Quik n’ Crispy GF5 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Model GF5 Operator’s Manual For Models with Integral Systems for Limiting the Emissions of Grease Laden Vapors to Comply with EPA 202 / UL710B Covering Quik n’ Crispy Part Numbers: 900007 900009 950000 ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
PROCEDURES TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ...... 1 9 CLEANING PROCEDURES ................ 2 1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ............... 2 6 WARRANTY ..................... 2 6 SERVICE .................... 2 6 EXTENDED WARRANTY ................ 2 6 APPENDIX – WIRING DIAGRAM AND IMAGES ........ 2 7 ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 4: Introduction
1 Cooking Basket Assembly 2 Cooking Basket Handles & Mounting Hardware 5 3/8” screws (1 extra) 6 nuts (2 extra) 1 ¼” screw (extra) 1 Drip Tray 1 Three‐Piece Air Plenum 1 Removable Front Panel 4 Adjustable Legs 1 Operator's Manual 1 Product Registration Form ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 5: Installation Preparation
2. Proximity to customers 3. Proximity to refrigerator and freezer equipment 4. Proximity to other retail points of sale to take advantage of cross merchandising opportunities 5. Sight line of customer (to enhance customer perception of "fresh" preparation). The Quik n' Crispy should be mounted on a sturdy, foodservice‐appropriate surface. Stainless steel is the preferred material. Allow an adequate amount of workspace near the Quik n' Crispy so that operators will not have to work in a confined location. A minimum of 1" of space between the rear, sides and top of the Quik n' Crispy, and the walls, ceiling or other structural surfaces of your facility is recommended. In addition to a suitable location, accommodation must be made for the necessary electrical connection. Please note the following electrical specifications. Electrical Specifications US / Canada / International: Single Phase, 50/60 Hz. 208 VAC USA (5760 Watts, 29 amps) 3 hour input averaging test, less than 24 amps, can be installed on 30 amp circuit 208 VAC – Canada ‐ (4326 Watts, 21 amps) 230 VAC (5290 Watts, 23 amps) 240 VAC (5750 Watts, 24 amps) GF5 Receptacle (USA / Canada) NEMA #6‐30R ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 6: Installation Procedures
4. Lift the fryer into position on the designated counter. The greaseless fryer weighs approximately 165 lb. The use of at least two people is advised for this step of the installation. 5. A piece of tape is attached to each appliance leg to prevent them from shifting during shipment. Remove the tape from the appliance legs. Adjust the legs to level the fryer on the counter surface. 6. A piece of tape is attached to the Cooking Basket Assembly. Use the tape to pull the Cooking Basket open. Remove the plastic bag containing the Cooking Basket handles, screws, nuts, wrench, Operator’s Manual, and 32‐ page Menu. 7. Mount the Cooking Basket handles to the Cooking Basket by attaching two 3/8” screws with acorn nuts to the base of each handle using the wrench to tighten. 8. Take the four adhesive backed rubber leg stops and mount them to the bottom of the four adjustable legs. This is to prevent the Quik n’ Crispy from sliding on a stainless steel appliance stand or table. 9. A piece of tape is attached to the rear air discharge vent on the backside of the unit (SEE IMAGE BELOW). Carefully remove this tape by pulling it down gently from top to bottom. THE UNIT WILL NOT HEAT UP PAST ROOM TEMPERATURE IF THIS TAPE IS NOT REMOVED! ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 7 b. Yellow Tape on Air Discharge Vent 10. Be sure that the On/Off Switch for the Quik n' Crispy is in the “Off” Position. Plug the Quik n' Crispy into the receptacle. 11. If you have engaged a menu and the Quik n’ Crispy doesn’t heat up past the room temperature, you might need to reset the high temperature safety switch by pushing red button. It is located 6” above the power cord High Limit Switch ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 8: The Initial Operation Of Your Quik N' Crispy
THE INITIAL OPERATION OF YOUR QUIK N' CRISPY® The first operating cycle after installation should be a confirmation of the hot‐air fryer's proper working order. To do this, we recommend that you depress the switch to the right "POWER ON" position. The controller should display the Quik n’ Crispy logo with the caption “Touch to Start”. Next, touch the screen and the next screen will display the 15 Recipes that have been preprogrammed into your Quik n’ Crispy. These settings are shown on the next page: ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 9: Menu Temperature & Time Settings
420° 215° 5:30 10 420° 215° 6:00 11 400° 205° 6:30 12 400° 205° 7:00 13 400° 205° 7:30 14 400° 205° 8:00 15 400° 205° 8:30 Please note that these preset temperatures are estimated temperatures for cooking menu items in your Quik n’ Crispy. Due to voltage fluctuations, the voltage at a receptacle can range from as low as 200 volts to as high as 245 volts. Preset temperature settings may need to be adjusted accordingly. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 10: Configuration Access
LCD Controller User’s Manual CONFIGURATION ACCESS Access to the controller configuration has three security levels: Supervisor, Technician, and Factory. This manual will only address the Supervisor level. This level has access to the recipe editing, beeper configuration, changing the access code, temperature display units (°F/°C), and display language. To gain access to the configuration, press and hold the area shown below in the main menu list until the controller emits a double chirp. The initial press will not cause an initial chirp to prevent accidental access to these features. Press and hold here until the double chirp X Once the controller chirps twice, release your finger and the access code entry window appears as shown below. The default supervisor access code is 1234. Enter the code using the numeric keys (a * is displayed ...
Page 11: Recipe Editing
LCD Controller User’s Manual RECIPE EDITING Access to the editing of the system recipes follows the same instructions as accessing the supervisor configuration: Press and hold in the main cooking window, enter the supervisor access code (1234), and then the Supervisor Access window appears... X Press the [Edit Recipes] button in the configuration window and the Select Recipe window appears. Use the up and down arrows to scroll the recipe list until the desired recipe is shown. Touch the recipe to be edited and it is highlighted, then press the [E D I T] button and the recipe configuration is shown in the window and is ready for editing The Select I t em window shows all the items that make up that recipe. The first item is the name of the recipe, then ...
Page 12: Name & Cook Segment Editing
LCD Controller User’s Manual NAME & COOK SEGMENT EDITING Touch and highlight the recipe name in the selection window, then press [EDIT] to load the recipe name editing window below. It will display the current name in the editing box above the keyboard Name Editing: [Clr] button: Clears the editing box of all characters [Rst] button: Restores the original recipe name [Del] button: Deletes the last character [Space] buttons: Adds a space character at the end. Edit the name using the buttons above and the alpha‐ numeric keyboard and press the [SAVE] buttons to change the recipe name. Recipe names are limited to 14 characters maximum. Cook Item Editing: All recipe segments (preheat, cook, hold) are edited in the window shown to the left. The [<<] and [>>] buttons allow the editor to change between all the cooking segments, and they will wrap around from the last item to the first item and vice versa. ...
Page 13: Cooking A Recipe
LCD Controller User’s Manual COOKING A RECIPE Touch and highlight the recipe name in the selection window , then press [VIEW] to view the recipe details as shown in the window to the right. Press the [C O O K] button to open the window showing the [PREHEAT] and [C O O K] buttons in order to start cooking ...
Page 14: Cooking Window
LCD Controller User’s Manual COOKING WINDOW This is the main cooking window displayed during all cook cycles The window displays “Preheating” during the preheating cycle , once the oven is up to temperature the controller beeps, displays “Ready To Cook”, and enables the [COOK] buttons. Pressing the [COOK] button ...
Page 15: Cooking Procedures
To prepare "fried" menu items in the Quik n’ Crispy, the foods selected must have oven preparation directions listed on the package. As an example, egg rolls, corn dogs, beer battered or tempura battered vegetables and battered cheese sticks are typically fryable or bakeable. Seasoned or coated French fries or potato wedges are fryable or bakeable. These types of products will come out of the Quik n' Crispy crisp on the outside and moist on the inside as if they were fried. To prepare a non‐battered, non‐coated, or non‐seasoned menu item, it must be a bakeable version. To prepare shoestring or crinkle cut French fries, or skin‐on potato wedges, you must use a bakeable version. Menu items prepared in the Quik n' Crispy that do not have baking directions listed on the package will typically be soggy and limp, and will not change in color from a pale white to a golden brown. Contact your food distributor to order the correct version of the menu item to prepare. If the food distributor salesperson is not sure of the menu items that can be prepared in the Quik n’ Crispy, have them review the 32 page menu found in this Operators Manual, or have them contact the Quik n’ Crispy distributor, or QNC, Inc. directly. To prepare breaded items such as chicken nuggets and chicken strips either a pre‐cooked or a fully cooked product must be used. Pre‐cooked means that the product has been partially cooked, is pre‐browned on the outside, and the interior of the product is raw. Fully cooked means that the product is cooked on both the outside and the interior. You cannot prepare ready‐to‐cook items that have a white breading on the outside. They will cook, but they will not turn golden brown in the Quik n' Crispy. To grill foods in the Quik n' Crispy, you should use pre‐cooked or fully cooked meat, poultry, or fish products. As an example, hot dogs and some sausages are fully cooked products and could be consumed cold right from the package. These items will grill in the Quik n' Crispy with a charbroiled appearance. To prepare grilled chicken breasts or hamburgers, use fully cooked products. These products ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 16 The Quik n' Crispy can bake frozen pizzas or prepare freshly made pizzas using a par‐baked crust. Please note that an optional pizza basket is available. Please contact QNC for pricing information. Prepare hot, open‐faced sandwiches in just 60 to 90 seconds. To bake cookies, pastries, or muffins, lower the temperature setting to 350°F and use a muffin tin, a small sheet pan, or parchment paper. Optional Pizza Basket Please note the following general cooking procedures: 1. Always spray the Cooking Basket and Drip Tray with an aerosol vegetable shortening (for example, Pam® for Grilling) prior to the first cooking cycle of the day, or the first cooking cycle since cleaning. Do not spray non‐stick aerosol directly into the fryer, or while the fryer is operating. Wipe any excess oil from the Drip Tray with an absorbent paper towel or bar towel. To help reduce any drag between the Drip Tray and Tray Guides, pull the Drip Tray out as far as possible, and rub the towel with the excess oil on the underside of each side of the Drip Tray. 2. For best results, prior to the first cooking cycle of the day, warm the Quik n' Crispy at the preprogrammed cooking temperature for 10‐15minutes. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 17 3. Most menu items will cook in the Quik n' Crispy GF5 at 410°F to 425°F. Cooking at a temperature higher than 410°F to 425°F can cause the Quik n' Crispy to smoke. If smoke is emitted from the Quik n' Crispy, either clean the Cooking Basket and Drip Tray and/or lower the temperature setting. 4. Similar products will vary in cooking time depending on internal temperature at the time of cooking. For example, frozen fried chicken will take longer to cook than the same fried chicken that has been thawed in the refrigerator. 5. Arrange the product to be cooked in a single layer in the Cooking Basket. Avoid stacking the product to be cooked. A single layer of product will cook more evenly than products placed into the Cooking Basket in a stacked or clumped arrangement. French Fries Layered on Cooking Basket 6. Select a Menu time approximately 70% of the food manufacturer's suggested convection oven cooking times. As an example, if the suggested convection oven cooking time is 10 minutes, this item should take approximately 7 minutes in the Quik n' Crispy. If Menu 12 is programmed to 7 minutes, use this menu program. Review the enclosed 32 page menu for suggested cooking times for various menu items. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 18 7. Please be aware that variations in the cooking times will occur depending on variances in voltages and the quantity of food being cooked at one time. Experimenting with cooking times and temperatures and recording the results for future reference is recommended. This testing will prevent under‐cooking or burning of food products. 8. Remove cooked product from the open Cooking Basket with a spatula or tongs. For small food products, such as French fries, remove the Cooking Basket entirely with both hands on the handles, and dump the food product into a foil pan or holding container. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 19: Procedures To Clean And Maintain The Filters
PROCEDURES TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS Please note that the filters must be cleaned (weekly) and changed on a regular basis (every 3 months) or the unit will not operate properly. Sufficient air flow must pass through the filters in order to open the discharge vent in the back of the unit. Failure to follow this recommended procedure will void the product warranty. 1. The Air Filtration Bracket holds 3 separate air filters. The Bracket can be removed by turning two thumb screws at the top left of the greaseless fryer and sliding it out. The 3 filters have different thicknesses, and are cleaned in the following manner: Filter Tray Assembly a. The Grease Filter is the thinnest of the three with the wire mesh screen. It is located in the front of the Filter Tray it can be cleaned either in a sink or dishwasher. b. The Electrostatic Filter is the one in the middle position within the bracket and it cannot be immersed in water. We recommend periodically wiping the sides with a degreaser. c. The Carbon Filter is the thickest of the three and is located in the rear of the Filter Tray. It has a black charcoal interior and it cannot ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 20 Filter Tray with Filters Filter Tray Notches for Engaging Switches (All 3 filters must be installed correctly to engage switches ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 21: Cleaning Procedures
CLEANING PROCEDURES NOTE: PRIOR TO ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE, THE ON/OFF POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THIS SAFETY PRECAUTION WILL PREVENT ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE TO HIGH VOLTAGE. There are two types of cleaning procedures recommended for the Quik n' Crispy. To prevent product buildup on the Cooking Basket during the day, as well as transfer of flavors from one product to the next use the following procedure: 1. After preparing menu items in the Quik n’ Crispy, a layer or coating of sauce, crumbs, or batter may be deposited on the Cooking Basket or Drip Tray. These deposits should be removed before cooking another batch of food. Pull out the Cooking Basket, and with it still over the Drip Tray; brush the inside of the basket with a brass bristle brush. Turn the basket over and repeat brushing. This should remove all large food particles from the Cooking Basket. Brushing the Cooking Basket 2. With the Cooking Basket removed from the Quik n' Crispy and the Drip Tray extended out, scrape the Drip Tray with a stainless steel dough cutter or bench scraper. Simply scrape the Drip Tray from the back to the front. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 22 Three strokes of the scraper from the rear to the front and one scrape from one side to the other should place all of the crumbs and excess oil to one of the front corners of the Drip Tray. Scraping the Drip Tray to Clean Remove this residue with the scraper and discard. Wipe the Drip Tray with a dry paper towel or cloth and re‐insert. Discard Crumbs and Residue Both the brass bristle brush and bench scraper are available from QNC, Inc. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 23 For complete cleaning at the end of the day, repeat the above procedure and then: 3. Remove the Cooking Basket Assembly from the Quik n’ Crispy. 4. Remove the Drip Tray by pushing it fully into the unit, lifting the rear of the tray upwards and sliding it forward. 5. Use oven mitts to lift the Removable Front Panel located directly above the Cooking Basket by applying slight upward pressure. 6. Pull the Air Plenum out of the cooking chamber. This is the Left and Right Sides, Top Piece, and two tray guides of the Oven Interior. Air Plenum Pulled Out of Oven Chamber 8. Slide out the Rear Splashguard from the back of the cooking chamber. 9. Disassemble the Air Plenum into three separate pieces; the top and two sides. Place the plenum on a countertop and lift the top center of the plenum upwards approximately 1/2". Fold the two sides of the plenum inwards and remove them from the top plenum piece. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 24 10. Please note the flanges on the front of the sides of the air plenum are taller than the flanges on the rear. It is important when reassembling the Air Plenum that they be placed together properly. 11. There are two alternatives for cleaning the Cooking Basket, Drip Tray, Splashguard, the two piece Removable Front Panel, and Air Plenum. 12. Place the pieces into either a sink containing a pre‐soak solution with a commercial degreaser, or a commercial dishwasher. We suggest that the use of a wire brush for cleaning the Cooking Basket and green scrubbing pad for other stainless steel items. The items should then be cleaned according to local health department guidelines. This usually requires steps of washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air‐drying. OR 13. Soak the pieces overnight in a solution of Dip Tank Cleaner (DTC‐2), and water. DTC‐2 is a caustic chemical available from either your Quik n' Crispy distributor or QNC, Inc. Please call 1‐888‐668‐3687 for more information. 14. Two 2 lb. Jars of DTC‐2 should be added to 30 gallons of water in a 37 or 50 gallon storage container. This solution may be reused for 30 to 45 days depending on the quantity and types of foods prepared in the Quik n’ Crispy. 50 Gallon and 37 Gallon Soaking Containers ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 25 17. CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING CAUSTIC CHEMICALS. 18. DO NOT PLACE THE GREASE FILTER, CARBON FILTER, OR ELECTROSTATIC FILTER INTO THIS SOLUTION. THEY ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM AND WILL DISSOLVE IF PLACED INTO THE SOLUTION. 19. A minimum of 4 hours of soaking is recommended to remove baked‐on, carbonized grease that may be on these parts. Prior to re‐inserting these parts into your Quik n' Crispy, wash, rinse and sanitize them. Allow them to air dry and then place them back into the Quik n' Crispy. Depending on the amount of carbonized food accumulation on the inside of the Quik n' Crispy, it may be necessary to clean the inside of the cooking chamber with a commercial oven cleaner possibly as often as each day or as infrequently as once a week. The frequency depends on the quantity of foods you prepare and the oil content of these various foods. Always use these products in accordance with manufacturer's directions. QNC, or your Quik n' Crispy distributor, has available a cleaner called Dip‐R‐ Spray that is excellent for use in your Quik n' Crispy. It is safe to use and is the most effective cooking chamber cleaner that we have evaluated to date. It is applied to the cooking chamber after it has been pre‐warmed to 200° F. Upon contact with the spray, the carbonized grease is dissolved. The cooking chamber is then sprayed lightly with a vinegar and water solution (at least one‐third vinegar) to neutralize the Dip‐R‐Spray and wiped with a clean cloth. The interior of the unit will be left clean and streak free. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 26: Product Registration
PRODUCT REGISTRATION After having thoroughly reviewed the Operator's Manual, complete the enclosed Product Registration accurately and return it to QNC, Inc. If the Product Registration was misplaced or one was not included with your Quik n' Crispy, contact your distributor or call QNC, Inc. at 888‐NO‐VENTS (668‐3687) or 972‐669‐8993, Fax at 972‐669‐8990, or complete it online at our website, www.q‐n‐c.com. WARRANTY The Quik n' Crispy has a limited warranty of 1 year on all parts, and 90 days on labor from the date of installation of the unit. See the Product Registration for more specific information. The Product Registration form must be submitted to QNC for the warranty to be in effect. SERVICE To request service of the Quik n' Crispy contact the installing distributor or QNC, Inc. at 888‐NO‐VENTS (668‐3687) or 972‐669‐8993. If a service call is required it will be scheduled promptly. EXTENDED WARRANTY A 3 year extended warranty is available for purchase for up to one year following the purchase of a Quik n’ Crispy Greaseless Fryer. For more information contact your distributor or call QNC, Inc. at 888‐NO‐VENTS (668‐3687) or 972‐669‐8993. ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...
Page 27: Appendix - Wiring Diagram And Images
APPENDIX – WIRING DIAGRAM AND IMAGES Interlock Filter Switches Air Discharge Switch ©2015 QNC, Inc. 1215 208V/240V GF5 ECOM...

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