10 seconds if no communication is received from the cooking
computer within ten seconds after a power on or MIB reset.
P – Pan Switch – Filter pan is improperly seated. Filtration is suspended.
r – Reset Switch - Reset the vat closes all of the valves on the vat. If displayed for some time, there is probably
a problem with the board.
1 – 5 – Numbers which correspond to the vats with either an “L” indicating the left side of a split vat or “r”
indicating the right side of a split vat or a full vat. These numbers are displayed in manual mode.
1.11.6 Replacing the MIB Board
Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply. Remove the torx screws from the MIB cover, exposing
the MIB board (see Figure 11). Removing the screw at top center lets the MIB board hinge down. Carefully
remove the plugs on the rear of the board (see Figure 12). Replace with a new MIB board and reverse steps to
reassemble. Once replaced, CYCLE POWER TO ENTIRE FRYER SYSTEM. See next section to reset
control power. Check software version # and if necessary update the software. If a software update was
necessary, follow the instructions to update the software on in section 1.15 ensuring the MIB reset button is
pressed and held for five seconds at the end of the update to update the MIB.
Figure 11
1.11.7 Control Power Reset Switch
The control power reset switch is a momentary
rocker switch located behind the control box
(see Figures 13 and 14) above the JIB that
resets all power to all the computers and boards
in the fryer. It is necessary to reset all power
after replacing any computer or board. Press
and hold the switch for at least ten seconds
when resetting the control power to ensure
power has sufficiently drained from boards.
Figure 12
Figure 13 Figure 14 (Rear view of Control Box)
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