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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 AUGUST 2008 *8196428* www.frymaster.com E-mail: service@frymaster.com...
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FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER DEAN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
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A restraint kit is provided with the fryer. If the restraint kit is missing contact your local Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) for part number 826-0900. Prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any repair on your Frymaster fryer, disconnect all electrical power from the fryer. DANGER...
YFPRE SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS... i CHAPTER 1: Service Procedures General ... 1-1 Replacing a Controller... 1-1 Replacing Component Box Components ... 1-1 Replacing a High-Limit Thermostat... 1-2 Replacing a Temperature Probe ... 1-3 Replacing a Heating Element ... 1-5 Replacing Contactor Box Components ...
YFPRE SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES 1.1 General Before performing any maintenance on your Frymaster fryer, disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply. When electrical wires are disconnected, it is recommended that they be marked to facilitate re- assembly.
(SDU) or other appropriate metal container. DO NOT drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the SDU at one time. 2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to the rear of the fryer.
(SDU) or other appropriate metal container. DO NOT drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the SDU at one time. 2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to the rear of the fryer.
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5. Raise the element and remove the securing probe bracket and metal tie wraps that secure the probe to the element (see illustration below). 6. Gently pull on the temperature probe and grommet, pulling the wires up the rear of the fryer and through the element tube assembly.
12-pin connector C-6. 3. In the rear of the fryer directly behind the frypot, 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.
10. Reconnect the 12-pin connector C-6 of the wiring harness disconnected in Step 2. 11. Lower the element down onto the basket rack. 12. Reinstall the tilt housing and back panels, reposition the fryer under the exhaust hood, and reconnect it to the electrical power supply.
8. Unplug the 12-pin control cord inside the box. 9. Carefully lower the contactor box out of the fryer cabinet. Ensure no wires are pulled or damaged in the process. 10. The contactors and relays are held on by threaded pin studs so that only removal of the nut is required to replace the component.
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5. Unplug the wiring harnesses and ground wire from the back of the controller. Remove the controller by lifting it from the hinge slots in the control panel frame. 6. Remove the tilt housing and back panels from the fryer. The tilt housing must be removed first in order to remove the upper back panel.
27. Reinstall the controller in the control panel frame and reconnect the wiring harnesses and ground wire. 28. Reposition the fryer under the exhaust hood and reconnect it to the electrical power supply. 1.9 Built-in Filtration System Service Procedures 1.9.1 Filtration System Problem Resolution One of the most common causes of filtration problems is placing the filter paper on the bottom of the filter pan rather than over the filter screen.
If the pump starts after resetting the thermal overload switch, then something is causing the motor to overheat. A major cause of overheating is when several frypots are filtered sequentially, overheating the pump and motor. Allow the pump motor to cool at least 30 minutes before resuming operation. Pump overheating can be caused by: •...
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2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to both the front and rear. 3. Disconnect the flexlines running to the oil-return manifold at the rear of the fryer as well as the pump suction flexlines at the end of the filter pan connection (see photos below).
11. When proper operation has been verified, reinstall the back panels and the filter pan and lid. 12. Reposition the fryer under the exhaust hood and reconnect it to the electrical power supply to return the fryer to service.
1.10 Interface Board Diagnostic Chart The following diagram and charts provide ten quick system checks that can be performed using only a multimeter. PN 106-6666 Meter Setting 12 VAC Power 24 VAC Power *Probe Resistance High-Limit Continuity Latch Contactor Coil Heat Contactor Coil * Disconnect 15-Pin harness from the computer/controller before testing the probe circuit.
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2.4 Electronics and Wiring Components 2.4.1 Heating Elements and Associated Parts ITEM PART # 826-2557 Element Kit, 208V (includes Items 2-12) 826-2558 Element Kit, 240V (includes Items 2-12) 807-4653 Element, 230V 8.5 kw (does not include Items 2-12) 823-6711 Bracket, Element 230-0784 Bracket, Temperature Probe 826-2652...
2.5.5 Main Wiring Harnesses 2.5.6 Component Box and Filter Pump ITEM PART # 106-5750SP Full Vat Control Harness J4 to J2 (Standard) 106-5935SP Filter Pump C2 to Component Box Wiring Harness COMPONENT 2-11...
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Frymaster, L.L.C 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318-219-7140 (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 819-6428 SERVICE HOTLINE AUGUST 2008 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633...