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Albert
February 18, 2025
How to program the panel
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Mr. Anderson
February 18, 2025
To program the Henny Penny 500 panel:
1. Press and hold the program button until "PROGMODE" appears on the display. 2. Press the desired product button to select the product. The LED above the button will turn on, and the set-point temperature will flash. 3. To change the set-point temperature: - Press the up or down button to adjust the temperature. - Hold the up or down button to change the value in 5-degree increments. - The new set-point is saved automatically after 2 seconds. - To reset to default, press and hold both up and down buttons simultaneously.
4. To change cooking times: - Press and hold the program button until "PROGMODE" appears. - Press the desired product button (LED will turn on). - Press the program button again, and the cook time will flash. - Adjust the cooking time using the up or down button.
If "LOCK" appears on the display, the controls must be unlocked before making changes.
Figure 2-3 Deadweight Assembly Location ................5 Figure 2-4 Deadweight Assembly ..................6 Figure 2-5 Leveling Unit .....................7 Figure 2-6 Gas Model 600 Ventilation..................9 Figure 2-7 Electric Model 500 Ventilation................10 Figure 2-8 Gas Piping Assembly..................11 Figure 2-9 Gas Piping Connections...................13 Figure 2-10 Cable Restraint .....................16 Figure 2-11 Checking Filter Pump ..................18...
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Figure 3-24 Removing Deadweight Cap ................44 Figure 3-25 Deadweight Brush ..................44 Figure 3-26 Cleaning Deadweight..................45 Figure 3-27 Drying Deadweight ..................45 Figure 3-28 Female Quick-Disconnect ................46 Figure 3-29 Red Handle Position ..................46 Figure 3-30 Backing Out Lid Liner Screws .................47 Figure 3-31 Prying Out Gasket ..................47 Figure 3-32 Installing Gasket....................48 Figure 3-33 Latching The Lid ....................49 Figure 3-34 Releasing The Crossbar.................49...
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S S a a f f e e t t y y a a n n d d C C o o m m p p l l i i a a n n c c e e Henny Penny fryers have many safety features incorporated. However, the only way to ensure safe operation is to fully understand the proper installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.
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These are the original version controlled Henny Penny instructions for Pressure Fryer Electric / Gas (PFE/PFG) model 500, 561 or 600 (PFE/PFG 500,561,600). This manual is available on the Henny Penny Public website (www.hennypenny.com). Read these instructions completely prior to installation and operation of this appliance to ensure compliance to all required installation, operation and safety standards.
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person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the regulations in force and only used in suitably ventilated location.
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Technical Data For CE Marker Products Supply Pressure: Natural (I ) = 20 mbar (2.0 kPa) Natural (I ) = 20 mbar Natural (I ) = 20/25 mbar Natural (I ) = 25 mbar Liquid Propane (I ) = 30 mbar Liquid Propane (I ) = 37 mbar Liquid Propane (I...
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1 1 . . 1 1 P P r r e e s s s s u u r r e e F F r r y y e e r r The Henny Penny Pressure Fryer is a basic unit of food processing equipment. It has found wide application in institutional and commercial food service operations.
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1 1 . . 2 2 P P r r o o p p e e r r C C a a r r e e As in all Henny Penny equipment, the unit requires care and maintenance. Requirements for maintenance and cleaning are contained in this manual and must be a regular part of the operation of the unit.
This section provides the installation instructions for the electric and gas models of Henny Penny Pressure Fryers. D D o o n n o o t t p p u u n n c c t t u u r r e e t t h h e e f f r r y y e e r r w w i i t t h h a a n n y y o o b b j j e e c c t t s s s s u u c c h h a a s s d d r r i i l l l l s s o o r r s s c c r r e e w w s s a a s s e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l s s h h o o c c k k o o r r c c o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t d d a a m m a a g g e e c c o o u u l l d d r r e e s s u u l l t t .
Figure 2-2 Tilting Fryer On Its Side Remove the four leg bolts from the wooden shipping base. Remove and discard 5 5 ) ) the wooden base. Thread the shipping bolts back into the legs to provide leveling adjustment feet. 6 6 ) ) If ordered, install casters into the legs with the locking casters in front.
Figure 2-3 Deadweight Assembly Location NOTE: The metal shipping support (3) is placed within the deadweight assembly housing to protect the deadweight orifice and deadweight (2) during shipment. This support must be removed prior to installation and start-up. See Figure 2-4 Deadweight Assembly , page...
Figure 2-4 Deadweight Assembly Figure 2-4 Deadweight Assembly , Unscrew the deadweight cap (1). See page Remove the round deadweight (2). See Figure 2-4 Deadweight Assembly , page Remove and discard the shipping support (3). See Figure 2-4 Deadweight Assembly , page Clean the deadweight orifice with a dry cloth.
operation, i.e., raw in one side and finished out the other side. Order assembly can be moved away with only a slight loss of efficiency. To properly service the fryer, 24 inches (60.69 cm) of clearance is needed on all side of the fryer. Access for servicing can be attained by removing a side panel.
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Figure 2-6 Gas Model 600 Ventilation , page 9 Figure 2-7 Electric Model 500 Ventilation , page W W h h e e n n i i n n s s t t a a l l l l i i n n g g t t h h e e g g a a s s f f r r y y e e r r d d o o n n o o t t a a t t t t a a c c h h a a n n e e x x t t e e n n s s i i o o n n t t o o t t h h e e g g a a s s f f l l u u e e e e x x h h a a u u s s t t s s t t a a c c k k .
Figure 2-7 Electric Model 500 Ventilation 2 2 . . 6 6 G G a a s s S S u u p p p p l l y y The gas fryer is factory available for either natural or propane gas. Check the data...
requirements. The minimum supply for natural gas is 7 inches water column (1.7 kPa), and 10 inches water column (2.49 kPa) for propane. Maximum gas supply is 14 inches water column (3.49 kPa or 0.5 psi). D D o o n n o o t t a a t t t t e e m m p p t t t t o o u u s s e e a a n n y y g g a a s s o o t t h h e e r r t t h h a a n n t t h h a a t t s s p p e e c c i i f f i i e e d d o o n n t t h h e e d d a a t t a a p p l l a a t t e e .
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T T o o a a v v o o i i d d p p o o s s s s i i b b l l e e s s e e r r i i o o u u s s p p e e r r s s o o n n a a l l i i n n j j u u r r y y : : •...
unit and the flexible gas line disconnected. This will allow better access to all side of the fryer. The gas line and cable restrain must be reconnected once the cleaning and servicing is complete Figure 2-9 Gas Piping Connections...
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• Natural: 3.5 inches water column (0.87 kPa) • Propane: 10.0 inches water column (2.49 kPa) NOTE: The gas pressure regulator has been set by Henny Penny and is not to be adjusted by the user. 2 2 . . 1 1 0 0 G G a a s s P P i i l l o o t t & & B B u u r r n n e e r r L L i i g g h h t t i i n n g g / / S S h h u u t t d d o o w w n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 2 2 .
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(10.0 inches (2.49 kPa) for propane). if adjustment is necessary, contact your local Henny Penny distributor 2 2 . . 1 1 3 3 E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l R R e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s ( ( E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c M M o o d d e e l l s s ) ) The electric fryer is available from the factory wired for 208, 220/240, or 440/480 volts, single or three phase, 60 hertz service.
Figure 2-10 Cable Restraint I-bolt is to be secured to the building using acceptable building construction practices. D D R R Y Y W W A A L L L L C C O O N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S e e c c u u r r e e I I - - b b o o l l t t t t o o a a b b u u i i l l d d i i n n g g s s t t u u d d .
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Volts Phase Amps Supply Wire Minimum Size Fuse Size Three 13.50 Three 11.25 Three 13.50 2 2 . . 1 1 4 4 E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l R R e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t ( ( G G a a s s M M o o d d e e l l s s ) ) The gas fryer requires 120-volt, single-phase, 60-Hz, 10 amp, 3-wire grounded (earthed) service, or 230-volt, single-phase, 50-Hz, 5 amp, 1 phase service.
If a problem persists, refer to the other sections of this manual or call an authorized Henny Penny distributor. 2 2 . . 1 1 7 7 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n a a l l C C h h e e c c k k s s...
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Press P and “HEAT” shows in the display. Use the UP and DOWN arrow to 6 6 ) ) change the heat source: “ELEC” for electric models; “GAS” for units with standing pilot; SSI for units with solid state ignition. Press P and “VAT”...
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Figure 3-1 Operating Components, (Sheet 1 of 3)
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Figure 3-1 Operating Components, (Sheet 2 of 3)
T T a a b b l l e e 3 3 - - 1 1 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s Item No.
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Item No. Description Functions Filter Valve When the power switch is in the pump position, this two-way valve directs filtered shortening fro the drain pan, back into the frypot. Rinse Hose A hand-held hose used to rinse food particles from the frypot (Optional) into the filter pan;...
Item No. Description Functions Circuit Breakers A protective device which breaks the circuit when the current (Electric Models exceeds the rated value. Only) Contactors Relays the route power to the heating elements; one relay is (Electric Models in series with the high limit, the other one is in series with the Only) controls.
Figure 3-3 High Limit Reset - Electric 3 3 . . 4 4 F F i i l l l l i i n n g g O O r r A A d d d d i i n n g g O O i i l l T T o o a a v v o o i i d d s s e e v v e e r r e e b b u u r r n n s s w w h h e e n n p p o o u u r r i i n n g g h h o o t t s s h h o o r r t t e e n n i i n n g g i i n n t t o o f f r r y y p p o o t t , , w w e e a a r r g g l l o o v v e e s s a a n n d d t t a a k k e e c c a a r r e e t t o o a a v v o o i i d d s s p p l l a a s s h h i i n n g g .
The electric model 500 requires 48 lbs. (21.8 kg) of liquid shortening, and the gas model requires 43 lbs. (19.5 kg). Model 500 fryers have two level indicator lines inscribed on the rear wall of the frypot, whereas the model 600 has only one level indicator.
3. Do not overload the baskets with product (12 lbs (5.4 kg) for model 600 fryers and 14 lbs (6.4 kg) for model 500 fryers), and avoid placing product with extreme moisture content into baskets. W W i i t t h h p p r r o o l l o o n n g g e e d d s s u u e e , , t t h h e e f f l l a a s s h h p p o o i i n n t t o o f f s s h h o o r r t t e e n n i i n n g g i i s s r r e e d d u u c c e e d d .
Figure 3-6 Valves Closed - Electric Remove fry basket from frypot and leave lid up. 2 2 ) ) Fill the frypot with shortening. 3 3 ) ) W W h h e e n n u u s s i i n n g g n n e e w w , , s s o o l l i i d d s s h h o o r r t t e e n n i i n n g g , ,...
Completely stir shortening to stabilize the temperature throughout the frypot. 5 5 ) ) If the shortening was not filtered the night before at shutdown, it should be 6 6 ) ) filtered now, after the shortening reaches the frying temperature and before the fryer is used.
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3 3 . . 7 7 R R e e g g u u l l a a r r M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e S S c c h h e e d d u u l l e e As in all food service equipment, the Henny Penny pressure fryer requires care and proper maintenance.
Figure 3-10 Manual Reset of Filter Pump Motor Protection Device Electric fryers with serial numbers HB013JB & below, and gas fryers with serial numbers of GA085JB & below, can push the reset, by removing the access panel on the left side panel of the unit. T T o o p p r r e e v v e e n n t t b b u u r r n n s s c c a a u u s s e e d d b b y y s s p p l l a a s s h h i i n n g g s s h h o o r r t t e e n n i i n n g g , , t t u u r r n n t t h h e e u u n n i i t t ’...
NOTE: • Scraping the electric fryer elements, or the curved portion of the gas frypot, produces scratches in these surfaces, causing breading to stick and burn. • Do not bang the pot scraper, or other cleaning utensils, on the frypot rim. Damage to the frypot rim could result, and the lid may not seal properly during a Cook Cycle.
Close the drain valve. Open the filter valve. Lower lid and hold closed. Move the main power switch to the pump position. Carefully open the lid to see if the shortening is returning properly. Fill frypot 1/3 full, then top off pump.
Figure 3-14 Attaching Filter Rinse Hose While holding the wooden handle, make sure the hose nozzle is pointed down into the bottom of the frypot. Pull the lid down over the nozzle, close the filter valve, and move the main power switch to the pump position. Hold nozzle carefully to avoid excessive splashing.
Figure 3-16 Rinsing Frypot Interior After sufficient rinsing with shortening, close the drain valve. Turn the main power switch to the off position. O O n n l l y y c c o o n n n n e e c c t t a a n n d d d d i i s s c c o o n n n n e e c c t t t t h h e e f f i i l l t t e e r r r r i i n n s s e e h h o o s s e e w w h h e e n n t t h h e e m m a a i i n n p p o o w w e e r r s s w w i i t t c c h h i i s s i i n n t t h h e e o o f f f f p p o o s s i i t t i i o o n n .
Check the level of the shortening if necessary, until it reaches the level indicator 1 1 0 0 ) ) line on the rear wall of the frypot, or top level indicator on model 500. After completing the filtering operation, empty and replace the condensation 1 1 1 1 ) ) drain pan.
Make certain the charcoal filter is installed with the smooth side down and the 1 1 ) ) arms on the frame are clamped down over the protrusions on the outside of the frame. The filter valve is to be closed at all times during frying. 2 2 ) ) Pump all the shortening from the filter lines by running the filter pump motor until 3 3 ) )
Figure 3-21 Unthreading Suction Standpipe Remove the sealer bar and discard the filter envelope. 7 7 ) ) Clean the top and bottom filter screen with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly 8 8 ) ) with hot water. NOTE: Be sure that the filter screens, sealer bar, and the suction standpipe are thoroughly dry before assembly of filter envelope as water dissolves the filter paper.
Figure 3-23 Folding Filter Envelope Clamp the envelope in place with the sealer bar. 1 1 1 1 ) ) Screw on the suction standpipe assembly. 1 1 2 2 ) ) Place complete filter screen assembly back into filter drain pan and slide pan 1 1 3 3 ) ) back into place beneath the fryer.
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• M M o o v v i i n n g g e e i i t t h h e e r r t t h h e e f f r r y y p p o o t t , , o o r r f f i i l l t t e e r r p p a a n n , , w w h h i i l l e e c c o o n n t t a a i i n n i i n n g g h h o o t t s s h h o o r r t t e e n n i i n n g g i i s s n n o o t t r r e e c c o o m m m m e e n n d d e e d d .
Unscrew the deadweight cap and remove the cap and dead weight. See Figure 2 2 ) ) 3-24 Removing Deadweight Cap , page Figure 3-24 Removing Deadweight Cap • D D e e a a d d w w e e i i g g h h t t c c a a p p m m a a y y b b e e h h o o t t . . U U s s e e p p r r o o t t e e c c t t i i v v e e c c l l o o t t h h o o r r g g l l o o v v e e , , o o r r b b u u r r n n s s c c o o u u l l d d r r e e s s u u l l t t .
Figure 3-26 Cleaning Deadweight Clean the deadweight orifice and the inside of the deadweight assembly body 5 5 ) ) with a clean lint-free cloth. Dry the deadweight and deadweight assembly cap. See Figure 3-27 Drying 6 6 ) ) Deadweight , page Figure 3-27 Drying Deadweight Replace deadweight and deadweight assembly cap.
Figure 3-28 Female Quick-Disconnect Open the drain valve and drop the shortening from the frypot, into the drain pan. 2 2 ) ) Once all the shortening is gone form frypot, turn the red handle 3 3 ) ) counterclockwise, into the down position and hold. See Figure 3-29 Red Handle Position , page Figure 3-29 Red Handle Position...
Back the 4 lid liner screws (2 on each side) out about 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). See 1 1 ) ) Figure 3-30 Backing Out Lid Liner Screws , page Figure 3-30 Backing Out Lid Liner Screws Using a thin blade screwdriver pry out the gasket at the corners, and then pull 2 2 ) ) gasket from lid.
Install the gasket with the “good” side out and tighten the 4 screws. See Figure 4 4 ) ) 3-32 Installing Gasket , page NOTE: Install the four corners of the lid gasket. Smooth the gasket into place, working from the corners towards the middle of each side. Figure 3-32 Installing Gasket 3 3 .
Figure 3-33 Latching The Lid Press down on the front of the cross bar, pull out the release pin, lift the latch, 2 2 ) ) and raise the cross bar. See Figure 3-34 Releasing The Crossbar , page Figure 3-34 Releasing The Crossbar Using spindle lube (Part No.
Figure 3-35 Lubricating The Ball Seat Turn spindle clockwise until it stops and then lubricate the threads on the 4 4 ) ) spindle using the spindle lube. See Figure 3-36 Lubricating Spindle Threads , page Figure 3-36 Lubricating Spindle Threads Turn the spindle clockwise until it stops, line up the lid cover with the cross bar, 5 5 ) ) pull the release pin out, and firmly press the cross bar back into place.
Figure 3-37 Loosening Outer Collar Set Screws Turn the inner collar clockwise until it stops. 3 3 ) ) NOTE: Insert a small screwdriver or Allen wrench in the hole in the inner collar to assist you in turning the collar. See Figure 3-38 Turning Inner Collar , page Figure 3-38 Turning Inner Collar Turn the spindle clockwise until it stops.
and change places in the spindle. The red ball on the spindle should now line up with the red ball on the latch. Turn the inner collar counterclockwise until it stops against the bottom hub of the 7 7 ) ) spindle.
NOTE: If the bolts or spreaders are missing or damaged, order Kit No. 14685 from your nearest Henny Penny distributor. Pump shortening back into frypot and unit is now ready for use.
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C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 4 4 P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m i i n n g g 4 4 . . 1 1 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n The controls are preset from the factory, but desired functions can be programmed in the field.
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• Inputs Status (High Limit, Drain Switch, Fan Switch, Module) • Outputs Status (Fan, Module, Heat, Pressure) NOTE: To exit from the Special Program Mode at any time, press and hold the program button for 2 seconds. Press and hold the program button while turning on the cook/pump switch. 1 1 ) ) “SPEC PROG”...
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A display showing “_” means output is off; “*” means output is on. Press the program button and proceed to PR ASSIST / PRESSURE ASSIST. 1 1 3 3 ) ) Press the UP or DOWN button to toggle between YES / NO. If set to NO, the 1 1 4 4 ) ) pressure assist feature is disabled.
Problem Cause Correction Metal shipping spacer not re- Remove shipping spacer; see moved from deadweight. Unpacking Instructions , page Lid gasket leaking. Reverse or replace lid gasket. Shortening not Gas valve knob turned to the Make sure gas control valve knob is heating.
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Display Cause Correction and temperature probe should be checked. “E-6A” Temperature probe open. Turn switch to off position, then “OIL PROB OPEN” turn switch back to on; if display shows “E-6”, have the tempera- ture probe checked. “E-6B” Temperature probe shorted. Turn switch to off position, then “OIL PROB SHRT”...
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Display Cause Correction “TEMP TOO LOW Possible water in frypot. Make sure oil is in frypot and at FOR PRESSURE” the proper level. “E-86L” Pressure Assist error message Call for service.
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How to program the panel
To program the Henny Penny 500 panel:
1. Press and hold the program button until "PROGMODE" appears on the display.
2. Press the desired product button to select the product. The LED above the button will turn on, and the set-point temperature will flash.
3. To change the set-point temperature:
- Press the up or down button to adjust the temperature.
- Hold the up or down button to change the value in 5-degree increments.
- The new set-point is saved automatically after 2 seconds.
- To reset to default, press and hold both up and down buttons simultaneously.
4. To change cooking times:
- Press and hold the program button until "PROGMODE" appears.
- Press the desired product button (LED will turn on).
- Press the program button again, and the cook time will flash.
- Adjust the cooking time using the up or down button.
If "LOCK" appears on the display, the controls must be unlocked before making changes.
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