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Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick FQE30-T Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick FQE30-T Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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FilterQuick
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 or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
*8197462*
Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197462 09/2017
Original Instructions
™
FQE30-T
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
CAUTION
 
 

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  • Page 1 FilterQuick ™ FQE30-T 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. CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Do Not Store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2 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 DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
  • Page 3 DANGER Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating, and service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. DANGER The front ledge of this appliance is not a step! Do not stand on the appliance. Serious injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil.
  • Page 4   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 Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633.   WARNING Do not block the area around the base or under the fryers.  ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty Statement .................... v Section 1 Introduction ...................... 1-1 Section 2 Installation ......................2-1 Section 3 Operation Instructions ..................3-1 Section 4 Preventative Maintenance ................4-1 Section 5 Operator Troubleshooting ................5-1 Section A Bulk Oil Instructions ..................A-1  ...

  • Page 6: Warranty Statement

    FQE30-T™ ELECTRIC WARRANTY STATEMENT Frymaster, L.L.C. makes the following limited warranties to the original purchaser only for this equipment and replacement parts: A. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYERS 1. Frymaster L.L.C. warrants all components against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years. 2.
  • Page 7  abnormal use;  removal, alteration, or obliteration of either the rating plate or the date code on the heating elements;  operating the frypot without shortening or other liquid in the frypot;  no fryer will be warranted for which a proper start-up form has not been received. This warranty also does NOT cover: ...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 European Community (CE) Specific Information The European Community (CE) has established certain specific standards regarding equipment of this type. Whenever a difference exists between CE and non-CE standards, the information or instructions concerned are identified by means of shadowed boxes similar to the one below. CE Standard Example of box used to distinguish CE and Non-CE specific information.
  • Page 11 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure What to do if your equipment arrives damaged: Please note that this equipment was carefully inspected and packed by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. The freight company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment. 1.
  • Page 12 If you do not have access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service Department 1-800-551-8633 1-318-865-1711 email fryservice@welbilt.com. The following information will be needed in order to assist you efficiently: Model Number ______________________________ Serial Number _______________________________ Voltage ______________________________________ Nature of the Problem _______________________...

  • Page 13: Installation

    FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General Installation Requirements Proper installation is essential for the safe, efficient, trouble-free operation of this appliance. Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6 of this manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment. Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as defined in 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.
  • Page 14 NOTICE This equipment must be positioned so that the plug is accessible unless other means for disconnection from the power supply (e.g., a circuit breaker) is provided. NOTICE If this appliance is permanently connected to fixed wiring, it must be connected by means of copper wires having a temperature rating of not less than 167°F (75°C).
  • Page 15 2.1.2 Electrical Grounding Requirements All electrically operated appliances must be grounded in accordance with all applicable national and local codes, and, where applicable, CE codes. In the absence of local codes, the appliance must be grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable.
  • Page 16 DANGER All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance. Refer to the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance when installing or servicing this equipment. After Fryers Are Positioned At the Frying Station DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood.
  • Page 17 FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL CONFIGURATION (3FQE30-T SHOWN) NOTE: The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that shown depending upon configuration and date of manufacture. 3–1...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 heating process to ensure all the shortening in the vat is liquefied. When the frypot temperature 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.
  • Page 20 3.3.1 Prepare the System for Use Once the fryer is positioned under the hood install the JIB (Jug In Box) basket shipped in the accessories pack (see Figure 2). If using the solid shortening option see Appendices A, B, C, D and E. Figure 2 3.3.2 Install the oil reservoir or jug (JIB) Remove the original lid from the oil container and foil liner.
  • Page 21 3. With the replacement jug upright Put the tube in the new full container (see remove the cap and foil seal (see Figure 7). Figure 6). Figure 7 5. Slide the JIB onto the shelf Figure 6 inside the fryer cabinet (as WARNING seen in Figure 4).
  • Page 22 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 configuration which includes a crumb tray, large hold-down ring, and metal filter screen. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb tray, hold-down ring, filter paper and filter screen (see Figure 9).
  • Page 23 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.

  • Page 24: Preventative Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 25 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 systems 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.
  • Page 26 Note the temperature on the thermometer or pyrometer. Actual temperature and pyrometer readings should be within ± 5ºF (3ºC) of each other after allowing the heat to cycle on and off three (3) times. If the temperature is still out of tolerance, contact a Factory Authorized Servicer for assistance.
  • Page 27 4.5.4 Pre-filter Maintenance The pre-filter requires regular maintenance. Every 90 days, or more frequently if the flow of oil slows, remove the cap DANGER Wear protective gloves when removing the pre-filter. The filter may be hot and cause severe burns. and clean the attached screen.
  • Page 28 Verify that the temperature and high-limit probes are properly connected, tightened and ● functioning properly, and that mounting hardware and probe guards are present and properly installed. Verify that component box and contactor box components (i.e. computer/controller, relays, ● interface boards, transformers, contactors, etc.) are in good condition and free from oil and other debris.

  • Page 29: Operator Troubleshooting

    FILTERQUICK™ FQE30-T ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 5: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Introduction This section provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that may occur during the operation of this equipment. The troubleshooting guides that follow are intended to help correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problems with this equipment. Although the chapter covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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...
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 FRYMASTER 8700 LINE AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106-6800   800-551-8633 318-865-1711   WWW.FRYMASTER.COM EMAIL: FRYSERVICE@WELBILT.COM *8197423* WWW.WELBILT.COM   Welbilt provides the world’s top chefs, and premier chain operators or growing independents with industry leading equipment and solutions.  Our cutting‐edge designs and lean manufacturing tactics are powered by deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise.   All of our products are backed by KitchenCare® – our aftermarket, repair, and parts service.  CLEVELAND    DELFIELD®    FRYMASTER®    KOLPAK®    MANITOWOC®    MERRYCHEF®  CONVOTHERM®  FITKITCHEN™  GARLAND  LINCOLN  MERCO®  MULTIPLEX®  ©2017 Welbilt Inc. except where explicitly stated otherwise. All rights reserved. Continuing product improvement may necessitate change of specifications without notice.  Part Number FRY_IOM_8197462  09/2017 ...