Frymaster BIRE14 manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL FRYMASTER BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEM ENT ................................................................................................... Page i INTRODUCT ION ................................................................................................................... Page 1[...]

NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS ENODIS EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER DEAN AND ITS [...]

DANGER Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating, and service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. DANGER The front ledge of this appliance is not a step! Do not stand on the [...]

i W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Frymaster, L.L.C. makes the following limite d warranties to the orig inal purchaser only f or this equipment and replacement parts: A. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYERS 1. Frymaster L.L.C. warrants all components agains t defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. 2. All parts, with the ex ception of the frypo[...]

ii E. PARTS RETURN All defective in-warranty parts m ust be returned to a Frym aster Authorized Factory Service Center within 60 days for credit. Afte r 60 days, no credit will be allowed. F. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover equipment that has b een dam aged due to misuse, abuse, alteration, or accident such as: • improper or unau[...]

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1-1 BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipm ent. This manual covers all configurations of McDonald’s RE14 models. The fryers in this m odel family have most parts in common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to[...]

1-2 1.3 Computer Information for the M2000 Computers This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Cl ass A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits. These lim its ar e designed to provide reas onable protection agai[...]

1-3 QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or com panies which, either in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible fo r the installation of electrical appliances. Qualified personnel must be experien ced in such work, be familiar with all electrical p[...]

1-4 1.8 Service Information For non-routine maintenance or repairs, or for service inform ation, contact your local Frymaster Authorized Service Center (FASC). In orde r to assist you quickly, the Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or Servi ce Departm ent represen tative requires certain information about your equipment. Mo st of th[...]

2-1 BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Installation Requirements Proper installation is essential for the safe, e ff ici ent, trouble-free operation of this appliance. Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installati on or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6 of this manual, should perf [...]

2-2 NOTICE If the electrical power supply cord is dama ged, it must be replaced by a Frymaster Dean Factory Autho rized Service Center tec hnician or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. DANGER This appliance must be connected to a po wer supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the rating plate located on the in[...]

2-3 WARNING To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the fryer and hood, the electrical plug for the 120-volt line, which powers the hood, must be fully engaged and locked in its pin and sleeve socket. 2.1.3 Australian Requirements To be installed in accordance with AS 5601 / AG 601, local authority, gas, el ectricity, and any other relevant s[...]

2-4 1. Once the fryer has been positioned at the frying st ation, use a carpenter’s level placed across the top of the frypot to verify that the unit is level, both side-to-side and front-to-back. To level fryers, adjust the casters being careful to ensure th e fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying station. When the fryer is leveled in [...]

3–1 BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINDING YOUR WAY AROUN D THE BIRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECT RIC FRYER TYPICAL CONFIGURATION (BIRE214 SHOWN) Domestic NOTE: The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that shown depending upon the configurat ion and date of manufacture. Tilt Housing Basket Hangers Ele[...]

3–2 3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures Setup DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty fry pot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water or oil before energizing the el ements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elem ents and may cause a fire. DANGER Remove all drops of water from the fry pot be[...]

4-1 BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Introduction The FootPrint Pro filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and efficiently filtered while the other frypots in a battery remain in operation. Section 4.2 covers preparati on of the filter system for use. Oper ation of the system is cove[...]

4-2 3. Then in reverse order, place the meta l filter screen in the center of the bottom of the pan, then lay a filter pad over the screen, ensuring that the ro ugh side of the pad is up. Make sure that the pad is in between the embossed ridges of the filte r pan. Then position the hold down ring on top of the pad. If using filter paper, lay a shee[...]

4-3 DANGER NEVER attempt to clear a clogged drain valve fr om the front of the valve! Hot oil will rush out creating the potential for severe burns. DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the cleanout rod or other objects. Damage to the ball inside will result in leaks and will void the Frymaster warranty. 2. After the oil has drained from the frypo[...]

4-4 DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaki ng in certain shortening material. WARNING Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to[...]

5–1 BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1 Cleaning the Fryer DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left so aking in certain shortening materia l. DAN[...]

5–2 5.1.4 Clean the Frypot and Heating Elements – Weekly DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty fry pot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water or cooking oil before energi zing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire. Boiling Out the Frypot Before the fryer [...]

5-3 ● Verify that component box and contactor box co mponents (i.e. computer/controller, relays, interface boards, transformers, contactors, etc. ) are in good condition and free from oil and other debris. ● Verify that component box and co ntactor box wiring conn ections are tight and that wiring is in good condition. ● Verify that all safet[...]

6-1 BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLE SHOOTING 6.1 Introduction This section provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that m ay occur during the operation of this equipment. The trou bleshooting guides that follo w are intended to help correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problem s w ith [...]

6-2 6.2 Troubleshooting 6.2.1 Computer and Heating Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Computer not turned on. A. Press the O N/Off switch to turn the computer on. B. No Power to the fryer. B. This fryer has two cords: a computer power cord and a m ain power cord. If the computer cord is not plugged in, the computer will not activ[...]

6-3 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Continued from previous page. D. One or more other components have failed. D. If the circuitry in the fryer control system cannot determine the frypot temperature, the system will not allow the element to be energized or will de-energize the element if it is already energized. If the contactor, element,[...]

6-4 6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action M2000 display is in wrong temperature scale (Fahrenheit or Celsius). Incorrect display option programmed. M2000 computers may be programmed to display in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. Refer to the separate M2000 Computer Operation Manual for instructions on chan[...]

6-5 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action M2000 display shows HI 2 BAD . Computer in high-limit test m ode. This is displayed only during a test of the high-limit circuit and indicates that the high-limit has failed. DO NOT OPERATE THE FRYER! Call FASC. M2000 display shows PROBE FAILURE with alarm sounding. Damaged computer wiring harness or co[...]

6-6 6.2.3 Filtration Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Power cord is not plugged in or circuit breaker is tr ipped. A. Verify that the power co rd is fully plugged in. If so, verify that circuit breaker is no t tripped. B. Pump motor has overheated causing the thermal overload switch to trip. B. If the motor is too hot to touch [...]

6-7 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Continued from previous page. B. Attempting to filter with oil that is not hot enough. B. In order to properly filter, the oil should be at or near 350ºF (177ºC). At temperatures lower than this, the oil becomes too thick to pass through the filter medium easily, res ulting in much slower oil return a[...]

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Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Av enue, PO Box 51 000, Shreveport, Louisiana 71135-1000 Shipping Address: 8700 Line Av enue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-31 8-688 -2200 (Tech Support) 1-318-2 19-7135 819-6151 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-551-8633 APRIL 2006[...]