BKI BLF-FC Installation And Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Automatic Lift Fryer MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC Installation & Operation Manual Serial Numbers 137733 and higher...
- Page 2 Warranty Information LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY BKI (The "Company") warrants to the original purchaser that at time of shipment from the Company factory, this equipment will be free from defect in materials and workmanship. Written notice of a claim under this warranty must be received by the Company within ONE YEAR from the date of installation, but no longer than ONE YEAR AND THREE MONTHS from date of shipment from the factory.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Controls and Indicators... 11 Care of the Shortening... 14 BLF-F Operation ... 14 Start-Up ... 14 Cooking ... 15 BLF-FC Operation ... 16 System Programming ... 16 Product Programming ... 18 Start-Up ... 21 Cooking ... 21 Maintenance ... 23 Scheduled Maintenance ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Automatic Lift Fryer The BLF Fryer is compact, attractive and functional in design. It is constructed of a stainless steel fryer pot for cleaning ease. Exclusive BKI patented features and safety devices offer flexibility, efficiency and reliability plus 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. -
Page 5: Specific Precautions
Follow the oil manufacturers guidelines for the life cycle of oil/shortening. Do not open the drain valve or the fill valve while the fryer is under pressure. Serious burns may result. -
Page 6: Safe Work Practices
Make sure to keep the area around your fryer clear of any obstacles. Serious injury can occur if you trip or fall near the fryer. You could be burned by hot shortening that splashes out of the fryer or by falling against the hot metal of the fryer. - Page 7 Always wear your insulated mitts when handling the fryer basket or touch any hot metal surfaces. You received a pair of insulated mitts with your fryer. 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.
- Page 8 Automatic Lift 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 P.O. Box 80400 Simpsonville, S.C.
- Page 9 Automatic Lift Fryer 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.
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Page 10: Safety Labels
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Page 11: Installation
Attach the spring-loaded hook on the restraining device to the eye-bolt mounted to the fryer then attach the other spring-loaded hook to the wall attachment. 3. Lock the casters so the fryer does not move. Every time the fryer is used, make sure the casters are locked so the fryer cannot move. -
Page 12: Initial Test And Adjustment
The fryer has a maximum temperature setting of 375º F/190º C (for BLF and BLF-F) or 390º F/200º C (for BLF-FC). Do not use oil/shortening with a flashpoint less than 554º F (290º C) Use only high-quality shortening that has low moisture content, a high smoke point and no additives. -
Page 13: Operation
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to the figure and table below for an explanation of the fryer’s controls and indicators. - Page 14 Automatic Lift Fryer Item # Description Computer Momentary Switch Rocker Switch Thermostat Knob Thermostat Light Digital Timer LED indicator TIME SELECT (2 arrow buttons) START/STOP button Function Used to program the cooking computer and activate the programs. BASKET UP – Momentarily pushing the switch to this position causes the lift mechanism to rise.
- Page 15 Automatic Lift Fryer Item # Description ALARM button A, B, C, D preset buttons Beeper Display High Limit Reset Switch Drain Lever Fill Lever Rinse Hose Connector Pump Motor Reset Switch Function This button allows the user to set an elapsed time at which the internal alarm will sound during a cycle.
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Page 16: 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. -
Page 17: Cooking
4. Set the thermostat to the desired cook temperature. The temperature light will go on. When the temperature is reached, the light will go off. The light will continue to cycle on and off as the fryer maintains the set temperature. -
Page 18: Blf-Fc Operation
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 10. When you have finished frying for the day, turn the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to the OFF position. BLF-FC Operation System Programming Use the following figure and table to set options that apply to each product programs. - Page 19 Automatic Lift Fryer Table 1. System Programming Procedure STEP ACTION Press the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to FRY. Press PROG on the keypad. Input 1712 and ENTER. Press ENTER. Press TOGGLE/CLEAR until the desired option is displayed. Press ENTER. Press TOGGLE/CLEAR until the desired option is displayed.
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Page 20: Product Programming
Automatic Lift 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. Figure 2. Product Programming Sequence... - Page 21 The FLEX TIME option will allow the fryer to recover from temperature loss. PROGRAM TEMPCOM1 X refers to the temperature compensation option selected.
- Page 22 Automatic Lift Fryer STEP ACTION Press TOGGLE/CLEAR until the desired option is displayed. Repeat steps 5-12 when programming stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 for Electric and Gas appliance types. Repeat steps 5-10 when programming stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 for an ALF appliance type.
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Page 23: Start-Up
Overfilling the fryer pot with shortening could lead to serious injury. Ensure that the fryer pot is filled with shortening only to the fill mark when shortening is hot. Do not use any shortening other than what is specified in this manual and do not overfill the fryer pot. - Page 24 11. Press the 0 button. Idle 255°F will display. This will automatically hold the shortening at a cooler temperature. 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, turn the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to the OFF position.
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Page 25: 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. -
Page 26: Filtering Procedure
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. The fryer pot should be cleaned before refilling with new shortening. Best results for filtering are obtained while the shortening is hot. -
Page 27: Boil-Out Procedure
2. Drain the clean shortening into an adequate storage container. (Allow the shortening to cool to room temperature before attempting storage.) 3. CLOSE the drain and fill the fryer pot with HOT water to the shortening level fill mark. Do not overfill by allowing the water level higher than the fill mark. - Page 28 –OFF mode. Set the thermostat to a temperature of 190º F. • BLF-FC – Position the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to ON. Press PROG (program), type 1733, and press ENTER. The fryer pot will heat to a temperature of 190º F during the CLEAN cycle to allow the CLEAN function to be performed.
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Page 29: Filter Pad Replacement
Automatic Lift Fryer 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 30: Troubleshooting
Automatic Lift Fryer Troubleshooting Refer to the table below for troubleshooting information. Problem Cause Shortening Heating Too Low voltage or improper Slowly voltage Bad thermostat or loose wires Weak heating elements or heating elements breaking down Coil on contactor is bad... -
Page 31: Notes
Automatic Lift Fryer Notes Notes... - Page 32 P.O. Box 80400, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680-0400, USA http://www.bkideas.com Made and printed in the U.S.A LI0225/0808...