Frymaster fryer service and parts manual (42 pages)
Summary of Contents for Frymaster 1814E Series
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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 08/2022 *8196911* www.frymaster.com E-mail: service@frymaster.com...
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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 SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
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A restraint kit is provided with the fryer. If the restraint kit is missing contact your local KES. DANGER Prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any repair on your Frymaster fryer, disconnect all electrical power from the fryer. ELECTRICAL POWER SPECIFICATIONS...
FRYMASTER 1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ......................i ELECTRICAL POWER SPECIFICATIONS ................. ii CHAPTER 1: Service Procedures General ..........................1-1 Replacing a Controller ....................... 1-1 Replacing Component Box Components ................1-1 Replacing a High-Limit Thermostat .................. 1-3 Replacing a Temperature Probe ..................
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FRYMASTER 1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS TABLE OF CONTENTS cont. 2.4.3 Drain Valves and Associated Parts (Single Units without Built-In Filtration) 2-11 Electronics and Electrical Components ................2-12 2.5.1 Component Boxes .................... 2-12 2.5.2 Contactor Boxes ....................2-14 2.5.3 Heating Element Assemblies and Associated Parts ......... 2-16 2.5.3.1...
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES 1.1 General Before performing any maintenance on your Frymaster fryer, disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply. When electrical wires are disconnected, it is recommended that they be marked in such a way as to facilitate re-assembly.
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3. Remove the two screws from the upper corners of the control panel and allow the control panel to swing down. 4. Unplug the wiring harness from the 15-pin connector on the interface board and disconnect the grounding wire from terminal adjacent to the 20-pin connector on the back of the controller. Remove the control panel assembly by lifting it from the hinge slots in the control panel frame.
1.4 Replacing a High-Limit Thermostat 1. Remove the filter pan and lid from the unit. Drain the frypots into a Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU) or other appropriate metal container. DANGER DO NOT drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the SDU at one time. 2.
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2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to the rear of the fryer. 3. Remove the four screws from both sides of the lower back panel. Then remove the two screws on both the left and right sides of the back of the tilt housing. Lift the tilt housing straight up to remove from the fryer.
10. Secure any loose wires with wire ties making sure that the lead wires will not interfere with the movement of the springs. Rotate the elements up and down making sure that movement is not restricted and that the wires are not pinched. 11.
from the lift springs. Also ensure that the wire sleeving extends into the tube assembly to prevent the edge of the tube assembly from chafing the wires. Press the pins into the connector in accordance with the diagram on the following page, and then close the connector to lock the leads in place.
2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply. 3. Remove the two screws securing the cover of the contactor box. The contactor boxes above the filter pan are accessed by sliding under the fryer. They are located to the left and right above the guide rails (see photo below).
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4. Remove the two screws from the upper corners of the control panels and allow them to swing down. 5. Unplug all harnesses and ground wires from the backs of the controllers. Remove the controllers by lifting them from the hinge slots in the control panel frame. 6.
23. Reconnect the oil return flexlines to the frypot, and replace aluminum tape, if necessary, to secure heater strips to the flexlines. 24. Insert the high-limit thermostat leads disconnected in step 13 (see illustration on page 1-3 for pin positions). 25.
the pump and motor. Allow the pump motor to cool at least 30 minutes before resuming operation. Pump overheating can be caused by: • Solidified shortening in the pan or Sediment Particle filter lines, or • Attempting to filter unheated oil (cold more viscous,...
2. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to both the front and rear. 3. Disconnect the two flexlines running to the oil-return manifold at the rear of the fryer as well as the pump suction flexline at the end of the filter pan connection.
Dual-vat configuration illustrated. In full-vat units, left filter handle is not present. 1.10 Basket Lift Service Procedures 1814E Series electric fryers may be equipped with automatic basket lifts. Basket lifts always come in pairs, although each operates independently. A modular basket lift (illustrated on the following page) is a self-contained sub-assembly consisting of a pair of toothed rods which support removable basket lift arms, a pair of reversible- drive gear motors, and four microswitches.
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208-250V C onfiguration 100-120V C onfiguration BINDING/JAMMING PROBLEMS Noisy, jerky or erratic movement of the lifts is usually due to lack of lubrication of the rods and their ® bushings. Apply a light coat of Lubriplate or similar lightweight white grease to the rod and bushings to correct the problem.
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VAC range, check the connections on both sides of the component for the presence of the applied line voltage. The schematic below and the wiring diagram on page 1-17 can identify the components and wiring connection points. 1-14...
1.11 Interface Board Diagnostic Chart The following diagram and charts provide ten quick system checks that can be performed using only a multimeter. Diagnostic LED Legend CMP indicates power from 12V transformer indicates power from 24V transformer (RH) indicates output (closed) from right latch relay (LH) indicates output (closed) from left latch relay...
2.3 Doors, Sides, Tilt Housings, Top Caps and Casters ITEM PART # COMPONENT 231-8263 Side, Standard Cabinet Left SS (use 221-0323 for Enameled Steel) 232-8263 Side, Standard Cabinet Right SS (use 222-0323 for Enameled Steel) 810-1105 Magnet, Door 106-4309 Door, Left or Right 1814 (Left shown – move handle to bottom for right) 108-3463 Door, Left or Right RE (Left shown –...
2.4 Drain System Components 2.4.1 Drain Tube Sections and Associated Parts See next section for Drain Valves...
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2.4.1 Drain Tube Sections and Associated Parts cont. ITEM PART# COMPONENT 823-8042 Drain Tube, Dump Left Closed/Right End Open 823-8049 Drain Tube, Dump Left Closed/Right End Open 823-8053 Drain Tube, Dump Left Closed Both Ends 823-8214 Drain Tube, Dump Open Both Ends 823-8010 Drain Tube, Left Closed/Right End Open 823-8213...
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2.5.2 Contactor Boxes NOTES: Left and right contactor box assemblies are mirror images of one another. With the exception of the box itself, most components of a left-hand assembly are the same as those in the corresponding right-hand assembly and vice versa. The configurations illustrated show most possible components, but a particular configuration may not have all the components shown.
2.5.5.3 Contactor Box Wiring Assemblies – 6-Pin (Left Element) BLUE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK ITEM PART # COMPONENT 106-8742 14/17 kW SSR 106-8747 22 kW SSR 106-8744 14/17 kW Mechanical Contactor MDI 106-8749 22 kW High Amp Mechanical Contactor MDI 2.5.5.4 Contactor Box Wiring Assemblies –...
2.5.5.5 Main Wiring Harnesses - Full and Dual Vat 12-Pin Female Connector 15-Pin Male Connector 807-0159 (Rear of Fryer) 807-0804 (Rear of Component Box) 12-Pin Male Connector 807-0160 (Contactor Box) USED ONLY ON DUAL VAT HARNESSES FULL VAT HARNESS 807-4194 DUAL VAT HARNESS 807-4195 2-22...
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2.7 Frypot Assemblies and Associated Parts ITEM PART # COMPONENT 823-8067 Frypot, 1814E (does not include insulation or thermostat) 823-5545SP Frypot, RE Full-Vat Filter with Insulation 823-5551SP Frypot, RE Dual-Vat Filter with Insulation √ * Thermostat Assembly, High-Limit 826-2454 Non-CE Full Vat 425°F (218°C) (17kW FV and 14kW FV) (Color-Coded Black 806-7543) 826-2456...
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