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Frymaster EH1721 Installation & Operation Manual

Frymaster EH1721 Installation & Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
Cool Zone Electric Fryer
EH1721 Fryer
Frymaster L.L.C.
8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana USA
Service Center
1 (800) 551-8633 or (318) 865-1711
Printed in the United States of America
819-5713
English
December 1999

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Cool Zone Electric Fryer EH1721 Fryer Frymaster L.L.C. 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana USA Service Center 1 (800) 551-8633 or (318) 865-1711 Printed in the United States of America 819-5713 English December 1999...
  • Page 2 DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER COOKING APPLIANCE. Cover Photo Model shown is a single EH1721 Cool Zone Electric Fryer with optional Computer Magic III cooking computer and swivel casters.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    To speed up your order, the following information Quantity Needed is required: Service Information 1.2 SERVICE INFORMATION: Type Call the Frymaster Service Hotline number on the Serial Number cover of this manual or 1-318-865-1711 for the With/Without Filter location of your nearest Maintenance & Repair Computer/Controller Center.

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Authorized Service Centers was included with the fryer when shipped from the factory. If you do not have access to this list, please contact the Frymaster Technical Service Department using the phone numbers listed on the front of this manual.
  • Page 5 (15) days of date of delivery. Be sure to retain container for inspection. NOTE: Frymaster does not assume responsibility for damage or loss incurred in transit. If your equipment arrives without casters or legs installed, leave the equipment on the pallet and...

  • Page 6: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 3.1 POSITIONING: a. Initial Installation: If installed with legs, do not push against any unit edges to adjust its position. Use a pallet or lift jack to lift it slightly and place it where it is to be installed. b.
  • Page 7 4. Insert hex head screws with lock washers (1/4-20 threads by ¾" (19 mm) long) through bolt holes of leg mounting plates as shown in the Figure 3-1 on the next page. A locknut has been attached to the top side of the mounting plate at the factory to capture the hex head screw as it is screwed in.
  • Page 8 WARNING! A FRYER MUST BE LEVEL BEFORE FILLING WITH OIL. IF THE FRYER IS NOT LEVEL, THE FRYER MAY TIP OVER AND MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR. 3.3 LEVELING: a. Place a carpenter’s spirit level across the top of the fryer and level the unit both front-to-back and side-to-side.
  • Page 9 2. Install non-locking swivel casters on the fryer rear channel only. 3. Do not use more than two metal shims per caster. 4. There are no thread adjustments for the WARNING! swivel casters. IF OPTIONAL SWIVEL CASTERS e. If the floor is uneven or has a decided slope, ARE USED, LOCKING CASTERS it is recommended to place the fryer on a MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE...
  • Page 10 a. Emergency Cutoff System: Be sure that each fryer is connected to a dedicated set of contacts in an emergency cutoff system. 1. Do not attempt to connect the contacts in series. 2. Do not connect more than one fryer to each set of contacts. 3.
  • Page 11 (IN) position except when filtering. It is located in the fryer cabinet. c. Fryer Controllers: Your EH1721 Fryer System will come equipped with either a Computer Magic III or a Solid State Analog Controller.
  • Page 12 b. Pump Power Switch: Located on the filter cabinet control panel of the fryer battery. It operates the filter pump motor. c. Drain Valve Micro-switch: The computer will display “HELP” when the drain valve is opened. The computer will lockout and prevent any cooking operation until drain valve is closed. 2.
  • Page 13 3.7 FINAL PREPARATION Failure to do so will cause splattering of hot a. The EH1721 frypot shortening capacity is oil and could cause injury to the operator. approximately 90 pounds (40.5Kg). b. Ensure fryer power switches are “OFF”.
  • Page 14 2. EPRI: The EPRI electric fryer with computer operates differently from other electric fryers. It will operate in a melt cycle mode until the shortening reaches the setpoint temperature. 3. Solid State (Analog) Controller. When the melt cycle switch is ON, the controller will melt the shortening by cycling the elements ON for 3 seconds and OFF for 12 seconds until the shortening reaches 180°F (82°C).

  • Page 15: Daily Operation

    4. DAILY OPERATION 4.1 GENERAL USE: a. For consistent quality product, convenience and long-term savings, use a high-quality liquid shortening. b. If using solid shortening, never melt a block of shortening by setting it whole in the frypot. c. Although 350°F (177°C) is the recommended temperature for most cooking operations, set the fryer at the lowest possible temperature which produces a high quality end product while ensuring maximum life of the shortening.

  • Page 16: Solid State Controller

    5. SOLID STATE THERMOSTAT CONTROLLER 5.1 SWITCHES & INDICATORS: • Power Switch - controls power to the fryer. • Power On Light - indicates when electrical power is on. • Temperature Knob - sets desired frying temperature. • Heat Mode Light - indicates when elements are on (heating). •...

  • Page 17: Thermostat Calibration

    d. Place the melt cycle switch in the ON position. The controller will operate in the melt cycle mode until the shortening reaches 180°F (82°C). Upon reaching 180°F (82°C), the controller will automatically switch to normal operation. The controller will cycle the heating elements ON for 3 seconds and then OFF for 12 seconds until the shortening reaches 180°F (82°C).
  • Page 18 6. COMPUTER MAGIC III OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING 6.1 COMPUTER MAGIC III: The Computer Magic III control panel includes the following items: Left and Right LED Displays Temperature Check Program Lock Switch CAUTION Left and Right Frypot Power Switches NOTE: On single Do not cancel the melt cycle mode vat units, either switch will until solid shortening is completely...
  • Page 19 6. hot, indicating the frypot temperature is in excess of 410ºF (210ºC). 7. prob, indicating that the computer has detected a problem in the temperature measuring and control circuits. b. Press a product switch to initiate a cook cycle. 1. The display will indicate the previously programmed cook time and begin countdown. 2.
  • Page 20 d. Sp-r (Setpoint) will appear in the left display. Any previously programmed temperature setpoint will appear in the right display. To change the setpoint, enter the desired setpoint temperature using the number keys. For CE units, the highest setpoint allowed is 370ºF (188ºC). For Non-CE units the number is 375ºF (191ºC).
  • Page 21 Before using the Boil-Out Mode, out process. ensure the frypot is filled with a mixture of cold water and Frymaster 6.5 FRYER RECOVERY TIME CHECK Fryer 'N' Griddle cleaner of FEATURE detergent.

  • Page 22: Cleaning

    7. CLEANING 7.1 GENERAL: Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. The fryer must be kept clean during the working day and thoroughly cleaned at the end of each day. 7.2 DAILY: Wash all removable parts.

  • Page 23: Computer Magic Iii Operating & Programming

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 PROCEDURES: The problems and possible solutions given in this section cover those most commonly encountered. To troubleshoot, perform the test set-up at the beginning of each condition. Follow each step in sequence. as shown in the troubleshooting flowcharts. 8.2 SET-UP: Follow start-up procedures found in Section 3.6, Initial Start-Up, of this manual.
  • Page 24 C. Computer comes ON when power switch is 2. If elements cycle ON and OFF, conduct normal pressed ON, but heater cooking operations. elements fail to heat. 3. If elements fail to cycle ON and OFF, contact your local Frymaster servicer.
  • Page 25 Computer fails to come ON 1. Computer may be faulty. when computer power switch 2. Contact local Frymaster servicer. is pressed ON. 8.5 TROUBLESHOOTING WITH SOLID STATE (ANALOG) CONTROLLER: The switch lights on this controller can do more than simply tell the operator when the fryer is ON and heating.
  • Page 26 12VAC Melt Cycle Light to the controller. Contact your local Frymaster servicer. Power light ON, heat light OFF, trouble light ON, and melt cycle light OFF.
  • Page 27 YES - system is maintaining temperature properly. If problem persists, review cooking procedures, i.e. use lower cooking temperatures or change cooking times. b. NO - Possible faulty probe circuit. Contact your local Frymaster servicer.
  • Page 28 8.7 FRYER WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 29: Component Listing And Installation Standards

    9. COMPONENT LISTING AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS The following is a selection of listing and installation standards applicable to non-cooking components often supplied as part of food service equipment. The selection is not intended to be complete and other nationally recognized standards may be appropriate. This listing was current as of the revision date shown on the cover of this manual.