Adjusting Pilot Flame; Calibrating Thermostat Control - Frymaster 35 Series Service And Parts Manual

1.6 Adjusting the Pilot Flame
Non-CE Gas Valves
1. For Non-CE Gas Valves, remove the screw
from the pilot adjustment screw hole on the gas
valve.
2. Using a small, flat-tipped screwdriver, turn the
pilot adjustment screw counterclockwise to in-
crease the length of the flame or clockwise to
decrease the length of the flame. Adjust flame
to a length of 1 to 1½ inches (25 to 38mm).
3. Reinstall the pilot adjustment screw cap.
CE Gas Valves
Using a small, flat-tipped screwdriver, turn the pilot
adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase the
length of the flame or clockwise to decrease the
length of the flame. Adjust flame to a length of 25
to 38mm.
1.7 Calibrating the Thermostat Control
On Standard MJ35 Fryers
1. Fill the frypot to the lower OIL-LEVEL line with cooking oil. If solid shortening is used, it must
be tightly packed into the frypot before starting calibration procedure.
2. Light the pilot. (Refer to Chapter 3 of the Installation and Operation Manual, P/N 819-5776 for
detailed lighting instructions.)
3. Insert a good grade thermometer or pyrometer into the frypot, about one inch from the
thermostat.
4. Set the thermostat to 325°F (162°C).
5. Let the burner cycle on and off three times.
The pilot adjustment screw on the Non-CE
Honeywell valve is under this screw.
The pilot adjustment on the CE valve is here.
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