--- title: Decode Broaster Pressure Fryer Serial Number - Mechanical Controller description: Guide on how to interpret or decode a Broaster Pressure Fryer Serial Number with a Mechanical Controller. Serial number starts with G or E --- [Skip to content](https://help.broaster.com/decode-mechanical-controller-serial-number#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Broaster\_Equipment\_Logo\_Color-2.png\]](https://help.broaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broaster_Equipment_Logo_Color-2.png?height=40&name=Broaster_Equipment_Logo_Color-2.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Visit broaster.com Visit broaster.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Center](https://help.broaster.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Broaster Pressure Fryers](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en) 3. [Decode Serial Number](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#decode-serial-number) # Decode Broaster Pressure Fryer Serial Number - Mechanical Controller ## Guide on how to interpret or decode a Broaster Pressure Fryer Serial Number with a Mechanical Controller A Serial Number on a Broaster piece of Equipment is a very powerful and useful tool. With this number you can tell how it was shipped from the factory like the age of a unit, if it's gas or electric, the controller type and all other important info. But, how do you read it? **Below is a handy guide to decoding the serial number that doesn't start with a T or an S.**  ***[If your Serial Number begins with a T or an S, review this guide instead.](https://help.broaster.com/decode-broaster-pressure-fryer-serial-number?hsLang=en)***   Serial Number Example: E16A68145E If the serial number starts with an E or a G, this is a Mechanical Controller.    This letter identifies if it's gas or electric: E = Electric G = Gas Example: **E**16A68145E is an electric unit   Next is a two-digit number which will identify the Model Number of the unit: 16 = Model 1600 18 = Model 1800 24 = Model 2400 Example: E**16**A68145E is a Model 1600   Next is a letter that corresponds with the Month the unit was manufactured: | A = January | D = April | G = July | J = October | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | B = February | E = May | H = August | K = November | | C = March | F = June | I = September | L = December | Example: E16**A**68145E is January   The next 2 numbers are the year of manufacture, in reverse order: 02 = 2020 79 = 1997 Example: E16A**68**145E would be from 1986   The next 3 digits is the unique number assigned to the unit Example: E16A68**145**E would be number 145   The last and final number corresponds to the electrical configuration of the unit: | A = | 120V /1PH | H = | 120V/208V / 3PH | S = | 200V / 3PH | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | B = | 208V / 1PH | J = | 120V/240V / 3PH | T = | 220V / 1PH | | C = | 240V / 1PH | K = | 220V/380V / 3PH | U = | 240V/480V / 3PH | | D = | 208V / 3PH | M = | 230V/400V / 3PH | W = | 120V / 1PH / LP | | E = | 240V / 3PH | N = | 240V/415V / 3PH | X = | 220V / 1PH / LP | | F = | 120V/208V / 1PH | P = | 220V/240V / 1PH | Y = | 120V / 1PH / NAT | | G = | 120V/240V / 1PH | R = | 480V / 3PH | Z = | 220V / 1PH / NAT | Example: E16A68145**E** is 240V / 3PH - [General Questions](https://help.broaster.com/general-questions?hsLang=en) - [Broaster Pressure Fryers](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Training](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#training) - [Operator's Manual](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#operators-manual) - [Cleaning](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#cleaning) - [Specifications](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#specifications) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Parts](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#parts) - [Decode Serial Number](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#decode-serial-number) - [Broaster Ventless Fryers](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Manuals](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#manuals) - [Parts](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#parts) - [Cleaning](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#cleaning) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Advertising & Marketing](https://help.broaster.com/advertising-marketing?hsLang=en) - [Operating Instructions](https://help.broaster.com/operating-instructions?hsLang=en) - [Troubleshooting Fresh Chicken](https://help.broaster.com/troubleshooting-fresh-chicken?hsLang=en) - [Accessory Equipment](https://help.broaster.com/accessory-equipment?hsLang=en) - [Smokaroma Pressure Smoker](https://help.broaster.com/smokaroma-pressure-smoker?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Recipes](https://help.broaster.com/smokaroma-pressure-smoker?hsLang=en#recipes) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.broaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broaster_Company_Logo_NoTagline_Color-2.png?width=117&height=24&name=Broaster_Company_Logo_NoTagline_Color-2.png "Chill listening crop-3")](http://www.broaster.com) Broaster Equipment Help Center Copyright © 2026, Broaster Company