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F900 SERIES User, installation and servicing instructions ELECTRIC SINGLE WELL FRYER E9341, E9341F Read these instructions before use DATE PURCHASED: MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DEALER: SERVICE PROVIDER: T100949 REV. 1 Published: 27/09/16...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Falcon Foodservice Equipment. This manual can be downloaded from www.falconfoodservice.com or scan here IMPORTANT: Please keep this manual for future reference. Falcon Foodservice Equipment HEAD OFFICE Wallace View, Hillfoots Road, Stirling. FK9 5PY. Scotland.
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We recommend supplementary electrical protection with the use of a residual current device (RCD). The appliance has been designed and approved to use Falcon kick plates; non Falcon kick plates could potentially adversely affect the performance of the appliance by restricting the air to the appliance.
CONTENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION ..................7 OPERATION ......................8 COMPONENT PARTS .................... 8 CONTROLS ......................10 USING THE FRYER – NORMAL OPERATION ............ 11 USING THE FRYER – ECO MODE ..............13 USING THE FRYER – FAT MELT ................ 13 FILTRATION ......................13 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................
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7.16 WIRING DIAGRAMS .................... 39 ACCESSORIES ....................... 41 FULL SIZE BASKET ..................... 41 SPLASHGUARD ....................41 OIL RETURN HOSE ..................... 42 FAULT FINDING ...................... 42 10.0 SPARE PARTS ......................43 11.0 SERVICE INFORMATION ..................44...
1.0 APPLIANCE INFORMATION This appliance has been CE-marked on the basis of compliance with the relevant EU directives for the heat inputs, gas pressures and voltages stated on the data plate. A - Serial No B - Model No C - Flue Type D - Gas Category E - Gas Pressure F - Gas Type...
2.0 OPERATION COMPONENT PARTS A – Dust Cover F – Bucket Runner Cradle B – Half Baskets (2 Off) G – Oil Bucket C – Fry Plate H – Filtration Basket and Mesh Filter D – Drain Prod / Lifting / Scraping Tool I –...
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K – Quick Release Connection P – Element Rotating Handle (E9341F Only) L – Temperature Control Q – Mode Control M – Safety Thermostat Reset R – Filtration Pump Switch (E9341F Only) N – Drain Valve S – Heat Demand Neon (Amber) O –...
CONTROLS A – TEMPERATURE CONTROL F – ELEMENT ON OFF POSITION B – TEMPERATURE CONTROL G – ELEMENT OFF MINIMUM MARK C – DRAIN VALVE CLOSED POSITION H – FILTRATION PUMP ON D – ELEMENTS DOWN POSITION I – FILTRATION PUMP OFF E –...
USING THE FRYER – NORMAL OPERATION 2.3.1 Before use, clean the appliance inside and out. See section 3.0. 2.3.2 Ensure drain valve is closed. Fill pan with cold cooking medium to -MIN- (cold fill) mark as shown below. Once cooking medium is hot, it will expand and reach the – MAX- (hot oil) mark.
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2.3.6 For optimum cooking performance, use the recommended load and temperature settings shown in the table below: Food Product Maximum Maximum Optimum Kg / Half Basket Kg / Full Basket Oil Temperature Pre-blanched chilled 1.7* 3.4* fries Frozen fries 1.25** 2.5** * This equates to roughly filling the basket 1/2 way up.
f) Turn Temperature Control Knob to desired temperature. g) If the safety thermostat reactivates call a qualified technician to carry out an investigation. 2.3.8 To switch appliance off, turn Temperature Control Knob to “Off Position” and turn Mode Control Knob to “Element Off”. USING THE FRYER –...
2.6.12 After filtering wait 30 seconds before removing bucket. CAUTION: HEAVY OIL BUCKET WHEN FULL! TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE BUCKET. 2.6.13 To remove the Oil Return Pipe, pull down on the Quick Release Connection and pull off the Oil Return Pipe as shown below. 3.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE ANY CLEANING IS UNDERTAKEN, ISOLATE APPLIANCE FROM MAINS POWER SUPPLY AT ISOLATOR SWITCH.
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Note: All surfaces are easier to clean if spillage is removed before it becomes burnt on, cleaned daily. It should be noted that certain scouring pads including nylon types can easily mark stainless steel. Care should be exercised during cleaning process. When rubbing stainless steel with a cloth, always rub in grain direction.
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Use the scraping end (A) of the Drain Prod / Lifting / Scraping Tool as shown below to scrape any debris in the pan down the drain. Use the drain prod end (B) to push any debris down the drain if drain gets blocked. It is recommended to use the accessory hose (see section 8.2) and switch on the filtration pump to flush out the excess debris from hard to reach places.
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3.11 Remove the Filtration Basket & Mesh Filter and discard the collected debris. 3.12 Empty oil from the Oil Bucket into a separate container. Replace the Oil Bucket back in the fryer. 3.13 Soak Baskets, Fry Plate, Filtration Basket & Mesh Filter in hot soapy water. 3.14 Wash, rinse and dry above components thoroughly.
6.0 INSTALLATION SITING / CLEARANCES This appliance can be sited next to a combustible wall. IF SUITING THE NECESSARY CLEARANCES TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE WALL MUST BE THE LARGEST FIGURE GIVEN FOR INDIVIDUAL APPLIANCES INSTRUCTIONS. ASSEMBLY 6.2.1 Position appliance and level using feet adjusters or castors as shown below.
6.2.2 Appliance to be fixed to the floor using the supplied anti tilt device as shown below. ELECTRIC SUPPLY & CONNECTION The location of the electrical inlet is as seen in section 5.0. This unit is suitable for AC supplies only. The standard terminal arrangement is Three phase (400V 3N~) for all variants.
COMMISSIONING Refer to section 2.0 for operation. If safety thermostat is activated, refer to section 2.3.7 to reset it. 6.4.1 Fill pan with cold oil to the MIN mark. 6.4.2 Turn mains power supply on. 6.4.3 Ensure red neon illuminates. 6.4.4 Turn elements on and turn temperature control knob to 190°C.
This can be supplied by Falcon part no – 523400021 6.5.5 Run a bead of silicon 5mm from profile edge as highlighted below.
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6.5.6 Slide suited units into position 6.5.7 Right hand unit: Screw the M5 x 40 screw (supplied in the kit) into one of the suiting plates as shown and then insert through the front fixing holes of both units. 6.5.8 (B) Left hand unit: Slide the penny and lock washer on to the screw and secure using the M5 nut.
7.0 SERVICING BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE, ISOLATE THE APPLIANCE AT THE MAINS SWITCH AND TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED ON. DOOR REMOVAL CONTROL PANEL REMOVAL (REMOVE DOOR FIRST) All fuses are located behind the control panel.
MODE CONTROL, PUMP SWITCH & SAFETY THERMOSTAT REMOVAL WHEN REPLACING THE MODE CONTROL SWITCH, THE COPPER LINK BETWEEN TERMINALS 4 & 5 MUST BE REMOVED AS SHOWN BELOW.
OPERATING AND SAFETY THERMOSTAT SENSOR REMOVAL 7.6.1 Replace thermostat sensors onto the heating elements clip as shown below. Ensure the distance from the end of the heating elements to the tip of the operating thermostat “A” is 167mm and to the tip of the safety thermostat sensor “B” is 177mm.
CONTACTOR REMOVAL 7.9.1 First remove the Bucket Cover (A) as shown. Remove screws and pull the panel slightly forward to clear the locating lugs at the rear then drop it down and slide the whole assembly forward. 7.9.2 Now remove contactor cover and the contactors as shown.
7.9.3 Replace components in reverse order. TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP ANY WIRES WHEN REPLACING THE BUCKET COVER IN PLACE. 7.10 ELEMENT ROTATING HANDLE REMOVAL 7.10.1 First remove the switch box as shown. 7.10.2 Then remove drain cover as shown.
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7.10.3 Then remove the pan front cover as shown. 7.10.4 Now remove the element rotating handle as shown.
(C) as shown. Now pull out the heating elements (D) into the pan to remove as shown. 7.11.2 When replacing the elements, ensure to apply food grade grease around the O-rings as shown below. This grease can be supplied by Falcon part No. 0000000.
7.12 PUMP & TIMER REMOVAL (FROM FRONT) 7.12.1 First remove the bucket cover as shown in 7.9.1. Then remove the bucket runner cradle as shown. 7.12.2 Then remove pipe connection from the pump and right hand runner support fixing screws as shown.
7.12.3 Now pull forward the right hand runner support assembly and remove the pump and timer as shown. 7.13 PUMP & TIMER REMOVAL (FROM REAR) 7.13.1 First remove rear access panel as shown. 7.13.2 Now remove pump and timer as shown in 7.12.3.
OIL RETURN HOSE 8.3.1 Attach drain hose to the quick release connection as shown. On the other end of the drain hose, attach the oil return pipe as shown. 9.0 FAULT FINDING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Unit will not turn ON No power to unit Check mains power is connected and turned on...
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Surge Boiling Over loading with wet food Reduce the amount of wet food Overloading with oil Reduce the amount of oil to the Min Level Pan Not Draining Blocked with debris Clean drain hole Oil not Filtering Blocked filters with debris Clean filters inside the oil bucket...
11.0 SERVICE INFORMATION It is recommended to have a maintenance contract with a local service provider. SERVICELINE CONTACT: (UK only) Phone: +441438 363 000 Warranty Policy Shortlist For our warranty policy please go to www.falconfoodservice.com...
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