BKI BLF-FC manuale d’uso

Automatic Lift Fryer MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC Installation & Operation Manual Serial Numbers 137733 and higher[...]

Warranty Information LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY BKI (The "Company") warrants to the original purchaser that at time of shipment from the Com pany factory, this equipment will be fre e from defect in materials and workmanship. Written notice of a claim under this warranty must be received by the Com pany within ONE YEAR from the date of ins[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Table of Contents 1 T able of Content s Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. .......................... 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... .[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 2 Introduction The BLF Fryer is compact, attractive and functional in desi gn. It is constructed of a stainless steel fryer pot for cleaning ease. Exclusive BKI pat ented feature s and safety devices offer flexibility, efficiency and reliability plus PERFECTION IN FRYING! The BKI name and trademark on this unit ass[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 3 Specific Precautions Risk of fire exists if the oil level dr ops below 5mm of the maximum oil level. Use of oil/shortening older than the manu facture rs recommendation s for life of the oil is prone to surge boiling and flas h fires. Follow the oil manufacturers guidelines for the life cycle of oil/shortening. D[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 4 Safe Work Practices Keep The Casters Locked To avoid spilling shortening , k eep the casters lo cked. If any shortening spills near your frye r, clean it up immediately. Noncombustible Floors Only Make sure your floor is non comb ustible. Do not operate your fryer on floors that are wood, car peted or have rubber[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 5 Do Not Overfill The Fryer With Shortening Hot shortening and steam may esc ape and bu rn you if you put too much shortening in the fryer. Fill the fryer to approximately one inch below the fill marks that are in side the fryer pot. Heat the shortening. If needed, carefully add more shorte ning to bring the level [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 6 Keep this manual with the Equipment This manual is an important part of your equipment. Always keep it near for easy access. If you need to replace this manual, contact: BKI Technical Services Depart ment P.O. Box 80400 Simpsonville, S.C. 29680-0400 Or call toll free: 1-800-927-6887 Outside the U.S., call 864-963[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 7 Be Prepared for Emergencies Be prepared for fires, injuries, or oth er emergencies. Keep a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher near the equipment. You must use a 40-pound Type BC fire extinguishe r and keep it within 25 feet of your equipment. Keep emergency numbers for doct ors, ambulance services, hospitals, [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 8 Safety Labels[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Installation 9 Inst allation Serious injury, equipment damage or death coul d result if attempting to install this fryer yourself. Ensure that an authoriz ed BKI service agent installs the fryer. Unpacking and Handling It is the owners’ responsibility to file all freight clai ms with the delivering truck lin e. Inspect all ca[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Installation 10 Initial Test and Adjustment 1. Fill pot with shortening to about one inch below the m ark. Risk of fire exists if the oil level drops below the minimum oil level. The level of oil within the pot must not fall below 5mm of the maximum oil level. Use of oil/shortening older than the manu f acture rs recommendation[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 11 Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to the figure and table below for a n expl anatio n of the fryer’s controls and indicators.[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 12 Item # Description Function 1 Computer Used to program the cooking compute r and a ctivate the programs. 2 Momentary Switch BASKET UP – Momentaril y pushing the switch to this position causes the lift mechanism to rise. This is enabled only when the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch is in the FRY position. BASKET DOWN – Mo[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 13 Item # Description Function 6 ALARM button This button allows the user to set an elapsed time at which the internal alarm will sound during a cycle. The time is set by pressing and holding the ALARM button while using the UP and DOWN arrows to change the time. The controlle r will limit the alarm time to be less th[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 14 Care of the Shortening To extend the life of your shortening, for the best possible flavor in your products, and for economy and efficiency of operation, we urge you to follow the se re commen dations: 1. Use only high-quality frying shortening without additives, of low moisture content and with a hi gh smoke point[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 15 3. Once the fryer is filled with shortening, place the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch in the FRY position. Unless the STIR OIL function is operati ng in t he –OFF mode, the digital timer a ctivates a STIR OIL function and begins an internal six minute count down (not displayed). At the end of the internal countdown, the d[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 16 10. When you have finished frying for the day, turn the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to the OFF position. BLF-FC Operation System Progra mmi ng Use the following figure and table to set opt ions that apply to each produ ct programs. Figure 1. System Programming Sequen ce[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 17 Table 1. System Program m ing Procedure STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMME NTS 1 Press the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to FRY . LOW 2 Press PROG on the keypad. PROGRAM CODE 3 Input 1712 and ENTER. PROGRAM SYSTEM 4 Press ENTER. PROGRAM DEGREES ° F This command allows you to choose the temperature scale option you want to use. The[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 18 Product Programming Use the following figure and table to set a maximum of eight produ ct programs. The product program s must be set before cooking can begin. Figure 2. Product Program m ing Sequence[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 19 Table 2. Product Programm ing Procedure STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMME NTS 1 Press the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to FRY . LOW 2 Press PROG on the keypad. PROGRAM CODE 3 Input 1724 and press E NT E R. PROGRAM PRODUCT # 4 Select the program product number (1-8). PROGRAM PRODUCT X X re fers to the program number you selected. [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 20 STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMME NTS 12 Press TOGGLE/CLEAR until the desired option is displayed. PROGRAM VALVE1 X X refers to the solenoid valve option selected. OPEN is used for Models ALF and BLF Automa tic Lift fryers. If your program requires the solenoid valve to be closed while cooking, choose the CLOSED option. 13[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 21 Start-Up 1. Make sure the main drain valve is clo sed. 2. Fill pot with shortening to about one inch below the m ark. Risk of fire exists if the oil level drops below the minimum oil level. The level of oil within the pot must not fall below 5mm of the maximum oil level. Use of oil/shortening older than the manu f [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 22 4. Carefully drop the chicken in the shortening one piece at a time starting with thi ghs a nd drumsticks. The fryer is designed to a ccommodate 48-50 pie ces of chicken. 5. Press the desired program numbe r a second time . The red light above the program numbe r wil l flash and the computer will display “ COOK ?[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 23 Maintenance Failure to comply with the maintenance below could result in a serious a ccident. Your fryer will need periodi c mainten ance and servicing. We stron gly suggest that you use only a service company that is authorize d by BKI to do this work. Scheduled Maintenance Use the following table to help manage[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 24 Filtering Procedure Breaded foods require frequent filtering. An excess a m ount of breading left in the fryer pot will redu ce the life of the shortening. We recommend the sho rtenin g be filtered after every three frying cycle loads. If the shortening starts to show sign s of foam ing or has a bad taste, do not[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 25 To refill the pot through the rin se hose, use the steps below: • Make certain that the rinse hose is connected to rinse hose conne ctor. • Holding the hose by the handle, place hose n ozzle inside the pot. • Position the FILL lever in the THRU HOSE position. • Position the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch t o FILTE[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 26 6. Set the temperature of the solution as follows: • BLF-F – Place the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to the FRY position. Press the START/STOP button on the digital timer to cancel the STIR OIL function unless the STIR OIL function is operating in the –OFF mode. Set the thermostat to a temperature of 190º F. • B[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 27 Filter Pad Replacement The filter pad must be replaced daily. If the shortening has a milky color when it is pumped into the pot, the filter pad should be replaced immediately. If the filter pad is not properly closed, breading crumbs will get through the pad opening and clog the pump. Ensure tha t the filter pad[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 28 Troubleshooting Refer to the table below for troubl eshoot ing information. Problem Cause Possible Solution Shortening Heating Too Slowly Low voltage or improper voltage Contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action. Bad thermostat or loose wires Contact an authorized BKI service agent for correct[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Notes 29 Notes[...]

P.O. Box 80400, Simpsonvill e, S.C. 29680-0400, USA http://www.bkideas.co m Made and printed in t he U.S.A LI0225/0808[...]