Hobart HGFC45 ML-126421 manual

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937 332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com HOBAR T HGF , HGD AND HGC SERIES GAS FR YERS 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[...]

– 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[...]

– 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 5 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 5 OPTIONS AND FEATURES ...........[...]

– 4 – TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) HGFC SERIES .................................................................................................................................. 2 1 CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................. 2 1 PROGRAMMING ............[...]

– 5 – Installation, Operation and Care of MODELS HGF, HGD and HGC SERIES GAS FRYERS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Hobart HGF, HGD and HGC 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 that you[...]

– 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) • Filter-Ready (Stand-alone fryers only) • Filter-In-A-Drawer (Model numbers ending in F) BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS • Batteries c[...]

– 7 – 3 Cabinets in Battery Filter Filter Filter Fryer Fryer Fryer AB C Fryer Dump Fryer A BC Fryer Fryer Dump AB C Filter A B C Dump Fryer Fryer 4 Cabinets in Battery (For 35 and 45 Only) AB C D Filter Fryer Fryer Fryer Dump AB C D Filter Fryer Dump Fryer Fryer AB C D Filter Fryer Fryer Dump Fryer ABC D Filter Dump Fryer Fryer Fryer AB C D Fil[...]

– 8 – 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 HGFO Series Fryma[...]

– 9 – 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[...]

– 10 – 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 [...]

– 11 – 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[...]

– 12 – GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: Al l g a s s u p pl y c onnections 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 equivalen[...]

– 13 – 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[...]

– 14 – 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 inte[...]

– 15 – LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HGF FRYER WITH MANUAL PILOT IGNITION NOTE: HGF fryer is only available with manual ignition. CAUTION: Be fo r e t u rning the burners on, the fry tank must be filled with liquid or melted shortening. 1 . Turn the thermostat OFF. The thermostat is located behind the door (Fig. 5). 2 . Push the gas control valve k[...]

– 16 – STARTUP WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (HGFD & HGFC(F) SERIES) CAUTION: Be fo r e t u rning 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[...]

– 17 – CONTROL DESCRIPTION Power switch; for turning the fryer on or off. For cleaning purposes when the fryer is filled with water. Tem- perature is maintained at approximately 192 ° F (89 ° C). For entering and exiting the program mode. For scrolling through program parameters. Raises and lowers left fry basket (optional). Starts and stops [...]

– 18 – 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 [...]

– 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 to silence the [...]

– 21 – HGFC(F) SERIES CONTROLS HGFC(F) Series Fryers have a microprocessor (computer) thermostat and timer. Control Guide Initiates program cooking cycles for units with or without basketlifts.[...]

– 22 – PARAMETER STEPS LEFT DISPLAY RIG HT DI SPLAY 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[...]

– 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. PARAMETER STEPS LEFT DISPLAY RI GHT DISPLAY Press SELECT OPTIONS Press ENGLISH (Factory Default) LANGUAGE Press to select a langua[...]

– 24 – 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[...]

– 25 – 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. P[...]

– 26 – 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[...]

– 27 – 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 arro[...]

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

– 29 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) Models Without Basket Lift Option 1 . Load the fry basket(s); do not overfill. Refer to frying (All Models). 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 the product is selected, selec[...]

– 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 – 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[...]

– 34 – 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[...]

– 35 – 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. Problem with power switch / Ca[...]

– 36 – FORM 35614 (February 2004) 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: (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 [...]