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Auto Lift Electric Fryer Series: MB-50AT/MB-50ATV MB-85AT/MB-85ATV MB-502AT/ATV Installation & Operation Manual www.resfab.com 2019-12-03...
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CONTROL MANUAL TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING ALL MB-AT 25-28 MODELS MANUAL FILTRATION MB-502 FILTRATION: DRAINING AND REFILLING PROCEDURES 30-31 MB-50AT/MB-85AT/MB-502AT PART DESCRIPTIONS 32-33 BOIL OUT PROCEDURES FOR MB-50,MB-85AT,MB-502 PUMP MOTOR AND HIGH LIMIT RESET TROUBLE PROBLEM/POSSIBLE CAUSE/REMEDY 36-37 SHOOTING...
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RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HERE FOR EASY & QUICK REFERENCE. Model: _______________________________________ Serial Number(s) ______________________________ _____________________________________________ Voltage: _______________ Phase: ________________ Date Installed: _________________________________ Be ready to provide this information when calling for service or repair parts. Service/Parts: CALL 1-866-359-0808 Page #2...
NOTICE NOTICE: IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS RESFAB EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM RESFAB, OR ANY OF ITS FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PARTNERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
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Safety Overview The instructions contained in this manual are intended to aid in learning the proper procedures for installing, operating and servicing this unit. Throughout this manual, safety precautions are identified by use of safety alert symbols and three alert keywords: DANGER …WARNING…CAUTION. Safety alert information precedes the step(s) or activity to which it applies.
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Safety Rules WARNING: Always meet FDA Food Handling and Temperature Guidelines. RECOMMENDATION: Before using the fryer it is important to read and understand all the instructions and recommendations of this manual. SAFETY RULES: 1. Keep the area and the floor around the fryer clean. 2.
Safety Rules DANGER ▪ Hot oil is very dangerous. It can cause serious injuries and death. NEVER attempt to move a fryer containing hot oil or to transfer hot oil from one container to another. ▪ Turn off the Fryer before cleaning or performing any maintenance activity. Turn breaker off. ▪...
3. Remove the box by pulling straight up on the cardboard. 4. Remove the wrapping material carefully. 5. Visually inspect the fryer. If you see something wrong immediately advise your Resfab distributor (and your freight carrier if you are responsible for freight) Each unit is shipped with the following accessories: ACCESSORIES 1.
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VENTLESS FRYER UNCRATING Very important Remove the filter pan. Page #10...
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Very important Remove the filter pan. Page #11...
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Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel to install or otherwise service this equipment will void the Resfab warranty and may result in damage to the fryer or injury to personnel. Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and the local or national codes or regulations, installation and operation shall comply with the codes or regulations in force in the state/county in which the equipment is installed.
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Electrical Installation and Connection Continued •Below is a guide to help you inform customers of the breaker size they may need. •This information is for reference only. •It’s still important to verify with the local electric code. The local electric code always prevails on the following information.
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RESFAB VENTLESS FRYERS With Ansul R-102 Fire Suppression System The system can be charged with or without power to the fryer: Here are the Ansul fulfillment specs: For the MB-50ATV & MB-85ATV: •1.5 gallon fire suppression agent liquid •Supply nitrogen model LT-20-R or Co2 101-10 cartridge For the MB-502ATV •3 gallon fire suppression agent liquid...
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Paperless Filter Disassembly and Reassembly of Paperless Filter Disassembly 1. Grasp the frame with your thumbs on the handles at the corner of the assembly and pull outward in opposite directions to separate the frame at the corner. Continue to open the frame (it will pivot at the opposite corner) until the outer screens and grid can be removed from the frame.
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Cleaning Paperless Filter and Filter Pan Instructions: Paperless Filter Scrape with crumb shovel entire filter pan to remove crumbs. Perform manual filter. Pull filter pan out to cool for 10 minutes Remove paperless filter. Plug hole in bottom of filter pan with paper towel. Remove any remaining crumbs w/crumb shovel.
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CLEANING VENTLESS HOOD WEEKLY: • Turn Breaker Off • Remove Baffle • Remove HEPA/Charcoal Filters • Using a damp soapy cloth, wipe entire inside of Ventless Hood, up to and including fan cage. When cleaning the blower cage be careful when cleaning the blade. •...
Frying Guide Tips for Good Frying Troubleshooting When Frying… Oil Turns Dark During Normal Fry Life Skim Frequently Possible Causes ✓Defective thermostat, temperature too high. Skim floating food particles frequently, especially ✓Insufficient/Improper filtering. after busy periods. ✓Equipment not clean. Keep Frozen Food Frozen ✓Use of improperly prepared food.
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Touch screen program instructions - all MB AT models RIGHT SCREEN LEFT SCREEN Touch “Resfab” to Continue… Touch “Resfab” to Continue… TOUCH RESFAB TO CONTINUE MENU SELECTION MENU SELECTION TENDERS TENDERS LEGS - THIGHS LEGS - THIGHS...
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PROGRAMMING FRYER SELECT A MENU – HOLD DOWN NAME OF ITEM SETUP SCREEN SYSTEM Setup: TAKES YOU TO MANAGERS PIN SYSTEM Setup IDLE TEMP MENU ENTRY:: TAKES YOU TO MENU LIST MENU ENTRY EXIT IDLE TEMP: TAKES YOU TO ENERGY SAVINGS TO CHANGE IDLE TEMPS.
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Programming Menus RIGHT SCREEN LEFT SCREEN SETUP SCREEN WARNING MENU CONFIGURATION IN SYSTEM Setup IDLE TEMP PROCESS MENU ENTRY EXIT TOUCH MENU ENTRY ON THE NEXT SCREEN YOU CAN CHOOSE A MENU BY: 1: FIRST OR LAST 2. USE ARROWS TO GO TO NEXT MENU – FORWARD OR BACK 3.
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PROGRAMMING CONTINUED… RIGHT SCREEN LEFT SCREEN WARNING COOKING 22M:00S MENU CONFIGURATION IN TIME PROCESS COOKING 325° TEMP BACK NEXT Screen 1 of 2: ENTER COOKING TIME AND COOKING TEMPERATURE – TOUCH NEXT WARNING ALARM STIR MENU CONFIGURATION IN AFTER ALARM PROCESS ADD PRODUCT AFTER BACK...
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MANUAL FILTRATION – AND MORNING OIL POLISH. ✓ Scrape crumbs out of filter pan. ✓ Add powder to oil filter pan. (6 oz to 50# Fryer, 10 oz to 85# Fryer.) Be sure filter pan is tightly in place. ✓Use pot brush to clean side and stir crumbs at bottom of kettle.
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MB-502 Draining and Refilling procedure Draining and Refill Left Pot DRAINING Add Filter Powder to the back and sides of filter Turn the pump on if additional oil is needed to re pan. move crumbs. Pull left drain handle until all oil has been drained in the filtration pan.
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MB-502 Draining and Refill Right Pot DRAINING Open drain valve for the right pot. Close it after Pot has been fully drained. REFILLING Refill pot valve must in the right pot position Active filtration Pump. Stop filtration pump when pot is full. Pag #31...
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MB-50AT/MB-85AT/MB-502AT 59461 2 position ON/OFF Switch This is the main waterproof power switch. 59609 Touch Screen Control all of the frying functions. MB-502ATV The MB-502ATV has a main power switch. Once it is turned on there is a 10 second delay before the fryer turns on.
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MB-50AT/MB-85AT/ MB-502AT Hi-Limit reset. 59454 Hi-Limit warning light When this light is on, the Hi-Limit red. needs to be reset. 59910 Hi-Limit reset. If the fryer gets too hot, the high limit will shut the power off on the heaters.
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FRYER BOIL OUT MENU SELECTION Boil Out Procedures MB-50/85/502 TEST ONE Fryers TEST TWO BOIL OUT ❖Remove filter pan. EXTENDED BOIL OUT ❖Be sure drain valve is closed. SELECTED MENU ❖Wipe out pot & filter pan with paper towel. BOIL OUT ❖Fill pot with water to oil line.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR ALL SERVICE RELATED PROBLEMS: CALL 1-866-359-0808 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY POWER PROBLEM POWER PROBLEM POWER PROBLEM ✓ Fryer will not turn on Not connected to Power Connect to Power Source* No Power Light Source Check Circuit Breaker* NO POWER Replace Power Switch* RESET the High Limit Switch...
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– fryer shuts off, check that the filter switch rods basket lifts, fryer comes back on are properly screwed and that and the screen says “TOUCH they touch the filter? RESFAB TO CONTINUE” Order new HEPA/Charcoal Filter Page #37...
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