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Frymaster 47 Series Installation & Operation Manual

Frymaster 47 Series Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 819-5383 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 SEP 2002...
  • Page 2 This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster/DEAN Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty. See Chapter 1 of this manual for definitions of qualified personnel.
  • Page 3 The front ledge of the fryer is not a step! Do not stand on the fryer. Serious injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    47 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: General Information ... 1-1 Applicability and Validity ... 1-1 Parts Ordering and Service Information... 1-2 Safety Information... 1-2 European Community (CE) Specific Information... 1-2 Equipment Description... 1-2 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel ... 1-3 Definitions ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: General Information

    Parts orders may be placed directly with your local FASC or distributor. Included with fryers when shipped from the factory is a list of Frymaster FASCs. If you do not have access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Equipment Description Fryers in the 47 Series are of an open-pot design with no tubes and have a hand-sized opening into the deep cold zone, which simplifies cleaning the frypot. Units consisting of a battery of two or more fryers may also be equipped with a FootPrint III built-in filtration system, which prolongs the useful life of oil or shortening.

  • Page 7: Installation, Operating, And Service Personnel

    47 Series fryers may be equipped with an optional melt cycle feature which pulses the burner on and off at a controlled rate. The melt cycle feature is designed to prevent scorching and uneven heating of the frypot for customers who use solid shortening.

  • Page 8: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    Frymaster equipment. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Centers (FASC) is included with the fryer when shipped from the factory. Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster Warranty on your equipment.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual) to install, convert to another gas type or otherwise service this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel.
  • Page 10 For U.S. installation, NFPA standard No. 96 states, “A minimum distance of 18 in. (450 mm) should be maintained between the flue outlet and the lower edge of the grease filter.” Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance be 24 in. (600 mm) from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter.

  • Page 11: Caster/Leg Installation

    Frymaster computers have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While these devices are verified as Class A devices, they have been shown to meet the Class B limits.

  • Page 12: Pre-Connection Preparations

    3. Level fryers equipped with legs by screwing out the legs approximately 1 inch then adjusting them so that the fryer is level and at the proper height in the exhaust hood. Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter be 24 in.

  • Page 13: Connection To Gas Line

    “Dry-firing” your unit will cause damage to the frypot and can cause a fire. Always ensure that melted shortening, cooking oil, or water is in the frypot before firing the unit. The 47 Series fryer has received the CE mark for the countries and gas categories indicated in the accompanying table: CE Standard...
  • Page 14 Ensure the combustion air supply airflow is 2m (See the rating plate affixed to the fryer door for the kW rating.) 1. Connect the quick-disconnect hose to the fryer quick-disconnect fitting under the front of the fryer and to the building gas supply-line.
  • Page 15 DO NOT apply compound to the first two threads. This will ensure that the burner orifices and control valve do not become clogged. 2. Open the gas supply to the fryer and check all piping, fittings, and gas connections for leaks. A soap solution should be used for this purpose.
  • Page 16 1. Fill the frypot to the lower OIL LEVEL line with cooking oil/shortening. If solid shortening is used, it must be pre-melted before starting the calibration procedure. 2. Ensure the fryer ON/OFF Switch is in the "OFF" position, then light the pilot. (Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed lighting instructions.) 3.

  • Page 17: Converting To Another Gas Type

    14. Reinstall and secure the fryer control panel. Loosen the temperature dial plate screws and rotate the dial until the 325°F (162°C) index mark is at the 12 o’clock position, then retighten the screws. 15. Reinstall the thermostat knob with its pointer aligned with the 325°F (162°C) index mark on the temperature dial plate.
  • Page 18 CE and Non-CE Gas Conversion Instructions 1. Between G20- and G25-type Natural Gas, adjust the gas pressure at the regulator. (Refer to the CE Standard Burner Manifold Gas Pressure Chart.) Do not change the orifice. 2. Between a 2 family gas (G20 or G25) and a 3 a.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    CAUTION The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the 47 Series fryer is 50 lbs (25 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for a full-pot and 25 lbs (12.5 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for each half of a split-pot.
  • Page 20 2. Push the knob in and light the pilot. (If the fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor, repeatedly press the piezo ignitor button while depressing the gas valve knob until the pilot lights.) Continue to hold the knob in for about 60 seconds after the flame appears on the pilot. Release the knob.

  • Page 21: Boiling-Out The Frypot

    To ensure that the frypot is free of any contamination resulting from its manufacture, shipping, and handling during installation, the frypot must be boiled out before first use. Frymaster recommends boiling out the frypot each time the oil or shortening is changed.

  • Page 22: Shutting The Fryer Down

    4. Simmer the solution for 1 hour. 5. After the solution simmers for 1 hour, turn the fryer off, allow the solution to cool, then add 2 gallons (8 liters) of cold water and stir. Drain the solution into a suitable container and clean the frypot thoroughly.

  • Page 23: Controller Operation And Programming

    Controller Operation and Programming Fryers in the 47 Series can be equipped with Computer Magic III (CM III) computers, Basket Lift Timers, Digital Controllers, Solid State (Analog) Controllers, or Thermostat Controllers. Instructions for using each type are included in the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions

    Frymaster recommends that a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter cone be used when a filter machine is not available. If you are using a Frymaster filter cone holder, be sure that the cone holder rests securely on the metal container.

  • Page 25: Operation Of The Footprint Iii Built-In Filtration System

    DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the cleanout rod or other objects. Damage to the ball inside will result in leaks and will void the Frymaster warranty. 4. After draining the oil/shortening, clean all food particles and residual oil/shortening from the frypot.
  • Page 26 5. Replace the crumb tray in the filter pan, close the cover, and push the filter pan back into the fryer, positioning it all the way to the back of the cabinet. (For powder quantity, see the filter powder manufacturer’s...
  • Page 27 DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the cleanout rod or other objects. Damage to the ball inside will result in leaks and will void the Frymaster warranty. 3. Snap the Power Shower into the frypot.
  • Page 28 Ensure the drain valve is fully closed. If the drain valve is not fully closed, the controller will display an error message or a trouble light when the fryer is turned on again after the filtering process and the burners will not light.
  • Page 29 20 minutes before attempting to reset the switch. The switch is accessed by pulling the filter assembly out of the fryer cabinet so that the motor can be reached. The switch is the red button on the face of the motor (see photo below).

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

    "Recovery time" is the amount of time it takes the fryer to raise the oil temperature from 250°F to 300°F (121°C to 149°C). It is a measure of the fryer’s efficiency, and it should be no more than 2 minutes and 30 seconds. If the recovery time is greater than 2 minutes and 30 seconds, call your Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or the Frymaster Service Hotline.

  • Page 31: Quarterly Checks And Services

    During normal usage of your fryer, a deposit of carbonized cooking oil or shortening will gradually form on the inside of the frypot. In order to maintain your fryer’s efficiency, this deposit must be periodically removed by boiling out the frypot. Refer to Section 4.1 of Chapter 4 for instructions on draining the frypot and to Section 3.2 of Chapter 3 for instructions on boiling out the frypot.
  • Page 32 (NOTE: This check applies only to units equipped with Computer Magic III Controllers.) Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer probe into the oil/shortening, with the end touching the fryer temperature-sensing probe. 1. When the computer display shows a series of four dashes "...

  • Page 33: Semi-Annual Checks And Services

    Annual/Periodic System Inspection This appliance should be inspected and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. Frymaster recommends that this appliance be inspected at least annually by a Factory Authorized Service Technician as follows: Fryer •...
  • Page 34 • Verify that the flue opening is not obstructed by debris or accumulations of solidified oil or shortening. • Verify that burners and associated components (i.e. gas valves, pilot assemblies, ignitors, etc.) are in good condition and functioning properly. Inspect all gas connections for leaks and verify that all connections are properly tightened.
  • Page 35 − Verify that the filter pan is properly prepared for filtering, then drain a frypot of oil heated to 350°F (177°C) into the filter pan and close the frypot drain valve. Place the oil return handle in the ON position. Allow all cooking oil/shortening to return to the frypot (indicated by bubbles in the cooking oil/shortening or, on units with Power Showers, cessation of oil flow from the Power Shower).

  • Page 36: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting

    Whenever this in indicated, refer to Sections 6.7 for specific instructions If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical Service Department or your local Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Center for assistance.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Fryers With Solid State (Analog), Digital Or Cm Iii Controllers Or Basket Lift Timers

    D. Verify that the gas line quick disconnect is properly connected, that any cutoff valves between the fryer and the gas main are open, and that the main gas cutoff valve is open. E. Replace fuse per instructions in Section 6.6 of this manual.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Fryers With Thermostat Controls

    C. If available, substitute controller A. Refer to Burner will not light B. If available, substitute controller Turn fryer off immediately and call the Frymaster Hotline (1-800-551- 8633). Probable Causes A. Light pilot per instructions in B. Verify drain valve is fully closed.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Abnormal Burner Operation

    If so, the switch has failed. If not, the switch is loose and/or misaligned. CORRECTIVE ACTION Shut the fryer down and clean the gas valve vent tube in accordance the instructions on Page 5-4 of this manual.
  • Page 40 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES C. Pump blockage. Test: Close the drain valve. Place the filter handle in the OFF position, allow the pump to cool for at least 45 minutes, and then press the reset button on the pump motor. Pull the filter pan from the unit and then activate the pump.
  • Page 41 Replacing the Ignition Module Fuse in Units with Electronic Ignition 1. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply and remove the two screws in the upper corners of the control panel. Swing the panel open from the top, allowing it to rest on its hinge tabs.
  • Page 42 Replacing the Controller or Controller Wiring Harness 1. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply. 2. Remove the two screws in the upper corners of the control panel and swing the panel open from the top, allowing it to rest on its hinge tabs.
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  • Page 44 Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue, PO Box 51000, Shreveport, Louisiana 71135-1000 Shipping Address: 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318-219-7140 (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 Price: $18.00 SERVICE HOTLINE 819-5383 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633 SEP 2002...

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