FLATBOTTOM SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
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1.1 General
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.
1.2 Thermatron 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.