MTI AUTOFRY -5 Operator's Manual

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AUTOFRY Operator's Manual
Model MTI-5
E167654

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  • Page 1 AUTOFRY Operator’s Manual Model MTI-5 E167654...
  • Page 2 AUTOFRY A Patented Product of Motion Technology, Inc. 10 Forbes Road Northborough, MA. 01532 Tel.: 800-348-2976 508-460-9800 Fax: 508-393-5750 E167654...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Specifications Warranty information General Information Safety Symbols Prepare electrical service Prepare counter top AUTOFRY Installation Unpacking Leg installation 7&8 Initial cleaning Install charcoal filter Install oil pot and deflector Install heater box...
  • Page 4 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Table of Figures Figure 1 Re-set high limit Figure 2 Install legs Figure 3a Remove food entry chute Figure 3b Separate food entry chute Figure 4 Filter cover plate Figure 5 Charcoal filter Figure 6...
  • Page 5 This equipment is warranted to be free of altered, repaired or serviced by anyone other than manufacturing defects in workmanship and a service facility authorized by MTI to render such materials of construction for one (1) full year service. beginning from the date of original retail purchase and subject to the limitations set forth below.
  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual General Notes: These operation instructions contain important information about the handling of the AutoFry. Read this information carefully before using. Keep this manual available for more information. Safety Symbols: Caution—Important Risk of Electric Shock Danger of Slipping Danger of Burnings Caution—Hot...
  • Page 7: Prepare Electrical Service

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Set-up and Installation The AUTOFRY comes from the factory complete with everything you need to start cooking ex- cept food and oil. Following these simple instructions will have your AUTOFRY installed and ready to earn profits for you in as little as 30 minutes.
  • Page 8: Autofry Installation

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual AUTOFRY Installation. You will need assistance to position and install the AUTOFRY. The approximate weight is 150 pounds. Remove and save the packing materials. Be sure to inspect the AUTOFRY. It has left the factory in perfect condition and has been packaged to withstand rugged travel.
  • Page 9: Leg Installation

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Leg installation. The AUTOFRY is shipped with (4) 1/2-13  bolts installed in leg plates. Remove the bolts before installing the legs. To remove the shipping bolts, tilt the unit back while still on its pallet and loosen by turning the bolt counterclockwise.
  • Page 10: Install Charcoal Filter

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Install the charcoal filter. Remove the filter cover plate from the back interior wall of the cooking chamber by  removing the two black plastic knobs securing the cover plate (fig. 5). Remove the charcoal filter from the plastic bag. Insert it into the tracks above the ...
  • Page 11: Install Heater Box

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Install the heater box assembly. Place the heater box onto the heater box shelf (fig. 6 & 7).  The heater plug and thermocouple will connect to their respective sockets on the  underside of the heater box and deck of the cabinet (fig. 6 & 7).
  • Page 12: Install Wire Cook Basket

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Add commercial grade frying oil. With the drain valve closed, carefully add oil to the oil pot. Fill to the lower fill line  stamped on the interior of the oil pot. It is simpler and safer to add cool oil to the oil pot than it is to remove hot oil. When heated the oil will expand.
  • Page 13: Let's Get Cooking

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Let’s Get Cooking! Starting the AUTOFRY With the main door closed and locked, press  the POWER button. The exhaust fan will start and the oil will begin heating. WAIT…  HEATING, the heating icon and the current oil temperature will be displayed.
  • Page 14: Begin Cooking

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Cooking with the AUTOFRY is as simple as Begin Cooking 1-2-3 Enter a cook time by pressing buttons 0-9 on the keypad. To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds: press 2, 3, and 0.
  • Page 15: Autofry Shutoff

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual AUTOFRY Shutoff Procedure Press POWER. The display will dim, OFF AT 192° F will be  displayed and the oil will begin to cool. The oil will remain hot for a long period. To assure continuous air cleaning, the fan will run for 2 hours or until the oil temperature falls below 192°...
  • Page 16: Clean Mode

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Standby STANDBY is used during off peak hours to conserve energy and maximize oil life. To Use: Press STANDBY. STANDBY will appear on the display.  The heating element will shut off and the oil will cool to, and maintain at, 300°F.
  • Page 17 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Programming Entering the programming mode. 1. Press POWER to turn the AUTOFRY off. 2. Press the 2 and the 0 together. PASSWORD FOR ALL PROGRAMMING: 2,2,2 & START The following parameters can now be accessed: Presets The presets let you program up to 18 preset cook cycles.
  • Page 18 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Use the ARROWS to move thru presets 1 through 18. These presets allow you to enter a product name, a cook time and edit the temperature compensation and basket shake feature. Press START to save changes.
  • Page 19: Recommended Cleaning Schedule

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Recommended Cleaning Schedule IMPORTANT To ensure compliance with state, local and national health and safety standards regular maintenance must be performed. Proper maintenance is important for your AUTOFRY to continue to operate without the need for a hood and duct system and it is important for the health and safety of your customers.
  • Page 20: Weekly Cleaning

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Weekly Cleaning . Repeat daily cleaning. . Remove the heater box assembly. Never immerse the heater box or permanent damage will result. Use caution when cleaning around the temperature probes. . Remove the oil pot.
  • Page 21 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT In order for the AUTOFRY to continue to perform as a ventless cooking appliance the activated charcoal filter MUST be changed a minimum of every three months. This maintenance is required by your equipment warranty and requirements for ventless re -circulating cooking appliances.
  • Page 22: Charcoal Filter

    AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Safety System Test The safety system must be tested a minimum of once every six months. A qualified equipment repair technician following these instructions should perform this inspection. This test must be started with a full oil pot of clean cool oil.
  • Page 23 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Can I cook more than fries in my AUTOFRY? Yes. The AUTOFRY can prepare a wide variety of products. However, for best results we recommend pre-cooked frozen products. How often should I change my oil? That depends on what and how much product you are cooking.
  • Page 24 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) There is a lot of oil on the inside floor of the AUTOFRY. Is the oil pot leaking? Though not impossible it is unlikely that the oil pot is leaking. Check the following items first.
  • Page 25 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Error Codes Fault / Condition Troubleshooting To Clear Display Temperature Alarms; Open Probe Check plug and socket Press POWER Too High Check probe and condition Not Ready for 30 Minutes of all cords and connections Excessive Change Safety Switch Alarms;...
  • Page 26 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual MTI-5 OM Rev B 6/15 P/N 63-0006B...
  • Page 27 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual MTI-5 OM Rev B 6/15 P/N 63-0006B...
  • Page 28 AUTOFRY Model MTI-5 Operator’s Manual Maintenance Record MTI-5 OM Rev B 6/15 P/N 63-0006B...

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