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Hobart HGF85 ML-126997 manual

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  • Page 1

    701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937 332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com HOBART HGF, HGD AND HGC SERIES GAS FRYERS WITH OR WITHOUT FILTER-IN-A-DRAWER MODELS HGF35 ML-126994 HGF45 ML-126995 HGF65 ML-126996 HGF85 ML-126997 HGFD35 ML-126416 HGFD45 ML-126417 HGFD65 ML-126418 HGFD85 ML-126419 HGFC35 ML-126420 HGFC45 ML-126421 HGFC65 ML-126422 HGFC85 ML[...]

  • Page 2

    – 2 – IMPORTANT FOR YOUR 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 OBT[...]

  • Page 3

    – 3 – No. Model Size Tu be s BTU/Hr. Width Lbs. of Fry Compound 3 5 3 90,000 15 1/2" (39 cm) 35-40 (16-18 kg) 4 5 4 120,000 15 1/2" (39 cm) 45-50 (20-23 kg) 6 5 5 150,000 21" (53 cm) 65-75 (29-34 kg) 8 5 5 150,000 21" (53 cm) 85-90 (39-41 kg) Installation, Operation and Care of MODELS HGF, HGD and HGC SERIES GAS FRYERS SAVE [...]

  • Page 4

    – 4 – INSTALLATION 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 transport[...]

  • Page 5

    – 5 – 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 Frye[...]

  • Page 6

    – 6 – GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the reaction 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 [...]

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    – 7 – FLUE CONNECTIONS The fryer must be located under a hood with adequate connection to an exhaust duct. The hood must extend 6" (15 cm) beyond fryer sides. Adequate ventilation must be provided and comply with Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, ANSI-NFPA Standard #96 (latest edition), available from the National Fire Protection Assoc[...]

  • Page 8

    – 8 – 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 surface parts and the tank inter[...]

  • Page 9

    – 9 – LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HGF FRYER WITH MANUAL PILOT IGNITION CAUTION: Before turning the burners on, the fry tank must be filled with liquid or melted shortening. 1 . Turn thermostat OFF. Thermostat is located behind the door (Fig. 5). 2 . Turn gas control valve knob to PILOT (Fig. 6). Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent. NOTE: PILO[...]

  • Page 10

    – 10 – HGFD & HGFC FRYER CONTROLS Gas Valve Extension Arm - Used to ignite and operate the pilot. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANUAL PILOT IGNITION (HGFD & HGFC SERIES) CAUTION: Before turning the burners on, the fry tank must be filled with liquid or melted shortening. 1 . Push the gas valve extension arm in and turn arm to OFF. Wait 5 m[...]

  • Page 11

    – 11 – STARTUP WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (HGFD & HGFC SERIES) 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. 2 . Turn the main gas valve on. 3 . Fill the fry tank with shortening (Refer to Melt Control Options). 4 . Open fr[...]

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    – 12 – HGFD SERIES CONTROLS HGFD Series Fryers are equipped with digital controls and a solid state thermostat. Control Guide UP NOTE: For cleaning purposes when the fryer is filled with water. Temperature is automatically maintained at approximately 192°F (89°C). CONTROL DESCRIPTION Power switch; for turning the fryer on or off.(Power switch[...]

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    – 13 – PROGRAMMING Temperature, time, energy source 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 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 [...]

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    – 14 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) Models Without Basket Lift Option 1 . Load the fry basket(s); do not overfill. See Recommended Basket Capacities section in this manual. 2 . Carefully lower basket(s) into shortening. 3 . Press to start the right timer. 4 . When the timer times out, display will blink "L" in the lower right corne[...]

  • Page 15

    – 15 – When the timer times out, a beeper sounds and the basket(s) automatically raise. Press to silence the left timer beeper. Press to silence the right timer beeper. 4 . For Single Basket Lifts: Press to lower the right basket. The timer begins counting down. When the timer times out, a beeper sounds and the basket automatically raises. Pres[...]

  • Page 16

    – 16 – HGFC SERIES CONTROLS HGFC Series Fryers have a microprocessor (computer) thermostat and timer. Control Guide Initiates program cooking cycles for units with or without basketlifts. For turning on or off the filter pump when supplied with built in filtering system. NOTE: For cleaning purposes when the fryer is filled with water. Temperatu[...]

  • Page 17

    – 17 – PARAMETER STEPS LEFT DISPLAY RIGHT DISPLAY Press SELECT OPTIONS Press DEGREES F or C F or C Press to select Fahrenheit or Celsius. DEGREES F or C F or C Press when complete. PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS Press SET PASS NEW PASS Press to select NO PASS. NO PASS NEW PASS Press when complete. PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS Press SET PASS NEW P[...]

  • Page 18

    – 18 – 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. PARAMETER STEPS LEFT DISPLAY RIGHT DISPLAY Press SELECT OPTIONS Press ENGLISH (Factory Default) LANGUAGE Press to select a language. ENGLI[...]

  • Page 19

    – 19 – Melt Options 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 bring shorte[...]

  • Page 20

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

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    – 21 – Timers through : 1 . Press and enter the program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window. 2 . Press . The LED's on timers through 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 using keys thro[...]

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    – 22 – Setting Advanced Time Features 1 . Press and enter the program mode. 2 . Press for timers through , or press for timers through . 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 Time : 1) Press either arrow[...]

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    – 23 – Time Programming Quick Chart Press to enter the program mode Press for timers to Press for timers to Select a Timer Press to continue Set HOLD Time Select COMP or STRAIGHT Press Press Set DUTY Time Press Exit Program Enter Time Using to[...]

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    – 24 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) Models Without Basket Lift Option 1 . Load the fry basket(s); do not overfill. See Recommended Basket Capacities section in this manual. 2 . Carefully lower basket(s) into shortening. 3 . Press the desired program number to select the product to be timed. Timers through are programmed for products. Once th[...]

  • Page 25

    – 25 – FRYING GUIDELINES (ALL MODELS) • Heat shortening to set temperature. • High Limit Device (All Models) - If the shortening becomes overheated, a high-temperature device will close the gas valve and extinguish the pilot. Should this occur, the pilot will be unable to relight until the shortening temperature is below 300°F (149°C). If[...]

  • Page 26

    – 26 – 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[...]

  • Page 27

    – 27 – 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[...]

  • Page 28

    – 28 – CLEANING WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. DAILY • Clean all exterior surfaces of your fryer at least once daily. • Use a damp cloth with warm water and a mild soap or detergent. • Rinse thoroughly, then polish with a soft, dry cloth. • Keep the fryer exterior c[...]

  • Page 29

    – 29 – 10. Drain the tank. 11. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clear, hot water (all traces of cleaner must be removed). 12. Dry the tank thoroughly. 13. Close the drain valve and add shortening. 14. Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Shortening will expand when heated; do not fill the fry tank past the MAX line. The fryer[...]

  • Page 30

    – 30 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM No power when switch is turned on. Fryer will not heat. Fryer continues to heat. Fryer heats, but will not reach desired temperature. Fryer stops heating during operation. POSSIBLE CAUSES / SOLUTIONS Tripped breaker; fuse blown / Verify fryer is plugged in and outlet has power. Check power cord connection at[...]

  • Page 31

    – 31 – ALARMS AND ERROR MESSAGES (HGD and HGC Series) Pilot Out - If the pilot is out, the control displays the following message: (Electronic ignition only) 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 are cancelled [...]

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    – 32 – FORM 35643 Rev. A (Apr. 2005) PRINTED IN U.S.A. NOTES[...]