Replacing A Heating Element - Frymaster PRO series Service & Parts Manual

1.5 Replacing a Heating Element

1. Perform steps 1-3 of section 1.4, Replacing a Temperature Probe.
2. On dual-vat fryers, and on full-vat fryers where the temperature probe is attached to the element
being replaced, disconnect the wire harness containing the probe wiring (connector C6). Using a
pin pusher, disconnect the probe wires from the connector.
3. On the front of the contactor box, disconnect the 6-pin connector for the left element (as viewed
from the front of the fryer) or the 9-pin connector for the right element and pull the harness out
through the rear of the fryer. Press in on the tabs on each side of the connector while pulling
outward on the free end to extend the connector and release the element leads (see photo below).
Pull the leads out of the connector and out of the plastic wire loom.
4. Raise the element to the full up position and disconnect the element springs.
5. Remove the nuts and machine screws that secure the element to the tilt plate assembly and pull
the element out of the frypot. NOTE: Full-vat elements consist of two dual-vat elements
clamped together. For full-vat units, remove the element clamps before removing the nuts and
machine screws that secure the element to the tilt plate assembly.
6. If applicable, recover the probe bracket and probe from the element being replaced and install
them on the replacement element, then install the replacement element in the frypot, securing it
with the nuts and screws removed in Step 5.
7. Route the element leads through the wire loom to prevent chafing and press the pins into the
connector in accordance with the diagram below, then close the connector to lock the leads in
place. NOTE: It is critical that the wires be routed through the loom to prevent chafing.
Pip marks Position 1
3 2 1
6 5 4
6L 5L 4L 3L 2L 1L 6R 5R 4R
1-5
3 2 1
6 5 4
9 8 7
3R 2R 1R