Propane fryer wont stay lit - Imperial IFS40 Deep Fryer

When the pilot goes out and won't stay lit is is usually because the Thermocouple safety device has failed.

The burners should never be on when the thermostat is off. That is incredibly dangerous. You need a gas registered service technician.

Sounds like the button is bad. Try replacing it

The first thing to do is make sure all the air has been purged from the gas line.

wire around timer or set something on button so runs all time. but also set a cheap alarm or use one on cell phone to remind you time is up.

Check the gas pressure, it must meet the standard gas pressure written on the nameplate. Check also the quality of pilot flame, poor pilot flame quality will not properly heat up the thermopile which in turn will result in poor fryer operation.

there is a small adjustment screw on the gas valve,turn it clockwise to increase pilot,if that does not work the vent cap on the gas regulator on the back of the unit could be stopped up,remove that cap ,clean out or replace unit can operate without it just fine.If you increase the pilot and it still wont stay lit replace the thermocouple

If it will not stay lit from a cold start, you will need a thermopile. You can check it if you have a DC meter that will test milivolts. It should be putting out between 300 and 500. If it will not stay lit after the pot gets hot, you will most likely need a high limit. Try pushing the red button below the thermostat. This will reset the high limit.

check the high limit it tripping out

replace the thermopile

this is a safty feature turn and hold pilot light untill lite then the gas should flow..but only after pilot is lit for 30 seconds