Applies to:

Troubleshooting a W-7 Low Amperage

Are you an end user or a technician?

End UserClosed

TechnicianClosed

Set to correct fryer supply voltage. Shut down fryer and turn back on. Does the problem persist?

YesClosed

No Closed

Are you getting full voltage across each leg of the heat contactor?

YesClosed

NoClosed

Replace heat contactor.

Are you getting good amperage across each leg of the heating elements?

YesClosed

Check resistance on amp sensors. They should read about 35 ohms. If out of tolerance, replace amp sensors.

NoClosed

Replace faulty heating element.

Set fryer to correct supply voltage in tech mode. Shut off and back on. Are you still getting the error code?

YesClosed

NoClosed

Continue normal operation.

Are you getting good amperage across each leg of the heating elements?

YesClosed

Check resistance on amp sensors. They should read about 35 ohms. If out of tolerance, replace amp sensors.

NoClosed

Replace faulty heating element.

Are you getting full voltage across each leg of the heat contactor?

Yes Closed

No Closed

Replace heat contactor.

Is the fryer set up to the correct supply voltage in Tech Mode? This can be checked in level 2 programming, tech mode, step T-11

YesClosed

Call for service.

NoClosed

Set to correct fryer supply voltage. Shut down fryer and turn back on. Does the problem persist?

YesClosed

Call for service.

NoClosed

Continue normal operation

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Reference

Specifications

Error Codes

Error Codes for Chick-fil-A

Wiring Diagrams

PFE 500 and 561 Inspection and Planned Maintenance

PFE 500 KFC Annual Inspection Certification