Testing and Replacing the Power/Pump Switch
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The POWER/PUMP switch is a three way rocker switch with a center OFF position. With the switch in the POWER position the fryer operates. With the switch in the PUMP position the filter pump operates, but the unit will not heat.
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power. |
Testing
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Remove control panel.
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Label and remove wires from the switch.
OFF position-should be open circuit anywhere on the switch.
Power position. Check from: #5 to #6 closed circuit and #l to #2 closed circuit
Pump position. Check from: #4 to #5 closed circuit and #3 to #2 closed circuit
Check across the jumpers on the wires of the POWER/PUMP switch. These jumpers have resistors and capacitors which may be faulty.
Replacing
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With control panel removed, and wires off of the switch, push in on tabs on the switch to remove from the panel.
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Replace with new switch, and reconnect wires to switch following the wiring diagram.
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Replace the control panel.
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