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Your Growth Is Our Goal FilterQuick ™ FQE30U easyTouch ® Electric Fryer Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual This manual is updated as new information and models are released. Visit our website for the latest manual. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do Not Store or use gasoline CAUTION or other flammable vapors READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FRYER.
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NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS FRYMASTER FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER OR ANY OF ITS FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
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DANGER This fryer has a power cord (three-phase) for each frypot. Prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any repair on your Frymaster fryer; disconnect ALL electrical power cords from the electrical power supply. DANGER Keep all items out of drains. Closing actuators may cause damage or injury.
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Do not use water jets to clean this equipment. WARNING If the electrical power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicer or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. WARNING...
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WARNING Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when adding oil to the fryer, to prevent splashing of hot oil, which may cause severe burns. WARNING Use caution when dropping large amounts of food into the hot oil. It may cause large amounts of foaming, which can overflow and may cause burns.
FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION NOTE: The Frymaster FQE30-T fryer requires a start-up, demonstration and training before normal restaurant operations can begin. General Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This manual covers all configurations of the FQE30-T fryers. The fryers in this model family have most parts in common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to as FQE30-T fryers.
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DANGER DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in injury to personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause your system to malfunction. The FQE30-T fryers incorporate a high-temperature detection feature which shuts off power to the elements should the temperature controls fail.
All authorized service personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service and parts manuals, and to stock a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com.
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This must be submitted within 15 days of date of delivery. Be sure to retain container for inspection. Frymaster DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS INCURRED IN TRANSIT. Reading Model Numbers...
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Parts orders may be placed directly with your local FAS or distributor. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com. If you do not have access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service Department...
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Section 1.6 of this manual) to install or otherwise service this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local or national codes or regulations, installation and operation shall comply with the codes or regulations in force in the country in which the equipment is installed.
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167°F (75°C). NOTICE If the electrical power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Frymaster Authorized Servicer or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
When installing any type of fryer, Standard No. 96 of the National Fire Protection Association must be followed implicitly. The duct system, the hood and filter bank must be cleaned on a regular basis and kept free of grease according to the NFPA Standard No. 96. A copy of the standard may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269 or at www.NFPA.org.
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DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Service Hotline at 1- 800-551-8633. 1. Once the fryer has been positioned at the frying station, use a carpenter’s level placed across the top of the frypot to verify that the unit is level, both side-to-side and front-to-back.
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DANGER Hot oil can cause severe burns. Avoid contact. Under all circumstances, oil must be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid spills, falls, and severe burns. Fryers may tip and cause personal injury if not secured in a stationary position. 2.
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FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE FQE30-T SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER Elements Tilt Housing Basket Holder Top Cap Bezel Control Panel (FQ4000 Controller Shown) Power Switch Reset Switch USB Port Pre-Filter JIB Oil Reservoir Filter Pan Wrench Pre-Filter...
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3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures. CAUTION Before turning on the fryer, ensure there is power to the fryer and the controllers are OFF.
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reaches 180ºF (82ºC), the unit will automatically switch to the heating mode and PREHEAT is displayed until within 15°F (9°C) of setpoint. The elements will remain energized until the frypot temperature reaches the programmed cooking temperature. Once the fryer reaches setpoint, the controller display changes to START and the fryer is ready for use.
3.3.1 Install the oil reservoir or jug (JIB) Remove the original lid from the oil container and foil liner. Replace with the provided cap, which has connected suction hardware. Ensure the feeder tube from the cap reaches to the bottom of the oil container.
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5. Slide the JIB onto the shelf inside the fryer cabinet (as WARNING seen in Figure 3). Do not add HOT or USED oil to a JIB. 6. Press the JIB reset switch to clear the Top Off Empty display on the FQ4000 controller off (see Figure 7). Figure 7 3.3.3 Bulk Oil Systems Instructions for installing and using bulk oil systems are found in Appendix A located at the...
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3.4.2 Preparing the FilterQuick™ with FQ4000 Filtration System for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad The FilterQuick™ filtration system uses a filter paper Crumb configuration which includes a crumb tray, large Tray hold-down ring, and metal filter screen. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb tray, hold-down ring, filter Hold-Down paper and filter screen (see Figure 8).
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DANGER Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the built-in filtration unit to avoid overflow and spillage of hot oil that may cause severe burns, slipping and falling. DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day.
FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 4: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
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There are no periodic preventive maintenance checks and services required for your filtration system other than daily cleaning of the filter pan with a solution of hot water and a multi- purpose detergent. If you notice that the system is pumping slowly or not at all, verify that the filter pan screen is on the bottom of the filter pan, with the paper or pad on top of the screen.
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During normal usage of your fryer, a deposit of carbonized oil will gradually form on the inside of the frypot. This film should be periodically removed by following the Clean (boil-out) procedure. Refer to sections 2.3.10 and 2.3.11 of the FQ4000 Controller Operation Manual) for specific details on setting up the controller for clean (boil-out) operation.
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ANNUAL/PERIODIC SYSTEM INSPECTION This appliance should be inspected and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. Frymaster recommends that a Factory Authorized Servicer inspect this appliance at least annually as follows: 4.6.1 Fryer - Annual Inspect the cabinet inside and out, front and rear for excess oil.
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4.6.2 Built-In Filtration System - Annual Inspect all oil-return and drain lines for leaks and verify that all connections are ● tight. Inspect the filter pan for leaks and cleanliness. If there is a large accumulation of ● crumbs in the crumb basket, advise the owner/operator that the crumb basket should be emptied into a fireproof container and cleaned daily.
Although the chapter covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered. In such instances, the Frymaster Technical Services staff will make every effort to help you identify and resolve the problem.
Troubleshooting 5.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Verify that the fryer is plugged A. No power to fryer. No display on the in and that the circuit breaker is B. Failed controller or other controller. not tripped.
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5.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Failed controller, failed transformer, Call your FAS for assistance. FQ4000 displays E19 failed SIB board, open high-limit HEATING FAILURE. thermostat. Toggle between F° to C° by entering FQ4000 display is in Manager settings, temperature and wrong temperature Incorrect display option...
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Troubleshooting the Auto Filtration Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Change or overwrite the filter after setting by re-entering the filter after Fryer filters after Filter after setting incorrect. value in Manager Settings, Filter each cook cycle. Attributes in section 1.8 of the FQ4000 controller manual.
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Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Ensure oil level is at the top oil fill line (at the top oil level sensor). A. Oil level too low. B. Ensure the oil temperature is B. Oil temperature is too low. at setpoint. Auto filtration, OQS C.
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6. Press the √ (check) button to continue. Pressing X CHANGE FILTER PAPER? advances to REMOVE PAN 7. Remove the filter pan. 8. Change the filter paper/pad and ensure the filter pan has been pulled forward, out of the cabinet for at least 30 seconds.
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5.3.3 Filter Busy When FILTER BUSY is displayed the filter interface board is waiting on another vat to be filtered or waiting on another function to finish. Wait 15 minutes to see if problem is corrected. If not, call your local FAS. 5.4 Troubleshooting Auto Top Off Issues PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES...
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Power cycle fryer by disconnecting and reconnecting 5-pin bulk oil control power cord on rear of fryer. B. If a filtration or any other filter menu A. Incorrect setup procedure. function is in process or FILTER Top off B.
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Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION VALVE INTERFACE BOARD FAILURE Valve Interface Board connections lost or FILTRATION AND TOP OFF DISABLED - CALL board failure. SERVICE AUTOMATIC INTERMITTENT FILTRATION AIF RTD reading out of range. PROBE FAILURE - FILTRATION DISABLED - CALL SERVICE CHANGE FILTER PAD 25-hour timer has expired or dirty filter...
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Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION with factory programmed controller. OQS TEMP HIGH Oil temperature is too high for a valid OQS reading. Filter at a temperature between 300ºF (149ºC) and 375ºF (191ºC). OQS TEMP LOW Oil temperature is too low for a valid OQS reading.
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FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER APPENDIX A: BULK OIL CONNECTION AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The instructions in this manual for using a bulk oil system for filling and discarding oil are for a bulk oil system. These instructions may not be applicable to some bulk oil systems. Bulk oil wiring A.1.1 Bulk Oil Systems connection...
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It is imperative that the fryer system be completely power cycled for at least seconds after changing oil system type or waste oil type. The FilterQuick™ FQ30-T fryers, equipped for use with bulk oil systems, have an onboard fresh oil jug supplied by the fresh oil bulk provider.
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A.1.2 Bulk Oil Wiring WARNING The FQ30-T™ fryer will ONLY operate with bulk oil systems that have a three-pole float switch. If the float switch is the older two-pole switch, call the bulk oil provider. These float switches are polarity specific which may short to ground and damage an FIB board.
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FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER APPENDIX B: JIB Preparation with Solid Shortening Option Open second or third door from the left of fryer and remove brace in JIB cabinet. Attach alignment bracket to bottom of ATO box brace with provided nuts. See Figure 1. Position melting unit in front of cabinet.
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FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER APPENDIX C: Solid Shortening Melting Unit Use Reset oil reservoir system • Ensure shortening melting unit is on. Fill melting unit with shortening. • Melting Allow 2-3 hours for solid shortening to melt. DO • unit NOT press the orange reset button until the power shortening has had time to melt.
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