20 Most Recent Pitco Frialator SG14 Deep Fryer - Page 8 Questions & Answers

my pilot is lighting but my deep fryer wont light

Pull off knob,in the center of the shaft their is a small screw,turn it clockwise a 1/4 turn ONLY

The thermocouple or thermopile is your culprit. If it is not sending the correct millivolt signal to the main part of the gas valve telling it to open then, the burners will not light. This is the cheapest part to start with. If after changing this out & you have the same problem then, you have a bad gas valve.

You can call Pitco technical support line at 800-258-3708 & describe the Fryer & filtration system to them. They will be able to either send you the parts manual or you can download it from their website after getting the model # from them

The cheapest part to start with is the ignitor itself, if that is not the culprit then it will be your ignition module located behind the front panel.

I don't know of any docs. of how to convert gas types, I can tell you that Pitco / Magiktch'n does offer conversion kits. These kits do have everything you will need, in one kit! You will need to call Pitco at phone # (603) 225-6684, with a model and serial #. These kits are normaly around $94.00 US. If you should need help with how to, there is a 24 hour tech. service # number to walk you though it!

Scoota

Check the continuity, flip the switch on and off using an ohmmeter, if the switch is ok, check the thermal fuse inside.(you have to open the unit) replace whatever is defective

My suggestions,

take the electrical wiring off the terminals of the gas valve one at a time, and clean the contacts with a food grade electronics contact cleaner and degreaser. Make sure all wiring is tight, not loose fitting, and clean. The thermo coupler, or sometimes used thermopile (multiple thermocouples in one) generates a small amount of electrical current when heated. The oil residue on a gas valve's electrical contacts SHORTS OUT THE MINUTE CURRENT GENERATED not giving enough current to hold the valve open.

The next thing, how high is your pilot set? If the flame is not striking the thermo pile properly, if its not directally in the flame, it will not generate enough current to hold the gas valve open. Sometimes a dirty thermo pile just cleaned up with sandpaper will work again (accumulated material acts as an insulator)

If you have access to a very high end electrical meter that is capable of measurung MICRO AMPS (very few) then you should check the actual current ouput of the themo pile.

Another thing, the gas valve solonoid MAY BE DEFECTIVE! IF YOUR THERMO PILE is of the screw in type vrs screwed on type, remove the gas valve end, degrease the inside and also that of the thermo pile surfaces, then use the CLEAN errasser of a pencil to clean both the inside of the gas valve connection, and also that of the thermo pile contacts. NO ERRASSER RESIDUE CAN BE LEFT ON EITHER SURFACE! Do not touch these contact surfaces with your hands because even the resistance of the body oil on these surfaces can mean the differance between it working or not!

The thermo pile or a thermo couple generates a minute amount of current that holds the gas valve on.

PS: and that didn't even cost you a dime, I'm off to an emergewncy service call to fix yet another McDonalds deeping fryer (don't call them beeping fryers cause they beep either!!!)

i am converting a frymaster sr-14 fryer, conversion kit says to install new spring in regulator then put new adjustment screw in flush, then turn clockwise 11 complete turns I only get 9 1/2 turns. is this normal or what .It is being converted to L.P. gas. what do I do. (manometer)

The things you will want to check and correct are the burner venturi, this is where the gas and air mix (where you see the flame when it backfires), this being dirty or clogged will cause this problem, your burner at the top being dirty can also cause this. Also, be sure the orifice is clean. If possible you should also check the gas pressure and set it accordingly. The other thing to check is the burner tubes themselves, these are the tubes that go through the fryer, many times with this scenario the tubes are getting clogged. These tubes being clogged will not necessarily cause this problem, but you may as well clean them while you are there.

I believe at 350 the probe should read 942 ohms with a variation of 2%. Hope this helps.

If you take the reading with it cold and wires diconnected and have a climbing reading i would say your correct that the thermistor is bad,if ot plugs int o a board.If it's amechanical thermostat you may have another issue,let me know.

What is the thermostat dial set to when it goes out?or it doesnt matter.

You will need a couple of things. You can get them from the LP company. It is not difficult nor is it costly. They want your business and will help you through it. I can't recall what the parts are, but I have had it done once before. Let me know how you do. Make sure you are getting the best price for LP. It should be around 1.60-1.80 per gallon.

Manufactures are constantly changing the properties in the stainless steel. They are dropping the nickel and alloy contents that they used to use, that's where the dull finish is coming from !
All manufactures are changing there materials to compete in this industry. These units may have been manufactured at diferent times.

Scoota

I understand it that once the main burners go off, after the thermostat is satisfied (water heated) the pilot goes out too at the same time.
Make super sure the top of the t-couple is getting hit directly by the pilot flame. You may need to adjust the t-couples position, or even clean the pilot assemblies oriface. Double checking the connection of the coax cable at the gas valve would be a good idea too. tight but not super tight.

Your controller is in a program mode ! To exiit program mode you will need press and hold the P button for 5 seconds to exit programming.

Scoota

Do you have a electronic ingition or standing pilot ? What model and serial #


Scoota

It sounds like you are not recieving a heat feedback signal. It may be as simple as cleaning your flame sensor, using a emery cloth/ scotchbright. Be sure that all gas is turned to the on positions. Also that any safty high limits are closed / reset.


Scoota