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Shortening Filter EZ18/24/34 Operator’s Manual Technical Supplement Belshaw Bros., Inc. 814 44th Street NW, Suite 103 Auburn, WA 98001 USA Tel: (206) 322-5474 Fax: (206) 322-5425 Toll Free (US): 1-800-578-2547 E-mail: service@belshaw.com www.belshaw.com...
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Contents Operation Melting and Filling Filtering Cleaning Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM MN-1317EN...
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Preface The EZ Melt, Fill and Filter models EZ18, EZ24, floor, possibly causing slips, falls, injury, and EZ34 are designed to be used with Belshaw burns, or even death. fryers. It performs four functions: • Hot shortening can cause serious burns.
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Operation To help familiarize you with the major parts of your EZ Melt model EZ18, EZ24, or EZ34, please study the photographs below. handle heater head filter assembly kettle casters foot pedal Figure 1-1. Front View. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425...
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Figure 1-2. Side View. heating element kettle hose connector supply hose Figure 1-3. Top View, Heater Head. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1317EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM...
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Pump switch with pilot light Heat switch with pilot light Figure 1-4. Heater head Bleeder Pickup tube Heating element kettle Figure 1-5. Elements and kettle. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM MN-1317EN...
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Make sure that the power requirements of the EZ Melt, shown on the data plate, match your power source. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1317EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM...
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Mount the nozzle of the hose on the edge Figure 1-6. Packing Solid Shortening in the Kettle. of the fryer kettle with the opening inside the kettle. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM MN-1317EN...
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Let one cube melt and be Figure 1-9. When to Add a Cube of pumped out before adding another cube. Shortening. Do not overload the EZ Melt. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1317EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM...
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Melter. below drain fryer. Bottom of kettle. Figure 1-11. When to Drain the Fryer. Figure 1-12. Positioning the Filter Assembly for Filtering. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM MN-1317EN...
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Do not let shortening splash out filtered shortening to the fryer. of the kettle! 18. Before you filter shortening again, empty the EZ Melt filter. Follow these steps: Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1317EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM...
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Put the filter assembly back on the EZ Melt. To order replacement filters for your EZ Melt, call Belshaw. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM MN-1317EN...
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See Figure 7. Allow the shortening in the EZ Melt kettle 2-1. to cool to 115°F/46°C. WARNING Hot shortening can cause serious injury. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1317EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM...
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13. Scrape out any residue and discard it. 14. Wash the kettle, the cube melter, and the filter frame with warm, soapy water. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 OM MN-1317EN...
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EZ Melt Fill & Filter EZ18, EZ24 & EZ34 Technical Supplement Belshaw Bros., Inc. 814 44 Street NW, Suite 103 Auburn, WA 98001 USA Phone: (206) 322-5474 • Fax: (206) 322-5425 Email: service@belshaw.com • http://www.belshaw.com...
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Preface The EZ Melt, Fill and Filter models EZ18, EZ24, floor, possibly causing slips, falls, injury, and EZ34 are designed to be used with Belshaw burns, or even death. fryers. It performs four functions: • Hot shortening can cause serious burns.
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Installation To help familiarize you with the major parts of your EZ Melt model EZ18, EZ24, or EZ34, please study the photographs below. handle heater head filter assembly kettle casters foot pedal Figure 1-1. Front View. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425...
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Figure 1-2. Side View. heating element kettle hose connector supply hose Figure 1-3. Top View, Heater Head. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1318EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 TS...
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Pump switch with pilot light Heat switch with pilot light Figure 1-4. Heater head Bleeder Pickup tube Heating element kettle Figure 1-5. Elements and kettle. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 TS MN-1318EN...
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Make sure that the power requirements of the EZ Melt, shown on the data plate, match your power source. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1318EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 TS...
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Bros. or a service technician authorized by Disconnect the machine from the power Belshaw Bros., you do so at your own risk. source before disassembling, repairing, or wiring. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 TS MN-1318EN...
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The power switch is defective. Repair or replace the power switch. The motor is defective. Repair or replace the motor. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.com • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425 MN-1318EN EZ18, EZ24, EZ34 TS...
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