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Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick FQG80T easyTouch Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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FilterQuick
FQG80T/100T/120T
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 of
this or any other appliance.
*8197638*
Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197638 01/2024
Original Instructions
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FRYER.
Read these instructions for use carefully to
familiarize yourself with the appliance before
connecting it to its gas supply.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Your Growth Is Our Goal
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  • Page 1 Your Growth Is Our Goal FilterQuick ™ FQG80T/100T/120T easyTouch ® 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 CAUTION Do Not Store or use gasoline READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FRYER.
  • Page 2 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 SERVICERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICER.
  • Page 3 NOTICE U.S. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits.
  • Page 4 WARNING To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the fryer and hood, the electrical plug for the 120-volt line, must be fully engaged and locked in its pin and sleeve socket. NOTICE This appliance is intended to be used for commercial applications, for example in kitchens of restaurants, canteens, hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc., but not for continuous mass production of food.
  • Page 5 WARNING Use caution when dropping wet food or water into the hot oil. It may cause spattering of the oil, which may cause severe burns WARNING Do not overfill the frypot to avoid overflow of hot oil that may cause severe burns, slipping and falling. WARNING Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when adding oil to the fryer, to prevent splashing of hot oil, which may cause severe burns.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Warranty Statement ................i Section 1 Introduction ..................1-1 Section 2 Installation ................... 2-1 Section 3 Operation Instructions ............... 3-1 Section 4 Preventative Maintenance ..............4-1 Section 5 Operator Troubleshooting..............5-1...
  • Page 7 FILTERQUICK™ FQG80T/100T/120T GAS FRYER CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION NOTE: The Frymaster FQG80T/100T/120T fryer requires a start-up, demonstration and training before normal restaurant operations can begin. General Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This manual covers all configurations of models and FQG80T/100T/120T fryers. Models designated with FQG80T/100T/120T are equipped with built-in filtration systems.
  • Page 8 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly. Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the ones that follow. CAUTION CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a malfunction of your system.
  • Page 9 The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio and television technician for additional suggestions.
  • Page 10 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Your Frymaster equipment was carefully inspected and packed before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon its acceptance of the equipment for transport. What to do if your equipment arrives damaged: 1.
  • Page 11 Service information may be obtained by contacting your local FAS/Distributor. Service may also be obtained by calling the Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711 or by email at fryservice@welbilt.com. When requesting service or ordering parts, please have the following information ready:...
  • Page 12 FILTERQUICK™ FQG80T/100T/120T GAS FRYER CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General Installation Requirements Proper installation is essential for the safe, efficient, trouble-free operation of this appli- ance. Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6 of this manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment. Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel as defined in Section 1.6 of this manual.
  • Page 13 DANGER The appliance area must be kept free and clear of combustible material at all times. WARNING Do not block the area around the base or under the fryers. DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood.
  • Page 14 The duct system, the hood and filter bank must be cleaned on a regular basis and kept free of grease according to the NFPA Standard No. 96. A copy of the standard may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269 or at www.NFPA.org.
  • Page 15 appliance must be grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable. All units (cord connected or permanently connected) should be connected to a grounded power supply system. A wiring diagram is located on the inside of the fryer door.
  • Page 16 When the fryer is leveled in its final position, install the restraints provided by the KES to limit its movement so that it does not depend on or transmit stress to the connection. Install the re- straints in accordance with the provided instructions. If the restraints are disconnected for ser- vice or other reasons, they must be reconnected before the fryer is used.
  • Page 17 2. Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the hood be 24 in. (600 mm) when the appliance consumes more than 120,000 BTU per hour. 3. Test the fryer electrical system: a. Plug the fryer electrical cord(s) into a grounded electrical receptacle. b.
  • Page 18 UKCA Standard for Incoming Gas Pressure Fryer FQG80T FQG100T FQG120T Model Gas Type Natu- Natural Butane Pro- Natural Natural Butane Pro- Natu- Natural Butane Pro- /Propa pane /Propa pane /Propa pane Gro- Lacq Gro- Gro- Lacq nique nique Lacq nique Incoming 28/30 28/30...
  • Page 19 NOTE: External gas regulators are not normally required on this fryer. A safety control valve pro- tects the fryer against pressure fluctuations. If the incoming pressure is in excess of ½" PSI (3.45 kPa/35 mbar), a step-down regulator is required. Connection to Gas Line DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this appliance, the pipe must be blown out thoroughly to...
  • Page 20 The FQG80T/100T/120T gas CE Approved Gas Categories by Country fryer has received the CE or COUNTRIES CATEGORIES PRESSURE (MBAR) UKCA mark AUSTRIA (AT) II2H3B/P countries G30, G31 categories indicated in the I2E(R)B G20, G25 20, 25 BELGIUM (BE) G30, G31 28-30, 37 table below.
  • Page 21 UKCA Approved Gas Categories by Country COUNTRIES CATEGORIES PRESSURE (MBAR) IRELAND (IE) II2H3+ G30, G31 28-30, 37 UNITED KINGDOM (UK) II2H3+ G30, G31 28-30, 37 UKCA Standard Required airflow for the combustion air supply is 2m /h per kW. 1. Connect the quick-disconnect hose to the fryer quick-disconnect fitting under the front of the fryer and to the building gas line.
  • Page 22 c) Orifices: The fryer can be configured to operate on any available gas. The correct safety con- trol valve, appropriate gas orifices, and pilot burner are installed at the factory. While the valve can be adjusted in the field, only qualified service personnel should make adjustments with proper test equipment.
  • Page 23 Units manufactured for export to CE or UKCA countries are equipped with “universal” burners that may be used with either Natural (G20, G25) gas or Butane (G30) and Propane (G31) gases. CE Gas Conversion Kits FQG80T G20 or G25 (Natural) to G30 or G31 Gas: G30 or G31 to G20 or G25 (Natural) Gas: PN 8263654 PN 8263653...
  • Page 24 UKCA GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Between G20- and G25-type Natural Gas, adjust the gas pressure at the regulator. (Refer to the CE Standard Burner Manifold Gas Pressure Chart.) Do not change the orifice. 2. Between a 2 family (G20 or G25) and a 3 family gas (G30 Butane or G31 Propane): a.
  • Page 25 FILTERQUICK™ FQG80T/100T/120T GAS FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE FQG80T/100T/120T GAS FRYER Basket Flue Holder Control Panel (FQ4000 Controller shown) Bezel Power Reset Switch Port Valve Hose/Wand Pump Switch Hose/Wand Pre-Filter Filter Handle Pre-Filter Connection Screen Wrench Screen TYPICAL CONFIGURATION (3FQG120T SHOWN) NOTE: The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that...
  • Page 26 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures. CAUTION Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valves are closed.
  • Page 27 Top (Hot) OIL LEVEL line 3. Ensure that the shortening level is at the top frypot bend for FQG100/120 fryers or top (HOT) Oil level line for FQG80 fryers, when the oil is at its cooking temperature. Bottom (Cold) OIL LEVEL line 3.1.2 Lighting the Fryer FQG80 Fryers 1.
  • Page 28 WARNING In the event of prolonged power failure, the ignition module will shut down and lock out the system. Turn the controller to "OFF" and then back "ON" after power has been re- established. 5. If the pilot flame fails, the ignition module will shut down and lock out the system. To restart, turn the controller "OFF", wait approximately 5 minutes for the system to recycle itself, then re- peat step 3.
  • Page 29 3.1.3 Shutdown For short-term shut down during the workday: 1. Place the controller ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and put the frypot covers in place. When shutting the fryers down at closing time: 1. Place the controller ON/OFF switch in the OFF position to turn the fryer off. For CE Fryers For Non-CE Fryers Placing the ON/OFF switch on the...
  • Page 30 Filtration 3.3.1 Introduction The FQG80T/100T/120T filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and efficiently fil- tered while the other frypots in a battery remain in operation. Section 3.3.2 covers preparation of the filter system for use. Operation of the system is covered in the FQ4000 easyTouch FQ80/100/120 Chicken Controller Operation Manual .
  • Page 31 4. Replace the filter leaf assembly in the filter pan, en- suring that the filter pick up tube is lowered and se- curely mounted into the brackets in the filter pan (see Figure 3). 5. Push the filter pan back into the fryer, positioning it all the way to the back of the cabinet.
  • Page 32 3.3.3 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Leaf Screen Filter Assembly Disassembly 1. Using Figure 5 as a guide, grasp the frame with your thumbs on the handles at the corner of the assembly and pull outward in opposite directions to separate the frame at the corner.
  • Page 33 Reassembly 1. Using Figure 6 as a guide, place the inner insert screen between the filter screens and place either stainless steel channel onto the screens by placing the small corner with the pin and hinged channel over the other side (see Figure 7). Repeat with second channel. NOTE: Channel must be put back starting with the comer pin.
  • Page 34 3.3.4 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Masterfil Filter Assembly Disassembly 1. Using Figure 12 as a guide, grasp the pickup tube and handles securing the filter screen and lift upward out of the filter pan. 2. Remove the outer clips (see Figure 13).
  • Page 35 Reassembly 1. Reassemble by placing the sana grid inside the filter envelope (see Figure 17). 2. Fold the opening of the envelope under screen (see Figure 18). 3. Slide the large clip over Figure 18 folded (see Figure 19). 4. Slide the small clip over Figure 17 other (see...
  • Page 36 Daily Topping Off Some fryers prompt twice daily to top off the vats. When the filter timer expires and the oil level is be- low the top off probe, the display prompts LOW OIL DETECTED MANUALLY ADD OIL FROM NEXT FRYPOT (see Figure 23).
  • Page 37 FILTERQUICK™ FQG80T/100T/120T GAS FRYER CHAPTER 4: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FRYER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICE DANGER The filter pan must be emptied and cleaned at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
  • Page 38 There are no periodic preventive maintenance checks and services required for your filtration system other than: 1. Daily perform a clean and filter of each frypot (see Clean and Filter procedure instructions in the FQ4000 easyTouch FQ80/100/120 Chicken Controller manual). 2.
  • Page 39 MONTHLY CHECKS AND SERVICE 4.4.1 Deep Cleaning (Boiling Out/Cold Clean) the Frypot – Minimally Monthly DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with water or oil before lighting the burners. Failure to do so will damage the frypot and may cause a fire.
  • Page 40 4.4.3 Check FQ4000 Controller Set Point Accuracy - Monthly 1. Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer High Limit Probe Temperature Probe probe into the oil, with the end touching the fryer temperature-sensing probe. 2. When the controller product icons are visible (indicating that the frypot contents are within the cooking range), press the button once to...
  • Page 41 ANNUAL/PERIODIC SYSTEM INSPECTION This appliance should be inspected and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. Frymaster recommends that a Factory Authorized Servicer inspect this appliance at least annually as follows: 4.7.1 Fryer - Annual Inspect the cabinet inside and out, front and rear for excess oil.
  • Page 42 To ensure good fryer health and a safe environment, the fryer should be checked and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular kitchen mainte- nance program. 4.7.3 Stainless Steel Care DANGER DO NOT let water splash into the tank of hot oil. It will splatter and can cause severe burns.
  • Page 43 FILTERQUICK™ FQG80T/100T/120T GAS FRYER CHAPTER 5: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction This chapter provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that may occur during the operation of your equipment. The troubleshooting guides that follow are intended to help you correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problems with your equipment. Although the chapter covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Fryers 5.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. No power to fryer. A. Verify that the fryer is plugged in and No display on the B. Failed controller or another that the circuit breaker is not tripped. controller.
  • Page 45 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Main burner flames are small and appear lazy; oil does Improper gas pressure. Contact your FAS for service. not come up to temperature quickly. A. Turn the gas valve knob to the ON position. A. Gas valve is not turned on. B.
  • Page 46 5.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION It is normal for this message to appear during startup if the lines FQ4000 displays Gas valve off, failed controller, failed have air in them. Check that the E19 or E28 transformer, contactor or open high- gas valve is on.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting the Auto Filtration PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Change or overwrite the filter after setting by re-entering the filter after Fryer filters after Filter after setting incorrect. value in Manager Settings, Filter each cook cycle. Attributes in section 1.8 in the FQ4000 controller manual.
  • Page 48 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Ensure oil level is at the top oil fill line (at the top oil level sensor). A. Oil level too low. B. Ensure the oil temperature is at B. Oil temperature is too low. setpoint.
  • Page 49 pulled forward, out of the cabinet for at least 30 seconds. Once the pan has been out for 30 seconds the controller returns to idle cook mode. Ensure the pan is dry and assembled correctly. Push the filter pan back into the fryer.
  • Page 50 5.3.3 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 problem is corrected. If not, call your local FAS. 5.3.4 OQS (Oil Quality Sensor) Troubleshooting Problem Corrective Action...
  • Page 51 Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION RETURN VALVE NOT CLOSED - FILTRATION Return valve or Right valve (multi-return AND TOP OFF DISABLED - CALL SERVICE or valve systems) was trying to close and RIGHT VALVE NOT CLOSED for multi- return confirmation is missing valve systems.
  • Page 52 Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION FILTRATION INTERFACE BOARD FAILURE - Filtration Interface Board connections lost FILTRATION AND TOP OFF DISABLED - CALL or board failure. Call service. SERVICE CLEAN FLOAT SWITCH – XXX F OR XXX C The float switch does not detect oil. 1.
  • Page 53 Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION SERVICE LEFT RETURN VALVE or LEFT VALVE NOT Left Return valve was trying to close, and CLOSED - FILTRATION AND TOP OFF DISABLED confirmation is missing. - CALL SERVICE CENTRAL VALVE NOT OPEN - FILTRATION AND Central Valve was trying to open, and TOP OFF DISABLED - CALL SERVICE confirmation is missing.
  • Page 54 FRYMASTER 8700 LINE AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106-6800 800-551-8633 318-865-1711 WWW.FRYMASTER.COM EMAIL: FRYSERVICE@WELBILT.COM Welbilt offers fully-integrated kitchen systems. Welbilt’s portfolio of award-winning brands includes Cleveland , Convotherm , Crystal Tips , Dean , Delfield , Fabristeel ™ ® ® ® ®...