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Perfect Fry
Perfect Fry 83242 Basket Lift Motor
Part #83242
SKU: 144396
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$439.99
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$602.55 USD
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Perfect Fry 83242 Basket Lift Motor
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The Perfect Fry 83242 Basket Lift Motor is a genuine OEM 12V replacement drive module for the automatic basket lift system on Perfect Fry PFA series ventless countertop fryers. This motor controls the mechanism that lowers the food‑loaded basket into hot oil and raises it again at the end of the programmed cook time, which is the core safety feature that keeps operators away from direct contact with the frying medium. Running on 12V DC power supplied by the fryer's internal power supply, the motor provides the controlled torque that the lift mechanism requires for smooth, repeatable basket travel.
The basket lift motor operates continuously throughout every fry cycle, and the cumulative hours of use gradually wear the motor brushes, bearings, and drive coupling. Early signs of motor degradation include slower than normal basket travel, audible grinding or clicking from the lift mechanism, or occasional cycle failures where the basket stops partway through its travel and triggers a fault code. Left unaddressed, a worn motor can fail completely mid‑cycle, leaving the basket submerged in hot oil and requiring manual intervention that exposes the operator to burn risk.
The 83242 module is designed for straightforward replacement with basic hand tools, and the 12V connector plugs directly into the factory wiring harness without modification. Motor replacement should be performed at the first sign of inconsistent basket travel speed or abnormal mechanical noise from the lift assembly, and it is a recommended item to assess during any scheduled E‑Box or mechanical service visit. After installation, running several test cycles and confirming smooth, full‑range basket travel verifies that the new motor is performing correctly before the fryer is returned to production.
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The basket lift motor operates continuously throughout every fry cycle, and the cumulative hours of use gradually wear the motor brushes, bearings, and drive coupling. Early signs of motor degradation include slower than normal basket travel, audible grinding or clicking from the lift mechanism, or occasional cycle failures where the basket stops partway through its travel and triggers a fault code. Left unaddressed, a worn motor can fail completely mid‑cycle, leaving the basket submerged in hot oil and requiring manual intervention that exposes the operator to burn risk.
The 83242 module is designed for straightforward replacement with basic hand tools, and the 12V connector plugs directly into the factory wiring harness without modification. Motor replacement should be performed at the first sign of inconsistent basket travel speed or abnormal mechanical noise from the lift assembly, and it is a recommended item to assess during any scheduled E‑Box or mechanical service visit. After installation, running several test cycles and confirming smooth, full‑range basket travel verifies that the new motor is performing correctly before the fryer is returned to production.
Product Specs
SKU |
144396 |
Voltage (V) |
12V |
Frequency (Hz) |
60Hz |
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