Applies to:

4 Head PFE 500/ PFG 600 Removing the Lid

Kit number

140358

Estimated Time

45 Minutes to 1 hour

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

  1. While the fryer is still connected to a power source turn the power switch on the fryer to the OFF position.

  2. Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the control board. Hang the screws on the bezel for support.

  3. Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the control access cover.

  4. Reflashing Henny Penny PFE Controllers:

  5. Replace the access cover.

  6. Close the control panel and secure in place.

  7. With the power switch still in the OFF position press and hold the down arrow while turning the power switch to COOK.

  8. The control will show "MFG MODE" then "MFG" and "ENTER CODE".

  9. The control will show "1=CNTRL 2=FRYER". Press the illuminated number 2 to enter "FRYER TEST".

  10. 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.

  11. Tap the left arrow three times until "FT-20 INIT" shows on display.

  12. Press and hold the down arrow button.

  13. The control shows "TOT INIT IN 3..2..1.." then will flash "INIT".

  14. Once done, initializing the display will read "INIT DONE".

  15. Turn the power switch to the OFF position and disconnect power from the unit.

  16. Use a crosstip screwdriver and remove the top screw in the junction box located in the bottom-back of the unit.

  17. Remove junction box cover and set aside.

  18. 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.

  19. Cap wires P1-1 and P2-1 using the closed end slices supplied in kit.

  20. Use a flat-head screwdriver to loosen the conduit connector and remove the conduit connector from the junction box.

  21. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the top clip on the solenoid valve.

  22. Remove the cap of the solenoid valve.

  23. Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the compression nut.

  24. Remove the solenoid from the stem.

  25. Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the compression nuts at the dead weight and solenoid valve located on the back of the pot.

  26. Use an adjustable wrench to disconnect the condensation line from the steam box.

  27. Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the screws securing the rear shroud cover and screws.

  28. Discard the rear shroud cover.

  29. Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the rear shroud to the fryer frame.

  30. Remove the entire rear shroud with the steam box and the solenoid coil and discard.

  31. Note, grommets, compression nuts and rubber sleeve fittings can be discarded.

  32. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the dead-weight assembly from the elbow fitting and discard.

  33. Use a pipe wrench to remove the pipe nipple from the vat wall.

  34. Use a pipe wrench to remove the pipe nipple along with all the solenoid valve components from the vat wall and discard.

  35. Pull the lid retaining pin located on the front of the cross arm.

  36. With the retaining pin pulled, lift up on the center bar latch to disengage the bar from the lid.

  37. Rotate the center bar up and off of the lid assembly.

  38. Discard lid assembly.

  39. Use a 9/16 in. socket to remove the four screws that secure the center arm hinge to the unit.

  40. Discard center bar assembly, hinge and screws.

  41. Use the new plugs from the kit and apply thread sealant.

  42. 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

  43. Thread the four new set screws into the vat wall where the center bar was removed.

  44. Tighten with a 3/16 in. hex-key.

  45. Secure the new rear shroud to the frame with the four self-tapping screws.

  46. Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the condensation tube and bracket from the frame and discard.

  47. Remove the condensation pan and discard.

  48. Clean the exterior of the control with a foaming degreaser.

  49. Use the new labels from the kit to place onto the control.

  50. 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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