Frymaster FE155 - Manual (Page 10)

CHAPTER 1: Overview/Component Replacement
1-5
1.5 Replacing the Element
1. Drain the cookpot and disconnect the
cooker from the electrical power supply.
2. Remove the cover from the component
box.
3. Make a note of where the leads are con-
nected to the contactor block; discon-
nect the leads.
4. Cut the wire ties on the fiberglass insu-
lation and remove the insulation from
the element leads.
5. Cut the metal wire ties which secure the
high-limit thermostat to the element, be-
ing careful not to bend the thermostat.
6. Remove temperature probe.
7. Remove the brass nuts from the element
legs and carefully pull the failed element from the cookpot.
8. Position the replacement element in the cookpot with the standoffs on the bottom of the cookpot,
and thread the element leads through the Teflon washers provided in the element kit. Secure the
element in place with the nuts and zinc washers provided in kit.
9. Install two metal wire ties to secure the high-limit thermostat against the inside of the left leg of
the element.
Teflon Washer
Brass Nut
Secure the high-limit
thermostat along the inside of
this leg with two metal wire ties.
Standoff
Secure the temperature probe
along the inside of this leg with
the probe bracket.
Zinc Washer