CFE 5XX Replacing Bottom Probe

Follow these instructions to replace the Bottom probe for the CFE-52X and CFE-53X open fryer.

Fryer and components may still be hot if fryer has been filtering.

1. Remove hot oil from the fryer.

2. Turn the power switch off.

3. Ensure fryer is cool to the touch before moving.

4. Pull out the fryer and unplug from the power source.

5. Using a crosstip screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the control and carefully lower forward.



6. Locate the probe harness and remove from control. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, carefully press in on the pins of the faulty probe. Then, remove from connector.



7. Using a crosstip screwdriver, remove the four screws holding the mid-shelf on and set aside.

8. Locate the bottom probe on the vat.

   

9. Using a 1/2 inch wrench, loosen the compression nut and remove the probe from the vat. Ensure the ferrule is removed as well.



10. Locate new compression fitting from kit and remove the nut, spacer, and ferrule. Then, install into fitting on vat. NOTE: Make sure the flared side of ferrule is facing toward the vat.

11. Install new probe and tighten compression nut to snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

12. Set probe to be even with the end of the guard inside the vat, then tighten compression nut 3/4 more to secure.
    

Do not over tighten compression nut. This can damage the probe.

13. Working in reverse, complete stesp 9 through 1 and return fryer to service.