I have a Presto "Grandpappy" deep fryer that died the other day;the thermal fuse is open.I can't read the markings on it.Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement? I believe the fryer runs at around 350-400degF. (there's a separate thermostat to control temp.) it's rated at 1500 watts. The heating element ohms OK.
-- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net
Assuming you are in USA try here
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eHere's a link to a Presto webpage where you can order a free instruction manual. Maybe it has a parts list.
Jerry
thermal
I've looked at the rupture point of fusible resistors before but not looked at a failed thermal fuse. Is it possible to place the remnants on a heated surface with temperature monitoring and see when the conductor melts again ? Failing that try low and gradually increase temp rating
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On 23 Sep 2008 17:59:37 GMT, Jim Yanik put finger to keyboard and composed:
If the fryer has a US Patent number, then search for it here ...
... or here:
The latter requires free registration, but the documents are conveniently provided as a single PDF file.
- Franc Zabkar
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Throw it out. Fried food is bad for you, and is available on every streetcorner anyway. You don't need one at home.
"Dave" wrote in news:vSyCk.1599$Pv5.1451@edtnps83:
I didn't ask for your dumb opinion.
Thus,you earn the "plonk". You waste people's time.(and oxygen)
-- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net
"N_Cook" wrote in news:gbblu5$p8$ snipped-for-privacy@registered.motzarella.org:
it's a one-use thermal protection cutoff fuse,and I found it's specs and a source for it. (240degC./15A@120VAC)
but thanks anyways!
turns out the bimetal oil-temperature regulator switch contacts stuck and the cutoff did it's job.
-- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net
"Charlie" wrote in news:J7CdnWZGwZnl0kTVnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:
thank you!
-- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net
Mr. Yanik:
Whereas you are undoubtedly correct about my potentially wasting your time, if you put it in perspective I (potentially) wasted a tiny, one might even say insignificant, portion of it. What I said is equally undoubtedly true, and if by some bizarre twist of fate you hadn't heard the news about the perils of deep-fried food, the time I wasted might pale in comparison to the years I added to your life.
With absolutely no offense to you, I might suggest that you get a bit of a thicker skin. This is, after all, usenet. There are many many many moderated forums in which you might have asked your question... this is not one of them.
I do periodically post useful information, but if you choose to blacklist me over an innocuous, non-offensive posting, that is of course your decision to make.
Buck up, old boy!
Dave
As an aside, what I stated was neither an opinion nor dumb. It was statistically suported and factual.
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