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Masterbuilt 20010306 Deep Fryer Questions & Answers
Is the heating element submergable in oil i have
if a heating element is not immersed in a fluid ,it overheats and burns out
if it is designed to be in a fluid ( cooking oil or water as in hot water system) that is where it goes
If you are having doubts , you should not be doing the job so get in a professional to fit it
I turn on the power
You are not alone. We have the same problem. Unit worked fine for 2-3 years. We still have the manual. This is not a user error- we know how to use it. The sensor switch is fine- it would not power on without that working ok.
The red power light comes on, and when we turn it ON it says "200" for about 2-3 seconds... then "Err". Nothing is possible after that, the unit has to be powered off.
We can push Temp Mode and start setting the temp higher but after 2 seconds it just goes to Err. It does not matter what buttons you push- you don't have to push anything at all and it says "Err". Reset button does nothing- this is not a heat temp overload issue. This unit worked at Thanksgiving, and then not at Christmas! We tried powering it on 10-20 times... nothing. Then the next day as we were about to put the turkey in the oven I tried the fryer again... and presto it worked fine!!! Now today it does not work again. Tried it 10 times, no go. Unit was stored in pantry (in house) so it is not a cold/warmup issue. I think it is something messed up in the electronics- a weak solder joint, a bad chip, who knows. It's like the unit fails a "power on self test". Unfortunately, I do not have a solution yet. Don't want to buy another Masterbuilt for sure... only use this 1-2 times a year. Will share if I find anything.
I have a MasterBuilt 28qt stainless Turkey Fryer.
I've got the same problem and it causes the safety switch on the heating element not to compress thus it want heat. I contacted Masterbuilt and they said due to that model being no longer in production ther were no parts to buy. I'm going to find a way to hold the switch down (maybe with a piece of duct tape) and continue using it as is I guess, I suggest you do the same unless you want to buy the newer model.
Unit wont go over 250 degrees
Hi,
Was this with or without the turkey in it??
If with, then was the turkey cold or possibly still frozen inside??
If without then either the element is going bad or maybe you have it on a long extension cord and it cannot draw enough power...
heatman101
How long do I Fry
3 minutes per lb then add 5 minutes to total cook time, so approx 38 minutes.
I am setting my masterbulit
Hi,
Yes, that is the way it goes.... the element on the bottom and then the basket with the turkey in the basket...
heatman101
NEED OWNERS MANUAL OR HOW TO SET
Here is the url to download the manual:
http://www.masterbuilt.com/pdf/manuals/20010406%20&%2020010306%20Digital%20ETFV.pdf
Be careful!
Missing cord that connects unit to power outlet
You can find replacement cords for many counter top appliances at most appliance and building supply stores. Try Ace, Home Depot, Lowes. Take the cooker with you to make sure you are getting the correct cord.
Left my instruction book at home in NC
The formula for calculating turkey cooking time is 3 minutes per pound, then add 5 minutes to total cooking time, rounding to nearest minute:
13.86 lbs. x 3 mins 41.58 mins
Plus 5 minutes + 5.00 mins
=46.58 mins
Total cooking time 47.00 mins.
Insert cooking thermometer into the deepest part of turkey and make sure an internal temp of 180 F is reached.
Error message
Same Err message right out of the box. The correct phone # is 1-800-323-9519. They asked my problem, then said cut the plug off it, mail it with my problem, name, address and phone # and they would replace the unit. Gonna mail the plug this week and cross my fingers.
The Company is Jarden Consumer Solutions, 303 Nelson Ave, Neosho, Mo, 64850
Hope this helps somebody.
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