Frymaster BIH52 - Manual (Page 26)

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3.6.2 Replacing the Temperature Probe or High-Limit Thermostat
1. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply.
2. Drain cooking oil below the level of the probe or thermostat.
3. Remove the screws from the upper corners of the control panel and swing the panel open from
the top, allowing it to rest on its hinge tabs.
4. Unplug the controller wiring harness from the back of the controller.
5. Disconnect the ground wire from the controller, and remove the controller by lifting it from the
hinge slots in the control panel frame.
6. Remove the screws securing the topcap to the fryer and lift the topcap up and off the fryer.
7. Disconnect the ignition cables from the ignitors by grasping the boots and gently pulling toward
you.
8. Remove the screws securing the control panel frame in place and remove the frame.
9. Remove the component box mounting screws and rotate the top of the component box out of the
cabinet. Carefully pull it out far enough to disconnect the wiring harness plug(s) from the back
of the box. Remove the box and set it aside.
10. On CE fryers with a blower shield assembly installed, remove the screws securing the shield in
place and remove it from the cabinet.
11. Make a note of the location of the existing wires. Using a pin-pusher, disconnect the temperature
probe wires (or high-limit thermostat wires) from the connector plug.
12. Unscrew and remove the temperature probe (or high limit thermostat) from the frypot.
13. Apply Loctite ® PST56765 pipe thread sealant or equivalent to the replacement part threads.
14. Screw the replacement part into the frypot.
15. Connect the wires from the new component to the connector plug, referring to the note made in
step 11.
16. Reverse steps 1 through 10 to complete the procedure.