Perfect Fry SECONDARY OVERTEMP

What does Perfect Fry SECONDARY OVERTEMP mean?

This PFA-series SYSTEM ERROR means the cooking oil level is too low or the cooking oil has overheated. The fryer beeps twice, displays the alert, and de-energizes the heating element while the fans run. The oil level must be corrected between the hot and cold lines and the overtemp reset before the fryer will heat normally again.

Symptoms

• LCD shows *** SYSTEM ERROR *** PLEASE CHECK SECONDARY OVERTEMP
• Fryer beeps twice to signal the error
• Heating element is de-energized while fans run
• Oil level below the cold line or oil has overheated

Common causes

• Cooking oil level is too low
• Cooking oil has overheated
• Heater module may have been submerged in water

Diagnostic steps

1. 01

   Check the oil level

   Make sure the oil level is between the hot and cold lines at the rear of the vat; add oil if needed.

2. 02

   Reset the overtemp

   Press the up and down arrow keys together and release to reset the condition.

3. 03

   Rule out water exposure

   Consider whether the heater module may have been submerged in water; if so, call 802-658-6600.

4. 04

   Confirm the error clears

   When corrected the fryer beeps twice to signal OK and resumes HEATING.

When to call a professional

If the oil level is correct and the reset does not clear the fault, or if you suspect the heater module was submerged in water, stop and call Perfect Fry at 802-658-6600. A repeated overtemperature trip with adequate oil points to a heater or temperature-control fault that qualified service personnel must diagnose. Do not keep resetting an overtemp condition, as it is a safety limit guarding against oil overheating.