Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
*8196115*
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
JUNE 2007
NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS ENODIS
EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED
DIRECTLY 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 CUST OMER 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.
DANGER
Copper wire suitable for at least 167°F (75°C) must be used for power connections.
DANGER
The electrical power supply for this appliance must be the same as indicated on the
rating and serial number plate located on the inside of the fryer door.
DANGER
This appliance must be connected to the voltage and phase as specified on the rating
and serial number plate located on the inside of the fryer door.
DANGER
All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring
diagrams furnished with the equipment. Wiring diagrams are located on the inside of
the fryer door.
DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
WARNING
Do not attach accessories to this fryer unless fryer is secured from tipping. Personal
injury may result.
WARNING
Frymaster fryers equipped with legs are for permanent installations. Fryers fitted with
legs must be lifted during movement to avoid damage and possible bodily injury. For a
moveable or portable installation, Frymaster optional equipment casters must be used.
Questions? Call 1-800-551-8633
WARNING
Do not use water jets to clean this equipment.
DANGER
All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring
diagrams furnished with the equipment. Wiring diagrams are located on the inside of
the fryer door.
WARNING
This equipment is intended for indoor use only. Do not install or operate this
equipment in outdoor areas.
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Flatbottom Series Electric Fryers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER 1 – SERVICE PROCEDURES 1-1
1.1 General 1-1
1.2 Calibrating the Thermatron Controller 1-1
1.3 Accessing the Control Box Electronics 1-3
1.4 Replacing an Thermatron Temperature Control Board
1.5 Replacing a Transformer
1.6 Replacing a Contactor 1-4
1.7 Replacing a Safety Drain Relay 1-4
1.8 Replacing a Breaker 1-4
1.9 Replacing a Thermatron Potentiometer 1-4
1.10 Replacing a Temperature Sensor and High-Limit Thermostat 1-5
1.11 Replacing Heating Elements inside Frypot 1-6
1.12 Replacing Heating Element under the Frypot 1-7
1.13 Replacing a Frypot 1-7
1.14 Cleaning a Seized Pump 1-7
1.15 Probe Resistance Chart 1-9
1.16 Element Wattage/Amperage Calculation Charts 1-9
1.17 Troubleshooting Guides 1-10
1.18 Wiring Diagrams 1-13
CHAPTER 2 – PARTS LIST 2-1
2.1 Accessories 2-1
2.2 Cabinetry
2.3 Control Panels, Wireways and Related Components 2-8
2.4 Electronics Components 2-10
2.5 Filter Components 2-12
2.6 Elements and Related Components
2.7 Harnesses 2-17
2.8 Oil Discharge Assembly
2.9 Oil Return Assembly 2-20
2.10 Drain Valves and Associated Parts
2.11 Drain and Oil Return Components 2-22
2.12 Wiring Connectors, Pin Terminals and Power Cords
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1-3
2-2
2-16
2-19
2-21
2-25
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FLATBOTTOM SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
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.
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Rocker
Switch
Panel
Control Box
Access
Drain Nipple
Extension
Bracket
IDENTIFYING PARTS
Drain
Breakers
Thermatron
Controller
Contactor
Safety Drain
Relay
Transformer
Control Box
Breaker
Terminal Block
Thermatron Board
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1.3 Accessing the Control Box Electronics
(Interface Board, Transformer, Contactor, Breakers, Transformer and Relay)
1. Unplug all power cords.
2. Open front door of cabinet and remove the two bolts holding down the drain nipple extension
bracket.
3. Remove the three screws from bottom of control box access panel.
4. Remove the four screws in the corner of rocker switch access panel. Twist the rocker panel and
push through the access panel opening.
5. Unplug the Thermatron connector and remove access panel and set aside.
1.4 Replace Thermatron Board
1. Unplug all power cords. Perform Procedure 1.3, Steps 1-5, Accessing Control Box Electronics.
2. Remove all wiring from the terminals of the Thermatron board, ensuring that each wire is
marked for reattachment.
3. Remove the nuts from each corner of the Thermatron temperature control board and slide the
board from the studs. Ensure that standoffs remain in place on studs, prior to installing new
board. Install the new board by reversing the previous procedures. Ensure that wiring and wire
harnesses are connected to the proper terminals.
1.5 Replace Transformer
1. Unplug all power cords. Perform Procedure 1.3, Steps 1-5, Accessing Control Box Electronics.
2. Remove all wiring from the terminals of the transformer to be replaced.
3. Remove the screws that secure the transformer to the component box.
4. Install the new transformer by reversing the preceding procedures. Make sure you reconnect the
wiring to the proper terminals and the harnesses to the correct connectors.
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1.6 Replace Contactor
1 Unplug all power cords. Perform Procedure 1.3, Steps 1-5, Accessing Control Box Electronics.
2. Identify faulty contactor. Remove all wiring connected to the contactor terminals inside the
component box. Tape wire-pairs together and mark each wire-set or wire for reassembly.
3. Remove contactor-mounting screws and remove the contactor.
4. Install the new contactor and connect the wiring removed in Step 2.
5. Reassemble in reverse order.
1.7 Replace Safety Drain Relay
1. Unplug all power cords. Perform Procedure 1.3, Steps 1-5, Accessing Control Box Electronics.
2. The safety drain relay is located in the top left corner of the access cabinet.
3. Carefully remove the relay hold down spring.
4. Pull relay to the left and out of the socket.
5. Install the new relay by reversing the preceding procedures.
1.8 Replace Breakers
1. Unplug all power cords. Perform Procedure 1.3, Steps 1-5, Accessing Control Box Electronics.
2. Identify faulty breaker. Remove all wiring connected to the breaker terminals inside the
component box. Tape wire-pairs together and mark each wire-set or wire for reassembly.
3. Remove breaker-mounting screws and remove the breaker.
4. Install the new breaker by reversing the preceding procedures.
1.9 Replace Thermatron Potentiometer
1. Unplug all power cords.
2. Open front door of cabinet and remove the four screws in corners of potentiometer panel.
3. Unplug connector.
4. Install the new potentiometer by reversing the preceding procedures.
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1.10 Replace Temperature Sensor and High-Limit Thermostat Probes
1. Unplug all power cords.
2. Drain the cooking oil from the frypot and
leave the drain open.
3. Lift up and remove the element
guardplate.
4. Remove the two screws from the bottom
of the faceplate cover.
5. After removing screws, gently tilt up and
lower faceplate. Note that when lowering
Element Guardplate
the faceplate, the door will lower and
swing out to be set aside as well.
6. Remove the six screws from the top access
cover.
7. After removing screws, remove panel by
lowering down the front of the frame and
pushing in on the high-limit reset switch
so that it will slide down. To make
reassembly easier, push out the black
grommet and snap back in when
completely reassembled.
8. Remove the screws securing the probe
bracket to the elements and remove the
Underside of
faceplate has
two screws.
Top access cover
has six screws.
probe bracket.
9. Remove the metal clamps securing the
probe to the elements.
10. Disconnect the wire plug containing the
probe wiring.
11. Using an open end wrench, loosen the
temperature probe. Thread the probe wire
through the hole and remove the probe.
Remove the screws from probe brackets.
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12. Thread the new probe wire through the
hole in front of the fryer. The probe
assembly should be oriented in the same
manner as the probe being replaced. Place
the new probe assembly onto the element,
and ensure that the probe extends 1”
beyond the front of the bracket before
securing the bracket. Also ensure that the
springs are on each probe under each
bracket.
13. Apply Loctite PST567 sealant to
replacement threads.
14. Screw the replacement probe into the
frypot and tighten 170-180 inch-pounds
torque. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
15. Reattach the connector and reassemble in
reverse order.
High-Limit Thermostat
Temperature
Sensor
1.11 Replace Heating Elements inside Frypot
1. Perform Procedure 1.10, Replace
Temperature Probe, Steps 1-9.
2. Remove the four screws from the two
brackets in the rear of the frypot that
secure the element to the frypot.
3. Remove wires from the elements by
loosening and removing the nuts.
4. Remove element using an open-end
wrench or other suitable tool to loosen the
compression fitting.
Remove screws here.
5. Gently remove the element by sliding out into the frypot and lifting up as you remove it.
6. Insert new element and reassemble in reverse order.
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1.12 Replace Heating Element under the Frypot
1. Perform Procedure 1.10, Replace Temperature Probe, Steps 1-9.
2. Remove the wires from the element by removing the nuts on each end of the element.
3. Remove the screws attaching the element bracket to the cabinet.
4. Gently slide the element out by pulling towards the front of the fryer.
5. Insert new element and reassemble in reverse order.
1.13 Replace Frypot
1. Perform Procedure 1.10, Replace Temperature Probe, Steps 1-9.
2. Perform Procedure 1.3, Accessing the Control Box Electronics, Steps 1-5.
5. Remove the screws holding the back panels to the frame.
6. Remove the screws securing the frypot to the front frame of the fryer.
7. Carefully lift the frypot from the cabinet.
8. Remove the drain valve from the old frypot and install on the new frypot.
9. Apply Loctite Sealant PST 567 to the high-limit threads. Install high-limit into the new frypot.
10. Follow the preceding steps in reverse to install the new frypot into the fryer.
11. NOTE: Apply Loctite Sealant PST 567 to all pipefittings prior to installation.
1.14 Cleaning a Seized Pump
If the pump motor overloads, a circuit breaker will trip and the motor will not start until the breaker
is reset. If the pump motor does not start, press the white reset button located under the component
box, inside the cabinet.
If the pump starts after resetting the breaker, then something is causing the motor to overload. A
major cause of overload is filtering several frypots sequentially, creating thermal overload on the
motor. Allow the pump motor to cool at least 30 minutes before resuming operation, and allow time
for the motor to cool between frypots.
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Motor overload can be caused by:
• Solidified shortening in the pan or filter lines,
or
• Attempting to filter unheated oil.
Cold oil is more viscous, causing the pump motor to trip a breaker. Always filter with the oil at
operating temperature [~350°F (177°C)].
If the motor runs but the pump does not, there is a blockage in the pump or lines. Incorrectly sized
or installed paper/pads will allow food particles and sediment to pass through the filter pan and into
the pump. When sediment enters the pump, the gears bind, causing the motor to overload, again
tripping the breaker. Shortening that has solidified in the pump will produce the same result.
A pump seized by debris or hard shortening must be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. Use
the following procedure:
1. Disconnect power to the filter system.
2. Remove the front cover of the pump to access the gears inside (see illustration below- 8-GPM
pump shown), if the pump is accessible inside the cabinet.
Remove bolts to remo ve
pump cover.
Remove debris or hardened
shortening to free gears.
3. If the front cover is not accessible, the pump must be removed from the pump motor (remove
input/output plumbing from the pump prior to removing pump). Remove three setscrews from
the pump-shaft housing to disengage the pump from the motor. Remove the gears and
thoroughly clean all internal components. Ensure the inside of the pump housing is free of any
debris or hardened shortening before reassembling. Failure to completely clean the inside housing and ring gear will cause gear binding after reassembly.
Filter paper/pads that are the wrong size or installed incorrectly will also allow food particles and
sediment to pass through and clog the suction tube in the bottom of the filter pan. Particles large
enough to block the suction tube may indicate that the crumb tray is not being used.
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1.15 Probe Resistance Chart
Use the chart below when testing temperature probes and probe circuits for proper operation.
Probe Resistance Chart
Current-Style Thermatron Systems (Probe wire
color: Two Black Wires or Two Brown Wires)
° Celsius ° Fahrenheit Ohms (± 3%)