Replacing the Solenoid Valves

Each vat has a solenoid plumbed-into the oil return lines. They are normally closed, but open when power is supplied, such as, the controls are filling the vats.

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

Checkout

1. Remove control panel and hinge it down.

2. Refering to the decal on rear of control panel, locate P3 connector (left vat-split vat) or P4 connector (full or right vat).

   

3. Pull connector from panel and using a multimeter, take an ohm reading on the appropriate pins. If ohm reading is significantly different than the chart below, continue with replacement instructions

Replacing

1. Remove the rear panel (9 screws).

   

2. Remove the plastic retaining clip on top of the coil housing.

   

3. Push-down and then lift-up on name-plate and remove name-plate, cover and coil housing from solenoid stem.

   

4. Using a one inch wrench, loosen the fittings on both sides of solenoid stem assembly from fryer.

5. Remove elbow from solenoid stem assembly and attach it to new solenoid, using pipe sealent on the threads.

   

6. Remove the conduit from fryer and pull the coil assembly from the fryer.

7. Disconnect conduit at coil.

8. Thread the wires of new solenoid through the conduit and reattach the conduit to the fryer.

9. Wire nut the solenoid wires onto the fryer wires, and then, attach the solenoid assembly onto the fittings of the fryer.

10. Replace rear covers and reconnect power to the fryer.