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Your Growth Is Our Goal FilterQuick ™ FQ4000 FS easyTouch ® Controller Operation Manual This manual is updated as new information and models are released. Visit our website for the latest manual. CAUTION READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. *8198012* Part Number: FRY_IOM_8198012 05/2023 Original Instructions...
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NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS FRYMASTER DEAN EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, 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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DANGER When draining oil into a disposal unit, do not fill above the maximum fill line located on the container. DANGER Allow oil to cool to 100°F (38°C) before draining into an appropriate METAL container for disposal. DANGER When draining oil into an appropriate SDU or METAL container, ensure the container will hold at least FOUR gallons (15 liters) or more for FQE30-T or FQG30-T fryers.
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WARNING Never use the filter pan to transport old oil to the disposal area. WARNING Never leave the fryer unattended during the boil out process. If the solution overflows, press the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position immediately. WARNING This appliance is not intended for use by children under the age of 16 or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
CHAPTER 1: FILTERQUICK™ FQ4000 FS CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS FQ4000 FS General Information Welcome to the FQ4000 FS, an easy-to-use touch screen controller with the utility of 40-product menu capability. One button push starts a cook cycle for a selected product. Just choose a menu item on a product button and press the START button under the display showing the desired item.
1.2.1.3 Crew Mode Button The crew mode button switches from the home screen to the cooking mode (see Figure 3). 1.2.1.4 Menus Button Figure 3 The menus button is used to set up multiple menus with specific products such as breakfast, lunch and changeover menus (See Figure 1.2.1.5 Recipes Button The recipes button allows editing or adding of products (see Figure 5).
1.2.1.10 Filter Menu Button Pressing the filter menu button provides access to the functions associated with filtering, disposing, draining, filling as well as boiling out the vats (see Figure 10). If a quick filter is skipped the button turns yellow until the filtration is completed. If it is skipped again, the button turns red. Figure 10 1.2.1.11 Temperature Button...
1.3 FQ4000 FS Menu Summary Tree Reflected below are the major programming sections in the FQ4000 FS and the order in which submenu headings will be found under the sections in the Installation and Operation Manual. Filtration Menu Quick Filter Clean and Filter (with OQS –...
1.4 FQ4000 FS Information Summary Tree Reflected below are the information statistics in the FQ4000 FS and the order in which submenu headings will be found in the controller. Information Statistics Filter 1. Current Day and Date 2. Cooks Remaining Until Next Filter 3.
Basic Operation FQ4000 FS Basic Operation Turn Fryer ON or OFF Press and hold button to switch on. Press button to switch off. Select button on desired side of a split vat. Changing a Product Press the product ICON associated with the lane CHICKEN CHICKEN CHEESE...
Cooking Cooking with the FQ4000 FS A product is shown in display. To choose a different product press product icon and choose another product. Press the START button under the product to begin the cook cycle. Display changes to COOKING with remaining cook time. SHAKE alternating with basket is displayed when it is time to shake the fry basket.
Fryer (Manager) Settings Programming These settings are preset from the factory. Some settings may need configured by local manager for the fryer. The setup includes language, date and time, temperature scale, sound settings, filter settings, energy savings, lane assignments and screen brightness. These settings should ONLY be changed by a manager or technician. DISPLAY ACTION With the controller at the off/standby position, press the Home button.
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DISPLAY ACTION 21. Press the smaller √ (check) button inside the SETUP COMPLETE box. 22. Press the Set Date button 23. Press the Date Format box to toggle between MM-DD-YY or DD-MM-YY. 24. At the top of the screen, the year is shown. Press the left or right arrow to select the year.
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DISPLAY ACTION 44. Use the up down arrows to change the volume level and tone. Volume has nine levels with 1 being the softest and 9 the loudest. Tone has three frequencies from 1-3. Use different frequencies to distinguish protein or French fry stations. 45.
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DISPLAY ACTION 62. Press the Filter Lockout Time button. The Filtration Lockout Time option is used to set the times in which the □ FILTRATION LOCKOUT TIME filter prompt is disabled (ex. noon rush). NOTE: If FILTER LOCKOUT is disabled (OFF), this option is grayed out and not available.
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DISPLAY ACTION 81. Press the smaller √ (check) button inside the SETUP COMPLETE RESET THE SYSTEM box. 82. Press the Brightness button. □ BRIGHTNESS This is used to set the brightness of the screen. Use the up down arrows to adjust. (Default is 100.) 83.
Adding or Editing Existing Products This function is used to add additional products or edit existing products. DISPLAY ACTION Press the Home button. Press the Recipes button. 1 6 5 0 Enter 1650 Press the √ (check) button. Choose the product icon to edit or press the + to add a new product.
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DISPLAY ACTION 14. Use the keypad to enter or edit the cook time in minutes and seconds. 15. Press the √ (check) button. 16. Press the load compensation or sensitivity button. 17. Use the up and down arrows to change the load compensation or sensitivity setting recommended for this product.
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DISPLAY ACTION 27. Enter the time in minutes and seconds for the seconds shake to be performed. 28. Press the √ (check) button. 29. Press the Filter button. 30. Ensure that the filter button is ON to enable auto filtration for this product.
Adding or Editing Menus This function is used to add or edit menus. Menus allow the operator to group certain products together. For example, setting up a breakfast menu allows grouping of breakfast only products. This is helpful when switching products by narrowing the number of products to choose from.
1.10 Changing Menus If separate menus are created for Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner or different vats, pressing the MENU button from the main screen shall display menu change options. Pressing the desired menu shall switch the menus. DISPLAY ACTION Press the Menu button. Press the ON/OFF button under Changeover or Lunch to switch menus.
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DISPLAY ACTION Press the √ (check) button. □ LOCALE Press the Locale button. Select CE, NON-CE or JAPAN. CE (European Conformity standards) NON-CE JAPAN and UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed), Non-CE (non- European standards) SETUP COMPLETE RESET THE SYSTEM No action. Press the √...
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DISPLAY ACTION Select LEFT VAT or RIGHT VAT for split vats. Select ON for auto top off. Select OFF to disable auto top off. ON OFF Default is ON. Press the Down arrow button. □ ATO DELAY TIME Press the ATO Delay time button. Press the time to change the delay time after the top off oil reservoir has been changed before the system begins to top off.
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DISPLAY ACTION Select NUMBER or TEXT. NOTE: If set to NUMBER the Total Polar NUMBER TEXT Materials is shown as a number. If set to Text, only DISCARD SOON/CONFIRM, OIL IS GOOD or DISCARD NOW is shown. 52. Press the √ (check) button inside the SETUP COMPLETE box. SETUP COMPLETE □...
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DISPLAY ACTION Press the hour’s box to enter a delay time in hours. Using the key pad, enter the time in hours. Press the minute’s box to enter a delay time in minutes. Using the key pad enter the time in minutes. Press the √...
1.12 Service Tasks Covered in this section are crew and manager service tasks used in stores such as High Limit Test, E-Log (error log), password setup, and functions to copy menus to and from the fryer from USB using menu connect. 1.12.1 High Limit Test The high-limit test mode is used to test the high limit circuit.
side of a split vat where the error occurred (R E19 06:34AM 04/22/2014). An error code displaying a “G” indicates this was a global error not specifically linked to a particular vat. Error codes are listed in section 7.6 of this manual. DISPLAY ACTION Press the Home button.
DISPLAY ACTION Use the keypad to enter new passcode for the selected item. Press the √ (check) button. RETYPE PASSWORD 10. Use the keypad to enter the new passcode again to verify. 11. Press the √ (check) button. PASSCODE SETUP SUCCESSFUL 12.
DISPLAY ACTION UPGRADE COMPLETE? YES 13. Press YES. 14. Remove the USB drive and power cycle the entire fryer battery MENU UPGRADE COMPLETED, REMOVE using the reset switch behind the far-left fryer door below the THE USB AND RESTART THE SYSTEM. USB connector.
DISPLAY ACTION □ DAY 3 days. □ DAY 4 DAY AND DATE (Day and date of filter statistics displayed) COOKS REMAINING UNTIL NEXT FILTER (Number of times cooks that remain until the next filter prompt.) DAILY NUMBER OF COOKS (Number of cooks that day) Press the down arrow to scroll to more DAILY NUMBER OF FILTERS (Number of times vat filtered for a statistics.
1.13.3 Life Statistics The life statistics function is used to view the commission date of the fryer which is automatically set once the fryer has completed 25 cooks, the serial number of the controller, the total time the fryer has operated in hours and the total heat cycle count of the fryer (the amount of times the controller has turned the heat on/off).
1.13.6 Last Load Statistics The last load statistics provides data for the last cook cycle. DISPLAY ACTION 1. Press the Information button. 2. Press the Last Load button. LAST COOKED PRODUCT LAST LOAD START TIME LAST LOAD COOK TIME 3. Press the down arrow to scroll to more statistics.
DISPLAY ACTION 10. GATEWAY SOFTWARE VERSION 11. GATEWAY IP ADDRESS 6. Press the up arrow to scroll 12. GATEWAY LINK QUALITY up; the back button to return 13. GATEWAY SIGNAL STRENGTH AND NOISE to menu or the home button to exit. 1.13.8 Reset Usage Statistics The reset function resets all usage data in the usage statistics.
1.13.10 Fresh Oil Reset Usage Statistics The reset function resets all fresh oil data in the fresh oil statistics. DISPLAY ACTION Press the Information button. 2. Press the down arrow button. 3. Press Fresh Oil Reset button. 1 6 5 6 Enter 1656.
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DISPLAY ACTION Press the down arrow. Press the TPM Statistics button. The TPM values for the previous valid thirty (30) days are listed. Press the up arrow to scroll up; the back button to return to menu or the home button to exit. 1-31...
CHAPTER 2: FILTERQUICK™ FQ4000 FS FILTRATION MENU FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Filtration Menu The filtration menu selections are used for filtering, draining, filling, disposing and cleaning the vats. The filtration menu is listed below: • Quick Filter page 2-1 Quick Filter on Demand page 2-2 •...
DANGER Keep all items out of drains. Closing actuators may cause damage or injury. 2.1.2 Quick Filter on Demand Quick Filter on demand is used to manually start a Quick Filter. Note: Simultaneous filtering of multiple vats does not occur. If CLOSE DISPOSE VALVE is displayed, close the dispose valve. DISPLAY ACTION The fryer MUST be at setpoint temperature.
DANGER Keep all items out of drains. Closing actuators may cause damage or injury. Should the Quick Filter procedure fail an error message is generated. Follow the instructions on the controller to clear the error. When FILTER BUSY is displayed the FIB board is waiting on another vat to be filtered or waiting on another issue to clear.
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DISPLAY ACTION Select LEFT VAT or RIGHT VAT for split vats. Select CLEAN AND FILTER. Press the √ (check) button to start filtration. If the X button is selected, CLEAN AND FILTER? filtering is cancelled, and the fryer resumes normal operation. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES –...
DISPLAY ACTION 20. The controller switches off. *NOTE: After a clean and filter it is normal to leave some oil in the pan and the level of oil may not return to the level prior to starting maintenance filtration. Answering YES after two attempts at refilling the vat enables auto top off to compensate for any loss of oil during filtration.
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DISPLAY ACTION (Gas Only) Clean the oil level sensor with a no scratch pad. (All Fryers) CLEAN SENSORS? Clean around AIF and ATO sensors with a screwdriver or similar object to remove any sediment from around the sensors and press the √ (check) button when complete.
DISPLAY ACTION corner. The oil needs to be discarded. *NOTE: After a clean and filter it is normal to leave some oil in the pan and the level of oil may not return to the level prior to starting maintenance filtration. Answering YES after two attempts at refilling the vat enables auto top off to compensate for any loss of oil during filtration.
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DISPLAY ACTION Skim the crumbs from the oil with the skimmer using a front to back motion, removing as many crumbs as possible from each vat. This is SKIM DEBRIS FROM VAT critical to optimizing usable oil life and quality of the oil. Press the √ PRESS CONFIRM WHEN COMPLETE (check- YES) button when complete.
2.1.6 Dispose for Non-Bulk Oil Systems This option is used to dispose of old oil into either a SDU or a METAL container. When cooking oil is exhausted, dispose the oil into an appropriate container for transport to the waste oil container. Frymaster recommends a Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU).
DISPLAY ACTION 12. The controller switches off. 2.1.7 Dispose for Bulk Oil Systems WARNING Ensure a filter pad is in place prior to This option is used to dispose of old oil into a bulk waste oil draining or disposing of oil. Failure to insert system such as RTI.
DISPLAY ACTION 13. If the filter pan is empty press the √ (check) button. If the pan is not IS PAN EMPTY? empty, press the X button and return to step 11 after inserting the filter pan. INSERT PAN 14. Insert the filter pan. CLOSE DISPOSE VALVE 15.
DISPLAY ACTION 11. Carefully pull the filter pan from the fryer. DANGER REMOVE PAN Open the filter pan slowly to avoid splashing of hot oil that may cause severe burns, slipping and falling. 12. NOTE: A small quantity of oil may remain in the pan after refilling. If the filter pan is empty press the √...
DISPLAY ACTION Press the X button to run the pump again if the oil level is below the IS VAT FULL? top oil level full line. Press the √ (check) button once the vat is full and to return to OFF. The controller switches off.
2.1.11 Oil Pan to Waste Pan to waste selection is an option that allows bulk oil systems to pump excess oil in the pan to the bulk oil waste tanks without draining the existing oil in the vat. DISPLAY ACTION The fryer MUST be OFF.
DISPLAY ACTION CLOSE DISPOSE VALVE 13. Close the dispose valve by pushing the valve handle toward the rear of the fryer until it stops. Relock the valve if required by your manager. 14. The controller switches off. 2.1.12 Boil-Out for Non-Bulk Oil Systems The boil out mode is used to remove carbonized oil from the frypot.
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DISPLAY ACTION Ensure the SDU or a METAL container with a capacity of FOUR gallons (15 liters) or larger is in place. Press the √ (check) button to continue. DANGER Allow oil to cool to 100°F (38°C) before draining into an appropriate METAL container for disposal.
DISPLAY ACTION 23. The controller switches off. 2.1.13 Boil-Out for Bulk Oil Systems WARNING Ensure filter paper or pad is in place prior to The boil out mode is used to remove carbonized oil from the draining or disposing of oil. Failure to insert frypot.
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DISPLAY ACTION OPEN DISPOSE VALVE 11. Open the left cabinet door and unlock the valve if necessary. Pull the dispose valve completely forward to start disposal. 12. No action is required while the pump transfers the waste oil from the DISPOSING pan to the bulk oil waste tanks for four (4) minutes.
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DISPLAY ACTION 25. Ensure the vat and filter pan are completely dry. DANGER Ensure that the frypot and filter pan are completely dry and VAT AND PAN DRY? free of water before filling with oil. Failure to do so will cause splattering of hot liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature.
CHAPTER 3: FILTERQUICK™ FQ4000 FS OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 Introduction This section provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that may occur during the operation of this equipment. The troubleshooting guides that follow are intended to help correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problems with this equipment.
Troubleshooting 3.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems Probable Causes Corrective Action Problem Verify that the fryer is plugged in and No Display on No power to fryer. that the circuit breaker is not tripped. Controller. Failed controller or another component Call your FAS for assistance. Follow instructions on the screen to clear A filter error has occurred due to dirty or the error.
Probable Causes Corrective Action Problem FQ4000 FS displays Problem with the temperature measuring Shut the fryer down and call your FAS for TEMPERATURE PROBE circuitry including the probe or damaged assistance. FAILURE. controller wiring harness or connector. Verify that both the main power cord(s) are The heating indicator is fully seated in its receptacle, locked into on, but the fryer is not...
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Probable Causes Corrective Action Problem A. Verify that the power cord is fully plugged in and the circuit breaker is not tripped. A. The power cord is not plugged in or B. If the motor is too hot to touch for Filter pump won’t start circuit breaker is tripped.
3.2.5 Incomplete Filtration Should the auto filtration procedure fail an error message is generated. Follow the instructions on the screen to return the oil and clear the error. DISPLAY ACTION Press the √ (check) button if the vat is full to continue. IS VAT FULL? controller returns to idle cook mode or .
3.2.6 Filter Busy When FILTER BUSY is displayed the filter interface board is waiting on another vat to be filtered or waiting on another function to finish. Wait 15 minutes to see if the problem is corrected. If not, call your local FAS. 3.2.7 Troubleshooting Auto Top Off Issues PROBLEM...
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Power cycle fryer by disconnecting and reconnecting 5-pin bulk oil control power Incorrect setup procedure. cord on rear of fryer. Frypot won’t fill. Dispose valve not completely closed. Ensure the dispose valve handle is pushed Bulk oil tank is empty.
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Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION CAN BUS ERROR - CALL SERVICE Communications are lost between boards. USB ERROR USB connection lost during an update. SYSTEM INTERFACE BOARD 2 MISSING - CALL SERVICE SIB board 2 connection lost or board failure. MISCONFIGURED ENERGY TYPE The fryer is configured for the incorrect energy type.
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