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PFA SERIES MODELS
OWNER'S MANUAL
Be sure ALL operators read, understand and
have access to this manual at all times.
PHONE: 603-225-6684
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501
SHIPPING ADDRESS: 39 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke NH 03275
FAX: 603-225-8472
GENERAL INFORMATION: profits@perfectfry.com
CUSTOMER SUPPORT: service@perfectfry.com
WEB: www.perfectfry.com
©2012 PERFECT FRY COMPANY
L20-391 R2

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  • Page 1 PFA SERIES MODELS OWNER’S MANUAL Be sure ALL operators read, understand and have access to this manual at all times. PHONE: 603-225-6684 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 39 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke NH 03275 FAX: 603-225-8472 GENERAL INFORMATION: profits@perfectfry.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS TABLE OF CONTENTS   THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A PERFECT FRYER! ..................... 1   ..............................1 ARRANTY EGISTRATION   ................................1 RYER CTIVATION   OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES ............................2   REGULATIONS & RECYCLING ............................3  ...
  • Page 3 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS   PFS AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER ..........................45   BLOW-APART DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST ........................47   DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..........................48   ORIGINAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY ................49...

  • Page 4: Thank You For Purchasing A Perfect Fryer

     warranty (see page Error! Bookmark not defined. for further details). Take comfort in knowing that the management and staff at Perfect Fry Company are  dedicated to ensure that you, the owner and operator of a Perfect Fryer, receive a top quality product that is thoroughly inspected and tested prior to shipment.

  • Page 5: Owners Responsibilities

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES It is the owner’s responsibility to:  Insure the PERFECT FRYER is properly maintained.  Allow only properly trained personnel to operate, clean and maintain a PERFECT FRYER.  Contact local authorities having jurisdiction to insure that the installation conforms to all local fire, building and health regulations.

  • Page 6: Regulations & Recycling

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 REGULATIONS & RECYCLING Installation of your PERFECT FRYER must conform to all local fire and health regulations and building codes. The installation use and maintenance is to be in accordance with the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, NFPA 96 - 2004.

  • Page 7: Safety First

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 SAFETY FIRST LIFTING & MOVING: Your PERFECT FRYER’s gross shipping weight is 125 lb. (57 kg). Net weight = 110 lb.  (50 kg). DO NOT LIFT THE FRYER BY YOURSELF. ALWAYS REMOVE OIL BEFORE MOVING FRYER.

  • Page 8: Installation

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 INSTALLATION Electrical Power Supply (North American Models)  Your PERFECT FRYER must be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit that meets your fryer’s requirements (see table below). Improper Installation may damage the fryer and void your warranty ...

  • Page 9: Electrical Power Supply (International Models)

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 Electrical Power Supply (International Models)  Your PERFECT FRYER must be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit that meets your fryer’s requirements (see table below). Improper Installation may damage the fryer and void your warranty ...

  • Page 10: Accessory Outlets (North American Models)

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 INSTALLATION (Continued) Accessory Outlets (North American Models) Your PERFECT FRYER is equipped with 1 heat lamp outlet (North American models only) that can accept a Perfect Fry approved heat lamp only. The front heat lamp for the PFA is rated at 500W (240V/2A).

  • Page 11: Prepare Counter-Top Area

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 INSTALLATION (Continued) Prepare Counter-top Area Clearances: 1” on sides 2” on back 0” on top Unpack 1) Cut straps on shipping box 2) Remove box top and body 3) Remove outer plastic wrapping and keep box along with foam corners and sides Page 8 of 49...
  • Page 12 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 4) Remove all foam stuffing and parts 5) Put check mark  in box once the part is removed  Air Filter Cage  Air Filter Cartridge  Grease Filter  Grease Filter Tray ...
  • Page 13 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 6) Tilt PERFECT FRYER to one side and install 2 adjustable legs, repeat process for other side Do not operate your PERFECT FRYER without legs. 7) Lift your PERFECT FRYER onto countertop and adjust legs as necessary Your PERFECT FRYER weighs 110 lb.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 ASSEMBLY 1) Clean parts and inside of cabinet (all except air filter cartridge) a) Wash in warm soapy water b) Rinse with hot water c) Rinse with vinegar solution (1 part vinegar to 2 parts water) The heater box and heat lamp must NOT be immersed in water or other liquid.
  • Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 ASSEMBLY (Continued) 5) Slide air filter cartridge firmly back into filter compartment and fasten down with latch. 6) Install spill tray into bottom cooking compartment Note: Indents on bottom of spill tray should fit into indents on bottom of cabinet 7) Set heater module onto vat...
  • Page 16 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 ASSEMBLY (Continued) 9) Slide heater module/vat into cooking compartment and push in all the way. Ensure electrical connection is complete with firm push on heater module. 10) Install basket a) Tilt basket bottom forward and maneuver rod past cabinet flanges Page 13 of 49...
  • Page 17 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 ASSEMBLY (Continued) b) Install rod into pivot slot – left side c) Install rod into motor coupler – right side 11) Install front panel using lift off hinges and close front panel. Turn latches ¼ turn clockwise and press down.
  • Page 18 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 ASSEMBLY (Continued) 12) Install drawer sleeve using 4 captive screws. Tighten securely. Note: Bottom of drawer sleeve should sit tight on front panel. 13) Install heat lamp. Connect cordset to connectors on left side of heat lamp and back of fryer (accessory outlet 1).
  • Page 19 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 ASSEMBLY (Continued) 15) Install basket ramp using hinges. Install basket ramp springs onto mounts provided. For proper airflow and sanitation, basket ramp must always be installed. 16) Install drawer ramp into hole on right side and slots on left side of inside of front panel.

  • Page 20: Cooking

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 COOKING Press to toggle between modes Manual Mode Preset Mode Preset Locked Mode RapidFry Mode Load Food Load Food Load Food Load Food Select Time Press Select Manual Mode shown below Press Select 1.

  • Page 21: Cleaning

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 CLEANING Daily Maintenance Do not unplug the fryer and always make sure the fryer is turned off Do not touch heater module, oil vat or oil unless you are sure it has cooled 1) Wipe basket with paper towel to remove crumbs and food particles 2) Wipe crumbs, oil and any other food matter from inside of drawer using a paper towel...
  • Page 22 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 CLEANING (Continued) 4) Attach oil hose and drain cooking oil from vat into containers for disposal. Have empty containers handy for proper disposal of used cooking oil. A rendering company can help with proper disposal. 5) Remove basket lift, oil vat and heater module (picture right).

  • Page 23: Periodic Maintenance

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 CLEANING (Continued) Periodic Maintenance Air Filter Cartridge Replacement  Replace the air filter cartridge at least once every 2 months, more often for higher volume usage. Replacement is safer and easier when the fryer is cool rather than hot.

  • Page 24: Tips On Deep Frying

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 TIPS ON DEEP FRYING Great Food in Less Time Use premium quality commercial deep frying oil. Canola and Soybean oils are  recommended. Do not use household cooking oils from your local supermarket. Poor quality oils may shorten the life of the air filter cartridge.

  • Page 25: Oil Facts

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OIL FACTS Frying oil is especially formulated to withstand high temperatures. For this reason, you must ensure you are using the right product. Liquid vegetable shortening is produced by several companies; the oil has an additive and/or has been formulated to increase the performance during high temperature usage.
  • Page 26 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OIL FACTS (Continued) If the oil temperature is set too high, the food will cook on the exterior and the interior will be undercooked. When the interior is cooked completely, the exterior will be overdone or burnt. The higher temperature will also cause the oil to break down faster and smoke.
  • Page 27 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OIL FACTS (Continued) Food Not Browning Properly?  New oil may not brown the product; check color again after a few basket loads.  Too much product is in the basket; fill no higher than the fill line. ...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LCD SCREEN KEYPAD ON/OFF KEY  Displays user  Easy to use, just a firm  To turn ON information touch with your finger tip  To turn OFF  A smooth flat surface ...

  • Page 29: Starting Up

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Starting Up YOU DO THIS PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS HEATING MANUAL 1) Now in HEATING mode ºF 2) Oil temperature rising to operating 1) Press for ½ second. temperature OPEN LID/LOAD FOOD READY MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Preset Times

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Preset Times   Cooking Times & Names (factory defaults) Name Name Time Name Time Time 3:00 3:00 4:00 FRENCH FRIES POPPERS FISH FILLETS 4:00 2:00 4:00 CHICKEN TENDERS CHEESE BITES CHICKEN WINGS 2:30 3:00...

  • Page 31: Preset Locked Mode

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Preset Locked Mode YOU DO THIS PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS READY PRESET 1) Open drawer lid 2) Fill drawer with food product ºF 1) Now in PRESET LOCK mode 3) Close drawer lid 2) PRESET is displayed on LCD...

  • Page 32: Rapid Fry Tm 2Go

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) RapidFry YOU DO THIS PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS READY MANUAL 1) Open drawer lid ºF 2) Fill drawer with food product 1) Basket lowers into oil 3) Close drawer lid OPEN LID/LOAD FOOD 4) Enter cook time and press READY...

  • Page 33: Dual Load

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Dual Load YOU DO THIS PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS 1) Open drawer lid READY PRESET 2) Fill drawer with first food product ºF (ex: chicken) 1) Basket lowers into oil 3) Close drawer lid OPEN LID/LOAD FOOD 4) Press...

  • Page 34: Cooking Time Correction

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Cooking Time Correction YOU DO THIS PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS COOKING MANUAL 1) Enter incorrect cooking time 4:30 1) Drawer loads food into oil (4:30 instead of 3:30 for example) 2) COOKING cycle begins 3) Fryer counts down time remaining 2) Press...

  • Page 35: Standby Mode

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Standby Mode SEE THIS LCD DO THIS GET THIS LCD READY MANUAL STANDBY MANUAL 1) Press together ºF ºF 2) Release both Note: Temperature will decrease to 275ºF OPEN LID/LOAD FOOD PRESS (ON) TO RESUME (to set default standby temperature, see page 34 for more information)

  • Page 36: User Defined Options

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS CUSTOMIZE YOUR PERFECT FRYER WITH YOUR OWN SETTINGS  CTS Cook Time Sensitivity  Temperature read-out: ºC or ºF  Preset Cooking Times  Cooking Oil Standby Temperature  Count of Cook Cycles ...

  • Page 37: Background Menu - Accessing

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) Background Menu - Accessing SEE THIS LCD DO THIS GET THIS LCD READY MANUAL PFC VER.: 6.X.X FRYER SN# XXXXX ºF 1) Press together ENTER PASSWORD:  Release together OPEN LID/LOAD FOOD MAIN MENU PFC VER.: 6.X.X...
  • Page 38 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) OPERATION OPTIONS  WAIT MODE  When , will not allow cooking until oil has reached operating temperature  Default is   STANDBY MODE When , gives user ability to put fryer into standby mode ...
  • Page 39 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) OPERATION OPTIONS COOK TIME SENSITIVITY  Adjusts cooking time to compensate for drop in cooking oil  MELT CYCLE  temperature when basket of product is placed into fryer. Refer to HOLD TIME page 34 for more information.
  • Page 40 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) PRESETS 1: FRENCH FRIES 3:00 PRESETS 2: CHICKEN TENDERS 4:00 3: ONION RINGS 2:30 4: POPPERS 3:00  1: FRENCH FRIES 5: CHEESE BITES 2:00  2: CHICKEN TENDERS <MORE ▼...
  • Page 41 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) USER COUNTERS  COOK TIME  Accumulated cook cycle time in hours  NUMBER OF CYCLES USER COUNTERS COOK TIME:  Accumulated number of cook cycles NO. CYCLES: ON TIME: ...

  • Page 42: Option Changes

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) OPERATION TESTS (for service personnel)  FANS  Use the arrow keys to turn fans on and off [note: oil temperature must be below 122ºF (50ºC)]  Monitor rpm and current values of each fan OPERATION TESTS FANS ...

  • Page 43: Customizing Presets

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) Customizing Presets SEE THIS LCD DO THIS GET THIS LCD MAIN MENU PRESETS LANGUAGE 1:FRENCH FRIES 3:00 10) From main menu, scroll down to OPERATION OPTIONS 2:CHICKEN TENDERS 4:00 PRESETS 3:ONION RINGS...

  • Page 44: Customizing Presets On The Front Label

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued) Customizing Presets on the Front Label Used in conjunction with your custom programmed presets (please refer to page 40), easily identify your own custom presets by using the supplied label page. Simply follow the steps below: 1) Remove preset slider (default presets are located on front and custom preset label template is located on back).

  • Page 45: Help

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 HELP  Your PERFECT FRYER “beeps” twice to signal an error condition. When the error condition is corrected, two beeps signal OK.  It is possible to have more than one SYSTEM ERROR displayed at the same time. When that happens, all error conditions will be displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 46 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 HELP (Continued) SEE THIS LCD DO THIS GET THIS LCD CAUSED BY  Cooking oil level is too low.  Make sure oil level is between the hot and  SYSTEM ERROR  cold lines at rear of vat.

  • Page 47: Trouble-Shooting Table

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 HELP (Continued) Trouble-shooting Table “PROBLEM” PROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION 1) Plug in fryer Won’t turn ON when you 1) Not plugged in 2) Check circuit breaker or replace fuse 2) Circuit breaker or fuse 3) Make sure PERFECT FRYER is 3) Wiring plugged in according to its electrical...

  • Page 48: Pfs Automatic Extinguisher

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 PFS AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER Note: Please refer to the PFS Automatic Extinguisher Installation, Inspection, Maintenance & Recharge Manual (L20-361) for more detailed information. The PFS must be stored above 32°F (0°C) GENERAL DESCRIPTION INSPECTION &...
  • Page 49 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 PFS AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER (Continued) Inspection and Maintenance Semi-Annually (continued) 5) Where semi-annual maintenance of any wet 8) The maintenance report, with chemical containers or PFS components recommendations if any, shall be filed with reveals conditions such as, but not limited to, the owner or with the designated party corrosion or pitting in excess of...

  • Page 50: Blow-Apart Diagram & Parts List

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 BLOW-APART DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Item Description Part # Item Description Part # Front Panel 6SA002 PFS Automatic Extinguisher 2GT001 Basket Ramp 6SA021 Motor Module - Drawer 2HA001 Drawer Cover 6SA011 Motor Module - Basket 2HA002 Basket 6HA001...

  • Page 51: Declaration Of Conformity

    Serial Number: ________________________________ Year of Manufacture: ________________________________ I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s) Place: Perfect Fry Company LLC. Concord, NH, USA Date: ___/___/___ ________________________________(Signature) ________________________________(Full Name) ________________________________(Position) Page 48 of 49...

  • Page 52: Original Standard Equipment Limited Warranty

    OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFA MODELS – 12/5/2017 ORIGINAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY Effective January 1, 2018, Serial Number E18AA000000 General Warranty Perfect Fry warrants to the original purchaser of its commercial cooking appliances and related equipment that said appliances and related equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation, with appropriate documentation, to a maximum of fifteen (15) months from the date of manufacture, subject to the following additions, exceptions, exclusions and limitations.
  • Page 53 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 Shipping Address: 39 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke, NH 03275 Tel: 603-225-6684 Fax: 603-225-8472 General Information: profits@perfectfry.com Customer Support: service@perfectfry.com Web: www.perfectfry.com © 2012 PERFECT FRY COMPANY LLC PRINTED IN USA L20-391 R2 Page 1 of 1...

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