8.Allow the burners to cycle on and off three more times and recheck the thermometer/pyrometer reading against the thermostat setting. Temperature readings should be within 5°F (2.8°C) of setpoint.
Fryers with thermostat control panels:
NOTE: Remove the thermostat knob from its shaft to allow the control panel to hinge downward. Follow the instructions in Section 1.4.2 to remove the knob and control panel.
1.Fill the frypot to the lower
2.Ensure the fryer power switch is in the OFF position, and light the pilot. (Refer to Chapter 3 of the Installation and Operation manual for detailed lighting instructions.)
3.Insert a thermometer or pyrometer into the frypot so that it touches the thermostat guard.
4.Loosen the setscrew and stop screw securing the thermostat shaft extension to the flexible shaft. Remove the extension to expose the slot in the end of the flexible shaft.
5.Place the fryer power switch in the ON position.
NOTE: If the burner does not light at this time, it does not mean the thermostat is defective.
CAUTION
The thermostat flexible shaft must not be rotated while installing the thermostat shaft extension!
Do not rotate the flexible shaft more than two turns in either direction. Doing so will cause damage to the thermostat.
Use a small
6.When the oil temperature reaches 325°F (162°C), slowly turn the flexible shaft clockwise until the burner turns off. Then, allow the fryer to sit for a few minutes.
7.Repeat Steps 5 and 6 at least three times to ensure that the setting is accurate. The thermostat control is considered properly calibrated if the burner lights when the cooking oil cools to 325°F (162°C). Do not take the reading when the burner shuts off after raising the temperature.
8.Once the thermostat is calibrated, allow the burner to cycle on and off at least three times to ensure that it lights at the correct temperature.
9.After the calibration is complete, place the fryer power switch in the OFF position and disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply.
10.Carefully replace the thermostat shaft extension so that the stop screw points straight up. Without rotating the flexible shaft, tighten the stop screw, locking nut, and setscrew.
11.Close the fryer control panel and replace the screws and bezel.
12.Reinstall the thermostat knob. Align its pointer with the 325°F (162°C) index mark on the temperature dial.
13.Reconnect the fryer to the electrical supply.