Are you using Frymaster pasta cooker for preparing pasta? I hope this helps you with the high-quality preparation of pasta, ease of operation and optimum productivity. Anyway, here, we inform you that each unit becomes faulty over the usage regardless of what brand it is. Therefore, you may also get Frymaster pasta cooker problems. If so, check out the Frymaster Pasta Cooker troubleshooting steps below to fix issues earlier.
Frymaster Pasta Cooker Troubleshooting Tips
Here, you can find the basic troubleshooting steps for common problems of the Frymaster pasta cooker.
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Burners Do Not Light
If cooker's burners are not lighting even after the main gas supply valve, the gas valve and power switch are verified to be ON, then you need to check for other possible causes. They may include:
Ignition module lockout.
If the burners are failed to light within four seconds, check for ignition module lockout. You can find it with the indicator like red trouble light on the control panel is illuminated. To fix this, turn the controller OFF and remove the control panel by removing screws at the upper corners. If there are 2 ignition modules, you will have to verify the blown fuses and replace them as necessary.
Next, close the control panel and power back ON and wait for a few minutes to check the burner's light.
Dirty water level sensors.
If there is no sufficient water in the cookpot, it doesn't allow the burners to fire. Hence, remove the probe block cover and clean the sensors with a solution of detergent & water and scotchbrite or a similar pad. Make sure you do not use deliming solution for cleaning the sensors.
Failed controller/ ignition module/ gas valve/ loose wiring.
In addition to the above, you need to verify all these components. And, replace any components if there is a necessity.
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ON Cooker with Autofill, Cookpot Didn't Fill when Unit was Turned ON
When you are getting this problem, you need to verify if the water supply is ON to the Frymaster water pasta cooker. If the water supply to the unit is to be verified ON, go through the further troubleshooting steps.
Dirty water level sensors.
First, check for the cleanliness of the water level sensors. You should clean them if required as per the instructions given in the above step.
Failed controller.
If still, the problem persists, you will need to check if the controller is failed. With the failure controller, the unit no longer operates as normal.
Although, you must check for shorted upper water level sensor, failed water solenoid valve and loose or broken wiring. Contact an authorized service center If you are unable to troubleshoot the problem.
ON Unit with Autofill, but Water Did Not Shut Off When Cookpot was Full
Check the water level sensors.
Sometimes insufficient mineral content also caused this issue. If so, add 1/8 cup of baking soda to the water in the cookpot as the cooker fills. Salt should not be used as it may damage the cookpot. Also, try to avoid using highly filtered, distilled or deionized water.
If there is any fault with the upper water level sensor, sensor wiring or water solenoid valve. Take the appropriate actions with the help of FAS.
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Water is Not Boiling
Your cookpot should be full of water and boil mode needs to be selected. If the left indicator is lit and burners are lit, then the possible reasons behind water not boiling are failed temperature probe and controller. You need to replace/ repair the temperature probe and controller.
Water Boils in Simmer Mode/ Water Temperature is Too Low in Simmer Mode
If you get issues with simmer mode, the following might be caused:
- Controller out of adjustment. You need to adjust the controller as per the manufacturer's instructions.
- Failed controller. Replace if needed.
- Failed or shorted temperature probe.
Frymaster Pasta Cooker Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is the key to avoid problems with your Frymaster pasta cooker. Although, you must follow the manufacturer's instructions while cleaning the cooker.
- Check for loose wires/ cords, leaks, foreign material in the cookpot or inside the cabinet.
- Clean cabinet inside and out with a dry and clean cloth. Also, wipe all metal surfaces for removing oil, dust or cooking residue.
- You must clean water level sensors, temperature probe, cookpot and rinse tank.
- Clean the gas valve vent tube at least once every 90 days.
- Clean and adjust the combustion air blower. Also, verify and adjust the burner gas pressure, controller simmer mode, etc.
If you follow the steps above regularly, there will be more chances to prevent basic & common Frymaster pasta cooker problems.
Final Words
Hope this Frymaster pasta cooker troubleshooting guide helped you more to reduce technician charges. If you can’t perform troubleshooting, consult an authorized Frymaster service center.
