Replacement:
1. Remove brass nuts and steel washers from both ends of new element. Leave Teflon
washers in place.
2. Tilt ends of element down and insert them into holes in vessel.
3. Apply high temperature silicone sealant evenly onto outside of vessel around ends
of element.
4. Slide a steel washer onto each end of element. Make sure silicone sealant covers entire
area under each washer.
5. Screw a brass nut onto each end of element and tighten it.
6. Connect black and red wires to ends of elements and tighten terminal binding posts.
7. Replace contactor shield with two screws.
8. Replace control panel.
9. Slide two element clamps over thermostat bulb and upper element. Tighten both clamps
to attach bulb to element. For 18” and 20” fryers, replace both element spacers by
tightening two screws on each spacer.
10. Connect electrical power source.
11. Boil-out fryer
12. Refill fryer with oil to “Fill Level” line.
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