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Be sure ALL installers read, understand, and have access to this manual at all times. 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...
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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.
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM VF2 ............... 7 - 17 VF3i............... 7 - 18 BASKET LIFT MECHANISM..................7 - 19 COOKING WELL GROUP ..................7 - 20 8 - PART NUMBER LIST ....................8 - 1 broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 10/20...
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If no component operates, check main Be sure all connections are tight. If power supply. Be sure main circuit breaker power supply is proper, see TROU- is ON and main fuses are good. BLESHOOTING section. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 2/15...
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WIRING DIAGRAM VF2: SUPPRESSOR PURPLE PURPLE YELLOW WHITE WHITE BLUE SLEEVE BLUE WHITE C1 240V COIL C2 120V COIL HEATER 208 OR 240V 120V broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 2/15...
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 #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
360F) rized Broaster Company representa- tive. Action: If desired, press keypad num- bers to change displayed value then press Cook Temperature Button once to enter new value into memory. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
TIME and TEMP displays flashing. Action: Press a button, 0 thru 9, corre- sponding to the desired preset. Response: The TIME display will show “P__X”, where X is the preset selected. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
Even if all presets are not All controller functions and heat source are programed the reset but- disabled during this condition. ton must be pressed until “-9” appears then press reset button once more to hold programs. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
Check cooking oil temperature one inch below oil surface in the center of cooking well. Using keypad, enter temperature to match controller display with calibrat- ing thermometer. Press temp button to exit calibration. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
If 5 volts are not present check the power DISPLAY BOARD (upper) input to the Control Board (bottom board). The display board (3) displays time and temperature. Remove F/C jumper (18) to display temperature in Celsius. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
Disconnect speaker plug (13) from control board (6). Disconnect heater wires #19 & 20 from terminals (14) using needle nose pliers. Disconnect fan wires #41 & 42 from terminals (15) using needle nose pliers. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
Make sure the receptacle on the speaker wire is attached to the control board as shown above to eliminate any problems with operation of the unit. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
Loosen, but do not remove, the three transformer is faulty. hex nuts holding speaker (8) to the back of the control panel until speaker (8) can be slipped out from under washers (9). Install new speaker in reverse order. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
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Replacement: See ACCESS FOR SERVICE. Disconnect yellow transformer wires from Control Board (6). Disconnect the black transformer wires. Remove two hex nuts, then remove transformer (7). Install new transformer. Reassemble in reverse order. 2-10 broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 10/20...
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-...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Serial Number: 123456789 Install Date: 09/29/2020 Firmware Version 0.09 POWER BROASTER COMPANY ● BELOIT, WI USA PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS ERROR CODE DIAGNOSTICS SERVICING THE SMARTTOUCH DISPLAY This screen provides a history of any error messages that were generated. The control...
Section 3, Fire AUTOMATIC OPERATION Suppression Maintenance and Replace- ment of the VF-2/VF-3i Service & Parts Upon the detection of a fire, the system will Manual. automatically operate. The fusible link in the...
1. A check to see that the hazard has not Fire Suppression system, the affected changed. parts must be replaced or repaired. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 01-22...
Broaster Dis- tributor 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.
Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ Date __________ I & M by __________ broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 02-15...
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(A) and placing it above ele- ment retainer (B). 6. Remove cooking well (5). 3. Open Access door by lifting door latch and turning CCW. 4. Remove food basket (3), platform (4). broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 02-15...
11. Reconnect piping (17) to the fire extin- guisher. 12. Reinstall the mounting strap (15) using nuts (16). 13. Insert the ball end of the new “Fuse- Link” cable (10) into cable receiver (11) then insert hitch pin (9). broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 02-15...
5. Insert allen screw (20) and tighten until the rod is not sliding left or right. Be careful not to overtighten or the rod will break. 6. Remove safety pin (6) from fire extin- guisher. 7. Replace Access Panel. broaster.com Manual #16501 8/06 Rev 02-15...
3. Remove food basket (3) and platform (4). 4. Raise the element by raising the ele- ment are (5) and placing it above the elemenn retainer (6). 5. Remove Cooking Pot (7). broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
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9. Disconnect the Heating Element wires panel. from the C2 contactor (12). 15 Reassemble in reverse order. Heating Element Wire Heating Element Wire broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
Element Shaft to damage any of the remaining components. 6. Install new probe in the same location as old probe. End of probe sheath should be 1/8” above nut (23) when installed properly. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
If alarm light is lit, the control has tripped. CONDITION 2: Probe Failure 1. Disconnect power from the unit. 2. Disconnect probe wires from terminals 6 & 7 and connect a new probe. Yellow to + and Red to -. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
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5. Carefully pull probe (29) out of Con- nector Box. DO NOT allow wires being pulled out of Element Shaft to damage any of the remaining components. Hi-Limit Probe 4. Install new control in reverse order. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
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3. Remove screws (32) and remove Heat- from the device by unplugging the appliance ing Element from Connector box (18). for it to reset.The part number is 18025 CONTROL- HI LIMIT, 415F,120VAC. 4. Reassemble in reverse order. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
1. See Access For Service. 2. Remove Access Panel Retaining 2. Open Access Door (3) by lifting Access Screw (1). Raise the Access Panel (2) Door Latch (4) and turning CCW. and pull outward. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
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High Limit Relay (7) and the UP & DOWN Switch (8). 7. Remove Motor (13) by removing four hex bolts (14). 5. Disconnect Basket Lift connector arm 8. Assemble in reverse order. (9) by removing hex nut and washer (10). broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
(17) with an ohmmeter. Meter should indicate an open circuit. If not switch is faulty. 5. Reassemble in reverse order. 6. Check to be sure cam properly actu- PUSH TO ACTIVATE ates the switch after assembly. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
(12) is pointing toward the floor (be sure magnet is near switch (19), check across wire leads (20). Meter should indicate a closed circuit. If not, switch is faulty. Basket Down Switch Replacement: 1. See Motor Replacement, step 1-3. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
If not, switch is faulty. Product Door Switch Replacement 1. See Access for Service. 2. Loosen the hex nut and slide switch out of bracket. 3. Disconnect switch lead wires (24) if not already disconnected. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
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If not, switch is faulty. 3. With Access Door closed and latched check across wire leads (22). Meter should indicate a closed circuit. If not, switch is faulty. Spring Retaining Clip (2) broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
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1. See Access For Service. 2. Disconnect switch leads (26). 3. With the Element in the down position, check across the wire leads (26). Meter should indicate an open circuit. If not, switch is faulty. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 4/22...
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3. Remove Filter Cartridge (32) from unit. 4. Remove nuts holding pressure switch in place. 5. Carefully remove tubing (35) con- nected to switch. 6. Reassemble in reverse order. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
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1. Loosen the hex nuts and slide switch out of bracket. 2. Disconnect lead wires (38) if not already disconnected. 3. Reassemble in reverse order making sure end of switch is against the front panel and slid fully into bracket. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 01/22...
(45). Meter should tray inside boot (44). indicate an open circuit. If not, switch is faulty. The leads for this switch are in the electrical control compartment. 5-10 broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
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MORE THEN 1/4 TURN PAST FIN- removed from. See below. GER TIGHT. 8. Push boot (44) over fitting (47) until the end is touching the side wall as shown below. Unit is now ready to operate. 5-11 broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
4. Install new switch in reverse order. 4. Meter should indicate a closed circuit. If not, switch is faulty. 5. Apply a gentle vacuum to the vacuum port. Meter should indicate an open circuit. If not, switch is faulty. 5-12 broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 rev 2/15...
6 - 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.
The series of indicator lights on the Display Panel check for specific conditions that make the VF-2 Fryer safe to operate. The unit will not start or continue a cook cycle if any of the follow- ing indicator lights are lit.
Temperature didn't rise 6 degrees in 3 minutes. Check controller, C2, wiring and connections. PROB: Problem with temperature sensing. Check controller, probe, speaker. FAIL: Internal fault detected or temperature fluctuation. Check controller or probe. broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
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Adjust or Replace Lower element Pressure Differential Element switch Troubleshoot 12VDC on purple Element Up wires from I/O Interlock Board? Replace 120VAC present Replace between wires 25 Blower Board and 37? Replace Fan Relay broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
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Is 120VAC present between wires 21 Replace & neutral for 1 motor second? Trace lost Replace connection controller Is 12VDC present Replace between wires 1 & Relay 2 for one second? Replace I/O board broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 11/17...
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Does Air Filter Replace need to be Air Filter replaced? Does oil need to be Change filtered or or flter changed? Check all sealant locations and look for air bypassing the filter broaster.com Manual #16501 7/06 Rev 2/15...
7 - PARTS All adjustments and repairs shall be made by an authorized Broaster Company representative. PANELS AND DOORS T DO T UP R FL R FI FI LT LI MI T RE FI RE W ER O FF F I R...