Replacing the Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is the center probe inside the vat and it relays the actual oil temperature to the control.

If it becomes disabled, “E-6A or B” displays. The oil level probes monitor the oil level by temperature differences. If they becomes disabled, the display shows: “E-18A”= left probe; “E18-B”= right probe; “E18C”= both. Also, if any of the probes are out of calibration more than 5°F, or 5°C, the probe should be replaced. An Ohm check can also be performed.

Checkout

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

1. Using a crosshead screwdriver, or cordless drill, loosen the screw securing the top of the control panel and secure control panel in the slots of the shroud.

   

2. Pull the probe connector from the control panel and locate the terminals in the connector for the probe being tested. Attach meter leads onto those terminals and refer to the chart at left to determine if probe is good or not. (Probe wires are labeled, with #1 being the far left probe.)

Replacing

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

1. Pull-out on the drain valve knob and drain the oil from the vat.

   

2. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the 2 screws securing the burner jet bracket and remove bracket.

   

3. Pull both burner jets from unit.

   

4. Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the nut on the compression fitting, and remove the temperature probe from the vat.

   

5. Using a terminal extractor, remove the probe terminals from the connector and pull remove probe from unit.

   

6. Place the nut and new ferrule on the new temperature probe and insert the temperature probe into the compression fitting.

7. Using the probe gauge in the kit, place gauge against vat wall, and push temperature probe through until it makes contact with gauge.

   Excess force will damage the temperature probe.

   

8. Hand-tighten compression nut and then a half turn with wrench.

9. Replace control panel and reconnect power to vat.

10. Fill vat by pressing and holding button until *FILTER* *MENU* displays. Then once “1.EXPRESS FILTER” displays, press ►4 times until “5.FILL FROM PAN” displays. Press √ button and “PUMP” “EXIT” displays. Press √ button again, and oil fills vat. Once vat is full, press X twice to return to normal operation.