Frymaster GF14 Series Installation & Operation Manual

Frymaster GF14 Series Installation & Operation Manual

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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline
MAR 2002
1-800-551-8633
*8195887*

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  • Page 1 Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline MAR 2002 1-800-551-8633 *8195887*...
  • Page 2 No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE TO U.S.
  • Page 3 If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restraining cable must be connected at all times when the fryer is in use. 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: General Information Parts Ordering and Service Information ... 1-1 Safety Information ... 1-2 Equipment Description ... 1-2 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel ... 1-3 Definitions... 1-3 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure... 1-4 CHAPTER 2: Installation Instructions General Installation Requirements...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: General Information

    Parts orders must 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 Technical Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    The GF14 and GF40 Series gas fryers are designed for all-purpose frying. Other than the capacity of the frypot, both fryers are virtually identical. The GF14 model holds up to 40 lbs. (20 liters) of cooking oil or shortening. GF40 fryers hold up to 50 lbs. (25 liters). Both models must be manually filtered or filtered with a portable filtration unit such as the Frymaster PF50 portable filter.
  • Page 7: Installation, Operating, And Service Personnel

    Frymaster equipment parts. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Centers (FASC) is included with the fryer when it ships from the factory.
  • Page 8: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Your Frymaster equipment was carefully inspected and packed before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment for transport. What to do if your equipment arrives damaged: 1.
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    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 10: Caster/Leg Installation

    NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS The type of gas for which the fryer is equipped is marked on the data plate attached to the inside of the fryer door. Connect a fryer marked “NAT” only to natural gas, those marked “PRO” only to propane gas, and those marked “MFG”...
  • Page 11: Connection To Gas Line

    4. Refer to the data plate on the inside of the fryer door to verify that the fryer is configured for the proper type of gas before connecting the fryer quick-disconnect device or piping from the gas supply line.
  • Page 12: Converting To Another Gas Type

    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 and water solution should be used for this purpose.
  • Page 13 Your fryer is configured at the factory for either natural gas or Propane (LP) gas. If you desire to switch from one type of gas to another, a Factory Authorized Service Center technician must install a gas conversion kit. Call Frymaster Service (1-800-551-8633) to determine the conversion kit appropriate for your...
  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to Section The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF14 Series fryer is 40 lbs. (20 The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF40 Series fryer is 50 lbs. (25 Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve is closed.
  • Page 15: Boiling Out The Frypot

    Frymaster recommends boiling out the frypot each time the oil or shortening is changed. 1. Before lighting the burner, close the frypot drain valve and fill the frypot with a mixture of cold water and boil-out solution or detergent.
  • Page 16: Filling With Cooking Oil Or Shortening

    Thermostat Operation The thermostat on GF14/GF40 fryers is connected to a graduated knob located inside the fryer door. On GF14 models, the knob is on the left side; in GF40 models, the knob is on the right side. Rotating the knob clockwise to the desired cooking temperature (setpoint) directly adjusts the thermostat to that temperature.
  • Page 17: Draining And Filtering

    Cooking oil or shortening should be filtered at least twice daily and more often if a heavy volume of breaded product is fried. Filtering will greatly increase the life of the cooking oil or shortening and will produce a higher quality product. Frymaster recommends the use of the Frymaster PF50 Portable Filter.
  • Page 18 Frymaster recommends that a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter cone be used when a portable filtration unit is not available. If you are using a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter cone, be sure that the cone holder rests securely on the metal container.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Preventive Maintenance And Operator Troubleshooting

    Filter Cooking Oil/Shortening The cooking oil/shortening used in your fryer should be filtered at least twice every day (more often if the fryer is in constant use). Refer to Section 3.6, “Draining and Filtering”, for details.
  • Page 20 3. Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer probe into the oil/shortening, with the end near the fryer temperature-sensing probe. NOTE: The temperature-sensing probe is held by clips welded to the frypot. In GF14 fryers, the probe is on the left side of the frypot; in GF40 models, it is on the right side.
  • Page 21: Semi-Annual Checks And Services

    4. Place the gas valve in the PILOT position and light the pilot. When the pilot lights and continues to burn, increase the setting on the thermostat knob until the burner lights. Compare the manometer or gauge reading to the appropriate table below. GF14 Standard for Burner Manifold Pressure Gas Type Pressure 4.0”...
  • Page 22: Operator Troubleshooting

    5. If the burner manifold pressure does not meet the specifications in the tables in Step 4, unscrew the slotted cap from the top of the gas valve regulator (adjacent to the gas valve vent tube) and turn the adjusting screw to obtain the correct pressure. Turn the screw clockwise to increase pressure, counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
  • Page 23 D. If the above causes have all been ruled out, the probable causes are a broken or missing target (GF40), a bent or missing flame deflector (GF14), or incorrect burner gas pressure. Corrective Action A. Light pilot. B. Clean and tighten terminals on gas valve.
  • Page 24 A. Flue obstructed. Flame rolling out from under B. Too little make-up air in kitchen. fryer. A. Clogged pilot orifice. B. Pilot flame blowing away from pilot generator (excessive draft in kitchen). C. Pilot generator not inserted fully into pilot burner.
  • Page 25 Problem Probable Cause A. Loose, dirty or corroded hi-limit wires. Pilot remains lit when gas valve B. If the above does not correct the knob is pushed problem, the probable causes are a in, but goes out weak gas valve pilot magnet, pilot when released.
  • Page 26 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 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 Price: $5.00 SERVICE HOTLINE 819-5887 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633 MAR 2002...

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