HELP PLEase I bought my wells fryer used and when i got it the ends were cut off, i went to lowes to purchase a new plug in, and it has only 2 hot wire connections and a ground wire, my fryer has 3 black and one green wire can someone help me with how to connect my plug ins? thanks

Not sure how much help my thoughts will be, I don't know what one of those plugs looks like. However I will say many plugs are somewhat universal. Looking at some Presto deep fryers on line it looked like some used a standard two round prong plug at the appliance end. If that's the case those are universal, found on many things such as cordless shavers and electronics.
I checked walmart.com and they don't have any deep fryers by that model number. If it's a Presto then those cords are very common, just look in your parent's and friend's kitchen drawers and junk drawers. If you don't find one that will work check the flea markets and yard sales. If that doesn't work put a wanted ad on craigslist or something.
I am pretty sure you should be able to find one easily, the cords last longer than the appliances do.

the Thermostat control is gone

it would seem it drawing to much power from the socket have the wireing to your socket checked out,if the power cord is not damaged,cut the dord back 3 inches from plug and fit new plug

Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly.

These cords (unless the magnetic type are available at most hardware stores ("Woods" / Woods Industries or Coleman Cable are the product brand names.) These cords are usually in the area of extension cords.

Having said that... The distance between the pins is the difference. There are 1/2" cords 11/16" plug cords and 1 1/16" cords. I need to know the distance between the pins center to center of your fryer connector terminals.

Most Fryers use a 3 Ft cord and roasters use a 6 ft Cord. You cna use a 6 ft cord but do NOT use it for an extended period. The cord you purchase must be wire gage 16/2 NOT 18/2 in wire size.
The 18/2 gage will only handle 1250 watts.

The part number of the cord will be either 0290 or 09326 (You can net "IMAGE search" these for sources)

Here is one source for the cord.
http://www.hardwareandtools.com/Coleman-Cable-0290-6-Foot-Black-Appliance-Cord-0429928.html

If you have the magnetic base / end plug let me know and I will find you the correct plug.
Just repsond here and say you need the magnetic recepticle cord.

Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly

START CHELKING YOUR MAINS PLUG,FUSE,SWITCH ON FRYER THEN THERMOSTATE & IN LAST ELEMENT IF YOU CAN IF REACH AT.

Your gas pressure may be too low causing pilot flame to shut when burners ignite.

Fryers use 2 types of stainless steel. Get a magnet and see if it sticks to the inside of the tank. If so...that is a lower grade of stainless. Use some steel wool to clean the rust spots and cover with vegetable oil. The tanks should be ok if you just bought them.
Tom

This would be caused by an over current problem or in other words you have a device trying to use more power than its designed for. I can think of 2 things that might cause this one would be an element bleeding to ground the other may be an insulation breakdown in a wire or fitting. If you feel comfortable taking it apart you could look the wire and connections over very well and look for discolored areas which would indicate a hot spot or if you have a ohm meter you could also read resistance to ground through each lead, and through the element or elements.

Thanks hope this helps you.

Fryers draw high amps.Goto home depot,lowes and buy a 15amp 125 volt plug.Cut the exsisting plug off the cord,strip the cord down 2 inches you will see 3 wires black,white,green, connect the green wire to the green screw on the plug.connect the other 2 wires on either of the remaining spades(it doesnt matter).let me know

called Rival,they have loads of MDP-1 power cords sets,just purchased mine today.(1800-323-9519).BTW,,When asking ,its listed as MPD-1 instead of MDP-1,(typo error).Its the same cord.