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Gas Fryer
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do Not Store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
*8197052*
Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197052 06/2015
Original Instructions
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FQG30
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FRYER.
CAUTION
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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 RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICER. NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicer (FAS) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty. See Chapter 1 of this manual for definitions of qualified personnel.
- Page 3 CAUTION No warranty is provided for any Frymaster fryer used in a mobile or marine installation or concession. Warranty protection is only offered for fryers installed in accordance with the procedures described in this manual. Mobile, marine or concession conditions of this fryer should be avoided to ensure optimum performance.
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Page 4: 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 5 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 ...............
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Page 6: 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... -
Page 7: 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 8: Equipment Description
Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel Operating information for Frymaster equipment has been prepared for use by qualified and/or authorized personnel only, as defined in Section 1.7. All installation and service on Frymaster equipment must be performed by qualified, certified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7. -
Page 9: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who have been authorized by Frymaster, L.L.C. to perform service on the equipment. All authorized service per- sonnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service and parts manuals, and to stock a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment. -
Page 10: Reading The Model Numbers
Service and Parts Manual. Parts orders may be placed directly with your local FAS or distributor. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com/service. If you do not have access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711 or by e-mail: service@frymaster.com. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions
Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as de- fined in Section 1.7 of this manual) to install, convert to another gas type or otherwise service this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. -
Page 12: National Code Requirements
(450 mm) should be maintained between the flue outlet and the lower edge of the grease filter.” Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance be 24 in. (600 mm) from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter when the appliance consumes more than 120,000 BTU per hour. -
Page 13: 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 14: Pre-Connection Preparations
2. Level fryers equipped with legs by screwing out the legs approximately 1 inch then adjusting them so that the fryer is level and at the proper height in the exhaust hood. Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the hood be 24 in. - Page 15 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...
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Page 16: Connection To Gas Line
Connection to Gas Line DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this appliance, the pipe must be blown out thorough- ly to remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will cause improper and dangerous operation. DANGER The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of ½... - Page 17 The FilterQuick™ FQG30 Series gas fryer has received the CE mark for the countries and gas categories indicated in the table below. NOTE: The nominal heat input (QN) is 21kW except for AT, DE, LU and category 3P/B, which is 23kW. NOTICE- Australia Only The air pressure switch on the combustion blower should read: Full Vat units-122pa (0.5 inches W.C.) and for Split Vat units-180pa (0.72 inches W.C.).
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Page 18: Converting To Another Gas Type
When using thread compound, use very small amounts on male threads only. Use a pipe thread compound that is not affected by the chemical action of LP gases (Loctite™ PST56765 Sealant is one such compound). DO NOT apply compound to the first two threads. Doing so may allow some of the compound to enter the gas stream, resulting in clogging of burner orifices and/or the control valve. - Page 19 Change the orifices. b. Adjust the manifold pressure. 3. Remove the old rating plate and return to Frymaster. Affix the new rating plate included with the conversion kit in place of the old rating plate stating the gas has been converted.
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Page 20: Positioning The Fryer
4. If the destination language changes, replace the rating plate. Call your local service agency or KES for a label kit. The language of reference will be on the corner of the label. 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. -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 819-7206 for the controller program- ming 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32 (For safe, convenient draining and disposal of used oil, Frymaster recommends the use of the Frymaster Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU) for JIB systems. The SDU is available through your local distributor.) Do not drain boil-out solution into an SDU. NOTE: If using an SDU built before January 2004 the filter pan cover must be removed to allow the unit to be positioned beneath the drain.
- Page 33 DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the cleanout rod or other objects. Damage to the ball inside will result in leaks and will void the Frymaster warranty. 4. After draining the oil, clean all food particles and residual oil from the frypot. BE CAREFUL, this material may still cause severe burns if it comes in contact with bare skin.
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Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 on pages 1-16 ™... -
Page 37: Quarterly Checks And 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. Frymaster recommends that a Factory Authorized Servicer inspect this appliance at least annually as fol- lows: 5.7.1 Fryer ... - Page 38 Verify that burners and associated components (i.e. gas valves, pilot assemblies, ignitors, etc.) are in good condition and functioning properly. Inspect all gas connections for leaks and verify that all connections are properly tightened. Verify that the burner manifold pressure is in accordance with that specified on the appliance’s rating plate. ...
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Page 39: 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 40 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 Viewing Port is Behind Motor Figure 4 The air/gas mixture is properly adjusted when the burner manifold pressure is in accordance with the applicable...
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Page 41: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting
If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical Service Department or your local Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicer for assistance. -
Page 42: 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 C. -
Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 (Gas) Oil level sensor failed. RECOVERY FAULT Recovery time exceeded maximum time limit. Recovery time should not exceed 2:25 for gas. - Page 48 9. Press and hold the () button to initiate the high-limit test. The vat begins to heat. The computer displays the actual vat temperature during the test. The fryer continues heating until the high limit trips. Generally this happens once the temperature reaches 423°F to 447°F (217°C to 231°C) for non-CE high limits and 405°F to 426°F (207°C to 219°C) for CE high limits.
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Page 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52 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...
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