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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
®
BROASTER
VF-2 & VF3i
VENTLESS FRYER
Genuine Broaster Chicken®, Broasted®, Broaster Chicken®, Broaster Foods®. and Broasterie® are registered
trademarks. Usage is available only to licensed operators with written authorization from the Broaster Company.
Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991
608/365-0193 broaster.com
© 2006 Broaster Company
Manual #16421 2/21 Rev 02/21
Printed In U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 VF-2 & VF3i VENTLESS FRYER Genuine Broaster Chicken®, Broasted®, Broaster Chicken®, Broaster Foods®. and Broasterie® are registered trademarks. Usage is available only to licensed operators with written authorization from the Broaster Company. Broaster Company 2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991 608/365-0193 broaster.com...
  • Page 3 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor injury, property damage or both. All adjustments and repairs shall be made Rags or paper containing by an authorized Broaster Company repre- cooking oil can catch fire sentative. if exposed to heat. Laundering will not remove the oil.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VF-2 ........................3 - 4 VF-3i........................3 - 9 VF-2 EXPORT....................3 - 12 VF-3i EXPORT....................3 - 15 INITIAL START-UP......................3 -19 4 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER VF-2 or VF-3i FRYER.......4 - 1 ® 5 - PRE-COOKING PREPARATION ..................5 - 1 START-UP ........................5 - 1 COOKING OIL......................5 - 1...
  • Page 6 NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN....................12 - 1 SEASON SHUTDOWN....................12 - 1 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING ....................13 - 1 ELECTRICAL TIPS ....................13 - 1 INDICATOR LIGHTS....................13 - 2 SOLID STATE CONTROLLER TIPS................13 - 3 FROZEN IQF PRODUCT...................13 - 3 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev: 10/20...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    1 - LIMITED WARRANTY - Parts and Labor FOR VF-2 & VF-3i FRYER Subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty, The Broaster Company, L.L.C. - (Company) warrants that all equipment and parts manufactured or sold by the Company and purchased new from an authorized Company distributor or directly from the company are free from defects in material and workmanship.

  • Page 9: Owner Responsibility

    2 - OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY It is the owner’s responsibility to: If you need replacement manuals, contact an authorized Broaster Company represen- ® tative or the Broaster Company at 608/365- • Insure the Broaster VF-2, VF-3i Fryer 0193. is properly maintained.

  • Page 11: Installation

    NFPA 96 for ventilation, NFPA 17A for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Sys- tems, also Canadian Electrical CSA 22.2. • Unit to be sealed to countertop (ie. sili- cone) or elevate on legs with optional platform. broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...

  • Page 12: Fire Suppression Activation

    Arming Pin. Cut and remove the strap. 11. Remove Fire Suppression Arming Pin and let hang from connected chain. The Fire Suppression System is now active. 12. Replace the Electrical Control Access Panel and retaining screw. broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...

  • Page 13: Electrical Characteristics

    National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable. ELECTRICAL AMPERAGE RATING Input VF3i VF3i Voltage Domestic Domestic Export Export 120/240 120/208 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 14 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 15 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 effective S/N VF2F70041x broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 16 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 effective S/N VF2F90xxxx broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 17 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 effective S/N VF2L90xxxx broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 18 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3 / VF-2 effective S/N VF3J02112 and VF2_02003G broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 19 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 20 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i effective S/N VF3G90xxxx 3-10 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 21 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i effective S/N VF3H90xxxx 3-11 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 22 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 EXPORT 3-12 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 23 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 EXPORT effective S/N VF2F90xxxx 3-13 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 24 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-2 EXPORT effective S/N VF2L90xxxx 3-14 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 25 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i EXPORT 3-15 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 26 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i EXPORT effective S/N VF3G90xxxx 3-16 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 27 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3i EXPORT effective S/N VF3H90xxxx 3-17 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 28 WIRING DIAGRAM - VF-3 / VF2 Export effective S/N>VF3J02112, VF2_02003G 3-18 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...

  • Page 29: Initial Start-Up

    6, CONTROL PANEL. 19. Verify the function of the unit by per- forming a cooking cycle without prod- uct. For detailed instructions refer to the Cooking section of Section 8, PRODUCT PREPARATION AND COOKING. 3-19 broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...

  • Page 31: Getting To Know Your Broaster

    5. Fire Suppression Ring: Manually acti- vates fire suppression system if the system fails to operate automatically. 6. Fire Suppression Viewing Hole: Check the status of the Fire suppression sys- tem by looking through this hole. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 32 Air Filter installed. (visible only when filter tray (24) is removed) 27. Product Door Switch: Indicates whether the Product Door is open. Unit will not start a cook cycle if the door is open. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 33 Unit will not run with grease filter not 33. Element Switch: Indicates that ele- properly installed. ment is up. Unit will not function if ele- ment is up. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 35: Pre-Cooking Preparation

    Danger of fire exists if the oil level is below the mini- mum level. Using old oil will reduce flash-point and be more prone to surge boiling. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 37: Control Panel

    OFF: Turns power to unit off. Heat On Indicator Light: Illuminates when oil is being heated. Light goes off when oil reaches set temperature. broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...

  • Page 38: Operational Lockout

    Flashing Time Display reads until it has been serviced by an autho- “##:##.” (##:## = time value ie: 08:00) rized Broaster Company representa- tive. Action: If desired, press key pad num- bers to change displayed value in minutes 22.

  • Page 39: Preset Cook Mode

    TIME and TEMP displays flashing. programming the pre- sets. Method 1 for all VF models manu- factured before September 1, 2012 and method 1 or 2 for all VF models manufac- tured after September 1, 2012. broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...
  • Page 40 Cook Time Button once to enter new value into memory. Response: Controller returns to idle mo When Temperature and Time have been set press and hold the desired preset number broaster.com Manual #16421 10/20 Rev 10/20...

  • Page 41: Smarttouch Display

    Cook Cycles POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS The cooking idle screen displays the current set- tings for time and temperature along with the recipe item that is selected. The temperature dis-...
  • Page 42 POWER POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS COOKING PRESET SELECTION As cooking begins, the remaining cooking time Select the desired preset menu item by pressing will be displayed.
  • Page 43 POWER POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PRODUCT DOOR MANUAL TIME/TEMP SETTING If the product door is opened, a notice will be If the Manual Time/Temp is enabled in Setup, a displayed on the screen as appears above.
  • Page 44 POWER POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS RESETTING THE COOK CYCLE FIRE SYSTEM INSECTION REMINDER The display will provide a reminder when the...
  • Page 45 POWER POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS STATUS MESSAGES SERVICE MESSAGES Status messages will be displayed whenever the...
  • Page 46 POWER POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS SETUP TEMPERATURE SETTINGS The Setup tab provides a means to change the...
  • Page 47 POWER POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PIN MAINTENANCE ALERT SETTINGS A four digit PIN may be employed to limit the...
  • Page 48 POWER POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS EDITING PRESET MENU ITEMS EDITING PRESET MENU ITEMS The control comes standard with many Broaster This screen allows the operator to edit an exist- food item recipes and menu item images.

  • Page 49: Fire Suppression Systems

    IMPORTANT: 4. Pull the bottom toward the outside of the unit. The manual pull handle is to be pulled ONLY IN CASE OF FIRE in the fryer (use when the auto- matic system failed). broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 50: Monthly Inspection

    1. A check to see that the hazard has not changed. 8. The maintenance report, with recom- mendations if any, shall be filed with the owner or with the designated party broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 10/20...

  • Page 51: Twelve Year

    Broaster Distribu- tor for sources. 3. If the cylinder shows no signs of rup- ture or distortion, recharge the Fire Suppression system in accordance with NFPA 17A guidelines. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 52: Semi-Annual Inspection & Maintenance Log

    Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 53: Ventilation System

    8. Latch in place and close access door. 9. Unit is ready to operate. broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 10/17...

  • Page 55: Cooking Weight, Temperature And Time

    Increase cook time when amount of surge boiling in the cooking well. cooking oversized prod- uct. Use our methods of food preparation and cooking procedures for the best possi- ble results. broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 56 VF2 & VF3i Product Cooking Chart Product Package Product Lbs/ Cooking Cooking Approx. Load - Kgs (Lbs.) Approx. Pieces VF3i Description* Description Number Time** Tempera- VF3i ture** Jumbo Popcorn Chicken 2/5# bags 96262 4.5 Min. 182°C (360°F) .91 Kgs (2 lbs.) 1.36 Kgs (3 lbs.)

  • Page 57: Cooking Oil Care

    Oil will need replac- ing more often if improperly maintained. DAILY MAINTENANCE: Strain oil using large strainer, filter paper, and 5 gallon pail provided in each Accessory Kit. 10-1 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 59 DO NOT pour con- other heat sources such as direct sunlight. tents of splash tray into cooking well. Hot oil could splash causing serious burns. 11-1 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 60: Dishwasher Method

    ° and sliding it into the cabinet at 45 while moved. Not allowing as far as it will go at the 45° tilt. cooking oil to cool completely could cause serious burns. 11-2 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 61: Unit Surfaces

    Dispose of all oil-soiled papers and rags in a trash container that is in a ventilated area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight. 11-3 broaster.com Manual # 16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 63: Season Shutdown

    5. Prop access door open to allow air movement through cooking area while 4. Clean food basket and platform. idle. 5. Clean Splash Tray as needed. Do not store unit below 32° F. 12-1 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    13 - TROUBLESHOOTING All adjustments and repairs shall be made by an authorized Broaster Company representative. ELECTRICAL TIPS COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY 1. Unit OFF 1. Press ON button 2. Main power OFF 2. Turn ON POWER light not illumi- 3. Unplugged 3.

  • Page 66: Indicator Lights

    The Product Door may be opened without interrupting the cooking cycle. However, cycle cannot be started until product door is closed. Air Filter should be replaced at least every 3 months or sooner if volume is high. 13-2 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...

  • Page 67: Solid State Controller Tips

    1. Overcooked 1. Check cook time No flavor 2. Old product 2. Discard White spots 1. Food basket overloaded 1. Decrease load size Dark spots 1. Dirty oil 1. Filter or replace oil 13-3 broaster.com Manual #16421 5/06 Rev 4/14...
  • Page 70 Broaster Company 2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991 608/365-0193 broaster.com...

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