Equipment Setup And Shutdown Procedures - Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick easyTouch Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures

Setup
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.
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot
liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature.
The FilterQuick™ FQE80U fryer is not intended to use solid shortening without a solid shortening kit
installed. Use only liquid shortening with this fryer if a solid shortening kit is not installed. The use of solid
shortening without a solid shortening kit will clog the oil lines. The oil capacity of the FQE80U fryer is 78.5
lbs. (11.7 gallons/44.3 liters) at 70°F (21°C).
1. Fill the frypot with cooking oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the frypot. This
will allow for oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher than the bottom line;
overflow may occur as heat expands the oil.
2. Ensure that the power cord(s) is/are plugged and locked (if applicable) into the appropriate
receptacle(s). Verify that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no portion of the
prongs visible.
3. Ensure that the power is switched on with the master switch, located behind the fryer door cabinet
on the front panel of the component box, next to the fuse.
4. Ensure that the controller is switched ON. The fryer will automatically enter the melt cycle mode if
the frypot temperature is below 180ºF (82ºC) and will display MELT CYCLE IN PROGRESS. (NOTE:
During the melt cycle, the elements will energize for a few seconds, then go out for a longer period.)
The shortening must be stirred occasionally during the 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. Once the fryer reaches setpoint, the controller display changes to START and the fryer
is ready for use. DO NOT DISABLE OR CANCEL THE MELT CYCLE IF USING SOLID SHORTENING.
5. Ensure that the oil level is at the top OIL LEVEL line when the oil is at its cooking temperature.
6. The maximum batch load for French Fries in oil or fat shall be no more than 1½ pounds or 0.7
kilograms.
Shutdown
1. Place the controller ON/OFF switch in the OFF position to turn the fryer off.
2. Filter the oil and clean the fryer (See Chapters 1 and 2 of the FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch
Controller Operation Manual).
3. Clean the filter pan and replace the filter paper or pad. Do not leave solid shortening in the filter
pan over night.
4. Place the frypot covers on the frypots.
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