Hobart HGFD25 ML-126415 manual

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937 332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com HOBAR T HG SERIES GAS FR YERS WITH OR WITHOUT FIL TER-IN-A-DRA WER MODELS HGFS25 ML-126410 HGS35F ML-126952 HGFS35 ML-126411 HGS45F ML-126955 HGFS45 ML-126412 HGS65F ML-126958 HGFS65 ML-126413 HGS85F ML-126961 HGFS85 ML-126414 HGD35F ML-126953 HGFD25 ML-126415 HGD45F ML-12695[...]

– 2 – IMPOR T ANT FOR Y OUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE [...]

– 3 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Specifications .........................................................................................................................................[...]

– 4 – TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) HGC Series .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Controls ....................................................................................................................... ......................[...]

– 5 – INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION AND CARE OF MODELS HGS, HGD AND HGC SERIES GAS FR YERS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANU AL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Hobart HG Series Gas Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your fryer will result in many years of satisfactory performance. It is suggested th[...]

– 6 – OPTIONS AND FEATURES • Stainless Steel Tank (Standard) • Basket Lift with Timer (D and C series) • Tri-, Twin- or Single-Basket (D and C series) • Manual Pilot or Electronic Ignition (D and C series) • Manual Pilot (S series only) • Filter-Ready (Stand alone fryers only) • Filter-In-A-Drawer (Model numbers ending in F) BATTE[...]

– 7 – HGF SERIES FRYMATE (DUMP STATION) Model HGFO Frymate Dump Station can be configured in a battery with fryers 15 1 / 2 " (39 cm) or 21" (53 cm) in width. Frymate provides a final prep area where excess oil drains away and product is seasoned, packaged and kept ready for sale. HGFO Series Frymate - Finish Options S 1 2 O F G H , 1[...]

– 8 – INST ALLA TION Before installing the fryer, verify that the type of gas (natural or propane) agrees with the specifications on the fryer data plate, which is located on the inside of the door panel. Ensure the fryer is configured for the proper elevation. UNPACKING This fryer was carefully inspected before leaving the factory. The transpo[...]

– 9 – LOCATION The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. Minimum clearance from combustible construction is 6" (15 cm) from the sides and 6" (15 cm) from the back of the fryer. Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction is 0" from the sides and 0" from the back. At least 16" (41 c[...]

– 10 – ASSEMBLY When installed, the fryer must be restrained to prevent tipping to avoid the splashing of hot liquid. The means of restraint may be the manner of installation, such as connection to a battery of appliances or installing the fryer in an alcove, or by separate means, such as adequate ties. Fryers Mounted on Legs (Non-Batteried Fry[...]

– 11 – GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: ALL GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS AND ANY PIPE JOINT COMPOUND MUST BE RESISTANT TO THE ACTION OF PROPANE GASES. The gas inlet is located on the lower right rear of the fryer. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the fryer. The gas supply line must be at least the equivalent of 1 /[...]

– 12 – LEVELING FRYER 1. Place a spirit level on top of the fryer after gas connections have been made. 2. Adjust the legs to ensure that the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to side in the final installed position. FLUE CONNECTIONS The fryer must be located under a hood with adequate connection to an exhaust duct. The hood must extend 6&q[...]

– 13 – -MAX- -MIN- PL-56390 Fig. 4 OPERA TION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. BEFORE FIRST USE • Clean the protective metal oils from all sur[...]

– 14 – STARTUP WITH MANUAL PILOT CAUTION: BEFORE TURNING THE BURNERS ON, THE FRY TANK MUST BE FILLED WITH LIQUID OR MELTED SHORTENING. 1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded receptacle and turn the main gas valve on. 2. Fill the fry tank with shortening. If using solid shortening, the fryer must be equipped with a melt cycle. 3. Op[...]

– 15 – STARTUP WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITER CAUTION: BEFORE TURNING THE BURNERS ON, THE FRY TANK MUST BE FILLED WITH LIQUID OR MELTED SHORTENING. 1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded receptacle and turn the main gas valve on. 2. Fill the fry tank with shortening. If using solid shortening, the fryer must be equipped with a melt cycle.[...]

– 16 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) 1. Load basket; do not overfill. See Recommended Basket Capacities on page 30. 2. Carefully lower baskets into the shortening. SHUTDOWN 1. Turn the thermostat knob to OFF. 2. Turn the gas valve extension arm to PILOT (the pilot will continue to burn). 3. To shut off all gas to the system, including the pil[...]

– 17 – HGD SERIES CONTROLS HGD Series Fryers are equipped with digital controls and a solid state thermostat. Control Guide UP DOWN BOIL PROGRAM TEMP P PL-56430 L O R T N O C N O I T P I R C S E D . f f o r o n o r e y r f e h t g n i n r u t r o f ; h c t i w s r e w o P . r e t a w h t i w d e l l i f s i r e y r f e h t n e h w s e s o p r u[...]

– 18 – PROGRAMMING Temperature, time and other parameters must be set before operating. Once these parameters are set, the fryer can be operated at the touch of a button. Press P to enter the program mode and scroll through the parameters. If the Parameter Lock feature is on, LoC is displayed in the window and program entry cannot be accessed. [...]

– 19 – Melt Options (HGD Series) When using solid shortening in the fryer, the CY S (solid shortening) option must be used. Solid shortening must be gently warmed to a liquid state before heating to frying temperatures. Melting solid shortening without using this option will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening. The controller has thre[...]

– 20 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) Models Without Basket Lift Option 1. Load the fry basket(s); do not overfill. See Recommended Basket Capacities on page 30. 2. Carefully lower basket(s) into shortening. 3. Press to start the left timer. Press to start the right timer. 4. When the timer times out, a beeper sounds. Press silence the left ti[...]

– 21 – PROGRAM TIMER OIL TEMP 4 5 3 7 8 6 0 9 2 1 BOIL 12 6 9 3 P PL-56431 HGC SERIES CONTROLS HGC Series Fryers have a microprocessor (computer) thermostat and timer. Control Guide L O R T N O C N O I T P I R C S E D . f f o r o n o r e y r f e h t g n i n r u t r o f ; h c t i w s r e w o P g n i n e t r o h s l a u t c a g n i w e i v r o F [...]

– 22 – PROGRAMMING Temperature, time and other parameters must be set before operating. Follow the Program Guide to configure the fryer to your particular operation. Programming Guide Press P to enter into the program mode, then follow the steps under each parameter to enter the desired information. To exit the parameter and save changes, press[...]

– 23 – Programming Guide (cont.) *Recovery - During a cold start, the controller measures the time the fryer takes to heat from 200 ° F to 250 ° F (93 ° C to 121 ° C) and compares it with factory default values. R E T E M A R A P S P E T S Y A L P S I D T F E L Y A L P S I D T H G I R e g a u g n a L s s e r P s s e r P . e g a u g n a l a [...]

– 24 – Melt Options (HGC Series) When using solid shortening in the fryer, the SOLID melt option must be used. Solid shortening must be gently warmed to a liquid state before heating to frying temperatures. Melting solid shortening without using this option will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening. The controller has three options for[...]

– 25 – TEMPERATURE AND TIME PROGRAMMING Temperature 1. Press P to enter program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window. 2. Press OIL TEMP to enter temperature mode. 000 ° F and TEMP are displayed in the window. 3. Press 1 through 0 to enter desired fry temperature. The fry temperature is displayed in the window. 4. Press P to exit the temper[...]

– 26 – Timers 6 through 0 : 1. Press P and enter the program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window. 2. Press 12 6 9 3 . The LED's on timers 6 through 0 are lit and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window. 3. To select a timer, press one of the lit timer numbers; CK# 00:00 and TIME are displayed in the window. 4. Enter the desired time[...]

– 27 – Setting Advanced Time Features 1. Press P and enter the program mode. 2. Press 12 6 9 3 for timers 1 through 5 , or press 12 6 9 3 for timers 6 through 0 . The LEDs are lit on the timers available for programming, and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window. 3. Select a timer; the programmed time is displayed in the window. A. Duty Tim[...]

– 28 – Time Programming Quick Chart Press P to enter the program mode Press 12 6 9 3 for timers 1 to 5 Press 12 6 9 3 for timers 6 to 0 Select a Timer Press P t o continue P P P Set HOLD Time Select COMP or STRAIGHT Press 12 6 9 3 Press 12 6 9 3 Set DUTY Time Press 12 6 9 3 Exit Program Enter Time Using 0 1 to[...]

– 29 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) Models Without Basket Lift Option 1. Load the fry basket(s); do not overfill. See Recommended Basket Capacities on page 30. 2. Carefully lower basket(s) into shortening. 3. Press the desired number to start the timer. Timers 1 through 5 are for the left basket and 6 through 0 are for the right basket. 4. W[...]

– 30 – FRYING GUIDELINES (All Models) • Heat shortening to set temperature. • Fry pieces of product that are about the same size together. • Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into the hot shortening. • Keep shortening between the MIN and MAX lines. Shortening will expand when heated; do not fill the f[...]

– 31 – DAILY FILTERING WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. Filtering Guidelines (All Models) • Stand alone fryers are available in filter-ready and non-filter-ready versions. • Battery interplumbing is available only on fryers equipped with Filter-In-A-Drawer. • A cold fry[...]

– 32 – Battery Interplumbing (Available Only on Filter-In-A-Drawer Models) A battery of fryers equipped with optional interplumbing connects the fry tanks to a common drain. Each tank has an individual drain valve. Only one tank can be filtered at a time. Instructions for the Filter-In- A-Drawer are covered in a separate manual. Follow the inst[...]

– 33 – HIGH LIMIT DEVICE (All Models) If the shortening becomes overheated, a high-temperature shutoff device will close the gas valve off and extinguish the pilot. DO NOT relight the pilot until the shortening temperature is below 300 ° F (149 ° C). If this situation persists, contact your local Hobart Service office. DRAIN INTERLOCK (HGD an[...]

– 34 – Weekly or As Required 1. Drain shortening. NOTE : Fryers equipped with Filter-In-A-Drawer are covered in a separate instruction manual. Follow the instructions accordingly. 2. Flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm shortening. 3. Allow the tank to drain thoroughly. 4. Close the drain valve and fill the tank with a nonc[...]

– 35 – MAINTENANCE WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. Fryers should be kept on a regulator preventive maintenance schedule. Contact your local Hob[...]

– 36 – FORM 34773 (June 2002) PRINTED IN U.S.A. ALARMS AND ERROR MESSAGES (HGD and HGC Series) Pilot Out - If the pilot is out, the control displays the following message: HGD Series - FIrE OUt HGC Series - PILOT OUT If no action is taken after 90 seconds an alarm sounds continuously, the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles a[...]