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Frymaster GF40 Series Installation & Operation Manual

Frymaster GF40 Series Installation & Operation Manual

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Read these instructions for use carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the
appliance before connecting it to its gas supply.
Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using
CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
www.frymaster.com
CAUTION
E-mail:
service@frymaster.com
*8195887*
01/2016

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  • Page 1 Read these instructions for use carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the appliance before connecting it to its gas supply. Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633...
  • Page 2 DANGER 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.
  • Page 3 DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining chains.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS TABLE OF CONTENTS 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

    10000 1.65 Parts orders must be placed with your local FAS or distributor. A list of Frymaster Factory Autho- rized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com. 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

    Equipment Description 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.

  • Page 7: Installation, Operating, And Service Personnel

    Frymaster equipment parts. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com. Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster Warranty...

  • Page 8: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Your Frymaster equipment was 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. File a claim for damages immediately, regardless of the extent of damages.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as defined in Section 1.5 of this manual) to install, convert to another gas type or otherwise service this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel.
  • Page 10 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 11: Caster/Leg Installation

    Section 2.3, Pre-Connection Preparations. Fryers cannot be curb mounted. DANGER Frymaster appliances equipped with legs are for stationary installations. Appliances fitted with legs must be lifted during movement to avoid damage to the appliance and bodily injury. For movable installations, optional equipment casters must be used.

  • Page 12: Connection To Gas Line

    1 inch, and then further adjust the legs, ensuring the fryer is level and at the proper height in the exhaust hood. Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter be 24 in. (600 mm).
  • Page 13 The size of the gas line used for installation is important. If the line is too small, the gas pressure at the burner manifold will be low. This will cause pilot outage, slow recovery and delayed ignition. The incoming gas supply line should be a minimum of 1½” (38 mm) in diameter. All single GF14/GF40 fryers using natural gas require a ¾”...

  • Page 14: Converting To Another Gas Type

    Factory Authorized Servicer technician must install a gas conversion kit. Call Frymaster Service (1-800-551-8633) to determine the conversion kit appropriate for your configuration and altitude. Contact your local FAS to order the kit and arrange for installation.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF14 Series fryer is 40 lbs. (20 liters) at 70ºF (21ºC). The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF40 Series fryer is 50 lbs. (25 liters) at 70°F (21°C). Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve is closed.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Filling With Cooking Oil Or Shortening

    The GF14 Series fryer holds a minimum of 30 lbs. (15 liters) and a maximum of 40 lbs. (20 liters) of cooking oil or shortening at 70°F (21°C). The GF40 Series fryer holds a minimum of 40 lbs. (20 liters) and a maximum of 50 lbs. (25 liters) of cooking oil or shortening at 70°F (21°C).

  • Page 18: 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 19 NOTE: If draining the fryer to dispose of the oil, Frymaster recommends the use of a wheeled disposal unit equipped with a pump, such as the Frymaster SDU 50. When using a disposal unit, follow the unit manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Position a metal container with a sealable cover under the drain extension. The metal container must be capable of withstanding the hot cooking oil or shortening without leaking.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Preventive Maintenance And Operator Troubleshooting

    GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Daily Checks and Services Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Look for loose or frayed wires, leaks, foreign material in frypot or inside cabinet, and any other indications that the fryer and accessories are not ready and safe for operation.

  • Page 21: Semi-Annual Checks And Services

    Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories As with the frypot, a deposit of carbonized oil/shortening will accumulate on detachable parts and accessories such as baskets and sediment trays. Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with a clean cloth dampened with a detergent solution rec- ommended by your distributor.
  • Page 22 Pressure Tap Plug 3. Insert the fitting for a manometer or pressure gauge into the pressure tap hole. 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.

  • Page 23: Operator Troubleshooting

    Operator Troubleshooting The tables that follow provide operators with a list of possible malfunctions, the probable causes of the malfunctions, and the corrective actions to take to correct the problem. In some cases the operator may not be able to correct the problem, but will at least be able to accurately diagnose the problem, and that will assist a qualified service technician in restoring the equipment to full operation in the shortest possible time.
  • Page 24 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action A. Too little make-up air in kitchen. A. Adjust kitchen ventilation system to increase make-up air. B. Pilot flame directed away from B. Reposition pilot hood to direct first orifice of burner. flame toward first burner orifice. Burner C.
  • Page 25 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action A. Loose, dirty or corroded hi-limit A. Clean/tighten hi-limit wires on gas wires. valve. Pilot remains lit when gas valve B. If the above does not correct the B. Call FAS. 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, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 SERVICE HOTLINE 8195887 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633 01/2016...

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