BKI BLF-F manual

Automatic Lift Fryer MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC Service 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 For installation information, refer to Automatic Lift Fryer, MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC, Installation and Operation Manual LI0225 .[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 3. The digital timer has a STIR OIL function that operates in on e of four reconfigu rable modes. If the timer needs to be reconfigured, follo w step a. If the timer does not need to be reconfigured, follow step b. a. Press and hold the ALARM button and at the same tim e place the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch in the FRY p[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 15 3. 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. 4. Activate the timer by pressing the START/STOP button on the digit al timer. The timer will begi n the count down. 5. At the end of the frying [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 16 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 COMMENTS 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 COMMENTS 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. 5[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 20 STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMMENTS 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 For maintenance information, refer to A utomatic Lift Fryer, MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC, Installation and Operation Manual LI0225 .[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 24 Replacement Part s Use the information in this section to identify repl acement parts. To order repla ceme nt part s, call your local BKI sales and service representat ive. Before calli ng, please note the serial number, model numbe r and voltage on the rating tag affixed to the unit. Assemblies Description[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 25 Figure 3. Door Assembly Table 3. Door Assembly Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 F0083 2 THR EAD IN SERT 10-2 4 STEE L 2 H0010 1 HINGE, LH PIN HALF 3 N0165 1 DECAL, NOTICE LOST MANUAL 4 N0175 1 DECAL, SLIPPING ADMONITIONS 5 N0176 1 DECAL, INSTR & SAFETY MANUAL 6 N0527 1 DECAL, SAFETY INSTR FRYERS 7 [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 26 Figure 4. Drain Valve & Plugs[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 27 Table 4. Drain Valve & Plugs Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 MB19101000 1 DRAIN VALVE REPLACEMENT 2 FT0243 2 PLUG, 3/8" SQ HEAD PIPE[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 28 Figure 5. Drain/Motor/Piping Assembly[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 29 Table 5. Drain/Motor/Piping Assembly Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 MB19101000 1 DRAIN VALVE REPLACEMENT 2 FT0044 1 ELL, STREET 3/8 90 DEG BLACK 3 FT0412 2 NIPPLE, 3/8 NPT X 1 1/2 SCH 40 4 SB1314 1 BALL VALVE ASSY, FRYERS 5 FT0538 1 TEE, 1/2 X 1/2 X 3/8 BLK 6 FT0507 1 CONNECTOR, MALE 10FBU-S NKL PL T[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 30 Figure 6. Front Panel BLF-F Table 6. Front Panel BLF-F Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 N0523 1 DECAL, CTL PNL BLF-F 2 S0127 1 SWITCH, ROCKER 2P,3 POS 3 S0104 1 SWITCH, RKR DPDT 15A 250V LAMP 4 TI0032 1 TIMER, 230V DIGITAL 4 BUTTON 5 PL0004 1 PILOT LIGHT, ROUND 250V 6 T0075 1 THERMOSTAT, SOLID STATE FR[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 31 Figure 7. Front Panel BLF-FC Table 7. Front Panel BLF-FC Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 N0525 1 DECAL, CTL PNL BLF-FC 2 S0127 1 SWITCH, ROCKER 2P, 3 POS 3 S0104 1 SWITCH, RKR DPDT 15A 250V LAMP 4 CP0039 1 CONTROLLER, VFD LESS HARNESS[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 32 Figure 8. Rear Panel BLF-F Table 8. Rear Panel BLF-F Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 T0036 1 THERMOSTAT, HI LIMIT 540 DEG 2 TB0064 1 TERM BLOCK 4 CONDUCTOR CT R 3 TB0065 2 TERM BLOCK 4 CONDUCTOR W/MTG FOOT 4 TB0068 1 TERM BLOCK END PLATE 5 TB0069 1 TERM BLOCK JUMPER BAR (not shown) 6 R0148 1 RELAY, 3 [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 33 Figure 9. Rear Panel BLF-FC Table 9. Rear Panel BLF-FC Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 T0036 1 THERMOSTAT, HI LIMIT 540 DEG 2 R0148 1 RELAY, 3 POLE 42CF35AG 3 TB0064 1 TERM BLOCK 4 CONDUCTOR CT R 4 TB0065 2 TERM BLOCK 4 CONDUCTOR W/MTG FOOT 5 TB0068 1 TERM BLOCK END PLATE 6 R0134 3 RELAY, MERCURY MDI [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 34 Figure 10. Oil Vat Assembly[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 35 Table 10. Oil Vat Assembly Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 SB1991 1 QUIK DISCONNECT BRACKET WELD MENT 2 O0013 1 O-RING, FLUORO CA RBON V680-70 3 WB16010400 1 FILTER VAT TUBE WELD, BLF 4 SB7659 1 FILTER SCREEN FITTING SPOTWELD 5 FS0003 1 FILTER SCREEN, TOP 6 FS0002 1 FILTER SCREEN , INTERCEPTOR 7 FS000[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 36 Figure 12. Terminal Block Assembly Table 12. Terminal Block Assembly Parts ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 TB0044-N 4 TERM BLOCK TAGS "N" 2 TB0049 1 TERM BLOCK 2 POLE JUMPER 3 TB0048 1 TERM BLOCK GROUND BLOCK 4 TB0047 4 TERM BLOCK END PLATE WAP 5 TB0046 5 TERM BLOCK, WDU10 #102030 6 TB0044-G 2 TER[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 37 Accessories Description Accessory # Figure # Item # BASKET, BLF B0112 Figure 13 1 BASKET, BLF (GRANDE) - option B0121 Figure 13 2 BRUSH, DRAIN (LONG WHITE ) B0075 Figure 13 3 BRUSH, L TIPPED 40152 B0063 Figure 13 4 BRUSH, POT SCRUBBER, WHITE B0049 Figure 13 5 CORD SET, BLF-FC 7' - option SB7655 Figure [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 38 Table 13. Storage Cover Assem bly Part s ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 FB16009303 1 HANGER, FRY POT COVER BLF 2 SCR136 1 SCREW, 10-24 X 3/8 SLTD TRUSS 3 N0358 1 DECAL, BLF COVER CAUTION 4 K0044 1 KNOB, LARGE COVER, #3200 5 FB16007003 1 COVER, STORAGE BLF TOP 6 N0162 1 DECAL, CAUTION HOT SURFACES 7 SCR007 [...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 39 Components Description Component # Figure # Item # CALROD, 208V 5675W FKM-F CALROD, 240V 5675W FKM-F C0030 C0031 Figure 15 1 CASTER, W/TOP PLATE 5" C0406 Figure 15 2 CAPACITOR, 7.5 MFD 370 VAC CP0102 Figure 15 3 WASHER, TEFLON-FRYER CAL RO D FT0059 Figure 15 4 HINGE, SLIP WING RH H0051 Figure 15 5 HING[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 40 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 41 Wiring Diagrams Refer to the table below to find the wirin g diagram a s sociated with your unit. Wiring Diagram Figure # BLF/BLF-F 208/220V/240V, 3 Phase Figure 16 BLF/BLF-F 220V/380V, 230V/400V , 240V/415V, 3 Phase Figure 17 Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V Figure 18 European BLF-FC 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 42 Figure 16. BLF/BLF-F 208/220V/240V, 3 Phase M[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 43 Figure 17. BLF/BLF-F 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V, 3 Phase M[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 44 Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (Sheet 1 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 45 Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (She et 2 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 46 Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (She et 3 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 47 Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (She et 4 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 48 Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/380 V, 230V/400 V, 240V/415V (Sheet 1 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 49 Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/380 V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V (Sheet 2 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 50 Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/380 V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V (Sheet 3 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 51 Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/3 80 V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V (Sheet 4 of 4)[...]

Automatic Lift Fryer Notes 52 Notes[...]

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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 LI0226/0808[...]