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I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L 'VEE-RAY' GAS FRYERS GT45E GT46E GT60E For use in GB & IE...
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Moffat Limited PO Box 10001 Christchurch New Zealand (03) 389 1007 Fax: (03) 389 1276 WORLD-WIDE BRANCHES UNITED KINGDOM Blue Seal 67 Gravelly Business Park Gravelly Park Birmingham West Midlands B24 8TQ (121) 327 5575 Fax: (121) 327 9711 UNITED STATES...
Contents GT45E ‘FAST FRI’ GAS FRYER (Single Tank - 20Ltr) GT46E ‘FAST FRI’ GAS FRYER (Twin Tank - 26Ltr) GT60E ‘FAST FRI’ GAS FRYER (Single Tank - 31Ltr) Introduction .................... 2 Specifications ..................4 Model Numbers Covered in this Specification...
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Contents Controller Basic Programming Mode............32 Programming the Password Protection. Programming the Timers. Programming the Temperature. Programming the Keypad Lock - Unlock. To Exit the Programming Mode. Controller Advanced Programming Mode ..........35 Timing Mode. Temperature Offset. Temperature Display Mode. Programming the Melt Cycle.
Introduction We are confident that you will be delighted with your BLUE SEAL 'Vee Ray' Fryer and it will become a most valued appliance in your commercial kitchen. To ensure you receive the utmost benefit from your new Blue Seal appliance, there are two important things you can do.
For UK Appliances Only: GT45E, GT46E and GT60E Gas supply connection point is located 190 mm from the right hand side and 526 mm from the floor and is entered from the rear of the appliance. An optional lower connection is available.
IT MUST BE REPLACED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD GT45E and GT46E Electrical supply entry point is located 56 mm from the right hand side of the appliance and 218 mm from the floor.
Blue Seal ‘FAST FRI’ gas fryers are designed to provide years of satisfactory service, and correct installation is essential to achieve the best performance, efficiency and trouble-free operation.
Installation Position the appliance in its approximate working position. All air for burner combustion is supplied from underneath the appliance. The legs must always be fitted and no obstructions placed on the underside or around the base of the appliance, as obstructions will cause incorrect operation and / or failure of the appliance.
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Installation A suitable joining compound which resists the breakdown action of LPG must be used on every gas line connection, unless compression fittings are used. The connection to the appliance is ” BSP male. NOTE: A Manual Isolation Valve must be fitted to the individual appliance supply line. Correctly locate the appliance into its final operating position and using a spirit level, adjust the legs so that the appliance is level and at the correct height.
Installation Electrical Connection NOTE: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AN QUALIFIED PERSON. Each appliance should be connected to an adequately protected power supply and isolation switch mounted adjacent to, but not behind the appliance. This switch must be clearly marked and readily accessible in case of fire.
/ operator. BLUE SEAL 'FAST-FRI' fryers have been designed to provide simplicity of operation and 100% safety protection. Improper operation is therefore almost impossible, however bad operation practices can reduce the oil / shortening life and produce a poor quality product.
• Electronic temperature control sensitive to changes in oil temperature. • Open tank design for both units to simplify cleaning operation. • Programmable melt cycle. Single Tank GT45E Controls Refer to the ‘Operation’ section for a description of the control panel functions.
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Operation Twin Tank GT46E Controls ON/OFF Fig 4 Single Tank GT60E Controls ON/OFF Flame Failure Gas Control Knob Button Left & Right Piezo Igniters Fig 5...
Operation Description of the Electronic Control Panel ON/OFF Control Panel Functions Each control panel comprises the following:- One 4 digit, seven segment display with a 0.5” high, bright green LED display. Three green LED indicator lights located under each of the 3 Timer Controls. 6 Touch Control Keys;- ‘ON’...
Operation Operation of the Appliance WARNING: REAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN BY THE OPERATOR TO USE THE FRYER SAFELY TO GUARD AGAINST THE RISK OF INJURY AND FIRE • DO NOT LEAVE THE FRYER UNATTENDED DURING OPERATION • DO NOT HOT.
Operation When the appliance displays ‘droP’ this indicates that the Fryer is ready to commence cooking operations. If there is a “.” displayed between the first and second characters of ‘H.EAt’ this indicates that the heating element is ‘ON’. The appliance uses a heating rate dependent (temperature vs time) heating algorithm.
LEVEL WHEN COLD Fig 6 NOTE: BLUE SEAL 'FAST-FRI' fryers can be used with both oil and shortening. 1. Before filling the tank, always check that the drain valve(s) behind the door is (are) closed. A locking slide is provided on these valves and this should always be locked in position during use.
Operation GT60E Fryer (Single Tank) Flame Failure Gas Control Knob With the fryer tank full of frying medium, the Button pilot burners can be lit. Check that the gas supply is turned on at the mains supply. Open the access door at the front of the Left &...
As a safety precaution all BLUE SEAL 'FAST-FRI' fryers feature an Over-Heat control which will turn off the fryer in the event that the oil reaches over 220°C, should there be a thermostat failure.
Operation Frying Temperature Guide and Care of Frying Medium Summary of Practical Care of Frying Fats and Oils Fats and oils are unstable compounds. Even the best oils and fats will break down to some extent in the fryer. There are a number of causes of frying mediums ceasing to be edible. Heat and moisture are two of the most important causes and we have both heat and moisture in the deep well fryer.
Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMIBLE SOLVENTS AND CLEANING AIDS ON OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FRYER HOT. WHILST THE FRYER IS STILL AUTIO N Always turn off the gas and electrical supply at the mains supply before cleaning.
Cleaning and Maintenance Locking Slide Locking Slide Fig 10 Fig 11 Daily Cleaning WARNING: HOT OIL WILL BURN - DO NOT RUSH THIS JOB. At the end of each day or at the end of each shift, if the frying schedule is heavy, the frying medium should be drained and strained into a receptacle.
Cleaning and Maintenance Weekly Cleaning NOTE: If the fryer usage is very high, we recommend that the weekly cleaning procedure is carried out on a more frequent basis. Proceed as for 'Daily Cleaning' to drain and filter the tank. Do not refill the tank with frying medium until it has been cleaned as shown below.
Fault Finding Guide to Cooking Problems with Fryer This section provides an easy reference guide to the more common problems that may occur during the operation of your equipment. The fault finding guide in this section is intended to help you correct, or at least accurately diagnose problems with your equipment.
Fault Finding Fault Possible Cause Remedy Rapid oil breakdown. Inadequate frying oil turnover. Adjust procedures to fry more food in the fryer to increase the turnover. Overheating of oil. Check the setting of the thermostat with a 'Mercury Glass' thermometer thermocouple.
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Fault Finding Fault Finding the Gas System Fault Possible Cause Remedy Pilot Burners will not light / Check gas supply is turned on. Turn on gas supply. stay alight. Check gas supply is low or empty. Replenish gas supply. Thermocouple connection loose. Tighten thermocouple connection.
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Fault Finding Fault Possible Cause Remedy Over temperature thermostat Overtemperature thermostat is If thermostat cutting out pilot when cuts out the Pilot Burners. faulty. the oil temperature is below 200°C. Replace over temperature thermostat. Main Burners do not light. Refer to ‘Wiring Diagrams’. Main Burners Do Not Burn Burners roar, light back through Check the operating pressure is...
Controller Basic Programming Mode Controller Basic Programming Mode: NOTE: • 'Timer 1', 'Timer 2' and ‘Timer 3' keys on each control panel can be programmed with 3 different cook times for each tank. • The user may not enter Programming Mode whilst a timer is running. An alarm will sound indicating the key press, but the unit will not go to the Programming Mode.
Controller Basic Programming Mode Programming the Timers To change the settings, press either 'Timer 1', or 'Timer 3', to change the selection. Press the Programme Key ‘P’ to enter the ‘Programme Mode’. Once in the ‘Programme Mode’ the following options can be cycled through by pressing the Programme Key again.
Controller Basic Programming Mode Programming the 'Temperature'. The stored set ‘Temperature’ is displayed (default 350°F - 176.5°C) with a flashing ‘F’ or ‘C’ for Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change the temperature, press either; a. 'Timer 1 - Up ’ to increase the temperature. b.
Controller Advanced Programming Mode Controller Advanced Programming Mode: With power turned on to the fryer, enter the Advanced Programming Mode by pressing the Programme Key ‘P’ and 'Timer 1' key simultaneously. Timing Mode Press the 'Program' key. One of the following options will display:- Factory Default Settings Straight Cook Time Straight cook time refers to real time cooking.
Controller Advanced Programming Mode Temperature Display Mode The temperature display can be set for two temperature display modes:- 't -1’ - Display will show the oil temperature as an actual temperature. ’t - 0’ - The display will show the following temperature status; ‘HEAt’...
Controller Advanced Programming Mode System Programmable Default Settings This section shows the system parameters for this model and contains a table of the ‘Programmable Default Settings’, (These settings can be edited from the Control Panel when in either ‘Controller Basic Programme Mode’...
Gas Conversion and Specifications Conversion Procedure AUTIO N Ensure the appliance is isolated from the gas supply before commencing servicing. NOTE: • These conversions should only be carried out by qualified service persons. connections must be checked for leaks before re-commissioning the appliance. •...
Gas Conversion and Specifications Main Burner Injectors Main Burner Injector Unscrew and remove the main burner injectors (12.7 mm A/F) located in front of main burner venturi openings. Determine the correct injectors for the corresponding gas from the ‘Gas Specifications Table’ at the end of this section.
Gas Conversion and Specifications Gas Type Identification Label On completion of the gas conversion, replace the 'Gas Type Identification Label' located at:- - The rear of the unit, above the gas entry port. - Next to the rating plate. Commissioning Before leaving the converted installation;...
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