Frymaster FM45E Installation & Operation Manual
Frymaster FM45E Installation & Operation Manual

Frymaster FM45E Installation & Operation Manual

45 series gas fryers
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us ing CFESA Cert ified Te ch nicians .
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
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  • Page 1 Frym as t e r, a m e m ber of t h e Com m e rcial Food Eq uipm e nt Se rv ice Associat ion, re com m ends us ing CFESA Cert ified Te ch nicians . 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 819-0002 08-00...
  • Page 2 California to cause cancer. Inhalation of carbon monoxide is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. FRYMASTER FRYERS EQUIPPED WITH LEGS ARE FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION. FOR MOVEABLE OR PORTABLE INSTALLATION, FRYMASTER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CASTERS MUST BE USED.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: General Information Parts Ordering and Service Information................1-1 Safety Information......................1-1 European Community (CE) Specific Information............. 1-2 Equipment Description...................... 1-2 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel ..............1-3 Definitions......................... 1-3 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure .................. 1-3 CHAPTER 2: Installation Instructions General Installation Requirements ..................
  • Page 4 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: Operator Troubleshooting Introduction........................6-1 Troubleshooting Fryers with Thermostat Controls............6-2 Troubleshooting Fryers with Analog, Digital, or CM III Controllers .......6-4 Troubleshooting the Filter Magic II Filtration System............6-7 Troubleshooting Abnormal Burner Operation..............6-11 Replacing the Controller or Controller Wiring Harness..........6-12...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: General Information

    Frymaster FASCs. If you do not have boxes contain information about CAUTION access to this list, contact the Frymaster actions or conditions that may cause or result Technical Service Department at 1-800-551- in a malfunction of your system. 8633 or 1-318-865-1711.
  • Page 6: European Community (Ce) Specific Information

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Your fryer is equipped with automatic safety systems (FM45E and FM45EC variants), or features: may be configured for manual filtration (MJ45E and MJ45EC variants). All models 1. High temperature detection shuts off gas to...
  • Page 7: Installation, Operating, And Service Personnel

    Instructions. Qualified service personnel are those that are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who Installation, Operating, and have been authorized by Frymaster to per- Service Personnel form service on Frymaster equipment. Operating information for Frymaster equip- authorized service personnel are required to be...
  • Page 8 Ensure that the ship- is noted on the freight bill or express re- ping container is retained for inspection. ceipt and is signed by the person making the delivery. Frymaster DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS INCURRED IN TRANSIT.
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    18 in. (450 mm) should VOID THE FRYMASTER WARRANTY. be maintained between the flue outlet and the lower edge of the grease filter.” Frymaster Upon arrival, inspect the fryer carefully for recommends that the minimum distance be 24 visible or concealed damage.
  • Page 10: Caster/Leg Installation

    Section 2.3, Pre-Connection The user is cautioned that any changes or Preparations. modifications to Frymaster computers not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for If your fryer requires the installation of compliance could void the user’s authority to casters/legs, install them in accordance with operate the equipment.
  • Page 11: Pre-Connection Preparations

    Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance from the flue outlet to the bottom Non-CE Standard edge of the filter be 24 in. (600 mm) when...
  • Page 12: Connection To Gas Line

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CE Standard for Incoming Gas Pressures Pressure Regulator (mbar) Orifice Diameter Pressure Consumption 3,00 m 18 x 1,40 mm 7,5 mbar 3,50 m 20 - 25 18 x 1,40 mm 10 mbar 2,21 kg/h 37 - 50 18 x 0,86 mm...
  • Page 13 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect the quick-disconnect hose to the the “Lighting Instructions” and “Boiling fryer quick-disconnect fitting under the Out the Frypot” topics found in Chapter 3 front of the fryer and to the building gas of this manual.
  • Page 14: Converting To Another Gas Type

    Non-CE Gas Conversion Instructions Propane (G31) to Natural (G20/G25) Call Frymaster Frymaster Frymaster Frymaster Service (1-800-551-8633) to Regulator only: P/N 810-1288 Pilot, regulator, and orifices kit: P/N 826-1201 determine the conversion kit appropriate for your configuration and altitude. Contact your...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Start-Up Procedure CAUTION If this is the first time the fryer is being Knob is shown in used after installation, refer to Section OFF position. 3.2, Boil-Out Procedure. Note index mark. CAUTION The cooking oil/shortening capacity of 3.
  • Page 16: Boiling-Out The Frypot

    Melt Cycle switch is placed in bottom OIL-LEVEL line with a mixture of the OFF position. cold water and Frymaster™ FRYER ‘N’ GRIDDLE cleaner or detergent. For units equipped with other than Thermostat Controls: 2.
  • Page 17: Shutting The Fryer Down

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Simmer the solution for 1 hour. Shutting the Fryer Down For short-term shut down during the work day, 5. After the solution simmers for 1 hour, turn place the fryer power switch in the OFF posi- the fryer off, allow the solution to cool, tion and put the frypot covers in place (if the then add 2 gallons (7.75 liters) of cold...
  • Page 18: Computer Magic Iii Controller

    NOTE: Some computers may have this c y c l c y c l earlier style ON/OFF switch: Frymaster COMPUTER MAGIC Left LED Display Right Power Switch Right LED Display Left Product Selection & Coding Keys Temperature Check/Program Lock Right Product Selection & Coding Keys...
  • Page 19 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Press a product switch to initiate a cook readout is reasonably close to the meas- cycle. ured reading. a. The display will indicate the previ- 4. During idle periods when the fryer is on ously programmed cook time and be- but not in use, “- - - -”...
  • Page 20 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (191ºC). Press the Program Mode switch Pressing will accept the current cook- to lock in the new setpoint (or the old ing time. To change the cooking time, setpoint, if it was not changed). If the unit enter the new time using the number keys.
  • Page 21 Before using this feature, ensure the either Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change frypot is filled with a mixture of cold from one to the other, press the Program water and Frymaster FRYER ‘N’ . Code will appear in Mode switch GRIDDLE cleaner or detergent.
  • Page 22: Thermostat Controller

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat ON/OFF Mode Switch Light Frymaster OF F Temperature Melt Cycle Knob Switch THERMOSTAT CONTROLLER THERMOSTAT CONTROLLER creation of “hot spots” on the frypot. The switch is illuminated when in the ON position.
  • Page 23: Analog Controller

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power Heat Melt Mode Trouble Cycle Light Light Light Light Frymaster SOLID STATE Power Temperature Melt Cycle Switch Knob Switch ANALOG CONTROLLER ANALOG CONTROLLER fryer’s components and the Power On Light illuminates.
  • Page 24: Digital Controller

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Celcius or ON/OFF Digital Fahrenheit Switch Display Display Switch 9 . 9 Frymaster Temperature Setpoint Melt Heating or Setpoint Adjustment Cycle Mode Display Switch Arrows Switch Indicator DIGITAL CONTROLLER DIGITAL CONTROLLER scorching, and to prevent creation of “hot spots”...
  • Page 25: Solid State Basket Lift Timer

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temperature Temperature Digital ON/OFF ON/OFF Digital Check Button Check Button Display Button Button Display Cook Time Left Boil-Out Right Cook Time Programming Basket Button Basket Programming Buttons Button Button Buttons SOLID-STATE BASKET LIFT TIMER SOLID STATE BASKET LIFT TIMER To change a cook time, enter the new time using the corresponding number pad.
  • Page 26 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS controller will remain in the Boil-Out mode trouble messages in the Digital Displays: until either ON/OFF button is pressed, at • HELP is displayed continuously if there which time the controller will return to the previous setpoint.
  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions

    DO NOT operate the fryer with or shortening, Frymaster recommends that a solid block of shortening sitting in a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter the upper portion of the frypot. This cone be used when a filter machine is not will cause damage to the frypot and available.
  • Page 28: Preparing The Filter Unit For Use

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS The overwhelming majority of reported prob- 3. Ensure that the metal filter screen is in the lems with the Filter Magic II system are found bottom of the pan. to be the result of improper operation. Careful attention to the step-by-step instructions that follow will ensure that your system operates as intended.
  • Page 29: Operation Of The Filter Unit

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION OF THE FILTER UNIT 2. When the frypot is empty, use a long- handled, stiff brush to remove sediment from the sides of the frypot. When clean- CAUTION ing the inside of the frypot, avoid striking Never operate the filter unit unless the the high limit thermostat and temperature cooking oil in the fryers has been...
  • Page 30: Changing The Filter Paper

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING THE FILTER PAPER 5. After the oil is completely filtered, close the drain valve and allow the fryer to refill. When bubbles appear in the oil, allow the DANGER filter to run 10 to 12 seconds longer to Allow the filter pan to cool completely clear the lines and prevent shortening from before attempting to change the paper.
  • Page 31 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove the metal filter screen and clean thoroughly using a solution of hot water and detergent. Allow the screen to dry completely before reinstalling. Clean all breading and food particles from the filter pan, then replace the filter screen in the bottom of the pan.
  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

    If the recovery time is greater than 2:30, blue color. Call your Factory Authorized call your Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or the Frymaster Frymaster Frymaster Frymaster Service Hotline. Service Center (FASC) if you see any prob- lems.
  • Page 33: Quarterly Checks And Services

    275° F (135° C), start the stopwatch or able. If you are using a Frymaster filter record the time. When the temperature cone holder, be sure that the cone holder reaches 325°...
  • Page 34 Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with knob setting the next time the burner a clean cloth dampened with a detergent solu- comes on. tion. (Frymaster recommends the use of Frymaster Frymaster Frymaster Frymaster e. Repeat steps 4.a. through 4.d. until the Fryer ‘N’...
  • Page 35: Semi-Annual Checks And Services

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 5: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the thermometer or pyrometer. between the first and second dashes (indi- cating that the frypot contents are within If calibration cannot be obtained for any rea- the cooking range), press the switch son, call a Factory Authorized Service Center once to display the temperature of the...
  • Page 36: Filter Magic Ii Filtration System Preventive Maintenance Checks And Services

    4. Place the gas valve in the ON position then below 100ºF (38ºC) before transporting place the fryer power switch in the ON to the disposal area. Frymaster position. When the burner lights and recommends the use of a Shortening...
  • Page 37 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 5: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE unscrew the clean-out plugs at each corner of Turn the outer filter pan upside down and slightly elevate the end to allow all water to the frame. Place the frame in a pan of hot drain from the suction tube.
  • Page 38: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting

    In If you are in doubt as to the proper action to such instances, the Frymaster Technical take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Service Department will make every effort to Technical Service Department or your local help you identify and resolve the problem.
  • Page 39 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Fryers with Thermostat Controls BURNER DOES NOT LIGHT. Verify unit is plugged in with Are any main circuit breaker in ON panel lights position. Press ON/OFF illuminated? switch OFF, then back ON. Are any panel lights Verify Drain Valve...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Fryers With Thermostat Controls

    BURNER DOES NOT Frymaster Service LIGHT. Department. Does Is fryer operating burner come on properly? at all? Does fryer Problem is operate properly? defective controller. Order replacement from FASC. Problem is beyond scope of operator troubleshooting. Call FASC or Frymaster Service Department.
  • Page 41 Attempt to light pilot (see Chapter 3, Section 3.1). Order Did pilot Did burner Turn unit OFF, replacement from light and remain light? then back ON. FASC. lit? Problem resolved. Problem is beyond scope of operator troubleshooting. Call FASC or Frymaster Service Department.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Fryers With Analog, Digital, Or Cm Iii Controllers

    BURNER DOES NOT Frymaster Service LIGHT. Department. Does Is fryer operating burner come on properly? at all? Does fryer Problem is operate properly? defective controller. Order replacement from FASC. Problem is beyond scope of operator troubleshooting. Call FASC or Frymaster Service Department.
  • Page 43 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Fryers with Analog, Digital, or CM III Controllers CM III WILL NOT GO INTO PROGRAMMING MODE. Press Power Switch OFF, disconnect unit from electrical power, unplug computer wiring harness from interface board.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting The Filter Magic Ii Filtration System

    Order replacement from or Frymaster Service installed filter paper. Call FASC or If unable to remove blockage, call FASC or call Frymaster Department. Frymaster Service Department. FASC or Frymaster Service Service Department.
  • Page 45 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Filter Magic II Filtration System PUMP STARTS, BUT NO TRANSFER TAKES PLACE OR TRANSFER IS VERY SLOW. Move filter handle to Is pumping erratic OFF position. Remove (spitting/spurting)? filter pan. Move filter handle to ON position.
  • Page 46 Shower, ensuring that it seats properly in its receptacle. Move the filter handle to the ON position. Is the Power Is Power Problem Shower spraying Shower spraying resolved. properly? properly? Problem is beyond scope of operator troubleshooting. Call FASC or Frymaster Service Department.
  • Page 47 45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Filter Magic II Filtration System AFTER FILTERING, FRYER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. ANALOG CONTROLLER TROUBLE LIGHT ON or CM III COMPUTER DISPLAY SHOWS "HELP". Verify that drain valve is fully closed.
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Abnormal Burner Operation

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Shooting Abnormal Burner Operation FRYER OPERATING NORMALLY, BUT FLAMES ARE ROLLING OUT THE FRONT OF THE BURNER. Press Power Switch OFF, disconnect unit from electrical power, place gas valve in OFF position. Remove and clean gas valve vent tube.
  • Page 49: Replacing The Controller Or Controller Wiring Harness

    45 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Replacing the Controller or back of the controller and, if replacing the Controller Wiring Harness harness, disconnect it from the interface board. 1. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply. 4. If replacing the controller, disconnect the ground wire and remove the controller by 2.

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