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Counter Top Fryers Models 616B & 616BT Operator’s Manual Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144 Phone: 206-322-5474 • Fax: 206-322-5425 Toll Free: 1-800-578-2547 E-mail: service@belshaw.com • http://www.belshaw.com...
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Model number ___________________________________________________________________ Serial number Phone: (206) 322-5474 • Fax: (206) 322-5425 Email: service@belshaw.com • http://www.belshaw.com To unpack the fryer and transport it to the workstation: Use a fork lift to transport the shipping crate to the work station. Break down the shipping crate.
Testing the Continuity of the Toggle Switch Testing the Continuity of the Thermostat Parts Lists Wiring Diagrams Limited Warranty Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1136EN Contents Insert...
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Preface The 616B and 616BT donut fryers have been designed and built using the finest materials and components available. It is the result of years of research and development. Designed into this unit are many features which will insure more quality in your products and reduce your operating cost.
Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer Never let water and hot shortening come in contact with each other. Moisture causes hot shortening to spatter, which may cause serious injury.
Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 MN-1136EN Level the fryer and connect it to the power source, as explained in “Installing the Fryer” above. Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer...
“Oil Level” marks on the kettle. Use one of the following methods. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer • Melt shortening in a pan on the stove • Very carefully put solid shortening into...
9. At least once a day, cool a small sample of shortening from the fryer and taste it to see if it has picked up a foreign or rancid taste. Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer...
Polish these surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer Cleaning the Frying Screen In a sink or a dishwasher, wash the frying screen using warm water and mild detergent.
Make sure the kettle is properly seated in the case. Install the heater head. Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 WARNING splashes. WARNING serious injury. 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer...
Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer To check calibration: 1. Important: Make sure that the fryer is filled with shortening. Read the warnings on the control panel about high temperatures.
DO NOT force the machine if it becomes jammed. Disassemble and remove any obstruction to prevent damage to the plungers. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer Donut-Making Helps Washing Plungers, Cylinders and Hoppers by Hand 1.
14-21 oz/397-595 g 1 13/16” 19-23 oz/539-652 g Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer use your own room temperature, dry mix temperature, desired batter temperature, and, if you are making yeast-raised donuts, estimated temperature increase during mixing.
If the indicator or light does not go off, increase the temperature Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer setting of the thermostat until it does. Then recalibrate the thermostat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Parts Lists The following pages contain lists of the parts that IMPORTANT make up the 616B and 616BT Fryers. You can use the parts lists to order replacement The parts lists and assembly drawings are parts. When you do, please provide electrical meant as guides.
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Assembly, N-22 Column Arm, N-48 Pivot Arm, & All Fasteners) * Optional Equipment Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer FASTENERS ITEM QTY. PART NO. Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425...
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FIGURE C-2. 616B/616BT HEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY. BILL OF MATERIAL ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ----------- Heater Head Case Assembly: 616B-500 616B Fryer Only 616BT-505 616BT Fryer Only 618-8A Thermostat Knob 618-11 Pilot Loght – 220 Volt DR42-607 Limit Control Mounting Bracket...
Wiring Diagrams This section contains the wiring diagram for this machine. 616B-4000 (Domestic) Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22 Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer MN-1136EN...
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Belshaw Bros., Inc. •1750 22 Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1136EN 616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer...
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US/Canada/Mexico Limited Warranty and Return Policy Belshaw Brothers Inc. warrants parts of its manufacture and assembly of equipment to be free from defects in workmanship and material which would result in product failure under normal use and service. Belshaw’s entire liability under this Warranty is limited to either repairing or replacing at its factory or;...
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No RGA# will be issued if the item in question was invoiced anytime prior to 180 days of the request Following these guidelines will help expedite the processing of your return. Belshaw Brothers Inc. 1750 22 Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98144-4590...
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If you accept the machine from the shipping company, you are, in effect, saying that the machine is in good condition, and you must pay for the machine. The freight company has accepted responsibility for the safe delivery of our machines. For your protection, inspect the machine to see that no parts are bent, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
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Contents Installation Wall Mount Fryer Mount Assembly Operating Cleaning Maintenance Appendix Factory Parts & Repair Service Parts List French Plunger Drawing (N-1008) French Plunger Cleaning Instructions Cake Donut Plunger Chart Care, Maintenance & Cleaning Instructions for Plungers, Cylinders & Hoppers Tables &...
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It is designed to be mounted on a wall or on a fryer mount. During production, the operator must move the Cutter, holding the guide handle, to deposit donuts in the desired locations in the fryer.
Installation This machine is designed to be used on either a wall mount or a fryer mount. This should be specified when the machine is ordered from the factory. If the mounting is not specified, the fryer mount will be shipped.
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The mounting brackets should be mounted on the back corner on the opposite side of the drain tray. They can be fastened to the fryer case using ¼” bolts. Washers and nuts should be used if the mount is made on the sheet metal case.
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Operation Operation of this machine is very simple, but there are some details to which we would call your attention in order to get the best results, and keep your machine in perfect running condition. 1. See that all lock nuts are kept tight when running machine.
Cleaning To facilitate packaging, the Variety Cutter has been partially disassembled and before use it should be cleaned and properly assembled. 1. Wash plunger unit in hot water and detergent, rinse and wipe dry. The plunger should be lightly oiled with cooking oil.
Maintenance Following are some maintenance and operating hints: DO NOT at any time use force to assemble or operate the machine. If machine sticks, disassemble to remove obstruction or check to determine cause and correct same. Once each week lubricate the operating cams by putting several drops of oil between trip arms when crank case is held with trip arms pointing up.
Appendix Factory Parts & Repair Service Parts List French Plunger Drawing (N-1008) French Plunger Cleaning Instructions Cake Donut Plunger Chart Care, Maintenance & Cleaning Instructions for Plungers, Cylinders & Hoppers Tables & Formulas used in Donut Making Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts Care and Cleaning of Belshaw Cutters and Dispensers Limited Warranty Belshaw Bros., Inc.
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Factory Parts and Repair Service Replacement Part Orders (Include the following information with your order): 1. Model number of your machine 2. Serial number of your machine 3. Voltage, phase and hertz (if applicable) 4. Part number, part name, description, size, etc. (if applicable) 5.
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Belshaw Bros., Inc. elshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Ave. S. 1750 22 5425 5425 Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Seattle, WA 98144 MN-1541EN MN-1541EN Phone 206-322-5474 Phone 206-322-5474 Fax 206-322- Fax 206-322- Donut Cutter Type N Donut Cutter Type N...
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Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Phone 206-322-5474 Fax 206-322- 5425 Donut Cutter Type N MN-1541EN...
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Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Phone 206-322-5474 Fax 206-322- 5425 MN-1541EN Donut Cutter Type N...
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Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Phone 206-322-5474 Fax 206-322- 5425 Donut Cutter Type N MN-1541EN...
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CARE, MAINTENANCE, and CLEANING INSTRUCTION for PLUNGERS and HOPPERS The plungers and hoppers of your Type K are precision instruments built from alloy steels and aluminum. They should be handled with care to insure continued satisfactory performance. When cleaning aluminum, selection of the right type cleaner is your most important consideration. Any household dish washing detergent which is safe for aluminum does a good job of cleaning and does not attack aluminum.
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ABLES AND Calculating Correct Water Temperature The following is an example of how to calculate the correct water temperature to use. You must use your own room temperature, dry mix Room temperature Dry mix temperature Desired batter temperature Desired water temp. for cake donuts Temperature increase during mixing (average: 30 F/17 C) Desired water temperature for yeast-raised donuts Ratios of Plunger Sizes to...
165.6 168.3 Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts Use the correct batter temperature. In general, the correct batter temperature is 75 -80 F/24 -27 C. Check the mix manufacturer’s instructions, as the recommended temperature range may vary. If the batter is too warm, the donuts will lack volume and may “ring out”...
Care and Cleaning of Belshaw Cutters and Dispensers The most important thing when cleaning aluminum is the selection of the right type of cleaner. Strong alkali cleaners such as lye, soda ash, and tri-sodium phosphate discolor and corrode aluminum, even in weak solutions.
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