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Broaster VF-2 Installation & Operation Manual

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Genuine Broaster Chicken®, Broasted®, Broaster Chicken®, Broaster Foods®. and Broasterie® are registered
trademarks. Usage is available only to licensed operators with written authorization from the Broaster Company.
Design Certified By:
ETL (US & CAN), ETL Sanitation
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
BROASTER
VENTLESS FRYER
Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991
608/365-0193 broaster.com
Manual #16421 9/19 Rev 09/23
®
VF-2 & VF3i
© 2006 Broaster Company
Printed In U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 VF-2 & VF3i VENTLESS FRYER Genuine Broaster Chicken®, Broasted®, Broaster Chicken®, Broaster Foods®. and Broasterie® are registered trademarks. Usage is available only to licensed operators with written authorization from the Broaster Company. Broaster Company 2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991 608/365-0193 broaster.com...
  • Page 3 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor injury, property damage or both. All adjustments and repairs shall be made Rags or paper containing by an authorized Broaster Company repre- cooking oil can catch fire sentative. if exposed to heat. Laundering will not remove the oil.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VF-2 ........................3 - 4 VF-3i........................3 - 7 VF-2 EXPORT......................3 - 9 VF-3i EXPORT....................3 - 11 INITIAL START-UP......................3 -13 4 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER VF-2 or VF-3i FRYER.......4 - 1 ® 5 - PRE-COOKING PREPARATION ..................5 - 1 START-UP ........................5 - 1 COOKING OIL......................5 - 1...
  • Page 6 8 - VENTILATION SYSTEM ....................8 - 1 Air Filter Replacement ....................8 - 1 9 - COOKING WEIGHT, TEMPERATURE AND TIME............9 - 1 VF-2 PRODUCT COOKING CHART................9 - 1 10 - COOKING OIL CARE ....................10 - 1 11 - CLEANING ........................11 - 1 COOKING UTENSILS ....................11 - 1...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Transportation charges, trip charges, zone fees, or other expenses in connection with warranty service are the obligation of the owner. This warranty shall be void unless the ventless fryer air filter supplied by The Broaster Company is used in conjunction with the equipment.

  • Page 9: Owner Responsibility

    2 - OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY It is the owner’s responsibility to: If you need replacement manuals, contact an authorized Broaster Company represen- ® tative or the Broaster Company at 608/365- • Insure the Broaster VF-2, VF-3i Fryer 0193. is properly maintained.

  • Page 11: Installation

    3 - INSTALLATION As you progress through the set-up of your VF-2, VF-3i fryer, refer to Chapter 4, GETTING TO ® KNOW YOUR BROASTER VF-2, VF-3i FRYER for part descriptions and locations. LOCATION CLEARANCES For convenience and speed, location of the Recommended clearances are: unit should be given careful consideration.

  • Page 12: Fire Suppression Activation

    Arming Pin. Cut and remove the strap. 11. Remove Fire Suppression Arming Pin and let hang from connected chain. The Fire Suppression System is now active. 12. Replace the Electrical Control Access Panel and retaining screw. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 13: Electrical Characteristics

    National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable. ELECTRICAL AMPERAGE RATING Input VF3i VF3i Voltage Domestic Domestic Export Export 120/240 120/208 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 14 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 15 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 effective S/N VF2F70041x broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 16 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 effective S/N VF2F90xxxx broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 17 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 effective S/N VF2L90xxxx broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 18 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 19 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i effective S/N VF3G90xxxx broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 20 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i effective S/N VF3H90xxxx 3-10 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 21 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 EXPORT 3-11 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 22 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 EXPORT effective S/N VF2F90xxxx 3-12 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 23 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 EXPORT effective S/N VF2L90xxxx 3-13 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 24 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i EXPORT 3-14 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 25 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i EXPORT effective S/N VF3G90xxxx 3-15 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 26 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i EXPORT effective S/N VF3H90xxxx 3-16 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 27: Initial Start-Up

    6, CONTROL PANEL. 19. Verify the function of the unit by per- forming a cooking cycle without prod- uct. For detailed instructions refer to the Cooking section of Section 8, PRODUCT PREPARATION AND COOKING. 3-17 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 29: Getting To Know Your Broaster

    5. Fire Suppression Ring: Manually acti- vates fire suppression system if the system fails to operate automatically. 6. Fire Suppression Viewing Hole: Check the status of the Fire suppression sys- tem by looking through this hole. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 30 Air Filter installed. (visible only when filter tray (24) is removed) 27. Product Door Switch: Indicates whether the Product Door is open. Unit will not start a cook cycle if the door is open. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 31 Unit will not run with grease filter not 33. Element Switch: Indicates that ele- properly installed. ment is up. Unit will not function if ele- ment is up. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 33: Pre-Cooking Preparation

    Danger of fire exists if the oil level is below the mini- mum level. Using old oil will reduce flash-point and be more prone to surge boiling. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 35: Control Panel

    6 - CONTROL PANEL DUAL DISPLAY FAMILIARIZATION 5. Basket Down Indicator Light: Illumi- nates when Food Basket is in lowered position. 6. Time Display: Shows time count- down during a cook cycle, program values during programming and pro- grammed time during idle period. 7.

  • Page 36: Operational Lockout

    Flashing Time Display reads until it has been serviced by an autho- “##:##.” (##:## = time value ie: 08:00) rized Broaster Company representa- tive. Action: If desired, press key pad num- bers to change displayed value in minutes 22.

  • Page 37: Preset Cook Mode

    Reset Cycle Counter: PRESET PROGRAMMING METHOD 1 Action: Press Reset Button twice in 5 Action: Press and hold the TIME and seconds. TEMP buttons simultaneously for three sec- onds. Response: Display will return to a set- ting of “00.” Response: The TIME display and TEMP display will begin flashing.
  • Page 38 Advance to Next Preset: button until you hear a beep. The temp and Action: Press the RESET button once. time for that preset button is saved. Response: The CYCLE COUNT display Repeat these steps for the remaining preset will change to “-1” and the presets for #1 buttons.

  • Page 39: Fire Suppression Systems

    Selected fire suppression tion and two nozzles. maintenance procedures are detailed in Section 4, Fire Suppression Maintenance and Replacement of the VF-2/ AUTOMATIC OPERATION VF-3i Service & Parts Manual. The Fire Suppression system must be ser- Upon the detection of a fire, the system will viced on a regular basis.

  • Page 40: Monthly Inspection

    1. A check to see that the hazard has not or failure of proper operation of the changed. Fire Suppression system, the affected parts must be replaced or repaired. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 41: Twelve Year

    Certified service personnel can generally be found locally through authorized suppliers of fire extinguishing equipment in the yellow pages or call your Broaster Distributor for sources. 3. If the cylinder shows no signs of rup- ture or distortion, recharge the Fire Suppression system in accordance with NFPA 17A guidelines.

  • Page 42: Semi-Annual Inspection & Maintenance Log

    Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 43: Ventilation System

    8. Latch in place and close access door. 9. Unit is ready to operate. broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 10/17...

  • Page 45: Cooking Weight, Temperature And Time

    Increase cook time when amount of surge boiling in the cooking well. cooking oversized prod- uct. Use our methods of food preparation and cooking procedures for the best possi- ble results. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 46 * All products are individually quick frozen and uncooked. ** Suggested settings - acutal cook times and temperatures may vary depending on product’s temperature before cooking. *** Corndogs shoul be thawed under refrigeration for 12 hours prior to cooking. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 47: Cooking Oil Care

    Oil will need replac- ing more often if improperly maintained. DAILY MAINTENANCE: Strain oil using large strainer, filter paper, and 5 gallon pail provided in each Accessory Kit. 10-1 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 49 DO NOT pour con- other heat sources such as direct sunlight. tents of splash tray into cooking well. Hot oil could splash causing serious burns. 11-1 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 50: Dishwasher Method

    ° and sliding it into the cabinet at 45 while moved. Not allowing as far as it will go at the 45° tilt. cooking oil to cool completely could cause serious burns. 11-2 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 51: Unit Surfaces

    Dispose of all oil-soiled papers and rags in a trash container that is in a ventilated area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight. 11-3 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 53: Season Shutdown

    5. Prop access door open to allow air movement through cooking area while 4. Clean food basket and platform. idle. 5. Clean Splash Tray as needed. Do not store unit below 32° F. 12-1 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    13 - TROUBLESHOOTING All adjustments and repairs shall be made by an authorized Broaster Company representative. ELECTRICAL TIPS COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY 1. Unit OFF 1. Press ON button 2. Main power OFF 2. Turn ON POWER light not illumi- 3. Unplugged 3.

  • Page 56: Indicator Lights

    The series of indicator lights on the Display Panel check for specific conditions that make the VF-2 fryer safe to operate. The unit will not start or continue a cook cycle if any of the following indicator lights are lit.

  • Page 57: Solid State Controller Tips

    1. Overcooked 1. Check cook time No flavor 2. Old product 2. Discard White spots 1. Food basket overloaded 1. Decrease load size Dark spots 1. Dirty oil 1. Filter or replace oil 13-3 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 60 Broaster Company 2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991 608/365-0193 broaster.com...

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