Hobart HP15E manual

– 1 – FORM 34521, Rev. A (October 2001) N S T R U C T I O N S I 701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937-332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com HP15E SERIES ELECTRIC PRESSURE FR YERS MODELS HP15ES ML-126820 HVH23 ML-126819 (Optional Hood)[...]

– 2 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking . . . . . . [...]

– 3 – INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION, AND CARE OF HP15E SERIES ELECTRIC PRESSURE FR YERS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The HP15E Series electric pressure fryers produce uniform, high quality product and operate at a low temperature (325°F/163°C) and pressure (13 psig). Fast, pressure frying increases production, improves energy e[...]

– 4 – Carefully unpack the pressure fryer and place in a work-accessible area as near to its final installed position as possible. Do not use the door to lift or move the pressure fryer. Check off the accessories packed with the pressure fryer and the optional ventless exhaust hood (if so equipped). Pressure Fryer Optional Hood Frying basket an[...]

– 5 – INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The pressure fryer and ventless exhaust hood (if so equipped) must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,[...]

– 6 – Exhaust Pipe (Models Without the Ventless Exhaust Hood) Thread the 1 1 / 4 " diameter exhaust pipe (supplied) to the top of the exhaust tank at the rear of the fryer (Fig. 3). This pipe should be at least 60" (1.5 m) in length. Use teflon tape or equivalent to seal. Fig. 3 Jumper Plug (Models Without the Ventless Exhaust Hood) A[...]

– 7 – LEVELING Casters for this pressure fryer are of the nonadjustable type. Therefore, the floor must be level. If floor surface is not level, the pressure fryer will experience cooking problems. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR[...]

– 8 – OPTIONAL VENTLESS EXHAUST HOOD The ventless exhaust hood is a self-contained air filtration system and includes a fire suppression system manufactured by ANSUL ® Fire Protection, 1 Stanton Street, Marinette, Wisconsin 54143. It enables operation of the pressure fryer in a location without an externally-exhausted ventilation hood and wall[...]

– 9 – 3. Remove and retain two 10-32 pan head screws from the left side panel on the upper rear of the cabinet and two from the upper rear right side of the cabinet (Fig. 8). 4. Remove the hood from the skid. • Remove four screws at the rear of the hood. • Remove two screws from the right side and two screws from the left side of the hood. [...]

– 10 – 10. Mount the base of the outer exhaust manifold to the top of the condensation tank (Fig. 11) and secure with the two flat head 1 / 4 -20 screws. 11. Install the inner exhaust manifold (Fig. 12) to the inside of the hood using the four 1 / 4 -20 hex head screws and four wing nuts provided. Insert a gasket between each manifold and its m[...]

– 11 – Positioning Hood Filters The three hood filters must be in their proper positions or your appliance will not function. Figure 15 shows the long, welded pins (three on the right and three on the left) against which the filters rest. Directly behind the pins on the left side are three shorter filter actuator switch pins that push in and ou[...]

– 12 – Insertion and removal of the filters is described in the CLEANING section of this manual. Indicator Lights Interlock Light — When lit, indicates all hood interlock switches are closed. ANSUL ® Light — When lit, indicates the fire suppression system is cocked and charged. FIP (Filter-In-Place) Light — When lit, indicates all filter[...]

– 13 – SYSTEM TEST 1. Make certain the drain valve below the bottom of the kettle is in the CLOSED position. Pour liquid shortening into the kettle to the MINIMUM line (Fig. 19). Heat will cause the oil to expand and reach the MAXIMUM line when hot. Use ONLY liquid, all-vegetable, hydrogenated shortening in the pressure fryer. Never use drippin[...]

– 14 – OPERA TION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE THE PRESSURE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL OIL FROM THE TANK. CONTROLS (Fig. 20) Display Screen — Shows temperature, times and current mode of operation. Power Swit[...]

– 15 – REPROGRAMMING SET TEMPERATURE AND/OR TIME Any of the program keys may be reprogrammed if a different time or temperature is desired. ACTION 1. Enter Program Mode • Press both Keys 3 (Up) and 6 (Down), and hold for 2 seconds. • Key 1 is already programmed for fresh chicken, so press Key 3 (Up) to change display. 2. Change Temperature [...]

– 16 – FILLING THE KETTLE WITH LIQUID SHORTENING Oil Capacity: 26 pounds (12 kg). Use only a pure, vegetable, hydrogenated oil prescribed for use in pressure fryers, such as Mel Fry, Crystal, FryMax, or Gold Label. Never add suet. Close drain valve (Fig. 21). Fill kettle with liquid shortening; solid shortening is not recommended. • If shorte[...]

– 17 – 3. When the oil temperature reaches 325°F (163°C) or the programmed temperature, the screen will display rEAdy and an audible tone will sound for 2 seconds. The screen will then display idLE until a program (frying cycle) is initiated. After the screen reads idLE , place the frying basket into the oil and proceed with cooking. 4. Using[...]

– 18 – 10. The heat light and the heating elements will continue to cycle on and off and product will continue to cook until the audible tone sounds at the end of the cooking cycle. Pressure will automatically begin to release 45 to 60 seconds prior to the audible tone sounding. The selected program key will flash. 11. At the end of the frying [...]

– 19 – Fresh chicken is frequently stored and sold in a hard-refrigerated state. Allow such product to thaw completely before preparing or frying. Comply with safe handling procedures regarding thawing. Hard- refrigerated chicken may be thawed overnight under refrigeration. Frozen chicken is defined as product sold as prebreaded chicken parts f[...]

– 20 – POP-OFF VALVE The pop-off valve is located on the fryer lid. This valve is nonadjustable and preset at the factory to release the kettle pressure automatically if over 15 psig. The valve is also equipped with a ring (Fig. 24) that should be lifted if kettle pressure exceeds 15 psig and the valve does not release the pressure automaticall[...]

– 21 – 3. Position filtering system under the drain, open the drain valve, and drain oil until approximately 2" (5 cm) of oil remains in the kettle. 4. Using a long-handled brush, wash sides and bottom of kettle with the remaining warm oil, then finish draining tank. 5. While oil is out of the kettle, remove any excess breading from the cr[...]

– 22 – Fig. 25 Fig. 27 7. Drain the condensation tank (Fig. 27). The condensation tank drain valve is located behind the front access door at the lower right. • Attach the drain pipe extension (supplied) to the condensation tank drain line (Fig. 27). Place a pail below the extension and drain the condensation tank by turning the handle clockw[...]

– 23 – Weekly Cleaning Solenoid Assembly (Fig. 28) CAUTION: The kettle pressure-relief valve in the solenoid assembly must be cleaned at least once a week during normal usage or the fryer may malfunction. 1. Open the kettle lid and remove the breather elbow (Fig. 29) from the inside wall of the kettle. Wash the elbow in hot, soapy water, then r[...]

– 24 – 9. Replace the thumb screw and O-Ring into the cleaning port. If the head of the thumb screw fails to seat against the O-Ring, check and correct the alignment of the valve opening to the cleanout port. 10. Plug the cord back into the upper portion of the solenoid and twist clockwise to ensure a good connection. Kettle Tilt Lid Clean the [...]

– 25 – 12 O ’ CLOCK 3 O ’ CLOCK 6 O ’ CLOCK 9 O ’ CLOCK PL-50399 Fig. 32 Pop-Off Valve Once a week, operate the pop-off valve by lifting the ring up (see Fig. 24) and then releasing it. Monthly Cleaning Condensation Tank 1. Open the access door and screw the drain pipe extension to the end of the condensation tank drain valve (see Fig. [...]

– 26 – 1. Push in the bottom of the grease filter. Using the handles, tilt the top of the filter forward and remove the filter. Scrub the grease filter in warm, soapy water; rinse, drain and towel dry. 2. Push in the bottom of the air filter. Tilt the top of the filter forward and remove the filter. Scrub the air filter in warm, soapy water; ri[...]

– 27 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM No power when power switch is turned on. Fryer will not heat. Fryer continues to heat. Fryer heats, but will not reach desired temperature. Pressure too high or too low. Pressure fails to release. POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Tripped breaker, open fuse, check line voltage at input terminals; should be 208-240 V. 2. Ch[...]

– 28 – SYMPTOM Pressure leaking from kettle lid. Pressure releases too slowly. Cooker stops during operation. POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Check lid O-Ring. Replace if required. 2. Check diaphragm in lid-locking device. Replace if required. 3. Problem with pop-off valve. Replace if required.* Do not use pop-off valve to manually relieve pressure as a reg[...]