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Re: Electric Pitco E14SS, how do you adjust the...
If you are asking about thermostat calibration, visit whttp://ww.middleby.com and go to Pitco web, you can download operations and owner's manual that includes thermostat calibration.
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Ask service department direct. I answered this earlier. It isn't heat related. If it was heat, all your food would be burnt. Old oil boils over, so it is the oil, or what you are frying is too wet or releasing steam part way through cooking. Palm oil, the thick white stuff is particularly bad. I used 'Prep Ultra'. I have been a trade chef for 50 years, and now retired. I can smell dirty fryer oil from 10 feet and have sent fries back in the past with the question "ask chef when was the last time the oil was changed. If he says yesterday, ask him to put some in a white bowl and bring it to me".
Pitco economy gas fryers is our most popular fryer lines. With so many options for power, capacity, and size, Pitco has an economical fryer for any kitchen.
Some of the most common problems with Pitco fryers is failed Hi-Limit thermostats, carbon build up on burner tubes, and dirty or clogged burners. This hi-limit thermostat is mounted inside the fry tank on one of the burners. Often the cappillary tubes are damaged or broken during cleaning causing the limit to fail. The hi-limit is the most common part I replace on Pitco fryers. The other common items are self explanitory. Keep the fryer clean in all areas, including burners and tubes. You will see the repair man less often.
Have you tried adjusting pilot light or recalibrating your thermostat? it sounds similar to the problem i just had, but replacing the thermopile worked for me, but i also replaced my thermostat and high limit switch prior to the thermopile.I also made sure all my connections were cleaned. i'm not an expert by the way just someone who went through the same problem.
Hi there. You may need to check the calibration of your fryer in to verify if the thermostat regulates the oil temperature as set on its dial. As for the thermostat body, it should be mounted properly to avoid movement that which could break the capillary. You can download Pitco Fryer Owner's Manual which includes calibration procedure at http://www.pitco.com Regards.
If the mechanical thermostat is set at temperature higher than the present oil temperature and does not "click" it is a bad thermostat and needs replacement. Clicking sound on thermostat indicates closing of the mechanical contacts. Physically examine the thermostat capillary and sensing bulb, any puncture found indicates that it needs replacement.
Replace the thermostat. If it's really getting to 550F without shutting off the pilot and main burner, or the electric in an electric fryer, by tripping the high limit, replace the high limit as well. The high limit should shut off all the gas or electric at about 425F.
Replace the thermostat. If it's really getting to 550F without shutting off the pilot and main burner, or the electric in an electric fryer, by tripping the high limit, replace the high limit as well. The high limit should shut off all the gas or electric at about 425F.
Assuming that the pilot is lit, when you turn the thermostat from off to the operating temperature, you should hear a click at some point. If you do not, the thermostat is defective. You can also double check this by detaching one of the two wires going to the thermostat and measuring for continuity between the two terminals. At off it should show no continuity. At 200F or above it should show continuity. This is the most common problem.
If the pilot will not stay lit or if it goes out when you increase the thermostat setting, it is usually a defective or weak thermopile (or thermocouple), or a defective gas valve. If replacing the gas valve, I recommend replacing the thermocouple or thermopile at the same time.
Restate your problem if the pilot won't stay lit or if it goes out when you turn the thermostat up.
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