20 Most Recent Pitco Frialator SG18S Deep Fryer Questions & Answers

Flames coming out the exhaust

Flames coming out of the exhaust can be caused by several things.
The fryer could be set up for natural gas and it is installed on a propane system. The fryer can be leaking oil near the burner tube and the oil is burning causing excess flame. There could be grease buildup in the flue in the back of the fryer from people hanging the baskets in the wrong place.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Sep 30, 2016

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Pitco fryer leaks when oil is hot but can't find

Hi, I have the same issue, did you manage to locate the leak? I think mines comes from the heat tubes.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Sep 30, 2016

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My pitco fryer SFSG18 will not light it has spark but does not seem to be getting gas when trying to light

Have you tried inspecting/replacing the thermocouple? This is the thing you heat when initially lighting the pilot.

You may also have a stuck pressure valve, but that is unusual.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Apr 05, 2016

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I have a switch for our hottub with the parts

Please contact cedartubsdirect.com & cedartubsdirect.com/hot-tub-chemicals-c-9.html for all your requirements.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Sep 15, 2015

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I have a picto fryer and when i turn of the t-stat knob the main burners turn off but there is a small flame at the orifice tip.

If that small flame does not go out, it sounds like there is gas passing around the valve core of the gas valve. Regressing the core will stop this from happening.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Mar 08, 2015

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Hi there, Im wondering how to get a new pilot light part for my pitco fryer. Or will it take other brand Pilot lights? Cheers

It is usually best to use the same parts for the fryer but most of the time they are what you would call a generic part that is used by many. If you have a pilot that will fit it should work. But like I said it is best for optimum performance to use OEM parts or same model parts.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Nov 27, 2014

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Pilot lights only while depressing knob. Once knob is released to turn to on position the pilot goes out. Bad thermalpile?

It can take a up to a minute for the thermocouple to get hot enough to latch, the flame is to low, not in the position to hit the thermocouple or just bad. Some valves need to be turned to the ON position after lighting the pilot and waiting for the thermocouple to get hot. Sometimes the nut that holds the tube to the valve comes loose and requires being tightened but not to tight.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Oct 16, 2014

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Fyer will not shut off after reaching temp reset

Hi there.
Your thermostat may be bad, it does not cut-off on temperature setting that's why temperature continues to rise tripping the hi limit switch.Try replacing the thermostat.
Visit http://www.pitco.com for parts inquiries and owner's manual download.
Regards.

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Oct 06, 2014

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When pilot is lit and

Make sure the knob on the gas valve is turned to the ON position after lighting the pilot. If the fryer won't come on.... 1. The pilot flame may be weak causing low millivolts. 2. The thermostat is failing. 3. The pilot flame may be good but the pilot generator may be weak causing low millivolts. As this unit operates on less than 1 (one) volt DC.... you can try to jump the thermostat leads on the gas valve to see if it comes on. If it does... change the thermostat.
Tom

Pitco Frialator... | Answered on Jul 30, 2014

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