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 temperature-control circuit board, a potentiometer, and a temperature probe.

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 high-quality immersion thermometer.

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 high-quality immersion thermometer to confirm that the setting is correct.

5.Re-tighten the knob setscrew at the calibrated position.

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Frymaster 1824E manual General, Thermatron Calibration