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YSCF214G Series with Built-In Filtration Frymaster and Dean, members of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommend using CFESA Certified Technicians. JUNE 07 www.frymaster.com 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 *8196132*...
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NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster/Dean Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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WARNING 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 Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to seal the joint between the frypot.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INSTALLATION 1.1 Gas Connections DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this appliance the pipe must be blown out thoroughly to remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will cause improper and dangerous operation.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INSTALLATION 1.1 Gas Connections (cont.) DANGER All connections must be sealed with a joint compound suitable for the gas being used and all connections must be tested with a solution of soapy water before lighting any pilots.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INSTALLATION 1.1 Gas Connections (cont.) E. Manifold Pressure: Only qualified personnel should check the manifold pressure with a manometer. 1. Check the rating plate for manifold gas pressures. Natural gas units normally require 4"...
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INSTALLATION 1.1 Gas Connections (cont.) 3. If disconnection of the restraint is necessary, this restraint must be reconnected after the fryer has been returned to its originally installed position. J. After hook-up, bleed the gas line of air to ensure that the pilot light will ignite quickly.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: FRYER OPERATIONS 2.1 Initial Start-up WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil frying system, particularly the aspects of system operation, oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: FRYER OPERATIONS 2.2 Final Preparation WARNING Do not go near the area directly over the flue outlet while the fryer is operating. Always wear oil-proof, insulated gloves when working with the fryer filled with hot oil.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION WARNING Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning and technical procedures and may not conform to on-site management operational procedures. WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtration system, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures.
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CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.1 General Frymaster YSCF214G Series gas fryers come equipped with a built-in filtration system. Photos used in the procedural illustrations may differ slightly from the filter unit that came with the frying system. The following procedures apply to all YSCF214G Series gas fryers equipped with built-in filter systems.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.2.1 Assembling the Filter (cont.) Assemble the filter as follows: 1. Place the support grid in the bottom of filter pan. Support grid properly placed in filter pan. 2. Center the hold-down ring on a clean sheet of...
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.2.1 Assembling the Filter (cont.) 4. Sprinkle one packet of filter powder on the filter sheet. Ensure the powder covers the filter paper evenly. Sprinkle the proper amount of filter powder evenly over the paper.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.2.2 Installing the Filter Slide the filter inside the fryer cabinet. Ensure the male-female slip-fitting coupling is fully engaged. Ensure the filter pan is fully seated on the male connection (left, above) when it slides into place.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.3.2 Filtering Tools Assemble tools to be used for filtering. These are supplied with the filter starter kit included with the fryer/filter system: • Frypot/Filter Brush - used to clean frypot and filter pan sides and bottom and to dislodge sediment during filtration or shortening/oil change.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.4 Operating the Filter (cont.) DANGER Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the built-in filtration unit to avoid overflow and spillage of hot oil/shortening. DANGER When draining oil/shortening into a disposal unit or portable filter unit, do not fill above the maximum fill line located on the container.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation CAUTION NEVER operate the filter unit unless cooking oil/shortening is at operating temperature [~350°F (~177°C)]. 1. Turn the fryer off. Ensure the filter pan assembly is prepared as described in Section 3.2.1–...
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation (cont.) Twist a red- handled filter Push a blue-handled lever left to drain lever left to right to right to start drain a frypot. Drain only the filter one frypot at a time.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation (cont.) 6. Oil will begin to pump from the filter pan into the frypot. If the frypot tubes, sides and bottom have sediment deposits, clean the frypot with the cleaning brush included with the fryer.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation (cont.) 9. After all oil is pumped back into the frypot, bubbles will form, indicating air in the oil return lines. Allow the oil to bubble for 10- 15 seconds to ensure all shortening/oil is evacuated from the return lines.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation (cont.) 12. Do not allow crumbs to accumulate in the crumb tray. The crumb tray MUST be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations EACH day (see DANGER statement below).
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: COMPUTER OPERATION Overview NOTE: See the related YUM computer manual (819-6133) Temperature Key for programming instructions. Press once for current Status Indicator temperature, twice for setpoint. Displays OFF when fryer is off, Checkmark Lane Keys dashed lines when fryer is at Press to initiate cook cycle.
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Any equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. The YSCF214G Series gas fryer should be kept clean during the working day and thoroughly cleaned at the end of each day. Below are recommendations for daily, weekly and periodic preventative maintenance.
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This appliance should be inspected and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. Frymaster recommends that this appliance be inspected at least annually by a Factory Authorized Service Technician as follows: • Inspect the cabinet inside and out, front and rear for excessive oil build-up and/or oil migration.
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YSCF214G SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.4 Periodic/Annual (cont.) Built-in Filtration (cont.): • Check filtration system integrity as follows: − With the filter pan empty, place each oil return handle, one at a time, in the ON position. Verify that the pump activates and that bubbles appear in the cooking oil/shortening of the associated frypot.
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Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue, PO Box 51000, Shreveport, Louisiana 71135-1000 Shipping Address: 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318-219-7140 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 JUNE 07 SERVICE HOTLINE 819-6132 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633...
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