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Globe Fryer Troubleshooting

Globe Fryer Troubleshooting

Fryers can serve up delicious food that is iconic to the public, that’s why it’s important that your fryers stay at the top of their game. Don’t let your fryer get into trouble with malfunctions and misfiring. Below we will assist you with some Globe fryer troubleshooting and what the solutions might be to get your unit running like normal. 

The following guide is made for Globe gas fryer models GFF35G, GFF50G, GFF80G, GFF35PG, GFF50PG and GFF80PG.

Globe Fryer Troubleshooting

Burner Doesn't Turn On

Cause

Solution

Gas supply off

Open valve

Safety control valve in off or pilot position

Turn safety control valve on

Pilot light not lit

Ignite pilot light

Thermostat not on

Turn thermostat on

Pilot Light Not Staying Lit

Cause

Solution

Safety control valve off

Turn safety control valve to pilot position

Pilot gas not adjusted properly

Contact authorized local service agent

Gas supply to unit off

Open valve

Thermopile is bad

Contact authorized local service agent

Dirty thermopile connections at safety control valve or high limit

Contact authorized local service agent

Orifice clogged

Clean orifice

Flame too low

Adjust pilot light flame height

Pilot tube clogged

Contact authorized local service agent

Pilot Produces Carbon Deposits

Cause

Solution

Unit connected to wrong gas supply

Contact authorized local service agent

Pressure not adjusted correctly

Contact authorized local service agent

Pressure not adjusted correctly

Contact authorized local service agent

Burners Produces Carbon Deposits

Cause

Solution

Wrong size orifices

Contact authorized local service agent

Connected to wrong gas supply

Contact authorized local service agent

Pressure not adjusted correctly

Contact authorized local service agent

Flue obstructed

Clean flue

Flame Too High Or Too Low

Cause

Solution

Adjustment knob turned up or down

Adjust flame with control knob

Oil Heating Up Slowly

Cause

Solution

Carbon build up

Clean fryer

Temperature too low

Turn up temperature

Cause unknown

Contact authorized local service agent

Oil Won’t Hold Heat

Cause

Solution

Fryer overloaded

Reduce product

Temperature set too low

Adjust temperature

High moisture content in product

Check product for over moisture saturation. Replace product if necessary

Excessive Smoke

Cause

Solution

Fryer temperature too high

Adjust temperature

Oil old and full of food debris

Skim/strain oil or change oil completely

Improper food preparation

Check if food is breaking down. Replace food product if needed

Product under or overfilled

Fill or reduce basket to proper level

Fryer Pot - Oil Not Heating

Cause

Solution

Fryer temperature too low

Adjust temperature

Main gas line closed

Open valve

Pilot light not lit

Ignite pilot light

Cause unknown

Contact authorized local service agent

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