Subject to the following conditions, Henny Penny Corporation makes the following limited warranties to the original
purchaser only for Henny Penny appliances and replacement parts:
NEW EQUIPMENT: Any part of a new appliance, except baskets, lamps, and fuses, which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship within two (2) years from date of original installation, will be repaired or replaced without
charge F .O.B. factory , Eaton, Ohio, or F .O.B. authorized distributor . Baskets will be repaired or replaced for ninety (90)
days from date of original installation. Lamps and fuses are not covered under this Limited W arranty . T o validate this
warranty, the registration card for the appliance must be mailed to Henny Penny within ten (10) days after installation.
FILTER SYSTEM: Failure of any parts within a fryer filter system caused by the use of the non-OEM filters or
other unapproved filters is not covered under this Limited Warranty.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: Any appliance replacement part, except lamps and fuses, which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship within ninety (90) days from date of original installation will be repaired or replaced without
charge F .O.B. factory , Eaton, Ohio, or F .O.B. authorized distributor .
The warranty for new equipment covers the repair or replacement of the defective part and includes labor charges and
maximum mileage charges of 200 miles round trip for a period of one (1) year from the date of original installation.
The warranty for replacement parts covers only the repair or replacement of the defective part and does not include any
labor charges for the removal and installation of any parts, travel, or other expenses incidental to the repair or replacement of
a part.
EXTENDED FRYPOT WARRANTY: Henny Penny will replace any frypot that fails due to manufacturing or workmanship
issues for a period of up to seven (7) years from date of manufacture. This warranty shall not cover any frypot that fails due to
any misuse or abuse, such as heating of the frypot without shortening.
0 TO 3 YEARS:During this time, any frypot that fails due to manufacturing or workmanship issues will
be replaced at no charge for parts, labor, or freight. Henny Penny will either install a new frypot at no cost or
provide a new or reconditioned replacement fryer at no cost.
3 TO 7 YEARS:During this time, any frypot that fails due to manufacturing or workmanship issues will
be replaced at no charge for the frypot only . Any freight charges and labor costs to install the new frypot as
well as the cost of any other parts replaced, such as insulation, thermal sensors, high limits, fittings, and
hardware, will be the responsibility of the owner.
Any claim must be presented to either Henny Penny or the distributor from whom the appliance was purchased. No
allowance will be granted for repairs made by anyone else without Henny Penny’s written consent. If damage occurs during
shipping, notify the sender at once so that a claim may be filed.
THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY SETS FOR TH THE SOLE REMEDY AGAINST HENNY PENNY FOR ANY BREACH
OF W ARRANTY OR OTHER TERM. BUYER AGREES THA T NO OTHER REMEDY (INCLUDING CLAIMS FOR ANY INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES) SHALL BE AV AILABLE.
The above limited warranty does not apply (a) to damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, or abuse; (b) if the
equipment’s serial number is removed or defaced; or (c) for lamps and fuses. THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSL Y
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS, AND
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. HENNY PENNY NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGA TION OR LIABILITY.
4-6. W arranty......................................................................................................................4-1
4-7. Recommended Spare Parts for Distributors ...............................................................4-1
Parts List .....................................................................................................................4-2
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SECTION 1. TROUBLESHOOTING
Model HHC-980/983
1-1. INTRODUCTION
This section provides troubleshooting information in the form
of an easy to read table.
If a problem occurs during the first operation of a cabinet,
recheck the installation per the Installation Section of the
Operator’s Manual
Before troubleshooting, always recheck the operation procedures in the Operator’s manual.
1-2. SAFETYWhere information is of particular importance or is safety
related, the words NOTICE, CAUTION, or WARNING are
used. Their usage is described below.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used with DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION which indicates a personal
injury type hazard.
NOTICE is used to highlight especially important
information.
1-3. TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
To isolate a malfunction, proceed as follows:
1. Clearly define the problem or symptom and when it occurs.
2. Locate the problem in the troubleshooting table.
3. Review all possible causes. Then, one at a time work through
the list of corrections until problem is solved.
If maintenance procedures are not followed correctly,
injuries and/or property damage could result.
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ProblemCauseCorrection
OPERATION
A. Product not• Doors left open• Keep doors closed except
holding temperature to load and serve product
• Product held too long• Hold product only for recom mended times
• Control temperature set too low• Increase air temperature
setpoint to 185o F (85o C);
(SP-3) in Special Program Mode
• Bad air heater• Check heaters and replace if bad;
see Tech Mode items 10 and 18
• Blower not working• Check blower and replace if bad;
see Tech Mode item 18
• Bad air heater or blower relays• Replace relay; see Tech Mode
items 10 and 18
• Bad high limit• Check high limit and replace if
bad
• Low or improper voltage• Compare receptacle voltage to
data plate voltage
• Door Gasket torn or worn• Replace bad door gaskets
• Air probe faulty, open (“E-6A”)• Ohm out the probe and replace
or shorted (“E-6B”) if necessary
B. Cabinet steaming• Humidity setpoint too high• Set humidity to 28%
product soggy (SP-4) in Special Program Mode
• Water heater probe faulty, open• Ohm out the probe and replace
(“E-12A”), or closed (“E-12B”) if necessary
• Bad humidity sensor (“E17”)• Replace humidity sensor
• Relay stuck closed• Replace relay
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ProblemCauseCorrection
OPERATION (Continued)
C. Product dry• Bad float switch (E-18)• Replace float switch
• Bad water heater high limit• Replace high limit
• Bad water heater• Check heater and replace if bad;
see Tech Mode item 18
• Humidity setpoint too low• Increase Humidity Setpoint
(SP-4) in Special Program Mode
• No water in pan• Check water shut-off valve
• Clean water valve and replace if
necessary
• Replace auto water relay
HEATING SYSTEM
A. Unit not heating• Bad control board• Replace control board
• Bad high limit• Check high limit; replace if bad
• Bad air heater or blower relays• Replace relay
• Bad air heater• Check heaters and replace if bad;
see Tech Mode item 18
• Faulty wiring• Check for loose connections or
broken wires
• Blown fuse• Change 15 amp fuse
B. Unit not reaching set• Blower not working• Check blower and replace if bad
temperature See Tech Mode item 18
• Bad air heater• Check heaters and replace if bad
See Tech Mode item 18
• Bad air heater, or blower relays• Replace relay
• Doors left open• Keep doors closed except
to load and serve product
• Door gasket torn or worn• Replace bad door gaskets
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1-3. TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
ProblemCauseCorrection
HEATING SYSTEM (Continued)
C. Unit Overheating• Blower not working• Check blower and replace if bad;
(“E-5”) see Tech Mode item 18.
• Bad control board• Replace control board
• Relay stuck closed• Replace relay
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1-4. ERROR CODES ANDThe display shows the following error codes and warnings
WARNINGSwhen a fault is detected, along with an alarm sound. Both the
heat and humidity systems shut down, except when specified
otherwise.
DisplayCausePanel Board Correction
“E-4CPU TOO HOT”• Control board too hot;
unit overheating or
louvers clogged
“E-5AIR TEMP TOO HOT”• Faulty relay, PC board,
or air probe
“E-54A CPU TEMP SENSOR• Faulty PC board
OPEN”
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back
to ON; if display still shows “E-4”,
the PC board is getting too hot; clean
louvers and check cooling fan; replace
cooling fan if necessary; once panel
cools down, the controls should return
to normal; if “E-4” persists, have the
PC board replaced.
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back
to ON; if display shows “E-5”, check
the heating circuits and temperature
probe; once the unit cools down, the
controls should return to normal; if
“E-5” persists, replace the PC board
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back
to ON; if display shows “E-54A”, the
control should be re-initialized (see Programming Section); if the error code
persists, have PC board replaced.
“E-54B CPU TEMP SENSOR• Faulty PC board
SHORTED”
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back
to ON; if display shows “E-54B”, the
control should be re-initialized (see Programming Section); if the error code
persists, have PC board replaced.
“E-6 AAIR TEMP SENSOR• Faulty air probe
F AILED OPEN”
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back
to ON; if the display shows “E-6”, the
temperature probe should be checked;
once the temperature probe is repaired,
or replaced, the controls should return
to normal; if “E-6” persists, have the
PC board replaced
A humidity error only shuts down the humidity system. If a humidity error occurs, and you
want to use the cabinet without humidity, turn the humidity off by following the directions for
SP-4, Humidity Setpoint, in Special Programming Section of this manual. Once the setpoint
is off, the alarm stops, but the error code shows in display. (Includes “E-12A”, “E-12B”, “E17” and “E-18”).
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WARNINGS (Continued)
DisplayCausePanel Board Correction
“E-6BAIR TEMP SENSOR• Faulty air temperature
FAILED SHORTED”probe
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• Turn switch to OFF position, then back to
ON; if the display shows “E-6”, the
temperature probe should be checked;
once the temperature probe is repaired, or
replaced, the controls should return to
normal; if “E-6”persists, have PC board
replaced
“E-12AWATER HEATER• Faulty water
SENSOR FAILEDheater probe
OPEN”
“E-12BWATER HEATER• Faulty water
SENSOR FAILEDheater probe
CLOSED”
“E-17HUMIDITY SENSOR• Faulty humidity sensor
FAILED”
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back to
ON; if the display shows “E-12A”, the
water heater should be checked and
repaired or replaced (the water heater
probe is built into the water heater); the
controls should return to normal; if
“E-12A” persists, have PC board replaced
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back to
ON; if the display shows “E-12B”, the
water heater should be checked and
repaired or replaced (the water heater
probe is built into the water heater); the
controls should return to normal; if
“E-12B” persists, have PC board replaced
• Turn switch to OFF position, then back to
ON; if the display shows “E-17”, the
humidity sensor should be checked;
once the humidity sensor is repaired, or
replaced, the controls should return to
normal; if “E-17” persists, have PC board
replaced
“E-18NO WATER, FLOAT• Float switch stuck or
SWITCH FAILED”faulty; faulty relay
(stuck on);water pan
needs cleaned;
loose or faulty water
heater sensor; acorn nuts
on water heater cover
loose, or water heater
insulation missing or
damaged
A humidity error only shuts down the humidity system. If a humidity error occurs, and you want to
use the cabinet without humidity , turn the humidity off by following the directions for SP-4, Humidity
Setpoint, in Special Programming Section of this manual. Once the setpoint is off, the alarm stops,
but the error code shows in display . (Includes “E-12A”, “E-12B”, “E-17” and “E-18”).
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• Turn switch to OFF position, then back to
ON; if the display shows “E-18”, check
and clean float switch; clean water pan;
have relay and water heater sensor
checked and replace if necessary; tighten
acorn nuts on water heater cover; make
sure 2 complete pieces of insulation are
under the water heater cover; if “E-18”
persists, have PC board replaced
Model HHC-980/983
1-3. ERROR CODES AND
WARNINGS (Continued)
DisplayCausePanel Board Correction
“E-46 DATA SAVE FAILED”• Memory scrambled• Follow directions for SP-9, System
Initialization, in Special Programming
Section of this manual; if “E-46” still
persists, replace PC board.
“PLEASE DE-LIME• Water pan needs• Follow the weekly cleaning procedures
WATER PAN”cleanedin the Cleaning Procedures Section of
the Operator’s Manual; this warning
will not shut down the heat or humidity
“WA TER LEVEL LOW,• Float switch stuck• Check float switch and replace if
PLEASE ADD WATER”or faulty; relay faultynecessary; check relay and replace if
(stuck on); water pannecessary; follow weekly cleaning
needs cleaned; looseprocedures in Cleaning Procedures
or faulty water heaterSection of Operator’s Manual; check
sensorwires at water heater and replace water
heater if necessary (sensor is part of the
water heater)
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1-4. INFO MODEThis mode records historic information on the holding cabinet
and operator performance, which could help in troubleshooting
a problem.
Press and at the same time and “*INFO MODE*”
shows on display. Press or to access the steps and
press to view the statistics within each step.
Information Mode is intended for technical use, but the Operator can view the following information:
1.Error log - last 10 errors and time they occurred
2.Power up log - time of last 10 power-ups
3.Outputs/Inputs - shows the state of unit’s inputs and
outputs
a. OUTS_F_W_A (solenoid, fan, water heater, air
heater, relay order from left to right)
b. AMPS S_F_W_A_
c. NC/GD S_F_W_A_ (no connect/ground detection on
outputs to relays)
d. All outputs and inputs S_F_W_A_ P_ (power switch
input) F_ (float switch input)
4.CPU temperature
5.Cabinet air temperature
6.Water heater temperature
7.Humidity counts value
10. Humidity value
11. Analog inputs
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1-4. INFO MODE (Continued)
1. E-LOG (error code log)
Press and “1A. (date & time) *NOW* shows in display.
This is the present date and time.
Press and if a error was recorded, “1B. (date, time, and
error code information)” shows in display. This is the latest
error code that the controls recorded.
Press and the next latest error code information can be
seen. Up to 10 error codes (“1B” to “1K”) can be stored in the
E-LOG Section.
Press to continue to P-LOG.
2. P-LOG (power-up log)
Press and “2A. (date & time) *NOW* shows in display.
This is the present date and time.
Press and the latest power-up is shown, “2B. (date, time,)
PWR-UP”.
Press and the next latest power-up date is shown. Up
to 10 power-ups (2B to 2K) can be stored in the P-LOG
section.
Press to continue onto the outputs/inputs.
3. OUTPUTS/INPUTS
This mode displays the status of components and inputs. If the
input or output signal is detected, an identifying letter is
displayed (see below). If the signal is not detected, “_” is
displayed. Press to view the following:
a. “S_F_W_A_” shows in the display . If the output is on,
“*” shows beside the output letter. Ex: “S*”. If the
control senses a problem with the output, “*” flashes.
b. “AMPS S_F_W_A_” shows in the display. A
Checkmark (“√” ) beside the letter indicates normal amps .
A flashing “X” beside the letter means a problem exists.
c. “NC/GD S_F_W_A_” shows in the display. This
monitors a possible problem with the relays on the output
PC board. A Checkmark (“√ ” ) beside the letter indicates
means everything on the output PC board is good. A
flashing “X” beside the letter means a problem exists.
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d. “S_F_W_A_ P_ F_” shows in the display. If the output
or input signal is detected, “*” shows beside the letter. Ex:
“S*”. If the control senses a problem with the output, “*”
flashes.
Press to continue onto CPU TMP.
4. CPU TMP
This step shows the present PC board temperature.
Press to continue onto cabinet air temperature.
5. CABINET AIR TMP
This step shows the present air temperature inside the cabinet.
Press to continue onto water heater temperature.
6. WATER HEATER TMP
This step shows the present water heater temperature.
Model HHC-980/983
Press to continue to humidity counts value.
7. HUMIDITY COUNTS VALUE
Factory use only!
Press to continue onto the humidity value.
8. HUMIDITY VALUE
This step shows the present humidity level inside the cabinet.
Press to continue onto the analog inputs.
9. ANALOG INPUTS
This step displays the present status of any channel of the
controller’s a to d converter. This feature may be useful to a
technician troubleshooting a problem with the controller.
The displayed value can be toggled between Volts and Bits by
pressing . If the displayed value has a decimal point, it is
voltage (0 to 5 VDC). If no decimal point is shown, the value
is a-to-d bits (0 - 4095).
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SECTION 2. LEVEL 2 PROGRAMMING
Model HHC-980/983
2-1. INTRODUCTION
2-2. TECH MODE
The Tech Mode and Stats Mode in the Level 2 Programming
Section, have information that could help in troubleshooting a
problem with the unit.
Press and hold until “L-2 LEVEL 2”, followed by,
“SP PROG”, shows in display.
Press 3 times and “TECH”, followed by, “ENTER CODE”
shows in display .
Enter code,to access
the following items:
T-1 Software
T-2 Cabinet version
T-3 Push button test
T-4 All on display test
T-5 Segments test
T-6 Digits test
T-7 Decimal points test
T-8 LED’ s test
T-9 Air temperature - circuit calibration
T-10 Air temperature - user calibration/offset/highest value
T-11 W ater heater temperature - circuit calibration
T-12 W ater heater temperature - user calibration/of fset/highest
value
T-13 Humidity - circuit calibration
T-14 Humidity sensor - calibration/offset; specific value sent
with each humidity sensor
T-15 Humidity- user calibration/offset/highest value
T-16 CPU° - Control temperature - highest value
T -17 V iew ADC channel
T-18 Outputs/inputs; on outputs steps use the following