Frymaster E4 manual

Frymaster, a member of the Co mmercial Food Eq uipment Service Ass ociation, recomm ends using CFESA Certified Tec hnicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 FEB 2009 www.frymaster.com E-mail: service@frymaster.com RE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYERS Installation & Operation Manual *8196149*[...]

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 PU RCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTH ORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEIN G USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THI S WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMAST ER DEAN A[...]

The front ledge of this appliance is not a step! Do not stand on the appliance. Serious injur y can result from slips or contact with the hot cooking oil/shortening. DANGER Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system m[...]

i RE Series E 4 Electric Fryers Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.1 General Information ........................................................................................................ .. 1-1 1.2 Safety Information ...................................................................................[...]

1-1 RE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipm ent. This manual covers all configurations of FPRE14, FPR E17, and FPRE22 models. The fryers in this model family have most parts in common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to[...]

1-2 1.3 Computer Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Cl ass A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits. These lim its ar e designed to provide reas onable protection against harmful interference[...]

1-3 QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or com panies which, either in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible fo r the installation of electrical appliances. Qualified personnel must be experien ced in such work, be familiar with all electrical p[...]

2-1 RE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Proper installation is essential for the safe, e ff ici ent, trouble-free operation of this appliance. Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installati on or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6 of this manual, should perf orm all installation and servi ce o[...]

2-2 DANGER This appliance must be connected to a po wer supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the rating plate located on the inside of the appliance door. DANGER All wiring connections for this appliance mus t be made in a ccordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance. Re fer to the wiring diagram(s ) affixed[...]

2-3 2.2 Power Requirements Three (3) Phase Requirements MODEL VOLTAGE WIRE SERVICE MINIMUM WIRE SIZE AWG (mm) AMPS (per leg) FPRE14 208 3 6 (4.11) 39 FPRE14 240 3 6 (4.11) 34 FPRE14 480 3 8 (2.59) 17 FPRE14 220/380 4 6 (4.11) 21 FPRE14 240/415 4 6 (4.11) 20 FPRE14 230/400 4 6 (4.11) 21 FPRE17 208 3 6 (4.11) 48 FPRE17 240 3 6 (4.11) 41 FPRE17 480 3 [...]

2-4 1. Once the fryer has been positioned at the frying st ation, use a carpenter’s level placed across the top of the frypot to verify that the unit is level, both side-to-side and front-to-back. To level fryers equipped with legs, the bottom of the legs can be screwed out up to one inch for leveling. Legs should also be adjusted so that the fry[...]

3–1 RE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINDING YOUR WAY AROUN D THE FPRE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYER TYPICAL CONFIGURATION (FPRE217 SHOWN) NOTE: The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that shown depending upon the configuration and date of manufacture. Tilt Housing Basket Hangers Lift Rods Elements Top Ca[...]

3–2 3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures Setup DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty fry pot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water, oil or shortening before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire. DANGER Remove all drops of water from the [...]

3–3 3.2 Controllers This fryer may be equipped with any of the following controllers: Computer Magic III.5 (CM III.5) Basket Lift Timer Digital Controller SOLID STATE Solid State (Analog) Controller CAUTION If this is the first time th e fryer is being used after installation, refer to the fry pot Boil-Out Procedure on Page 5-2. Refer to the sepa[...]

4-1 RE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYERS 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, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures. 4.1 Draining and Manual Filtering DANGER Draining[...]

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 fr om the front of the valve! Hot oil will rush out creating the potential for severe burns. DO NOT hammer on the drai[...]

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 tray, hold-down ring, filter paper and filter screen. (See Figure 1) Clean all components with a solution of detergent and hot water, then dry thoroughly. The filter pan is equipped with roller s in rails, much like a kitch[...]

4-4 5. When the hold-down ring is in position, if using filter paper, sprinkle one packet of filter powder evenly over the paper. (See Figure 4) If using a filter pad , position the hold down ring on top of the pad. DO NOT use filter powder with the pad. Figure 4 6. Replace the crumb tray in the filter pan, then pus h th e filter pan back into the [...]

4-5 4. Replace the Magnasol filter assembly in the filter pan, ensuring that the f itting on the bottom of the assembly is secure ly seated in the port in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle one packet of the Magnasol XL filter pow der evenly over the scre en. 5. Replace the crumb tray, then push the filte r pan back into the fryer, positioning it all [...]

4-6 4. After the oil has drained from the frypot, turn the filter handle to the ON position to start the pump and begin the filtering process. There may be a slight delay before the pump activates. 5. The filter pump draws the oil through the filte r medium and circulates it back up to and through the frypot during a 5-minute process called polishi[...]

4-7 8. Ensure the drain va lve is fully closed. (If the drain valve is not fully closed, the fryer will not operate.) Turn the fryer ON and allow the oil to reach setpoint. DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can sponta[...]

4-8 3. Allow all filter assembly components to air dry or thoroughly dry with clean towels before reassembling. Reassembly 1. Place the two outer scree ns together and align their edges (see illus tration on following page). 2. Insert the screens into one of the fram e halves (it doesn’t m atter which one). Ensure that the fitting in the bottom s[...]

5–1 RE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1 Cleaning the Fryer DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left so aking in certain shortening materia l. DANGER Never[...]

5–2 5.1.3 Clean the Frypot a nd Heating Elements- Weekly DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty fry pot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water, oil or shortening before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire. 5.1.4 Boiling Out the Frypot Before the[...]

5-3 7. Refill the frypot(s) with clean water. Rinse the frypot (s) twice, drain an d dry with a clean towel. Thoroughly remove all water from the frypot and el em ents before refilling the frypot with oil. DANGER Remove all drops of water from the fry pot befo re filling with oil. Fa ilure to do so will cause spattering of hot liqui d when the oil [...]

5–4 • Verify that the temperature and high-limit probes are properly connected, tightened and functioning properly, and that m ounting hardware and probe gua rds are present an d properly installed. • Verify that component box and contactor box co mponents (i.e. computer/controller, relays, interface boards, transformers, contactors, etc. ) a[...]

6-1 RE SERIES E 4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Introduction This section provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that m ay occur during the operation of this equipment. The trou bleshooting guides that follo w are intended to help correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problem s w ith this equip[...]

6-2 6.2 Troubleshooting 6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Power cord is not plugged in or circuit breaker is tr ipped. A. Plug power cord in and verify that circuit breaker is no t tripped. Controller won't activate. B. Controller or power supply component or interface board has failed. B. If an[...]

6-3 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Fryer repeatedly cycles on and off when first started. Fryer is in melt-cycle mode. This is normal for fryers equipped with CM III.5 computers, Basket Lift Timers, and Digital Controllers . The default operational mode for these controllers is for the elem ents to cycle on and off until the temperature [...]

6-4 Problem Probable Causes Probable Causes Fryer heats until high limit trips without heat indicator ON. Contactor or controller has failed. Call FASC. Fryer stops heating with heat indicator ON. The high limit thermostat or contactor has failed. Determining which component has failed is beyond the scope of operator troubleshooting. Call FASC. 6.2[...]

6-5 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action CM III.5 display shows . Fryer is more than 21ºF (12ºC) above setpoint. This display is normal if the f ryer setpoint has been changed to a lower temperature. The display should revert to the normal four dashes when the frypot temperature cools to the setpoint. If the setpoint has not been changed, th[...]

6-6 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Digital controller display is in wrong temperature scale (Fahrenheit or Celsius). Incorrect display option selected. Digital controllers are manually set to display in one temperature scale or the other. Refer to the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User's Manual for instructions on changing th[...]

6-7 6.2.3 Basket Lift Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Basket lift movement is noisy, jerky, or erratic. Lack of lubrication on basket lift rods. Apply a light coating of Lubriplate ™ or similar lightweight white grease to the rod and bushings. 6.2.4 Filtration Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Power cord is [...]

6-8 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Improperly installed filter pan components. A. If using filter paper or pad configuration, verify that f ilter screen is in bottom of pan with paper or pad on top of screen. Verify that O-rings are present and in good condition on filter pan connection fitting. If using Magnasol filter assembly, veri[...]

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