Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick easyTouch Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick easyTouch Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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FQE80U 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.
*8197782*
Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197782 08/2021
Original Instructions
easyTouch
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FRYER.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Your Growth Is Our Goal
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  • Page 1 Your Growth Is Our Goal FQE80U FilterQuick ™ 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.
  • 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 NOTICE This appliance is intended to be used for commercial applications, for example in kitchens of restaurants, canteens, hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc., but not for continuous mass production of food. 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 Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation. 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 NEVER drain boil out or cleaning solution into a shortening disposal unit (SDU), a built-in filtration unit, a portable filter unit.
  • Page 5 DANGER Under all circumstances, oil must be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid spills, falls, and severe burns. Never attempt to transfer hot oil from one container to another. Fryers may tip and cause personal injury if not secured in a stationary position. DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ™ FQE80U FilterQuick easyTouch Series Electric Fryers ® Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Introduction General ..........................1-1 Safety Information ......................1-1 Controller Information ....................... 1-2 European Community (CE) Specific Information ............. 1-2 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel ............... 1-2 Definitions ...........................
  • Page 8 5.4.3 Pre-Filter Maintenance ................... 5-4 5.4.4 Check FilterQuick™ easyTouch ® Controller Setpoint Accuracy ......5-4 Quarterly Checks and Service ................... 5-4 5.5.1 Replace O-rings ......................5-4 Annual/Periodic System Inspection .................. 5-4 5.6.1 Fryer .......................... 5-4 5.6.2 Built-In Filtration System ..................5-5 CHAPTER 6: Operator Troubleshooting Introduction .........................
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    ™ ® FQE80U FILTERQUICK easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ® ™ NOTE: The Frymaster FQE80U FilterQuick easyTouch 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 FQE80U FilterQuick easyTouch electric models.
  • Page 10: Controller Information

    Controller Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits.
  • Page 11: Definitions

    Definitions QUALIFIED AND/OR AUTHORIZED OPERATING PERSONNEL Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information in this manual and have familiarized themselves with the equipment functions, or who have had previous experience with the operation of the equipment covered in this manual. QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or companies which, either in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible for the installation of electrical...
  • Page 12: Reading Model Numbers

    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 at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711 or by email at fryservice@welbilt.com. The following information will be needed in order to assist you efficiently:...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    ® FQE80U FILTERQUICK easyTouch SERIES 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.
  • Page 14: Clearance And Ventilation

    DANGER This appliance must be connected to a power supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the rating plate located on the inside of the appliance door. DANGER All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance.
  • Page 15: Australian Requirements

    The equipotential grounding lug indicated by illustration (right) allows all the equipment in the same location to be electrically connected to ensure there is no electrical potential difference between the units, which could be hazardous. 2.1.3 Australian Requirements To be installed in accordance with AS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000:2007 local authorities, gas, electricity, and any other relevant statutory regulations.
  • Page 16 To level fryers, adjust the casters being careful to ensure the fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying station. When the fryer is leveled in its final position, install the restraints provided by the KES to limit its movement so that it does not depend on or transmit stress to the electrical conduit or connection.
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    FQE80U FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER ® CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE FQE80U FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER Basket LIft Tilt Housing Top Cap FilterQuick ® easyTouch Segmented Controller Bezel Power Switch Fuse Bulk Dispose/ Washdown Handle Bulk Dispose/...
  • Page 18: Equipment Setup And Shutdown Procedures

    3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures Setup DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water or oil before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire.
  • Page 19: Operation

    3.2 Operation This fryer is equipped with FilterQuick ™ easyTouch ® Segmented controller(s) (illustrated below). Refer to the FilterQuick easyTouch ® Segmented Operation Manual for programming and operating procedures and for operating instructions for the built-in filtration system. FILTERQUICK easyTouch SEGMENTED CONTROLLER ™...
  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions

    ® FQE80U FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Introduction The FQE80U FilterQuick™ easyTouch filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and ® efficiently filtered while the other frypots in a battery remain in operation. Section 4.2 covers preparation of the filter system for use.
  • Page 21 2. Inspect the filter pan connection fitting to ensure that Inspect the filter both O-rings are in good condition (see Figure 2). connection fitting O-rings. 3. Then in reverse order, place the metal filter screen in the center of the bottom of the pan, then lay a sheet of filter paper on top of the screen, overlapping on all Figure 2 sides (see Figure1).
  • Page 22: Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

    ® FQE80U FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Fryer 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 23: Clean Filter Pan, Detachable Parts And Accessories

    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 on top of the screen. Verify that the two O-ring(s) on the fitting at the right front of the filter pan are present and in good condition.
  • Page 24: Deep Cleaning (Boiling Out/Cold Clean) The Frypot

    5.4.2 Deep Cleaning (Boiling Out/Cold Clean) the Frypot – Minimally Monthly 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 2.1.11 and 2.1.12 of the FilterQuick ™...
  • Page 25: Check Filterquick™ Easytouch ® Controller Setpoint Accuracy

    5.4.4 Check FilterQuick ™ easyTouch ® Controller Set Point Accuracy - Monthly 1. Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer probe into the oil, with the end touching the fryer temperature-sensing probe. 2. When the controller product icons are visible (indicating that the frypot contents are within the cooking range), press the button once to display the temperature and setpoint of the oil as sensed by the temperature probe.
  • Page 26: Built-In Filtration System

    5.6.2 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.
  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting

    ™ ® FQE80U FILTERQUICK easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Verify that the fryer is plugged in A. No power to fryer. No display on the and that the circuit breaker is not B. Failed controller or another controller.
  • Page 29: Error Message And Display Problems

    6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action CONTROLLER Failed controller, failed transformer, Call your FAS for assistance. displays E19 HEATING failed SIB board, open high-limit FAILURE. thermostat. Toggle between F° to C° by entering CONTROLLER display Manager settings, temperature and is in wrong toggling the temperature scale.
  • Page 30: Filtration Problems

    6.2.3 Filtration Problems 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 CONTROLLER controller manual.
  • Page 31: Incomplete Filtration

    Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Ensure the filter is not clogged. If so replace the filter. B. Remove the oil from the filter pan and replace the filter pad/paper, ensuring that the A. Clogged filter pad/paper. filter screen is in place under Filter Pump runs, but B.
  • Page 32: Clogged Drain Error

    10. If a filtration error occurs six consecutive times, the return SERVICE REQUIRED valve closes. Press the √ (check) button to silence alarm and continue. 11. The system detects oil is not returning to the vat and ERROR PUMP NOT FILLING service is required.
  • Page 33: Error Log Codes

    6.2.5 Error Log Codes See section 1.12.2.1 in the FilterQuick™ easyTouch ® Segmented Controller Manual for instructions to access the Error Log. Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE TEMP Probe reading out of range HIGH LIMIT 1 EXCEEDED High limit temperature is past more than 410°F (210°C), or in CE countries, 395°F (202°C) HIGH LIMIT 2 EXCEEDED...
  • Page 34: Oqs (Oil Quality Sensor)

    Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION USB ERROR USB connection lost during an update. SYSTEM INTERFACE BOARD 2 MISSING - CALL SIB board 2 connection lost or board failure. SERVICE MISCONFIGURED ENERGY TYPE The fryer is configured for the incorrect energy type. VAT NOT HEATING –...
  • Page 35 6.2.6 OQS (Oil Quality Sensor) Problems Problem Corrective Action Check the following items and perform another OQS filter.  Ensure the vat is at setpoint temperature.  Inspect the pre-screen filter and ensure it is screwed in tightly. No TPM results ...
  • Page 36 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_8197782 08/2021...

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