Frymaster FOOTPRINT PRO SERIES 35 manual

Frymaster, a member of the Co mmercial Food Equipm ent Serv ice Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Tec hnicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 FEB 09 *8196042* Performance Pro Series Gas Fryers Models 35 & 45 Installation and Operation Manual[...]

NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUST OMER USES A PART FOR THIS ENODIS EQUIPMENT OTHER TH AN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FR YMASTER/DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVIC E CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEIN G USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THI S WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FUR THER, FRYMASTER/DEAN A[...]

DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster/Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with l[...]

i Performance Pro Series Gas Fryers Models 35 & 45 Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Chapter 2: Installation Instructions 2-1 Chapter 3: Operating Instructions 3-1 Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions 4-1 Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance 5-1 Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting 6-1[...]

1-1 PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Applicability and Validity The Pro Series Gas Fryer has been approved by the European Union for sale and installation in all EU countries. This manual is applicable to a nd valid for all Performance Pro Series Atmospheric Gas Fryers sold in English-speaking [...]

1-2 1.3 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this m anual thoroughly. Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes sim ilar to the ones that follow. CAUTION CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a malfunction of yo[...]

1-3 1.5 Equipment Description All Performance Pro Series fryers are of an open-frypot design with no tubes and have a hand-sized opening into the deep cold zone, which makes cleaning the frypot quick and easy. Frypots are constructed of welded, heavy-gauge co ld-rolled steel or stainless steel. Heating is supplied by a burner assembly having multip[...]

1-4 35 Model Family Model Built-In Filtration Controls (Note: Millivolt controls require no external power.) PMJ*35† No Millivolt. Thermostat knob inside door. PMJ*35G† No Millivolt. Thermost at knob on control panel. PMJ*35GBL† No Millivolt. Thermostat knob on control pa nel with push-button basket lift control. PMJ*35E No Electric. Therm os[...]

1-5 45 Model Family (continued from previous page) Model Built-In Filtration Controls (Note: Millivolt controls require no external power.) PMJ*45EC No Electric. CM III Computer. PMJ*45EBL No Electric. Therm ostat knob on control panel with push-butt on basket lift control and ON/OFF switch or Basket Li ft Timer. PMJ*45EBLC No Electric. CM III Comp[...]

1-6 precautions involved, and have complied with all requirem ents of applicable national and local codes. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Qualified service personnel are those who are familia r with Frym aster equipment and who have been authorized by Frymaster, L.L.C. to perform service on the equipm ent. All authorized service personnel are required[...]

2-1 PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Installation Requirements Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized insta llation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment. Conversion of this appliance from[...]

2-2 CLEARANCE AND VENTILATION DANGER No structural material on the fryer shoul d be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questi ons? Call the Frymaster/Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. DANGER This appliance must be installed with su fficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of unacceptable concentration[...]

2-3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS All electrically operated a ppliances must be grounded in accord ance with all applicable national and local codes, and, where applicable, CE codes. A wi ring diagram is located on the inside of the fryer door. Refer to the rating plate on the insi de of the fryer door for proper voltages. DANGER If this applia[...]

2-4 2.2 Caster/Leg Installation DANGER DO NOT install this applia nce without legs or casters. Depending upon the specific configuration ordered, the fryer m ight have been shipped without installed casters or legs. If casters or leg s are installed, you may skip this section and proceed to Section 2.3, Pre-Connection Preparations. If your fryer re[...]

2-5 4. Test the fryer electrical system : a. Plug the fryer electrical cord(s) into a grounded electrical receptacle. b. Place the power switch in the ON position. • For fryers equipped with thermostat contro ls, verify that the power and heat lights are lit. • For fryers having computer or digital disp lays, verify that the display indicates c[...]

2-6 2.4 Connection to Gas Line DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this a ppliance, the pipe must be blown out thoroughly to remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will cause improper and dangerous operation. DANGER When pressure-testing incoming gas supply lines, disconnect the fryer from the gas line if the [...]

2-7 CE Standard CE regulations require a combustion air supply of 2m 3 /h per kW per fryer. (See rating plate affixed to door for kW rating.) 1. Connect the quick-disconnect hose to the fryer quick-disconnect fitting under the front of the fryer and to the building gas line. NOTE : Some fryers are configured for a rigid connection to the gas supply[...]

2-8 4. The burner manifold pressure s hould be checked at this time by the local gas company or an authorized service agent. The tables below i ndicate the proper burner m anifold pressures: Ga s Mod el 35 Pressure (m ba r) Model 45 Pressur e (m ba r) Natur al Gas Lacq ( G 20) under 20 mbar 97 , 5 Natur al Gas Groni que ( G 25) under 25 mbar 13, 5 [...]

2-9 DANGER Conversion of this appliance from one ty pe of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and author ized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual. CE Gas Conversion Instructions 1. Between G20- and G25-type Natural Gas, adjust th e gas pressure at the re gulator. (Refer to the CE S[...]

2-10 Non-CE Gas Conversion Instructions For fryers at elevations at or a bove 5,000 feet (15 24 meters), call Fryma ster Service (1-800-551-8633) to determine the compon ents appropriate for your configuratio n and altitude. Contact your local FASC to o rder the components and a rrange for installation. For fryers below 5000 feet (1524 meters), se [...]

3-1 PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Start-Up Procedure DANGER Never operate this appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with water or cooking oil/shortening before lighting the burners. Failure to do so will damage the frypot and may cause a fire. WARNING The on-site supe[...]

3-2 ACCESSING THE PILOT In full-vat units, the pilot is mounted on the left side of the burner manifold and is accessed through an opening in the front frypot insulation. In dual-va t units, there is a pilot on both the left and the right halves of the burner manifold. In either case, swing the round cover over the opening out of the way and insert[...]

3-3 2. If the fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor , press and hold the pilot (white) button, then repeatedly press the piezo ignito r button until the pilot lights. If the fryer is NOT equi pped with a piezo ignitor , place a flame near the pilot assembly, push and hold the PILOT (white) button in, light the pilo t, and continue to depress the b[...]

3-4 For units equipped with other than Thermostat Controls : Place the computer/controller ON/O FF switch in the ON position and set the controlle r to – or program the controller for – the desired cooking temperature, referred to as the setpoint . The U-shaped burner will light and burn with a strong, blue flame. The unit automatically enters [...]

3-5 WARNING Do not drain boil-out solution into a shorteni ng disposal unit, a bu ilt-in filtration unit, or a portable filter unit. These units are not intended for this purpose, and will be damaged by the solution. 6. Rinse the frypot at least twice by filling the frypot with clean water and draining. Dry the frypot thoroughly with a clean, dry t[...]

4-1 PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, part icularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures. 4.1 Draining and Manual F[...]

4-2 3. Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splattering. If the drai n valve becomes clogged with food particles, use the Fryer’s Friend (poker-like tool) to clear the blockage. DANGER NEVER attempt to clear a clogged drain valve from the front of the valve! Hot oil or shortening will rush out creating the potential for severe burns. DO NOT hamme[...]

4-3 4.2.1 Preparation for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad 1. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb screen, hold- down ring, and filter screen. The filter pan is equipped with roller s in rails, much like a kitch en drawer. The pan may be removed for cleaning or to gain access to interior components by lifting the front o[...]

4-4 Place the filter screen in the bottom of the filter pan. 4. Lay a sheet of filter paper over the screen, overlapping on all sides, or, if using a filter pad, lay the pad over the screen. 5. Install the hold-dow n ring over the paper or the pad. Lay a sheet of filter paper or a filter pad over the screen. If using the PAD, ensure the rough side [...]

4-5 4.2.2 Preparation for Use with the Magnasol Filter Assembly 1. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb screen and Magnasol filter assembly. The filter pan is equipped with roller s in rails, much like a kitch en drawer. The pan may be removed for cleaning or to gain access to interior components by lifting the front of the[...]

4-6 4. Replace the Magnasol filter assembly in the filter pan. Replace the filter assembly in the filter pan, ensuring that the fitting on the bottom of the assembly is securely seated in the port in the bottom of the pan. Spri nkle one cup of Magnasol XL filter powder evenly over the screen. 5. Replace the crumb screen, then push the filter pa n b[...]

4-7 DANGER Do not drain more than one frypot at a ti me into the built-in fi ltration unit to avoid overflow and spillage of hot oil/shortening. DANGER NEVER attempt to clear a clogged drain valve from the front of the valve! Hot oil or shortening will rush out creating the potential for severe burns. DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the clean[...]

4-8 4. The filter pump draws the cooking oil/shortening th rough th e filter medium a nd circulates it back up to and through the frypot during a 5-minute pro cess called polishing. Polishing cleans the oil by trapping solid particles in the filter medium . 5. After the oil is filtered (about 5 minutes), close th e drain valve and allo w the fryer [...]

4-9 4.4 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Magnasol Filter Dissassembly 1. Grasp the frame with your thumbs on the handles at the corner of the as sem bly and pull outward in opposite directions to separate the frame at the corner. Continue to open the frame (it will pivot at the opposite corner) until the outer screens and grid can be removed from [...]

4-10 Steps 1 and 2 - Stac k out er s c reens and insert edges into f ram e. Step 3 - Insert grid between screens after screens have been positioned in frame. Step 4 - Connect corner t hen pivot frame over free edges of sc reens. Handle 4.5 Draining and Disposing of Waste Oil When your cooking oil/shortening has re ached the end of its usable life ,[...]

4-11 4.6 Disposing of Oil with Optional Rear Discharge 1. Ensure the filter pan is clean and prepared for filtration. Prepare the filter pan if necessary. DO NOT discharge oil through a dirty or incomplete filter pan. 2. With the oil at operating temperature, turn the fryer off. Wear prote ctive clothing and use caution. Hot oil can cause serious i[...]

5-1 PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1 Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services DAILY CHECKS AND SERVICES Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Look for loose or frayed wires and cords, leaks, fore ign material in frypot or inside cabinet, and any other indications that the fryer [...]

5-2 WEEKLY CHECKS AND SERVICES Check Recovery Time (Fryers with Computers Only) Recovery Time is the amount of tim e it takes the fryer to increase the frypot temperature from 275 ° F (135 ° C) to 325 ° F (163 ° C). It is a measure of the fryer’s e fficiency, and should be no more than 2 minutes and 30 seconds for MJP35 and MJP45 mode l fryer[...]

5-3 3. Let the burner cycle on and off automatically thr ee tim es in order for the cooking oil/shortening temperature to become uniform. If necessary, s tir to get all shortening in the bottom of the frypot melted. 4. Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer probe into the oil/shortening, with the end touching the fryer temperature probe. 5. W[...]

5-4 2. When the computer displays with no red dot between the first and second dashes (indicating that the frypot contents ar e within the cooking range), press the switch once to display the temperature of the cooking oil or shortening as sensed by the tem perature probe. 3. Press the switch twice to display the set point. 4. Note the temperature [...]

5-5 Immediately after each use, drain the Power Shower completely. If you suspect blockage, unscrew the clean-out plugs at each corner of the frame. Place the frame in a pan of hot water for several minutes to melt any accum ulation of solidified oi l/shortening. Use a long, narrow bottlebrush with hot water and detergent to clean inside the tub es[...]

5-6 Built-In Filtration System • Inspect all oil-return and drai n lines for leaks and verify th at all connections are tight. • Inspect the filter pan for leaks and cleanliness. If there is a large accum ulation of crumbs in the crumb basket, advise the owner/operator that the crumb basket should be emptied into a fireproof container and clean[...]

6-1 PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLE SHOOTING 6.1 Introduction This chapter provides an easy reference guide to the more common problem s that may occur during the operation of your equipment. The troubleshooting guides in this chapter are intended to help you correct, or at least accurately di agnose[...]

6-2 6.2 Troubleshooting Fr yers with Solid State (Analog), Digi tal or CM III.5 Controllers PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Pilot not lit. A. Light pilot per instructions in Chapter 3 of this manual. B. Drain valve open. B. Verify that drain valve is fully closed. C. No electrical power to unit. C. Verify that unit is plugged in and th[...]

6-3 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Temporary controller malfunction caused by voltage surge. A. Disconnect unit from electrical power, wait at least one minute, reconnect unit to the power supply and turn controller on. CM III will not go into programming mode. B. Failed controller. B. If available, substitute controller known to be g[...]

6-4 6.3 Troubleshooting Fryers w i th Thermostat Controls PROBLEM Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Pilot is not lit. A. Light pilot per instructions in Chapter 3 of this manual. B. Drain valve not fully closed. B. Verify drain valve is fully closed. C. No electrical power to unit. (Other than millivolt unints.) C. Verify that unit is correctly [...]

6-5 6.4 Troubleshooting the Bu ilt-In Filtration System PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Thermal overload switch has tripped on an overheated motor. Test : If the pump stopped suddenly during the filtering process, especially if after several filtering cycles, the pump m otor has probably overheated. Place the filter handle in the OFF p[...]

6-6 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Cooking oil/shortening is too cold for filtering. A. To properly filter, the oil or shortening should be at or near 350°F (177°C). At temperatures lower than this, the oil or shortening becomes too thick to pass through the filter medium easily, resulting in much slower oil return and eventual over[...]

6-7 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Plugged openings or solidified shortening in the Power Shower. Test : Look for oil or shortening squirting out around the Power Shower gasket. If so, Power Shower is obstructed. A. Clean the Power Shower per instructions in Chapter 5 of this manual. B. Missing/worn O-rings and gasket on Power Shower.[...]

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