Replacing the Ignitor and Flame Sensor Assembly

The flame sensor should glow a bright red when the pilot is lit and allows the gas control valve to open. If it does not sense a flame, it shuts off the gas control valve.

Replacing the Flame Sensor

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

1. Remove control panel.

   

2. Pull wire from flame sensor.

   

3. Using a 7/16 inch wrench, remove the nut securing the flame senor and pull the sensor from the unit.

4. Install new flame sensor in reverse order.

Replacing the Ignitor

To avoid personal injury or property damage, before starting this procedure, move the main power switch to the off position. Disconnect the main circuit breakers at the circuit breaker box or unplug service cord from wall receptacle. Turn off the main gas supply to the fryer and disconnect and cap the main supply line to fryer, or possible explosion could result.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 above.

2. Using a 7/16 inch wrench, loosen the pilot, gas line fitting.

   

3. Using a small crosshead remove the two screws securing the ignitor assembly.

4. Pull wire from ignition module and remove ignitor assembly from unit.

   

5. Install new ignitor assembly in reverse order.