Frymaster GBC, GC, GSMS User Manual

GSMS, GBC and GC

Gas Cooker Models

(Including GSW and GWB Variants)

Service and Parts Manual

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GAS COOKERS GSMS, GBC AND GC

SERVICE & PARTS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: Service Procedures

1.1 Functional Description......................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Accessing Equipment for Servicing.................................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Replacing Equipment Components...................................................................................1-3

1.3.1 Replacing the Controller...............................................................................................1-3

1.3.2 Replacing Electronic Components Other than the Controller...................................... 1-3

1.3.3 Replacing a Water-Level Sensor or the Temperature Probe ........................................1-4

1.3.4 Replacing the Pressure Regulator or Solenoid Valve................................................... 1-5

1.3.5 Replacing the Water Faucet.......................................................................................... 1-5

1.3.6 Replacing a Basket Lift Motor or Microswitch............................................................ 1-6

1.3.7 Replacing Gas Supply System Components or Ignitor Assemblies............................. 1-7

1.3.8 Replacing the Cookpot or Rinse Tank..........................................................................1-8

1.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................1-9

1.4.1 How the Power Supply System Works.........................................................................1-9

1.4.2 How the Controller Works............................................................................................ 1-9

1.4.3 How the Autofill/Autoskim System Works................................................................ 1-10

1.4.4 How the Water Heating System Works...................................................................... 1-10

1.4.5 How the Basket Lift System Works ...........................................................................1-11

1.4.6 Technician Troubleshooting Guides........................................................................... 1-11

1.4.7 Probe Resistance Chart and Wiring Diagrams ........................................................... 1-15

CHAPTER 2: Parts List

2.1 Accessories........................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Basket Lift Components.................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Cabinetry...........................................................................................................................2-4

2.4 Combustion System Components..................................................................................... 2-8

2.5 Control Box and Related Components............................................................................2-10

2.6 Controllers and Control Panel Components....................................................................2-12

2.7 Cookpot, Rinse Tank and Associated Components........................................................ 2-13

2.8 Drain Components...........................................................................................................2-15

2.9 Gas Supply System Components.................................................................................... 2-16

2.10 Water Supply Components..............................................................................................2-18

Appendix A: Notes Concerning and Parts Unique to GSW/GWB Variants

Accessories................................................................................................................................. A-1

Control Components................................................................................................................... A-2

Service Cookpot.......................................................................................................................... A-3

Water Supply Components.........................................................................................................A-4

Wiring Diagrams......................................................................................................................... A-6

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GAS COOKERS GSMS, GBC, AND GC SERVICE AND PARTS

CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES

1.1 Functional Description

The GSMS, GBC, and GC Gas Cookers all have a 12.7-gallon (48.1-liter) stainless steel cookpot.
The water in the cookpot is heated by a high-efficiency infrared heating system that requires
approximately 43% less energy than conventional burner systems to heat the same volume of water.

Two self-contained combustion chambers (commonly referred to as burners) are located beneath the
cookpot. Each combustion chamber is fitted with special ceramic tiles that are heated by the burning
of a forced air/gas mixture. The tiles transfer their heat to the cookpot by means of infrared
radiation, providing much more constant and uniform heat dispersion over the surface of the cookpot
than do conventional burners. Because relatively less heat is lost to the atmosphere in the process,
compared to “open-burner” designs, less fuel is required to achieve and maintain a given cookpot
temperature.

Gas flow to both of the burners is regulated by one electromechanical gas valve.

Operational control of the burner system is accomplished through a solid-state SMS III Spaghetti
Magic controller. NOTE: The SMS III controller used in this model series is identical in
appearance to the SMS III controllers used in other model series, but differs internally. Use only the
part numbers listed in Chapter 2 when replacing controllers on this equipment. The GSMS is
equipped with a basket lift, and also features automatic filling (Autofill), automatic skimming
(Autoskim), a swing-away jointed faucet, and an attached 16.5-gallon (62.5-liter) rinse-tank. The
GBC model is identical to the GSMS except that it does not have the swing-away faucet and
attached rinse-tank. The GC has no basket lift, no faucet, and no rinse tank.

When the controller Power switch is pressed, a logic circuit in the controller automatically checks
the water level in the cookpot. A normally closed solenoid valve on the water supply line
automatically opens if the normal water-level sensor is not grounded by contact with water in the
cookpot. When sufficient water has been added to ground the low water-level sensor, the unit
automatically enters the SIMMER mode and remains there unless the operator presses the BOIL
mode switch or turns the unit off. When the water level in the cookpot reaches and grounds the
normal water-level sensor, the solenoid valve in the water supply line closes. Anytime the water
level in the cookpot drops below the normal water-level sensor, the solenoid valve opens to refill the
cookpot to the proper level.

While in the SIMMER mode, logic circuits in the controller monitor the temperature of the water
and cycle the burners on and off to maintain the temperature at the setpoint programmed into the
controller. (See Chapter 3 for instructions on adjusting the setpoint.) The cooker also has low-water
safety. If the water in the cookpot falls below the low water-level sensor, the controller cuts power
to the gas valve, causing it to close and cut off the gas supply to the burners.

The Autoskim feature (on units so equipped) is activated by pressing the Skim switch. When the
feature is activated, a logic circuit in the controller automatically opens the solenoid valve in the

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water supply line for three seconds every minute until the option is turned OFF by again pressing the
Skim switch.

The operator enters a specified cooking time by pressing the number pads on the controller. When
the Start switch is pressed, the controller begins to count down to zero. When the controller times
out, an alarm sounds briefly, then the timer reverts to the last time entered.

When the START switch is pressed to start the cooking cycle, logic circuits in the controller activate
the basket lift motors (on units so equipped), lowering the basket into the cookpot. As the motors
drive the basket lift arms down, a cam attached to the left motor eventually loses contact with a
roller-activated microswitch and power to the motors is cut. When the controller times out, logic
circuits reverse the switch positions so that the motor circuit is again completed and the motors are
restarted, raising the basket from the cookpot. At the fully raised position, the cam again makes
contact with the microswitch, cutting power to the motors and stopping the lift in the up position.

THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

The ignition module, located in the component box, is connected to ignitor assemblies at each
burner. The ignition module performs three important functions: it provides an ignition spark,
supplies operating voltage to the gas valve, and proofs the burner flame. NOTE: GSMS/GBC/GC
units manufactured before September 2000 have two single-spark ignition modules. Those
manufactured September 2000 and later have only one dual-spark ignition module.

The ignition module contains a 4-second time delay circuit and a coil that activates the gas valve.
The ignitor assembly consists of a spark plug, an enrichment tube, and flame sensor.

At start-up, the controller power switch is placed in the ON position, supplying approximately
12-volts DC to the heat control circuitry in the controller. If the controller senses the correct
operating parameters (i.e., the correct water level in the cookpot), it sends a signal to the 24VAC
relay in the component box to close the blower contacts. This supplies line voltage to the blower
motor. A centrifugal switch in the blower closes if the blower is operating correctly, which allows
24VAC to flow through the closed contacts of the 24VAC relay to the ignition module.

Circuitry in the ignition modules sends 24VAC to the gas valve. Simultaneously, the module causes
the ignitors to spark for 4 seconds to light the burners. A flame sensor for each burner verifies that
the burner is lit by measuring the flow of microamps through the flame. If the burner does not light
(or is extinguished), current to the ignition module is cut, preventing the gas valve from opening,
and the ignition module “locks out” until the controller power switch is turned off and then back on.

A probe monitors the temperature in the cookpot. When the programmed setpoint temperature is
reached, resistance in the probe causes the heat cycle circuitry in the controller to cut off current to
the 24VAC relay, thus cutting line voltage to the blower. This cuts the 24VAC to the ignition
module, causing the gas valve to close.

1.2 Accessing Equipment for Servicing

DANGER

Moving this equipment while it is filled with hot water may cause spilling or

splattering of the hot water. Always drain the cookpot before attempting to relocate

this equipment for servicing.

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1. Disconnect the unit from the electrical power supply, the gas supply and the water supply.

2. Disconnect any attached restraining devices.

3. Relocate the unit for service accessibility.

4. After servicing is complete, reconnect the unit to the water supply and the gas supply. Reattach

the restraining devices, and reconnect the unit to the electrical power supply.

1.3 Replacing Equipment Components

1.3.1 Replacing the Controller

1. Open the control panel by removing the screws in the upper edge of the panel. Swing the panel

down and disconnect the 15-pin connector, trouble light wires, and ground wire. Remove the
control panel by lifting the panel out of the slots in the control panel frame.

2. Remove the failed controller from the control panel and replace with the new controller. Re-

verse Step 1 to complete the process.

1.3.2 Replacing Electronic Components Other than the Controller

1. Drain the cookpot and disconnect the cooker form the electrical power supply.

2. Remove the control panel in accordance with Step 1 of Section 1.3.1.

3. Remove the lower cover from the component box. Refer to the illustration below to locate the

component to be replaced.

(Present in GSMS and

GBC models only)

Cooker with Control Panel and

Component Box Cover removed .

NOTE: Wiring not show to provide a cl earer view.

Basket Lift Relay

Transformer

Terminal Strip 24VAC Relay

Ignition Module
(There are 2 modules in units
built before September 2000.)

4. On the component to be replaced, make a note of the wiring connection points. Disconnect the

wires and remove the failed component. Install the replacement component and reconnect the
wiring in accordance with the notes made, or with the wiring diagram on the door of the unit.

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5. Replace the component box cover, and reinstall the controller being sure to reconnect the ground

wire and trouble light wires. Reconnect the cooker to the electrical power supply.

1.3.3 Replacing a Water-Level Sensor or the Temperature Probe

1. Drain the cookpot and disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply.

2. Remove the screws in the upper edge of the control panel and swing the panel down. Disconnect

the 15-pin connector, trouble light wires, and ground wire, and lift the panel out of the slots in
the control panel frame.

3. Remove the topcap from the unit by removing the four screws (two on the front and two on each

end) that secure it to the cabinet.

4. Remove the control panel frame by removing the screws in the top and bottom corners and, on

GSMS units, the screw in the center bracket.

5. If replacing a water-level sensor (see illustration below):
a. Disconnect the sensor lead by pulling it from its terminal then remove the Keps nut, terminal,

and washer from the sensor.

b. Inside the cookpot, remove the screw from the sensor flange.
c. Carefully pull the failed sensor from the probe block and replace with the new sensor.
d. Reassemble the washer, terminal, and Keps nut onto the sensor, and reattach the lead.
e. Reverse Steps 1-4 to complete the procedure.

If replacing the temperature probe, mark the wiring
harness leads and disconnect the probe leads at the
push on connectors.

Remove the screws from the probe brac ket and
push the probe out t h e ba ck of the probe block.

Temperature Probe

Water-Level Sensors

If replacing a water-level sensor, disconnect its
lead and remove it s K e ps nut, terminal and wash er .

Remove the screw from the sensor flange and
pull the sensor out the front of the probe block.

6. If replacing the temperature probe (see illustration above):
a. Mark the wiring harness leads and disconnect them from the probe leads at the push-on

connectors.

b. Remove the two screws in the probe bracket.
c. Carefully pull the probe from the probe clock and replace with the new probe.
d. Reattach the leads and reverse Steps 1-4 to complete the procedure.

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1.3.4 Replacing the Pressure Regulator or Solenoid Valve

1. Drain the cookpot and disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply. Turn off or

disconnect the water supply to the cooker.

2. Disconnect the solenoid leads at the push-on connectors. Disconnect solenoid and regulator

subassembly at the compression fittings on the water lines running to and from these
components. Remove the two screws in the mounting bracket and remove the solenoid and
regulator subassembly from the unit. (NOTE: If the cooker is not equipped with the optional
Autofill feature, the cookpot water tube will be connected directly to the regulator and there will
be no solenoid valve.)

The incoming water line will be connected

Remove the two screws

at the bottom of this

bracket to dismount the

solenoid and regul a t o r

sub-assembly.

Solenoid Valve

used, disconnect the regulator at this point.

to the nipple at th e i nlet side of the

regulator using some type of field

connection fitting. Whatever type fitting is

Solenoid Valve

Remove the two

screws at the
bottom of this

bracket to

dismount the

solenoid and

regulator sub-

assembly.

Disconnect the water
tubes at thes e
compression fittings.

GSMS with Autofill Configuration GBC/GC with Autofill Configuration

Disconnect t h e wat er tube
at this compression fitting.

3. If replacing the regulator, adjust the replacement regulator output pressure to not more than 40

PSI (28.15 kg/cm2) before installation in the cooker.

4. Recover the fittings from the failed component (regulator or solenoid valve) and install them on

the replacement, using thread sealer on all connections.

5. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to complete the procedure, being sure to apply thread sealer to all

connections.

1.3.5 Replacing the Water Faucet

1. Drain the cookpot and disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration at the top of Page 1-6 for the following steps.

2. Turn off the water supply to the cooker and disconnect the incoming water lines where they

attach to the stubs at the rear of the cooker.

3. Remove the two screws securing the access panel in place and remove the panel.

4. Disconnect the water supply line at the compression fitting where it attaches to the water inlet

manifold. Remove the screws from the faucet mounting plate and lift the faucet assembly from
the unit.

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Remove the six screws in
the faucet mounting plate.

Remove this nut to separate the
faucet from the mounting plate.

Disconnect wate r l i ne at
this compression fitting.

Loosen this nut to separate the
faucet from the water inlet manifold.

5. Separate the faucet from the water inlet manifold and mounting plate as shown in the illustration
above.

6. Reverse Steps 1-5 to complete the procedure.

1.3.6 Replacing a Basket Lift Motor or Microswitch

1. Disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply.

2. If rigid water connections have been used, disconnect the cooker from the incoming water
supply.

3. Remove the basket lift arms from the lifter rods and then reposition the cooker to gain access to
the rear. Remove the upper and lower basket lift rear panels.

4. Disconnect the basket lift synchronizer link from the lifter cam (bell crank) assemblies one at a
time. When the link is disconnected from a cam, slip the corresponding lifter rod down and out
of the assembly (see illustration on below).

Lifter Rods

Note the collection of washers and
spacers between the lin k an d l i f t er ro ds.

Synchronizer Link

Lifter Cams

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Disconnect the basket lift synchronizer

link from the lifter cams and slip the lifter

rods down and out of the ass embly.

5. Remove the four bolts securing the motor mount to the frame, then remove the motor and mount

assembly from the unit. NOTE: It is possible to replace a motor or the microswitch without
removing the motor and mount assembly, but it is much more difficult.

6. Dismount the motor or microswitch as shown below and install the replacement.

NOTE: The right motor dismount s

in the same way as the left.

Loosen setscrew in

bottom of cam (bell crank)

7. Reverse Steps 1-6 to complete the procedure.

1.3.7 Replacing Gas Supply System Components or Ignitor Assemblies

1. Disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply and from the gas supply. If necessary,

disconnect restraints to gain proper access to components.

2. Disconnect the component to be replaced (see illustration below) and install the replacement

component. NOTE: If replacing the gas valve, disconnect the enrichment tubes and gas supply
tubes at the valve, then unscrew the valve from the mounting bracket. Recover the fittings from
the failed valve and install them on the replacement valve using a thread sealer suitable for gas
appliances (Loctite™ PST 56765 is one example). Do not apply the sealer to the first two
threads of the fitting. This will help prevent clogging of the burner orifices and gas valve.

Enrichment Tubes

Gas Supply Tubes

Ignitor Assembly

Ignitor Assembly Gasket

Gas Valve

Gas Valve Vent Tube

Gas Supply Tubes

connect to Burners here

When installing the Ignit or

Assembly, ensure the

spark plug is to the right.

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3. Reconnect the cooker to the gas supply and check all connections for leaks using a solution of
soapy water.

DANGER

DO NOT use matches, candles, or other ignition methods to check for leaks.

4. When satisfied that there are no leaks, reconnect the unit to the electrical supply, and reconnect
any restraints disconnected in Step 1.

1.3.8 Replacing the Cookpot or Rinse Tank

NOTE: The following procedure addresses removing the cookpot or rinse tank from a GSMS unit.

The procedure is essentially the same for a GBC or GC unit, except that there is no faucet, and on
the GC unit, no basket lift.

1. Remove the basket lift arms from the lifter
rods.

Remove these four screws.

2. Remove the faucet assembly from the cooker
in accordance with Steps 1-4 of Section 1.3.5.

3. Remove the screws that secure each of the
rear corners of the backsplash assembly (see
illustration at right). NOTE: To access the
screw in the lower right corner (as viewed
from the rear) the upper basket lift back panel
must be removed.

Remove these

screws (on both

sides) and remove

backsplash and

topcap.

4. Remove the screws along the top edge of the
control panel and open the panel by swinging
it downward. Disconnect the 15-pin
connector from the rear of the controller and
the wires attached to the trouble light, and
then lift the control panel out of the control
panel frame.

5. Remove the screws that secure the backsplash
sides to the cabinet sides then remove the four
screws that secure the topcap to the cabinet.

6. Remove the top connecting strip.

Remove screws along the top edge of
control panel and dismount the panel.

Remove these screws to release

the pots from the standoff brackets.

Remove the top

connecting strip .

7. Remove the screws attaching the standoff
brackets to the cookpot or rinse tank.

8. If removing the cookpot, disconnect the
enrichment tubes and gas supply tubes from
the burner assemblies. Disconnect the
ignition cables and flame sensor wires from
the ignitor assemblies on each burner.

9. Lift the cookpot or rinse tank straight up and out of the cabinet.

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10. Invert the cookpot or rinse tank on a suitable work surface and remove the salvageable

components (e.g., probe block assembly, blower assembly, drain plumbing, etc.). Install the
recovered components on the replacement cookpot or rinse tank, using thread sealer on all
connections.

11. Reverse Steps 1 through 9 to complete the procedure.

1.4 Troubleshooting

Problems with this equipment maybe grouped into five broad categories:

1. Failure or malfunction of a Power-Supply System component.

2. Failure or malfunction of the Controller.

3. Failure or malfunction of an Autofill/Autoskim System component.

4. Failure or malfunction of a Water Heating System component.

5. Failure or malfunction of a Basket Lift System component.

Sections 1.4.1 through 1.4.5 briefly explain the functioning of each of the systems mentioned above.
Section 1.4.6 contains troubleshooting guides that provide systematic procedures to isolate and
identify the specific source of a problem. A wiring diagram is located at the end of the chapter.

1.4.1 How the Power-Supply System Works

Line voltage is supplied to the system via a power cord that is plugged or hard-wired into the store’s
electrical service. The power cord is connected to pins 1 and 5 of an 8-pin terminal block. Line
voltage is supplied to a 24VAC transformer from pins 2 and 8 of the terminal block. Pin 7 supplies
24VAC to a heat relay, which controls line voltage to the blower motor and 24VAC to the gas valve
via the ignition module. The transformer supplies 24VAC to the controller, to the coils of the
24VAC relay, and to the solenoid valve on units equipped with the Autofill option. On units
equipped with basket lifts, line voltage is supplied to a 24VDC basket lift relay from pin 6 of the
power cord terminal block. Line voltage to the basket lift motors is supplied via the basket lift relay.

1.4.2 How the Controller Works

The SMS III controller provides the interface between the operator and the system components. The
controller is powered by 24VAC supplied through Pins 1 and 2 of the wiring harness. Internal cir­cuitry senses the water level and water temperature. Depending upon the conditions sensed, the con­troller energizes or de-energizes the solenoid valve to control water level and the 24VAC relay to
control burner firing to control water temperature. The controller also controls the lowering and
raising of the basket lift, and activates an audible alarm to signal the operator that a cooking cycle
has completed. A rectifier in the controller converts 24VAC to the 24VDC required by the basket
lift relay. The controller signals for heat via Pin 4, grounds the solenoid valve via Pin 6, and senses
water level via Pins 7 (low) and 9 (full). The temperature probe connects to Pins 13 and 14. The
basket lift relay connects to Pins 10 and 12. The sound device connects to Pin 11.

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