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Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual
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*8197476*
Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197476 08/2021
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- Page 1 Your Growth Is Our Goal FilterQuick ™ FQG30U- easyTouch ® Taco Bell Gas 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 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FOR YOUR SAFETY FRYER.
- Page 2 NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS FRYMASTER EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER DEAN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICER.
- Page 3 NOTICE U.S. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits.
- Page 4 WARNING To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the fryer and hood, the electrical plug for the 120-volt line, must be fully engaged and locked in its pin and sleeve socket. NOTICE The instructions in this manual for using a bulk oil system for filling and discarding oil are for an RTI and Frontline. These instructions may not be applicable to other bulk oil systems.
- Page 5 WARNING Use caution when dropping wet food or water into the hot oil. It may cause spattering of the oil, which may cause severe burns WARNING Do not overfill the frypot to avoid overflow of hot oil that may cause severe burns, slipping and falling. 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.
- Page 6 Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction ..................1-1 Section 2 Installation ................... 2-1 Section 3 Operation Instructions ............... 3-1 Section 4 Preventative Maintenance ..............6-1 Section 5 Operator Troubleshooting ..............7-1 Section A Bulk Oil Instructions ................A-1 ...
- Page 7 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T TACO BELL GAS FRYER CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION NOTE: The Frymaster FQG30-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 models and FQG30-T fryers.
- Page 8 CAUTION CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a malfunction of your system. WARNING WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in damage to your system, and which may cause your system to malfunction. 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...
- Page 9 The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. European Community (CE) Specific Information The European Community (CE) has established certain specific standards regarding equipment of this type.
- Page 10 3. Concealed loss or damage that was unnoticed until the equipment was unpacked should be recorded and reported to the freight company or carrier immediately upon discovery. A concealed damage claim must be submitted within 15 days of the date of delivery. Ensure that the shipping container is retained for inspection.
- Page 11 Service information may be obtained by contacting your local FAS/Distributor. Service may also be obtained by calling the Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711 or by email at fryservice@welbilt.com. When requesting service or ordering parts, please have the following information ready:...
- Page 12 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T TACO BELL GAS FRYER CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General Installation Requirements Proper installation is essential for the safe, efficient, trouble-free operation of this appli- ance. 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. Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel as defined in Section 1.6 of this manual.
- Page 13 DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommo- date placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. One of the most important considerations of efficient fryer operation is ventilation. Make sure the fryer is installed so that products of combustion are removed efficiently, and that the kitchen ventilation system does not produce drafts that interfere with burner operation.
- Page 14 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected form the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa). The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½...
- Page 15 complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41 • CSA 6.9. The front right caster may be locked with setscrews that may need to be loosened to move into place. Once in place, the caster setscrews can be locked with the caster wheel parallel to the fryer from front to back to ease moving the fryer in and out of the hood for cleaning and preventing the caster from hitting the oil reservoir.
- Page 16 Non-CE Standard for Gas Pressure CE Standard for Gas Pressure Fryer Model FQG30-T Fryer Model FQG30-T Gas Type Gas Type (Natural) (Propane) Natural Natural Butane Propane 6/1.49/14.93 11/2.74/27.37 Incoming Min Pressure /Propan Lacq Gro- WC/kPa/mbar nique 14/3.48/34.84 14/3.48/34.84 Incoming Max Pressure 28/30 Incoming Min Pressure WC/kPa/mbar...
- Page 17 DANGER The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ PSI (3.45 kPa, 13.84 inches W.C.) DANGER “Dry-firing”...
- Page 18 CE Approved Gas Categories by Country COUNTRIES CATEGORIES PRESSURE (MBAR) AUSTRIA (AT) II2H3B/P G30, G31 I2E(R)B G20, G25 20, 25 BELGIUM (BE) G30, G31 28-30, 37 BULGARIA (BG), CROATIA (HR), FINLAND (FI), II2H3B/P ROMANIA (RO), SLOVENIA G30, G31 (SI), TURKEY (TR) ESTONIA (EE), LATVIA (LV) G20, G25...
- Page 19 CE Standard Required airflow for the combustion air supply is 2m /h per kW. 1. Connect the quick-disconnect hose to the fryer quick-disconnect fitting under the front of the fryer and to the building gas line. NOTE: Some fryers are configured for a rigid connection to the gas supply line. These units are connected to the gas supply line at the rear of the unit.
- Page 20 FQG30-T™ gas fryers manufactured for Non-CE countries use different burners for each type gas. The burners in fryers built for propane gas have a special gray-colored coating on the burner tiles to enable them to withstand the higher caloric value of the propane gas. Burners designed for use in propane units may be used in natural gas applications, but not vice versa.
- Page 21 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. To level fryers, adjust the casters being careful to ensure the fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying station.
- Page 22 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T TACO BELL GAS FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL CONFIGURATION (2FQG30-T SHOWN) NOTE: The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that shown depending upon configuration and date of manufacture.
- Page 23 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 lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valves are closed.
- Page 24 3.1.2 Lighting the Fryer 1. Ensure the gas valve is in the ON position. For CE Fryers For Non-CE Fryers Placing the ON/OFF switch in the OFF After placing the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position also turns off the gas valve. Wait five position, turn the gas valve knob to the OFF minutes before continuing with Step 2, which position.
- Page 25 to be moved, then adjust the position of the plate to open or close the air intake opening until a bright orange-red glow is obtained. Carefully hold the plate in position and tighten the locking nuts. 3.1.3 Shutdown For short-term shut down during the workday: 1.
- Page 26 3.3 Manual Top-Off Low Oil Volume Automatic Refill The fryer can be configured for either manual top off or for both manual and automatic depending on the hardware. When a vat is low, press the manual top off (oil drop) button at the bottom of the screen (see Figure 3) to top off the vat.
- Page 27 3.3.3 Changing the JIB (Jug In Box) oil reservoir When the oil reservoir level is low and displays TOP OFF OIL EMPTY – REPLACE JIB, (see Figure 3). Once the reservoir is refilled and/or replaced, press and hold the orange reset button next to the oil reservoir (see Figure 8 on the following page).
- Page 28 3.3.4 Bulk Oil Systems Instructions for installing and using bulk oil systems are found in Appendix A located at the rear of this manual. 3.4 Filtration 3.4.1 Introduction The FilterQuick filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and efficiently filtered while ™...
- Page 29 3. Then in reverse order, place the metal filter screen in the center of the bottom of the pan, then lay a sheet of Inspect the filter con- filter paper on top of the screen, overlapping on all nection fitting sides (see Figure 11).
- Page 30 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T TACO BELL GAS FRYER CHAPTER 4: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FRYER PREVENTATIVE 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 spontane- ously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
- Page 31 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 on top of the screen.
- Page 32 MONTHLY CHECKS AND SERVICE 4.4.1 Pre-filter Maintenance - Monthly The pre-filter requires regular maintenance. Every 30 days, or more frequently if the flow of oil slows, remove the cap and clean the attached screen. DANGER Wear protective gloves when removing the pre-filter. The filter may be hot and cause severe burns.
- Page 33 Remove these fasteners. Figure 5 5. Wrap the motor with plastic wrap to prevent water from entering it. Spray degreaser or detergent on the blower wheel and the blower housing. Allow it to Wrap the motor and wires with plastic wrap or a soak for five minutes.
- Page 34 SOME CE BLOWER ASSEMBLIES TYPICAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY MAY BE CONFIGURED THIS WAY Figure 8 4.5.2 Replace the O-rings - Quarterly Replace the O-rings on the filter connection (see Figure 10 in section 3.4.2). of oil. SEMI-ANNUAL CHECKS AND SERVICE 4.6.1 Clean Gas Valve Vent Tube – Semi-Annual NOTE: This procedure is not required for fryers configured for export to CE countries.
- Page 35 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: 4.7.1 Fryer - Annual Inspect the cabinet inside and out, front and rear for excess oil.
- Page 36 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T TACO BELL GAS FRYER CHAPTER 5: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction This chapter provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that may occur during the operation of your equipment. The troubleshooting guides that follow are intended to help you correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problems with your equipment.
- Page 37 Troubleshooting Fryers PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. No power to fryer. A. Verify that the fryer is plugged in and No display on the B. Failed controller or another that the circuit breaker is not tripped. controller. component B. Call your FAS for assistance. Remove and restore power to the Controller locks up.
- Page 38 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Clear error and silence the alarm by FQ4000 displays pressing the check √ button. Recovery time exceeded maximum RECOVERY FAULT Maximum recovery time for gas is time limit. and alarm sounds. 3:15. If the error continues call your FAS for assistance.
- Page 39 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Normal operation during most at A. Ensure the vat is full of oil and FQ4000 displays the beginning or end of most press the √ button. IS VAT FULL? YES filtration functions. B. See section 5.3 troubleshooting – NO after a B.
- Page 40 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Pull filter pan out and fully reinsert into fryer. Ensure controller does not display P. A. Filter pan is not fully set into B. Ensure the filter pan magnet is FQ4000 displays fryer. in place and replace if missing. INSERT PAN.
- Page 41 5.3.1 Clogged Drain Error The clogged drain error occurs during auto filtration when the oil level sensor detects that oil has not completely drained from the frypot. This may be due to a clogged drain or an oil sensor failure. Follow the instructions on the controller display to clear the error.
- Page 42 Troubleshooting Bulk Oil System Problems PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Power cycle fryer by disconnecting and reconnecting the bulk oil control A. Incorrect setup procedure. connector on rear of fryer. Frypot won’t B. Dispose valve not completely B. Ensure the dispose valve handle is fill.
- Page 43 Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION DRAIN VALVE NOT CLOSED - FILTRATION Drain valve was trying to close and confirmation AND TOP OFF DISABLED - CALL SERVICE is missing RETURN VALVE NOT OPEN - FILTRATION Return valve was trying to open and AND TOP OFF DISABLED - CALL SERVICE confirmation is missing RETURN VALVE NOT CLOSED - FILTRATION...
- Page 44 Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION CLEAN OIB SENSOR – XXX F OR XXX C - Gas -The oil is back sensor does not detect oil. CALL SERVICE Clean optional oil sensor. DRAIN VALVE OPEN – XXXF OR XXXC Drain valve is opened during cooking. SYSTEM INTERFACE BOARD NOT Controller is turned on when the SIB board is CONFIGURED - CALL SERVICE...
- Page 45 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T TACO BELL GAS 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 46 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 47 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 48 FRYMASTER 8700 LINE AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106-6800 800-551-8633 318-865-1711 WWW.FRYMASTER.COM EMAIL: FRYSERVICE@WELBILT.COM ©2021 Welbilt Inc. except where explicitly stated otherwise. All rights reserved. Continuing product improvement may necessitate change of specifications without notice. Part Number FRY_IOM_8197476 08/2021...