Introduction; Construction; Standard Features; Optional Features - GILES GEF Series Operation & Service Manual

Introduction

1. Introduction
THANK YOU for purchasing the Giles Model GEF or GEF-VH Series Electric Fryer, manufactured by GILES Food
Service Equipment; Montgomery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "Giles". Every unit is thoroughly
inspected and tested prior to shipment in efforts to ensure that it will operate flawlessly when received. With
proper care and maintenance the appliance will provide years of trouble-free service.
To help protect your investment in this state-of-the-art cooking equipment, we recommend that you take a few
moments to become familiar with the installation, operational, cleaning, and maintenance procedures contained in
this Manual. Adherence to these recommended procedures will minimize the potential for costly "downtime" and
future repair expense. Please retain this manual for future reference.
NOTE: Due to continuing improvements and product enhancements, some of the illustrations shown in this manual might
not exactly depict current models.
1.1

Construction

Constructed of 18 and 20 Ga. 430 Stainless Steel. Double-wall cabinet structure.
1.2

Standard Features

Computer Controller - Controls cooking oil temperature and cook time, and stores up to fifty (50) programmable
Menu Item cooking presets. Monitors fryer status; displays operational instructions and warnings, such as DRAIN
OPEN, LOW OIL LEVEL, MAX. ELEMENT TEMP, etc. Features BOIL-OUT program, COOL MODE, FORCE FILTER
function, password protection if needed, multiple languages, and enhanced safeguards against accidental cooking
oil fire.
Automatic Basket Lift - Automatically lowers product when cook cycle is started ... lifts cooked product from hot oil
at the conclusion of the cook cycle.
Built-in Oil Filtration System - Completely self-contained system helps to extend the life of cooking oil. Features
1/2 HP pump; designed to perform a filter cycle within approximately five (5) minutes.
Push-To-Start Feature - After any power interruption, the User must press a [START] key to power-up the
appliance. This feature will comply with code requirements in some jurisdictions.
GEF-VH Ventless Hood Model Only:
Ventless Hood - Integral, self-contained, Type-1, Recirculating Hood removes grease-laden cooking vapors and
returns clean air into the room; eliminates need for a conventional ventilation hood to the outside.
Fire Extinguishing System - Self-contained fire extinguishing system protects unit at all times.
EAC Cleaning Timer - Preset Timer prompts User that the Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC) collection cell needs to be
cleaned. Daily cleaning is important to maintain peak performance of the air cleaning system. Timer system will
disable the appliance if cleaning is not performed in a timely manner.
GEF & GEF-VH Series Fryers