FLATBOTTOM SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
1.1General
Before performing any maintenance on your Frymaster Dean Flatbottom Electric fryer, you must disconnect the electrical power supply.
When electrical wires are disconnected, it is recommended that they be marked to facilitate reassembly.
DANGER
Hot cooking oil will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this appliance when filled
with hot cooking oil, or to transfer hot cooking oil from one container to another.
DANGER
This equipment should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical circuit tests are
required. Use extreme care when performing such tests.
This appliance may have more than one electrical power supply connection point.
Disconnect all power cords before servicing.
Inspection, testing and repair of electrical components should be performed by an
authorized service agent only.
A Thermatron system incorporates a
1.Thermatron with Melt Cycle Option Enabled: Set Thermatron to the working temperature. The elements will cycle on approximately 5 seconds, and off for approximately 15 seconds until the temperature reaches 66°C (150°F). The Thermatron will then switch to normal operation.
1.2Thermatron Calibration
If the Thermatron controller requires adjustment, do the following:
1.Set Thermatron controller dial to the desired shortening temperature and wait for the shortening temperature to stabilize.
2.When shortening temperature reaches setpoint (elements will cycle on and off, indicating setpoint temperature has been reached), check the temperature with a
3.Loosen the knob setscrew and rotate the knob to the correct temperature setting on the Thermatron faceplate.
4.Check the temperature again with a
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