PQE 500 Replacing Control Assembly

Replacing Control

Follow these instructions to replace the control assembly on the PQE 500 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. Then, unplug from the power source.



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

6. Disconnect all harnesses and remove faulty control.

7. Disconnect USB from back of faulty control and transfer it to the new control.

8. Using a 5/16 inch socket, remove the four nuts holding the WiFi module and antenna.

9. Remove components and install onto new control.

10. Working in reverse, install new control and complete steps 6 through 1.

11. Return fryer to service. NOTE: Please continue below to Setting Up Control.

Setting up Control

1. Turn on control.

2. Go through normal Setup Mode using code 123.

3. Once setup is complete, press and hold the P button for the menu.

4. Tap the P button until Program displays.

5. Tap the P button until #7 Tech displays and select it.

6. Enter code 11221122.

7. Tap the P button to T6 and verify the serial number. If the serial number is not populated, please enter it.

8. Once complete, press and hold the P button to Save and Exit Programming.

9. Once verification is complete, exit Info mode the same way entered. Fryer is ready for operation.