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Henny Penny OFE-290 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Henny Penny Open Fryer Model OFE-290 Model OFE-292 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 0 TO 3 YEARS: During this time, any frypot that fails due to manufacturing or workmanship is- sues will be replaced at no charge for parts, labor, or freight. Henny Penny will either install a new frypot at no cost or provide a new or reconditioned replacement fryer at no cost.
  • Page 4 HENNY PENNY 6 HEAD ELECTRIC OPEN FRYER SPECIFICATIONS Height 61" (155 cm) Width 24" (61 cm) Depth 41¾" ( 107 cm) Floor Space Approximately 7 sq. ft. (.65 sq. m.) Pot Capacity 6 head of chicken - 21 lbs. (9.5 kg) 100 lbs.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Section 1. INTRODUCTION ....................1-1 Introduction ....................1-1 Proper Care ....................1-1 Assistance ..................... 1-1 Safety ......................1-2 Section 2. INSTALLATION ...................... 2-1 Introduction ....................2-1 Unpacking ..................... 2-1 Selecting the Fryer Location ................. 2-4 Leveling the Fryer ..................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Model OFE- 290 SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1. INTRODUCTION The Henny Penny open fryer is a basic unit of food processing equipment. This unit is used only in institutional and commercial food service operations. As of August 16, 2005, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip- ment directive went into effect for the European Union.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Model OFE- 290 1-4. SAFETY The Henny Penny open fryer has may safety features incorporated. However, the only way to ensure a safe operation is to fully under stand the proper installation, operation, andmaintenance proce dures. The instructions in this manual have been prepared to aid you in learning the proper procedures.

  • Page 9: Section 2. Installation

    SECTION 2. INSTALLATION This section provides the installation and unpacking instructions for 2-1. INTRODUCTION the Henny Penny OFE-290, open fryer. Installation of this unit should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Do not puncture the fryer with any objects such as drills or screws as component damage or electrical shock could result.
  • Page 10 Model OFE- 290 2-2. UNPACKING Remove the counterweights from the pallet, which are INSTRUCTIONS strapped to the pallet, under the fryer. (Continued) Do not drop. The counterweights weigh approximately 18 lbs. (8.1 kg.) each. Handle with care, or personal injury could result. Remove rear cover.
  • Page 11 Model OFE- 290...

  • Page 12: Selecting The Fryer Location

    Model OFE- 290 2-3. SELECTING THE FRYER The proper location of the fryer is very important for operation, LOCATION speed, and convenience. Choose a location which provides easy loading and unloading without interfering with the final assembly of food orders. Operators have found that frying from raw to finish, and holding the product in warmer provides fast continuous service.

  • Page 13: Ventilation Of Fryer

    Model OFE- 290 2-5. VENTILATION OF FRYER The fryer should be located with provision for venting into adequate exhaust hood or ventilation system. This is essential to permit effi- cient removal of steam exhaust and frying odors. Special precaution must be taken in designing an exhaust canopy to avoid interference with the operation of the fryer.

  • Page 14: International Electrical Requirements

    Model OFE- 290 2-7. INTERNATIONAL Units being used outside the United States may not be shipped ELECTRICAL with the power cord attached to the unit because of the different REQUIREMENTS wiring codes. The fryers are available from the factory wired for 208, 240, 380 and 415 volts, 3 phase, 50 Hertz service.
  • Page 15 BE CERTAIN THAT THE GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNERS ARE PROPERLY ADJUSTED. (GAS UNITS ONLY) • USE RECOMMENDED LOAD SIZE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THESE INSTRUCTIONS, REFER TO THE HENNY PENNY OPERATOR MANUAL AND THE KFC STANDARDS LIBRARY. FOR ASSISTANCE CALL THE HENNY PENNY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-417-8405. 1-937-456-8405...

  • Page 17: Section 3. Operation

    Model OFE- 290 SECTION 3. OPERATION 3-1. OPERATING COMPONENTS POWER/PUMP Switch A three way switch with center OFF position; move the switch to the position marked POWER to operate the fryer; move the switch to the position marked PUMP to operate the filter pump; certain conditions must be met prior to operation of the filter pump;...

  • Page 18: Lid Operation

    Model OFE- 290 3-1. OPERATING COMPONENTS (Continued) High Limit This high temperature control senses the temperature of the shortening; if the temperature of the shortening exceeds 450°F (230°C), this control will open and shut off the heat to the frypot; when the temperature of the shortening drops to a safe operation limit, the control must be manually reset by pressing the red reset button, located under the control panel, in the right, front of the fryer...

  • Page 19: Switches And Indicators

    Model OFE- 290 3-4. SWITCHES AND Refer to image at end of this section. INDICATORS Product Selection Buttons Select the number of heads, or product, to be cooked by pressing the button below the menued item; shortening will then heat to drop temperature of that item Pressing the same button again begins the Cook Cycle;...
  • Page 20 Model OFE- 290 3-4. SWITCHES AND INDICATORS Continued) EXIT COOL Button After cooking, or filtering the shortening, the temperature automati- cally goes into the Cool Mode, which keeps shortening at a lower temperature; this temperature extends the shortening life and minimizes the time to heat the shortening for the next Cook Cycle;...

  • Page 21: Filling Or Adding Shortening

    Model OFE- 290 3-5. FILLING OR ADDING SHORTENING The shortening level must always be above the heating elements when the fryer is heating and at the frypot level indicators on the rear of the frypot (Figure 3-3). Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire and/or damage to the fryer.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    Model OFE- 290 3-6. BASIC OPERATION Follow the procedure below on the initial start-up of the fryer, and each time the fryer is brought from a cold, or shut down condition, back into operation. These are basic, general instructions. Be sure to follow KFC’s Standards Library when operating the fryer.
  • Page 23 Model OFE- 290 3-6. BASIC OPERATION Allow fryer to heat until digital display shows “DROP”. (Continued) (Press the EXIT COOL button if the display shows COOL”) The heat cycles on and off approximately 10 degrees before the setpoint temperature, to help prevent overshooting the setpoint temperature.

  • Page 24: Care Of Shortening

    PERSONAL INJURY, FIRE, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT. 3-8. FILTERING The Henny Penny gas 6 head open fryer, Model 290, must be INSTRUCTIONS cleaned and the shortening must be cleaned and polished at least twice daily; after lunch rush and at the end of the day.
  • Page 25 Model OFE- 290 3-8. FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ONLY FILTER WHEN “COOL” IS DISPLAYED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SHORTENING OVERFLOWING THE FRYPOT, CAUSING SERIOUS BURNS, PERSONAL INJURY, FIRE,AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. High volume cooking could cause the cold zone to fill quicker with cracklings and cleaning may be required more often.

  • Page 26: Changing The Filter Envelope

    Model OFE- 290 3-8. FILTERING Scrape cracklings and crackling ring from frypot and discard. INSTRUCTIONS Do not let cracklings drain into filter drain pan. These crack- (Continued) lings can cause a burned taste in gravy. Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp towel. If water drops into cold zone, dry with towel before pumping shortening back into the frypot.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Frypot

    Model OFE- 290 3-10. CLEANING THE FRYPOT After the initial installation of the fryer, as well as before every change of shortening, the frypot should be thoroughly cleaned as follows: Turn the POWER/PUMP switch to OFF positioin, and unplug unit from wall receptacle. Moving the fryer or filter drain pan while containing hot shortening is not recommended.

  • Page 28: Filter Pump Motor Protector-Manual Reset

    3-12. REGULAR MAINTENANCE The Henny Penny open fryer does require care and proper mainte- nance. The table below provides a summary of scheduled mainte- nance. The following paragraphs provide step-by-step preventive maintenance procedures to be performed by the operator.

  • Page 29: Programming

    Model OFE- 290 3-14. PROGRAMMING Press and hold the FUNCTION button for two seconds. “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display, followed by “CODE”. Press the code1-2-3. “SELECT PRODUCT” scrolls across the display. If no buttons are pressed, within approximately 1 minute while in the Program Mode, the controls will revert back to the Cook Mode.
  • Page 30 Model OFE- 290 3-14. PROGRAMMING After the load compensation, press and release the FUNC- (Continued) TION button. “PROP” and “CONTROL” shows on the left side of the display and the factory preset proportional control temperature shows on the right side of the display. After the proportional control, press and release the FUNCTION button.

  • Page 31: Special Program Mode

    Model OFE- 290 13. After the end-of-cycle point is set, press and release the 3-14. PROGRAMMING FUNCTION button. “HEAD” flashes on the left side of the (continued) display and a number shows on the right side of the display. The number on the right, is the number of head of chicken to be cooked at one time, when that product button is pressed.
  • Page 32 5. Once the display counts down, release the product button, and the control will set factory preset param- eters into the controls. Before attempting to change the other modes in the Factory Preset Mode, please call the Henny Penny Technical Service Department at 1-800-417-8405, or 1-937-456-8405. 3-16...
  • Page 33 Model OFE- 290 3-15. SPECIAL PROGRAM MODE (Continued) Tech I/O Mode Press and hold the FUNCTION button for two seconds until “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display. As soon as “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display, press and release the FUNCTION button 4 times until “TECH I-O” shows in the display.
  • Page 34 Model OFE- 290 3-16. SPECIAL PROGRAM Heat Control MODE (Continued) Press and hold the FUNCTION button for two seconds until “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display. As soon as “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display, press and release the FUNCTION button 6 times until “HEAT CNTRL” shows in the display.

  • Page 35: Section 4. Troubleshooting

    Model OFE- 290 SECTION 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction • Fryer plugged in Power switch on but fryer • Open circuit • Check breaker or fuse at wall completely inoperative • Close drain valve Shortening not heating •...

  • Page 36: Error Codes

    Model OFE- 290 4-2. ERROR CODES In the event of a control system failure, the digital display shows an error message. These messages are coded: “E04”, “E05”, “E06”, “E41”. A constant tone is heard when an error code is displayed, and to silence this tone, press any of the product buttons.
  • Page 37 Model OFE- 290 4-2. ERROR CODES (Continued) CE Only - Along with the error codes from page 4-2, CE units have the following self-diagnostic error codes: DISPLAY CAUSE PANEL BOARD CORRECTION “E10” High limit Reset the high limit by manually pushing up on the red reset button;...

  • Page 38: Glossary

    Model OFE- 290 G L O S S A R Y HENNY PENNY OPEN FRYERS air valve a valve on the eight head fryer that allows air into the filter lines when the pump is on in the mixing mode on eight head fryers airflow switch a switch that senses the amount of airflow coming from the blower;...
  • Page 39 Model OFE- 290 data plate a label or plate located on the right side panel of the fryer that indicates the fryer type, serial number, warranty date, and other information drain handle the handle used to open and close the drain valve drain interlock switch a microswitch that automatically shuts off the fryer heat in the event the drain valve is inadvertently opened while the fryer power switch is in the ON position...
  • Page 40 Model OFE- 290 gas control valve an automatic dual controller that controls gas to both pilot lights and gas (gas fryers only) pressure to burners on fryers; if either pilot light goes out, the controller shuts off the gas to the other pilot light gas valve knob the knob that opens and closes the gas control valve (gas fryers only)
  • Page 41 Model OFE- 290 power/pump switch a three-way switch located on the front control panel of the fryer that serves as an off/on switch and a filter switch product a food item cooked in the fryer rack the wire grid that slides into the carrier to hold product during the cook cycle setpoint a preset cooking temperature;...

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