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FQE80U/FQE100U FilterQuick
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Electric Fryer
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
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This manual is updated as new information and models are released. Visit our website for the latest
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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*8197782*
Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197782 07/2024
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  • Page 1 We Fit the Way You Fry™ FQE80U/FQE100U FilterQuick ™ easyTouch ® Electric 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 CAUTION and liquids in the vicinity of...
  • Page 2 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 FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
  • Page 3 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. DANGER The front ledge of this appliance is not a step! Do not stand on the appliance. Serious injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil.
  • Page 4 DANGER Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation. DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. WARNING NEVER drain boil out or cleaning solution into a shortening disposal unit (SDU), a built-in filtration unit, a portable filter unit.
  • Page 5 DANGER Under all circumstances, oil must be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid spills, falls, and severe burns. Never attempt to transfer hot oil from one container to another. Fryers may tip and cause personal injury if not secured in a stationary position. DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot.
  • Page 6 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. WARNING Use caution when dropping large amounts of food into the hot oil. It may cause large amounts of foaming, which can overflow and may cause burns.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    FQE80U/FQE100U FilterQuick ™ easyTouch Series Electric Fryers ® Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Introduction General..........................1-1 Safety Information ......................1-1 Controller Information ....................1-2 European Community (CE) Specific Information ............1-2 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel ............. 1-2 Definitions ........................
  • Page 8 5.2.6 Clean Basket Lift Rods ..................5-2 Weekly Checks and Service ..................... 5-2 5.3.1 Clean Behind Fryers ....................5-2 Monthly Checks and Service ................... 5-2 5.4.1 Drain, Clean Frypot and Heating Elements ............5-2 5.4.2 Deep Cleaning (Boiling Out/Cold Clean) the Frypot ........... 5-3 5.4.3 Pre-Filter Maintenance ..................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    ™ ® FQE80U/FQE100U FILTERQUICK easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ® NOTE: The Frymaster FQE80U/FQE100U FilterQuick ™ easyTouch 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 FQE80U/FQE100U FilterQuick ™...

  • Page 10: Controller Information

    Controller Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits.

  • Page 11: Definitions

    Definitions QUALIFIED AND/OR AUTHORIZED OPERATING PERSONNEL Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information in this manual and have familiarized themselves with the equipment functions, or who have had previous experience with the operation of the equipment covered in this manual. QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or companies which, either in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible for the installation of electrical...

  • Page 12: Reading Model Numbers

    Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com. If you do not have access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711 or by email at fryservice@welbilt.com. The following information will be needed in order to assist you efficiently:...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    ® FQE80U/FQE100U FILTERQUICK easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER ™ CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General Installation Requirements Proper installation is essential for the safe, efficient, trouble-free operation of this appliance. 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.

  • Page 14: Clearance And Ventilation

    DANGER This appliance must be connected to a power supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the rating plate located on the inside of the appliance door. DANGER All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance.

  • Page 15: Australian Requirements

    The equipotential grounding lug indicated by illustration (right) allows all the equipment in the same location to be electrically connected to ensure there is no electrical potential difference between the units, which could be hazardous. 2.1.3 Australian Requirements To be installed in accordance with AS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000:2007 local authorities, gas, electricity, and any other relevant statutory regulations.
  • Page 16 To level fryers, adjust the casters being careful to ensure the fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying station. 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 electrical conduit or connection.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    FQE80U/FQE100U FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch ® SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE FQE80U/FQE100U FILTERQUICK ® easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER Basket LIft Tilt Housing Top Cap FilterQuick ® easyTouch Segmented Controller Bezel Power Switch Fuse Bulk Dispose/ Washdown Handle Bulk Dispose/...

  • Page 18: Equipment Setup And Shutdown Procedures

    3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures Setup DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water or oil before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire.

  • Page 19: Operation

    3. Clean the filter pan and replace the filter paper or pad. Do not leave solid shortening in the filter pan over night. 4. Place the frypot covers on the frypots. 3.2 Operation This fryer is equipped with FilterQuick ™ easyTouch ®...

  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions

    ® FQE80U/FQE100U FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Introduction The FQE80U/FQE100U FilterQuick™ easyTouch ® filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and efficiently filtered while the other frypots in a battery remain in operation. Section 4.2 covers preparation of the filter system for use.
  • Page 21 2. Inspect the filter pan connection fitting to ensure that Inspect the filter both O-rings are in good condition (see Figure 2). connection fitting O-rings. 3. Then in reverse order, place the metal filter screen in the center of the bottom of the pan, then lay a sheet of filter paper on top of the screen, overlapping on all sides (see Figure1).

  • Page 22: Preparing Filtration System For Use With Filter Leaf Envelope Assembly

    Preparing the Filtration System for Use with Filter Leaf Envelope Assembly This section addresses a filtration system that uses a leaf filter screen configuration with a Magnesol filter envelope. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet Pick Up and remove the filter leaf assembly by Tube lifting on the pick-up tube assembly (see Filter Leaf...

  • Page 23: Disassembly And Reassembly Of The Leaf Screen Filter Assembly

    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. WARNING Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to seal the joint between the fry vessels.
  • Page 24 Cleaning Clean the two frame pieces, outer screens, and grid using a good quality degreaser and hot water from a spray nozzle. The groove in the seal frame pieces can be cleaned with the edge of a Scotch- Brite™ or similar cleaning pad. At each scheduled boil-out, disassemble the leaf filter assembly and place in the frypot being boiled out.
  • Page 25 Carefully screw the pickup tube assembly onto the filter leaf assembly (see Figures 14 and 15). Figure 15 Figure 14 4.3.2 Preparing the FQE80T/FQE100U with Filtration System for Use with MasterFil Envelope Assembly The FQE80T with fingertip filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and efficiently filtered while the other frypots in a battery remain in operation.
  • Page 26 DANGER Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the built-in filtration unit to avoid overflow and spillage of hot oil that may cause severe burns, slipping and falling. 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 27: Reassembly Of The Masterfil Filter Assembly

    4.3.2.1 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Masterfil Filter Assembly Disassembly 1. Using Figure 7 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 8).
  • Page 28 4.3.2.2. Reassembly 1. Reassemble by placing the sana grid inside the filter envelope (see Figure 12). 2. Fold the opening of the envelope under screen (see Figure 13). 3. Slide the large clip over Figure 13 folded (see Figure 14). 4.

  • Page 29: Daily Topping Off (If Applicable)

    Daily Topping Off (If applicable) The fryers prompt twice daily to top off the vats. When the filter timer expires and the oil level is below the top off probe, display prompts DETECTED MANUALLY ADD OIL FROM NEXT FRYPOT (see Figure 16). Following the arrows, use a pan to move oil from the next vat to the vat that is low on oil.

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

    ® FQE80U/FQE100U FILTERQUICK™ easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Fryer DANGER The crumb tray and filter pan in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.

  • Page 31: Clean Filter Pan, Detachable Parts And Accessories

    1. Daily perform a clean and filter of each frypot (see Clean and Filter procedure instructions in the FQ4000 easyTouch Controller manual that shipped with the fryer). 2. Daily clean the filter pan and associated components with a solution of hot water and detergent. If you notice that the system is pumping slowly or not at all, verify that the filter pan screen is on the bottom of the filter pan, with the paper on top of the screen.

  • Page 32: Deep Cleaning (Boiling Out/Cold Clean) The Frypot

    See the Clean and Filter procedure instructions in the FilterQuick ™ easyTouch ® controller manual that shipped with the fryer to clean the frypot. 5.4.2 Deep Cleaning (Boiling Out/Cold Clean) the Frypot – Minimally Monthly During normal usage of your fryer, a deposit of carbonized oil will gradually form on the inside of the frypot.

  • Page 33: Check Filterquick™ Easytouch ® Controller Setpoint Accuracy

    5.4.4 Check FilterQuick ™ easyTouch ® Controller Set Point Accuracy - Monthly 1. Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer 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 display the temperature and setpoint of the oil as sensed by the temperature probe.

  • Page 34: Built-In Filtration System

    5.6.2 Built-In Filtration System- Annual Inspect all oil-return and drain lines for leaks and verify that all connections are tight. • • Inspect the filter pan for leaks and cleanliness. If there is a large accumulation of crumbs in the crumb basket, advise the owner/operator that the crumb basket should be emptied into a fireproof container and cleaned daily.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting

    ™ ® FQE80U/FQE100U FILTERQUICK easyTouch SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 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.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Verify that the fryer is plugged in A. No power to fryer. No display on the and that the circuit breaker is not B. Failed controller or another controller.

  • Page 37: Error Message And Display Problems

    6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action CONTROLLER Failed controller, failed transformer, Call your FAS for assistance. displays E19 HEATING failed SIB board, open high-limit FAILURE. thermostat. Toggle between F° to C° by entering CONTROLLER display Manager settings, temperature and is in wrong toggling the temperature scale.

  • Page 38: Filtration Problems

    6.2.3 Filtration Problems 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 of the CONTROLLER manual.

  • Page 39: Incomplete Filtration

    Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Ensure the filter is not clogged. If so replace the filter. B. Remove the oil from the filter replace filter pad/paper, ensuring that the A. Clogged filter pad/paper. filter screen is in place under Filter Pump runs, but B.

  • Page 40: Clogged Drain Error

    10. If a filtration error occurs six consecutive times, the return SERVICE REQUIRED valve closes. Press the √ (check) button to silence alarm and continue. 11. The system detects oil is not returning to the vat and ERROR PUMP NOT FILLING service is required.

  • Page 41: Error Log Codes

    6.2.5 Error Log Codes See section 1.12.2.1 in the FilterQuick™ easyTouch ® Segmented Controller Manual for instructions to access the Error Log. Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE TEMP Probe reading out of range HIGH LIMIT 1 EXCEEDED High limit temperature is past more than 410°F (210°C), or in CE countries, 395°F (202°C) HIGH LIMIT 2 EXCEEDED High limit switch has opened.

  • Page 42: Oqs (Oil Quality Sensor)

    Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION RECIPES NOT AVAILABLE – CALL SERVICE The controller has not been programmed with product recipes. Replace controller with factory programmed controller. OQS TEMP HIGH Oil temperature is too high for a valid OQS reading. Filter at a temperature between 300ºF (149ºC) and 375ºF (191ºC).
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