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  • Page 1 ™ FilterQuick FQG30 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 Do Not Store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity CAUTION ...
  • 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 OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
  • Page 3 DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining chains. If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restraining cable must be connected at all times when the fryer is in use.
  • Page 4 WARNING NEVER drain boil out or cleaning solution into a shortening disposal unit (SDU), a built-in filtration unit, a portable filter unit, or an OQS (Oil Quality Sensor). These units are not intended for this purpose, and will be damaged by the solution and void the warranty.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ™ FilterQuick FQG30 Series Gas Fryers Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: General Information Applicability and Validity ..........................1-1 Safety Information ............................1-1 Controller Information ..........................1-2 European Community (CE) Specific Information ................1-2 Equipment Description ..........................1-3 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel ..................
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 5: Preventive Maintenance Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service ................5-1 Daily Checks and Service ..........................5-1 5.2.1 Inspect Fryer for Damage ........................ 5-1 5.2.2 Clean Fryer Cabinet Inside and Out ..................... 5-1 5.2.3 Clean the FilterQuick Filtration System ..................5-1 5.2.4 Clean Filter Pan, Detachable Parts and Accessories ...............

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: General Information

    ™ FILTERQUICK FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYER CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: The Frymaster FilterQuick™ FQG30 fryer requires a start-up, demonstration and training before normal restaurant operations can begin. Applicability and Validity ® The FilterQuick™ FQG30 Series Gas Fryer, with SMART4U technology, has been approved by the European Union for sale and installation in the following EU countries: AT, BE, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PT and SE.

  • Page 8: Controller Information

    2. An optional safety switch built into the drain valve prevents burner ignition with the drain valve even partially open. Controller Information FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 9: Equipment Description

    Equipment Description FilterQuick™ FQG30 Series high-efficiency gas fryers employ a unique infrared burner system that uses up to 43% less energy to cook the same volume as conventional open-burner fryers. Models in this series include FQG variants. These models have a built-in FilterQuick™ fingertip filtration system located under the leftmost fryer in a battery.

  • Page 10: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or companies which, either in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible for the installation of gas- fired appliances. Qualified personnel must be experienced in such work, be familiar with all gas precautions involved, and have complied with all requirements of applicable national and local codes.

  • Page 11: Reading The Model Numbers

    Reading Model Numbers 1.10 Parts Ordering and Service Information In order to assist you quickly, the Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicer (FAS) or Service Department representative requires certain information about your equipment. Most of this information is printed on a data plate affixed to the inside of the fryer door. Part numbers are found in the Service and Parts Manual.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    ™ FILTERQUICK FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYER CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General Installation Requirements Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 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 1.7 of this manual.

  • Page 13: National Code Requirements

    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. The fryer flue opening must not be placed close to the intake of the exhaust fan, and the fryer must never have its flue extended in a “chimney”...

  • Page 14: Electrical Grounding Requirements

    2.1.3 Electrical Grounding Requirements All electrically operated appliances must be grounded in accordance with all applicable national and local codes, and, where applicable, CE codes. In the absence of local codes, the appliance must be grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable.

  • Page 15: Pre-Connection Preparations

    Pre-Connection Preparations DANGER DO NOT connect this appliance to the gas supply before completing each step in this section. After the fryer has been positioned under the exhaust hood, ensure the following has been accomplished: 1. Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of fryers without depending upon the gas line connections.

  • Page 16: Connection To Gas Line

    CE Standard for Incoming Gas Pressures Non-CE Standard for Fryers Manufactured After April 1999 for Incoming Gas Pressures Orifice Diameter Regulator Pressure Pressure Single Dual Single Dual Minimum Maximum (mbar) 6" W.C. 14" W.C. 2 x 3.18 2 x 3.18 7 mbar 8 mbar Natural...
  • Page 17 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 light- ing any pilots. Never use matches, candles, or any other ignition source to check for leaks. If gas odors are detected, shut off the gas supply to the appliance at the main shut-off valve and immediately contact the local gas company or an authorized service agen- cy for service.
  • Page 18 CE Approved Gas Categories by Country COUNTRIES CATEGORIES PRESSURE (MBAR) AUSTRIA (AT) II2H3B/P G30, G31 I2E(R)B G20, G25 20, 25 BELGIUM (BE) G30, G31 28-30, 37 BULGARIA (BG), CROATIA (HR), FINLAND (FI), ROMANIA (RO), II2H3B/P G30, G31 SLOVENIA (SI), TURKEY (TR) ESTONIA (EE), LATVIA (LV)

  • Page 19: Converting To Another Gas Type

    2. Open the gas supply to the fryer and check all piping, fittings, and gas connections for leaks. A soap solution should be used for this purpose. 3. Close the fryer drain valve and fill the frypot with water or oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line at the rear of the frypot.
  • Page 20 Switching to a different type of gas without installing the proper conversion components may result in fire or explosion. NEVER ATTACH THIS APPLIANCE TO A GAS SUPPLY FOR WHICH IT IS NOT CONFIGURED! Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual.

  • Page 21: Positioning The Fryer

    Positioning the Fryer 1. Once the fryer has been positioned at the frying station, use a carpenter’s level placed across the top of the frypot to verify that the unit is level, both side-to-side and front-to-back. To level fryers, adjust the casters being careful to ensure the fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying station.

  • Page 22: Installing The Jib Cradle

    Installing the JIB Cradle Open the fryer door (typically the far right door) and remove the cross brace used for shipping support by removing the four screws (see Figure 1). Install the JIB cradle shipped in the accesso- ries pack with the screws that were removed in the cross brace removal step (see Figure 2).

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINDING YOU WAY AROUND THE FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYER Basket Flue Hanger Control Panel (FilterQuick Top Cap Controller shown) Bezel Board Drain Valve JIB (Jug Button In Box) with Reset Button Fryer Identification...

  • Page 24: Controller Operation And Programming

    Controller Operation and Programming This fryer is equipped with the FilterQuick™ controller (illustrated below). Fryers with FilterQuick™ controllers should refer to the FilterQuick™ Controller Manual 8197206 for the controller programming and operating procedure. FILTERQUICK™ CONTROLLER Refer to Chapter 4 of this manual for operating instructions for the built-in filtration system. Equipment Setup and Start-Up Procedures WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of...

  • Page 25: Lighting The Fryer

    WARNING The FilterQuick™ FQG30 Series gas fryer is NOT intended to use solid shortening without a solid shortening kit. Use only liquid shortening with this fryer if a solid shortening kit is not installed. The use of solid shortening without a solid shortening kit will clog the top off oil lines.

  • Page 26: Shutting The Fryer Down

    go out for a longer period.) When the frypot temperature reaches 180ºF (82ºC), the unit will au- tomatically switch to the full heat mode. The burners will remain lit until the frypot temperature reaches the programmed cooking temperature. On the FilterQuick™ controller, once the fryer reaches setpoint, the controller display changes to READY and the fryer is ready for use.

  • Page 27: Oil Attendant Automatic Topoff

    Put the frypot covers in place (if the fryer is so equipped). ® 3.4 Oil Attendant Automatic Top-Off ® When the Oil Attendant top-off oil sys- tem is in place on the fryer, oil is continu- ally topped off in the frypots from a reser- voir in the cabinet.

  • Page 28: Routine Oil Changes

    3.4.2 Routine Oil Changes When the oil reservoir level is low, the controller displays TOPOFF OIL EMPTY in the left display and CONFIRM in the right display. Press  (CONFIRM). Some procedures may differ from photos shown. If using solid shortening see Appendix C for instructions. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for changing the JIB.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions

    FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Introduction ™ The FilterQuick with fingertip filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and efficiently filtered while the other frypots in a battery remain in operation. Section 4.2 covers preparation of the filter system for use. Operation of the system is covered in Section 4.3.

  • Page 30: Filterquick™ With Fingertip Filtration

    2. Inspect the filter pan connection fitting to ensure that Inspect the filter both O-rings are in good condition (see Figure 2). connection fitting O-rings. 3. Then in reverse order, place the metal filter screen in the center of the bottom of the pan, then lay a sheet of filter paper on top of the screen, overlapping on all Figure 2 sides (see Figure1).

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting The Filterquick With Fingertip Filtration

    A FilterQuick™ controller controls the semi-automatic filtration system on the FilterQuick™ fryer. After a preset number of cook cycles the controller displays Filter now? alternating with YES NO. If NO is selected or a cook cycle is started, the controller will resume normal operation for a set amount of cooks and the prompt for a filter again.

  • Page 32: Clogged Drain Error

    The controller displays REMOVE PAN. *NOTE: If the filter paper change time has expired, normally every 25 hours, the CHANGE FILTER PAPER? message repeats every 15 minutes instead of every four minutes. 6. Remove the pan. The controller display changes to CHANGE PAPER. Change the filter paper and ensure the filter pan has been pulled forward, out of the cabinet for at least 30 seconds.
  • Page 33 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 that may cause severe burns, slipping and falling. WARNING The filter pump is equipped with a manual reset switch in case the filter motor overheats or an electrical fault occurs.
  • Page 34 DANGER METAL Allow oil to cool to 100°F (38°C) before draining into an appropriate container for disposal. DANGER When draining oil into a disposal unit, do not fill above the maximum fill line located on the container. DANGER Draining and filtering of cooking oil must be accomplished with care to avoid the possibility of a serious burn caused by careless handling.

  • Page 35: Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks And Service

    FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 GAS FRYER CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof con- tainer at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.

  • Page 36: Clean Filter Pan, Detachable Parts And Accessories

    There are no periodic preventive maintenance checks and services required for your FilterQuick Filtration System other than daily cleaning of the filter pan with a solution of hot water and 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 pad on top of the screen.

  • Page 37: Boiling Out The Frypot

    5.3.2 Boiling Out the Frypot During normal usage of your fryer, a deposit of carbonized oil will gradually form on the inside of the frypot. This ™ film should be periodically removed by following the boil-out procedure. Use the instructions in the FilterQuick controller manual to boil out the frypot.

  • Page 38: Quarterly Checks And Service

    2. When the controller displays READY (indicating that the frypot contents are within the cooking range), press the temperature button once to display the temperature of the oil as sensed by the temperature probe and the setpoint. The setpoint is denoted by the temperature with the degree symbol. 3.

  • Page 39: Check Burner Manifold Pressure

    5.6.2 Check Burner Manifold Pressure DANGER This task should be performed by qualified service personnel only. Contact your FAS to arrange this service. ANNUAL/PERIODIC SYSTEM INSPECTION This appliance should be inspected and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a reg- ular kitchen maintenance program.

  • Page 40: Clean Combustion Air Blower Assembly

    5.7.3 Clean Combustion Air Blower Assembly 1. Disconnect the blower wiring harness and remove the four blower mounting nuts. (See Figure 1 on below) Blower assembly mounting nuts Wiring connection Figure 1 2. Remove the three fasteners that secure the blower motor assembly to the blower housing, and separate the two components.
  • Page 41 6. Light the fryer in accordance with the procedure described in Chapter 3, Section 3.2.2. 7. 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. (See Figure 4) Left Viewing Port Right...

  • Page 42: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting

    FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 6: 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.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Fryers 6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the controller A. Controller not turned on. No display on the B. No power to fryer. B. Verify that the fryer is plugged in and that the controller.

  • Page 44: Error Message And Display Problems

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION blower. your FAS for service. It is normal for this message to appear during Controller displays Gas valve off, failed controller, startup if the lines have air in them. Check that HEATING failed transformer, open high-limit the gas valve is on.

  • Page 45: Basket Lift Problems

    6.2.3 Basket Lift Problems PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION ™ Basket lift movement is Apply a light coating of Lubriplate or similar Basket lift rods need lubrication. jerky and/or noisy. lightweight white grease to the rod and bushings. 6.2.4 Filtration Problems PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION...

  • Page 46: Auto Top-Off Problems

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Ensure oil level is above the top oil level A. Oil level too low. sensor. B. Check that MIB board is not in B. Ensure MIB board is in “A” automatic mode. manual mode. Power cycle the fryer.

  • Page 47: Error Log Codes

    A. Filter error exists. A. Clear filter error properly. If problem persists B. Service required error exists call your FAS for assistance. One vat doesn’t top off. C. Solenoid, pump, pin issue, RTD B. Call your FAS for assistance. or ATO issue. C.

  • Page 48: High Limit Test

    CODE ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION OIL IN PAN ERROR Oil may be present in the filter pan. CLOGGED DRAIN (Gas) Vat did not empty during filtration OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAILED Oil level sensor failed. (Gas) RECOVERY FAULT Recovery time exceeded maximum time limit. Recovery time should not exceed 2:25 for gas.

  • Page 49: Oqs (Oil Quality Sensor)

    2. Press the left arrow () button until TECH MODE is displayed. 3. Press the check () button. 4. Enter 3000. 5. Press the left arrow () button until HI LIMIT TEST is displayed. 6. Press the check () button. The controller displays HIGH LIMIT YES/NO.

  • Page 50: Appendix A: Bulk Oil Instructions

    FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYER APPENDIX A: BULK OIL INSTRUCTIONS A.1.1 Bulk Oil Systems Bulk oil systems have large oil storage tanks, typically located in the rear of the restaurant, that are connected to a rear manifold on the fryer. Waste oil is pumped from the fryer, via a fitting located on the rear of the fryer labeled...
  • Page 51 A.1.2 Bulk Oil Wiring WARNING ™ The FilterQuick 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 MIB board.
  • Page 52 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYER APPENDIX B: JIB Preparation with Solid Shortening Option 1. Open right door of fryer and remove brace in JIB cabinet. 2. Attach alignment bracket to bottom of ATO box brace with provided nuts. See Figure 1. 3.
  • Page 53 FILTERQUICK™ FQG30 SERIES GAS FRYER APPENDIX C: Solid Shortening Melting Unit Use Reset oil reservoir system  Ensure shortening melting unit is on.  Fill melting unit with shortening. Melting  Allow 2-3 hours for solid shortening to unit melt. DO NOT attempt to use the top off power switch system with unmelted oil in the top off...
  • Page 54 EMAIL: FRYSERVICE@WELBILT.COM  *8197052* Every new piece of Welbilt equipment comes with KitchenCare™ and you choose the level of service that meets your operational needs from one restaurant to multiple locations. StarCare – Warranty & lifetime service, certified OEM parts, global parts inventory, performance audited ExtraCare –...

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