Falcon DOMINATOR PLUS Series, Installation And Servicing Instructions

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SECTION 3 - SERVICING and MAINTENANCE
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE TASK, ISOLATE THE APPLIANCE AT THE
MAIN SUPPLY. TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT IT MAY NOT BE INADVERTENTLY
SWITCHED ON.
3.1 ELECTRICAL CONTROL GEAR
The mains terminals are located at rear of unit. The contactor(s) are contained within box at front.
To gain access, open door and remove cover panel behind.
The control thermostat(s) and neon lamps are mounted on the facia panel, which is secured by four fixings.
3.2 NEON INDICATOR LAMPS
These must be replaced by new lamps in event of failure.
To replace a faulty lamp, first remove facia panel and pull off push-on terminals. Remove lamp by undoing fixing nut at
rear.
3.3 THERMOSTATS
The fryer has two thermostats.
The adjustable control thermostat is mounted upon control panel.
The safety thermostat is located within the element box. It has a fixed setting and manual re-set button at rear of
element box. In the event of control thermostat failure and resultant overheating of frying medium, safety thermostat
will trip supply to elements before oil temperature becomes dangerous.
To restore circuit having rectified the fault, it is necessary to press the re-set button. This is situated
within the turret which projects through element box rear. The oil must be allowed to cool to enable safety
thermostat to be re-set.
A defective safety or control thermostat cannot be repaired and must be replaced. The capillary tubes pass
through pan wall and are sealed with small glands which must not be overtightened. The phial must be fixed in
position within pan before tightening gland. The phial tip should protrude from protective tube by 33mm.
Thermostat capillary tube must be covered with sleeve insulation. Safety stat phial should be located centrally
within element clip.
3.4 CONTACTOR
This should require little or no maintenance under normal circumstances. After long service, the contacts may
become pitted and at that point, new contacts should be fitted.
3.5 ELEMENTS
These are individually replaceable. Access to terminals and fixing nuts is gained upon removing element box
cover. When fitting a new element, ensure that sealing gasket is fitted and tighten fixing nut firmly, preferably with
the aid of a tubular box spanner or socket.
When re-fitting element box cover, check condition of oil resistant gasket. Do not use excessive force when
securing cover as this may deform it and allow oil to enter box.