Applies to:
4 Head PFE 500/ PFG 600 Removing the Lid
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3/8 in. hex key
3/16 in. hex key
9/16 in. socket
Adjustable wrench
Crosstip screwdriver
Drill gun
Flat head screwdriver
Thread sealant
Pipe wrench
Wire cutters
Kit number
140358
Estimated Time
45 Minutes to 1 hour
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power. |
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While the fryer is still connected to a power source turn the power switch on the fryer to the OFF position.
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Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the control board. Hang the screws on the bezel for support.
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Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the control access cover.
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Reflashing Henny Penny PFE Controllers:
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Kanda Programmer Instructions.
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Replace the access cover.
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Close the control panel and secure in place.
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With the power switch still in the OFF position press and hold the down arrow while turning the power switch to COOK.
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The control will show "MFG MODE" then "MFG" and "ENTER CODE".
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The control will show "1=CNTRL 2=FRYER". Press the illuminated number 2 to enter "FRYER TEST".
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Press and hold the "1" button to ensure the display reads "HP P/N=97729 A". If it does not stop, remove all the programmer connections and repeat.
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Tap the left arrow three times until "FT-20 INIT" shows on display.
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Press and hold the down arrow button.
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The control shows "TOT INIT IN 3..2..1.." then will flash "INIT".
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Once done, initializing the display will read "INIT DONE".
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Turn the power switch to the OFF position and disconnect power from the unit.
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Use a crosstip screwdriver and remove the top screw in the junction box located in the bottom-back of the unit.
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Remove junction box cover and set aside.
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Use wire cutters to cut the red wires labeled P1-1 and P2-1. Ensure to cut as close to the wire connectors as possible.
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Cap wires P1-1 and P2-1 using the closed end slices supplied in kit.
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Use a flat-head screwdriver to loosen the conduit connector and remove the conduit connector from the junction box.
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Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the top clip on the solenoid valve.
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Remove the cap of the solenoid valve.
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Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the compression nut.
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Remove the solenoid from the stem.
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Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the compression nuts at the dead weight and solenoid valve located on the back of the pot.
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Use an adjustable wrench to disconnect the condensation line from the steam box.
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Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the screws securing the rear shroud cover and screws.
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Discard the rear shroud cover.
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Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the rear shroud to the fryer frame.
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Remove the entire rear shroud with the steam box and the solenoid coil and discard.
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Note, grommets, compression nuts and rubber sleeve fittings can be discarded.
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Use an adjustable wrench to remove the dead-weight assembly from the elbow fitting and discard.
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Use a pipe wrench to remove the pipe nipple from the vat wall.
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Use a pipe wrench to remove the pipe nipple along with all the solenoid valve components from the vat wall and discard.
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Pull the lid retaining pin located on the front of the cross arm.
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With the retaining pin pulled, lift up on the center bar latch to disengage the bar from the lid.
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Rotate the center bar up and off of the lid assembly.
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Discard lid assembly.
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Use a 9/16 in. socket to remove the four screws that secure the center arm hinge to the unit.
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Discard center bar assembly, hinge and screws.
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Use the new plugs from the kit and apply thread sealant.
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Thread the new plugs into the holes on the vat wall where the dead-weight and solenoid was removed. Tighten with a 3/8 in. hex-key
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Thread the four new set screws into the vat wall where the center bar was removed.
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Tighten with a 3/16 in. hex-key.
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Secure the new rear shroud to the frame with the four self-tapping screws.
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Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the condensation tube and bracket from the frame and discard.
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Remove the condensation pan and discard.
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Clean the exterior of the control with a foaming degreaser.
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Use the new labels from the kit to place onto the control.
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Center the 0:45 label on the right side of the control and use the 2 menu labels to completely cover the old menu items underneath the 1-2-3 and 4-5-6 buttons.
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Reference
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