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BKI BLF-FC Installation & Operation Manual

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Electric Autolift Fryer
MODELS BLF-F & BLF-FC
Installation & Operation Manual
Serial Numbers 811000 and higher
SS-OM-011.05
Revised 09/21/2018

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  • Page 1 Electric Autolift Fryer MODELS BLF-F & BLF-FC Installation & Operation Manual Serial Numbers 811000 and higher SS-OM-011.05 Revised 09/21/2018...
  • Page 3 Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on the manufacturer’s part. BKI shall in no event be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages, or in any event for damages in excess of the purchase price of the unit.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cooking (BLF-FC) ..........................28 Maintenance ..............................30 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 30 Filtering Procedure ..........................31 Boil-Out Procedure ..........................33 Filter Pad Replacement ........................35 Troubleshooting ............................36 Notes ................................37 BKI Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Standex International Corporation...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PERFECTION IN FRYING! The BKI name and trademark on this unit assures you of the finest in design and engineering -- that it has been built with care and dedication -- using the best materials available. Attention to the operating instructions regarding proper installation, operation, and maintenance will result in long lasting dependability to insure the highest profitable return on your investment.

  • Page 6: Specific Precautions

    These sparks could cause serious injury, damage, or fire. BKI provides an Equipotential ground terminal for the connection of a bonding conductor after the installation of the appliance per lEC60417-1. This terminal is located on the inside of the Power Entry Supply box near the Earth connection and is marked with this symbol.

  • Page 7: Safe Work Practices

    Electric Autolift Fryer Introduction Safe Work Practices Keep The Casters Locked To avoid spilling shortening, keep the casters locked. If any shortening spills near your fryer, clean it up immediately. Noncombustible Floors Only Make sure your floor is noncombustible. Do not operate your fryer on floors that are wood, carpeted or have rubber mats.
  • Page 8 If you lose or damage your mitts, you can buy new ones at your local restaurant equipment supply store or from your local BKI Distributor. Always wear non-skid shoes when working around the fryer or any other equipment that uses shortening.
  • Page 9 Electric Autolift Fryer Introduction 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: Technical Services Department 2812 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, S.C.
  • Page 10 Electric Autolift Fryer Introduction Be Prepared for Emergencies Be prepared for fires, injuries, or other emergencies. Keep a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher near the equipment. You must use a 40-pound Type BC fire extinguisher and keep it within 25 feet of your equipment.

  • Page 11: Safety Labels

    Electric Autolift Fryer Introduction Safety Labels...

  • Page 12: Installation

    1. Remove the shipping packing materials from the interior and exterior of the fryer. Risk of electric shock – Fryer must be secured to building structure. Follow restraining device instructions for proper installation. 2. Install an ANSI Z83.11/CGA 1.8 compliant restraining device (such as BKI part number FT0279) per the instructions below: •...

  • Page 13: Wiring

    National Electrical Code, ANSI NFPA 70-20XX. This unit, when installed by an authorized BKI service agent, must be wired for use in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes. For specific electrical requirements and connections refer to the...

  • Page 14: Initial Test And Adjustment

    Electric Autolift Fryer Installation Initial Test and Adjustment 1. Place the DRAIN handle in the CLOSED position. 2. Fill pot with shortening to above the “MIN OIL LEVEL” mark. 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.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Refer to the figure and table below for an explanation of the fryer’s controls and indicators. BASKET BASKET FILTER FILTER BASKET BASKET 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DOWN DOWN BLF-F N0683 BLF-FC TEMP BOIL PROG SCAN ENTER HOLD IDLE Auto-Lift Fryer TOGGLE CLEAR Auto-Lift Fryer...
  • Page 16 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Item # Description Function Computer Used to program the cooking computer and activate the programs. BASKET UP – Momentarily touching the button causes the lift Capacitive Touch Switch Basket Up/ mechanism to rise. This is enabled only when the FILTER/OFF/FRY Basket Down switch is in the FRY position.

  • Page 17: Care Of The Shortening

    6. DO NOT HOLD SHORTENING AT HIGH TEMPERATURE when the fryer is not in use. If you expect an elapsed time of one hour or more between cooking, press the “0” button on the BLF-FC model. On the BLF-F, set the thermostat to 150º F, see Product Programming to change the set temperature.

  • Page 18: Blf-F Operation

    Electric Autolift Fryer Operation BLF-F Operation System Programming The controller must be configured with its basic operating parameters before using. These parameters are the operational mode (cooking or frying), the temperature units, and the control hysteresis. You may also display the current temperature and test the output relays in this configuration mode. To access these parameters, press and hold the [5] button, apply the AC operating power by touching the FRY button on the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch, and then release the [5] button.
  • Page 19 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Temperature Display, Temperature Adjustment & Relay Check – Once you press the [3SET] button again the unit displays the current temperature. The following features are available in this mode: Temperature Offset: The control can apply small temperature adjustments to compensate for probe location within the equipment.

  • Page 20: Product Programming

    Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Product Programming The product programs must be set before cooking can begin. To enter editing mode press and hold the [3SET] button for two seconds until the controller emits a double chirp, then the controller first displays the frying temperature. To change the temperature, use the [2] button to increase the highlighted digit value, to decrease that digit press the [5] button.

  • Page 21: Start-Up (Blf-F)

    Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Start-Up (BLF-F) 1. Make sure the main drain valve is closed. 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 manufacturers recommendations for life of the oil is prone to surge boiling and flash fires.

  • Page 22: Cooking (Blf-F)

    Electric Autolift Fryer Operation 3. Once the fryer is filled with shortening, on the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch, touch the FRY button. If the oil temperature is above the preset transition temperature the controller proceeds to the Heat Up Cycle, otherwise it will go into the Melt Cycle. Melt Cycle: During a melt cycle the LED display cycles between and the current oil temperature, i.e.: 175°.
  • Page 23 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation 7. Remove basket from the lift and empty carefully. 8. Return the basket to the lift. 9. Remember to filter the shortening at least every third frying cycle load. Refer to the procedure in this manual. Also filter the shortening and clean the fryer at the end of each day. If you do not plan to use the fryer for an hour or more, turn the thermostat down to 150.

  • Page 24: Blf-Fc Operation

    Electric Autolift Fryer Operation BLF-FC Operation System Programming Use the following figure and table to set options that apply to each product programs. READY STATE PROG PROGRAM CODE (INPUT 1712) ENTER PROG PROGRAM SYSTEM ENTER PROGRAM DEGREES TOGGLE/CLEAR (SELECT SYSTEM TEMPERATURE °F...
  • Page 25 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Table 1. System Programming Procedure STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMMENTS On the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch, Is Fry Pot Full? touch to FRY. YES Press Enter Press ENTER IDLE HEAT SET 275°F Press PROG on the keypad. PROGRAM CODE Input 1712 and ENTER.
  • Page 26 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMMENTS Press ENTER. PROGRAM BOIL This command allows you 20:00 to specify the boil out time. The time displayed may be a previously programmed value. Press TOGGLE/CLEAR and PROGRAM BOIL XX:XX refers to the input the number of minutes you XX:XX number of minutes you...

  • Page 27: Product Programming

    Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Product Programming Use the following figure and table to set a maximum of eight product programs. The product programs must be set before cooking can begin. READY STATE PROG PROGRAM CODE (INPUT 1724) ENTER PROG PROGRAM PRODUCT # (SELECT PROGRAM #, 1-8) ENTER PROGRAM TIMEX...
  • Page 28 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Table 2. Product Programming Procedure STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMMENTS On the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch, touch the FRY button. Press PROG on the keypad. PROGRAM CODE Input 1724 and press ENTER. PROGRAM PRODUCT # Select the program product PROGRAM PRODUCT X X refers to the program number (1-8).
  • Page 29 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMMENTS Press TOGGLE/CLEAR until the PROGRAM VALVE1 X refers to the solenoid desired option is displayed. valve option selected. OPEN is used for Models ALF and BLF Automatic Lift fryers. If your program requires the solenoid valve to be closed while cooking, choose the...

  • Page 30: Start-Up (Blf-Fc)

    Electric Autolift Fryer Operation Start-Up (BLF-FC) 1. Make sure the main drain valve is closed. 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.

  • Page 31: Cooking (Blf-Fc)

    In addition, in some cases, failure to stir the shortening while it is initially heating may cause the HI-LIMIT safety device to disable the power due to a false over temperature condition. Cooking (BLF-FC) 1. Ensure that the Start-Up procedures have been performed.
  • Page 32 Electric Autolift Fryer Operation 12. To escape the idle mode, press the 0 button again and the fryer will heat to its original temperature. 13. When you have finished frying for the day, on the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch, touch the OFF button.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Failure to comply with the maintenance below could result in a serious accident. Your fryer will need periodic maintenance and servicing. We strongly suggest that you use only a service company that is authorized by BKI to do this work. The restraining device must always be connected when the appliance is in service.

  • Page 34: Filtering Procedure

    Electric Autolift Fryer Maintenance Filtering Procedure Breaded foods require frequent filtering. An excess amount of breading left in the fryer pot will reduce the life of the shortening. We recommend the shortening be filtered after every three frying cycle loads. If the shortening starts to show signs of foaming or has a bad taste, do not use it.
  • Page 35 Electric Autolift Fryer Maintenance To refill the pot through the rinse hose, use the steps below: • Make certain that the rinse hose is connected to rinse hose connector. • Holding the hose by the handle, place hose nozzle inside the pot. •...

  • Page 36: Boil-Out Procedure

    5 minutes. • BLF-FC – On the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch, touch the FRY button. Press ENTER and then BOIL OUT. The display will read BOIL NOW? Use TOGGLE/CLEAR button to select YES or NO and press ENTER.
  • Page 37 Electric Autolift Fryer Maintenance 13. Add approximately 4 to 6 ounces of distilled (white) vinegar to develop a neutralizing solution. Stir the solution briefly. Leave in the pot for three to five minutes and discard. NOTE: Foaming of shortening after boil-outs is caused by failure to follow proper neutralizing procedures. 14.

  • Page 38: Filter Pad Replacement

    Electric Autolift Fryer Maintenance Filter Pad Replacement The filter pad must be replaced daily. If the shortening has a milky color when it is pumped into the pot, the filter pad should be replaced immediately. If the filter pad is not properly closed, breading crumbs will get through the pad opening and clog the pump.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below for troubleshooting information. Problem Cause Possible Solution Shortening Heating Too Low voltage or improper Contact an authorized BKI service agent Slowly voltage for corrective action. Bad thermostat or loose Contact an authorized BKI service agent wires for corrective action.

  • Page 40: Notes

    Electric Autolift Fryer Notes Notes...
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  • Page 42 2812 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville, S.C. 29680, USA http://www.bkideas.com Made and printed in the U.S.A SS-OM-011.05 Revised 09/21/2018...

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