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Welbilt Frymaster Frymaster easyTouch FQG30U Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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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.
*8197521*
Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197521 11/2019
Original Instructions
 
™
FQG30U
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FRYER.
Read these instructions for use carefully so as to
familiarize yourself with the appliance before
connecting it to its gas supply.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Your Growth Is Our Goal 
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  • Page 1 Your Growth Is Our Goal    FilterQuick ™ FQG30U easyTouch® 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.   FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION Do Not Store or use gasoline READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE 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 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. Models designated with FQG30-T are equipped with built-in filtration systems.
  • 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 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 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 5. Verify the minimum and maximum gas supply pressures for the type of gas to be used in accordance with the accompanying tables and the data plate on the inside of the fryer door. Non-CE Standard for Gas Pressure CE Standard for Gas Pressure Fryer Model FQG30-T Fryer Model...
  • Page 17 Connection to Gas Line DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this appliance, the pipe must be blown out thor- oughly to remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will cause improper and dangerous operation. DANGER The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of ½...
  • Page 18 The FQG30-T™ gas fryer has received the CE mark for the countries and gas categories indicated in the table below. NOTE: The nominal heat input (QN) is 21kW except for AT, DE, LU and category 3P/B, which is 23kW. CE Approved Gas Categories by Country COUNTRIES CATEGORIES PRESSURE (MBAR)
  • Page 19 NOTICE- Australia Only The air pressure switch on the combustion blower should read: Full Vat units- 122pa (0.5 inches W.C.) and for Split Vat units-180pa (0.72 inches W.C.). CE Standard Required airflow for the combustion air supply is 2m /h per kW. 1.
  • Page 20 Converting to Another Gas Type DANGER This appliance was configured at the factory for a specific type of gas. Converting from one type of gas to another requires the installation of specific gas-conversion compo- nents. Conversion instructions are included with conversion kits. Switching to a different type of gas without installing the proper conversion components may result in fire or explosion.
  • Page 21 CE GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Between G20- and G25-type Natural Gas, adjust the gas pressure at the regulator. (Refer to the CE Standard Burner Manifold Gas Pressure Chart.) Do not change the orifice. 2. Between a 2 family (G20 or G25) and a 3 family gas (G30 Butane or G31 Propane): a.
  • Page 22 REAR OF FRONT OF FRYER FRYER Anchor Strap or Chain Restraint Secure Strap or Restraint to floor with appropriate fastener. NOTE: Bent link on Chain Retstraint goes to floor. Leg or Caster Mounting Bolt Clean, and fill frypot(s) with cooking oil. (See Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures in Chapter 3.) 2-11...
  • Page 23 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T 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 24 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 25 3.1.2 Lighting the Fryer Press the controller ON/OFF switch to the OFF 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 26 3.1.3 Shutdown For short-term shut down during the workday: 1. Place the controller ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and put the frypot covers in place. When shutting the fryers down at closing time: 1. Place the controller ON/OFF switch in the OFF position to turn the fryer off. For CE Fryers For Non-CE Fryers Placing the ON/OFF switch in the OFF...
  • Page 27 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 28 3.3.3 Changing the JIB (Jug In Box) oil reservoir When the oil reservoir level is low and displays TOP OFF OIL EMPTY, (see Figure 3). Press the check button to clear the screen. Once the reservoir is refilled and/or replaced, press and hold the or- ange reset button next to the oil reservoir (see Figure 8 on the following page) until the message in the lower corner is no...
  • Page 29 3.4.4 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 the other frypots in a battery remain in operation.
  • Page 30 3. Then in reverse order, place the metal filter screen in the center of the bottom of the pan, then lay a Inspect the filter con- sheet of filter paper on top of the screen, nection fitting overlapping on all sides (see Figure 11). If using a O-rings.
  • Page 31 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T 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 32 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 33 MONTHLY CHECKS AND SERVICE 4.4.1 Deep Cleaning (Boiling Out/Cold Clean) the Frypot – Minimally Monthly DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with water or oil before lighting the burners. Failure to do so will damage the frypot and may cause a fire.
  • Page 34 4.4.3 Check FQ4000 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 35 7. Reinstall the blower shield or shield assembly. 8. Light the fryer in accordance with the procedure described in Chapter 3, Section 3.1.2. 9. After the burners have been lit for at least 90 seconds, observe the flames through the burner viewing ports located on each side of the combustion air blower.
  • Page 36 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 37 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T 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. Although the chapter covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Fryers 5.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems 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 other that the circuit breaker is not tripped. controller.
  • Page 39 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Fryer is operating normally, but Dirty or obstructed combustion air Clean and adjust per instructions in recovery is slow blower. Chapter 6 of this manual. when cooking. A. Dirty or obstructed combustion A. Clean and adjust per instructions in Fryer is operating air blower.
  • Page 40 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION FQ4000 displays HELP HI-2 or HIGH Shut the fryer down immediately LIMIT FAILURE Failed high limit and call your FAS for assistance. DISCONNECT POWER. Problem with the temperature FQ4000 displays measuring circuitry including the Shut the fryer down and call your TEMPRATURE probe or damaged controller wiring FAS for assistance.
  • Page 41 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Verify that the power cord is fully plugged circuit breaker is not tripped. A. Power cord is not plugged in or B. If the motor is too hot to touch Filter pump won’t circuit breaker is tripped. for more than a few seconds, the start or pump stops B.
  • Page 42 5.3.1 Incomplete Filtration Should the auto filtration procedure fail an error message is generated. Follow the instructions on the screen to return the oil and clear the error. DISPLAY ACTION 1. Press the √ (check) button if the vat is full to continue. IS VAT FULL? The controller returns to idle cook mode or .
  • Page 43 continue to next step. Press X to continue filling the vat. Follow the prompts once the vat is full. 17. The controller switches off. 5.3.2 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.
  • Page 44 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Fryer temperature must be at setpoint. B. Ensure that the oil in the top off reservoir is above 70°F (21°C). C. Ensure the top off reservoir is not out of oil. Replace top off reservoir or fill from bulk and A.
  • Page 45 Error Log Codes See section 1.13.2.1 in the FQ4000 Controller manual for instructions to access the Error Log. Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE TEMP Probe reading out of range. Call service. 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 46 Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION RECOVERY FAULT Recovery time exceeded maximum time limit. RECOVERY FAULT – CALL SERVICE Recovery time exceeded maximum time limit for two or more cycles. Call service. SYSTEM INTERFACE BOARD 1 MISSING - CALL SIB board 1 connection lost or board SERVICE failure.
  • Page 47 Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION TPM RANGE LOW The TPM is too low for a valid OQS reading. This may also be seen with fresh new oil. The incorrect oil type may be selected in the setup menu. The sensor may not be calibrated for the oil type.
  • Page 48 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30-T 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 49 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 50 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.
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