12.Close the fryer control panel and replace the screws in the upper corners.

13.Reinstall the thermostat knob with its pointer aligned with the 325ºF (162ºC) index mark on the temperature dial.

14.Reconnect the fryer to the electrical power supply.

1.8Replacing Fryer Components

1.8.1 Replacing the Operating Thermostat in Standard MJ35 Fryers

1.Drain the fryer and turn the gas off.

2.Use an allen wrench to loosen setscrew at the side of the thermostat knob. Remove the thermostat knob.

3.Remove the two setscrews on either side of the thermostat shaft and remove the dial plate.

4.Disconnect the thermostat wires from gas valve.

5.Use a slotted socket to unscrew the thermostat from the frypot.

6.Apply a small amount of Loctite™ PST56765 compound to the threads of the new thermostat and screw it into the frypot, torquing to 180 inch-pounds.

7.Recalibrate the thermostat (see Section 1.7).

Setscrews hold the knob and dial plate to the thermostat. Use an allen wrench to remove both.

CAUTION

The operating thermostat must be calibrated after installation is complete. Refer to

Section 1.7 for calibration instructions.

1.8.2 Replacing the Operating Thermostat in G-Model Fryers

1.Drain the fryer and turn the gas off.

2.Use an allen wrench to loosen the setscrews on the side of the thermostat knob. Remove the knob and the control panel.

3.Loosen the setscrew attaching the flexible shaft to the thermostat shaft.

4.Remove the two setscrews that hold the flexible shaft bracket in place. Remove the bracket and the shaft.

On G-Model fryers, the shaft connecting the exterior thermostat knob to the frypot-mounted thermostat must be disconnected.

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