1.9.2Replacing the Temperature Probe or High-Limit Thermostat

1.Disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply.

2.Drain cooking oil below the level of the probe or thermostat.

3.Lift up on the bezel to disengage the tabs on its lower edge from the control panel frame.

4.Remove the top two screws in the upper corners of the computer.

5.Swing the computer out from the top and allow it to rest on its hinge tabs.

6.Disconnect the computer wiring harness and ground wire from the back of the computer and remove the computer by lifting it from the hinge slots in the control panel frame.

7.Disconnect the ignition cables from the ignitors by grasping the boots and gently pulling toward you.

8.Disconnect the flame sensor wires from the flame sensors.

9.Disconnect the sound device lead from the interface board.

10.If working on the left frypot, cut the wire tie on the wiring bundle and disconnect the main wiring harness 15-pin connector.

11.Remove the component box mounting screws.

12.Rotate the top of the component box out of the frame and carefully pull it out enough to disconnect the wiring harness plug from the back of the box. This will leave one set of wires, enclosed in spiral wrap, connected to the component box.

13.Remove the box and set it atop the fryer to expose the temperature probe and high-limit thermostat.

14.Unscrew the probe or thermostat from the frypot.

15.Apply Loctite® PST56765 pipe thread sealant or equivalent to the replacement part threads and screw the replacement part into the frypot, torquing to 180 inch-pounds.

16.Connect the wires from the new component as follows:

a.If replacing the temperature probe, use a pin pusher to disconnect (one at a time) the red and white leads from the connector and insert the corresponding leads from the new probe into the plug..

b.If replacing the high-limit thermostat, use a pin pusher to disconnect the lead running to the connector and insert the corresponding lead from the new thermostat. Disconnect the other lead from the drain safety switch and connect the remaining lead from the new thermostat.

17.Reverse steps 1 through 13 to complete the procedure.

1.9.3 Replacing the Interface Board

1.Perform steps 1 through 4 from section 1.9.1.

2.Disconnect the wires attached to the interface board, marking or making a note of the wires and terminals to facilitate reconnection.

3.Remove the nuts at each corner of the interface board and carefully pull it from the studs far enough to allow the connector on the back of the board to be disconnected, then remove the board from the box. When removing the board, be careful not to lose the spacers that fit over the studs behind the board.

4.Recover the relay(s) from the failed interface board and install on the replacement board.

5.Reverse the procedure to install the replacement board, being sure that the spacers behind the board are in place.

6.Reverse the steps to reinstall the computer.

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