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Henny Penny Open Fryer Electric Model OE-100 OPERATOR MANUAL...
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0 TO 3 YEARS: During this time, any frypot that fails due to manufacturing or workmanship issues will be replaced at no charge for parts, labor, or freight. Henny Penny will either install a new frypot at no cost or provide a new or reconditioned replacement fryer at no cost.
Model OE-100 SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1. OPEN FRYER WITH The Henny Penny Open Fryer with Dual Timer is a basic unit of DUAL TIMER food equipment designed to cook foods better and easier. Micro- computer based design helps make this possible.
Website at: www.hennypenny.com. 1-5. SAFETY The only way to ensure safe operation of the Henny Penny OE-100 is to fully understand the proper installation and operation procedures. The instructions in this manual have been prepared to aid you in learning the proper procedures.
Model OE-100 SECTION 2. INSTALLATION 2-1. INTRODUCTION This section provides the installation instructions for the Henny Penny OE-100. Installation of this unit should be performed only by a quali- fied service technician. SHOCK HAZARD Do not puncture the open fryer with any objects such as drills or screws as component damage or electrical shock could result.
Model OE-100 2-2. UNPACKING 5. Remove filter drain pan and filter screen assembly from box and (Continued) slide underneath fryer. Connect filter union to the standpipe assembly. 6. Remove baskets (if present) and brush set from box and install baskets into the fryer pot.
Model OE-100 2-6. ELECTRICAL The OE-100 is available from the factory wired for 208 or 480 volts, REQUIREMENTS three phase, 50 or 60 hertz service. Refer to the table below for supply wiring and fusing. Volts Phase Amps Fuse 13.5 13.5...
Model OE-100 SECTION 3. OPERATION 3-1. INTRODUCTION This section provides operating procedures for the Henny Penny OE- 100. Read sections 1, 2, and 3 and all instructions before operating the fryer. 3-2. OPERATING Figures 3-1 through 3-8 identify and describe the function of all CONTROLS operating controls and components.
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Model OE-100 3-2. OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued) Page Fig. Item Description Function Set Button The set button is used to set the cook cycles and to enter the special program modes. Exit Melt Button The exit melt button is used to bypass the melt cycle. By pressing and holding the exit melt button for 5 seconds, the heat comes on continuously.
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Model OE-100 3-2. OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued) Page Fig. Item Description Function Time LED The time LED flashes while in the program mode and a new fry time can be programmed. Temperature LED The temperature LED flashes while in the program mode and the setpoint temperature can be programmed.
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Model OE-100 3-2. OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued) Page Fig. Item Description Function Temperature probe The temperature probe, located behind the control panel, determines the shortening temperature. 3-7-73-73-4 Drain Interlock The drain interlock switch is a microswitch that provides Switch protection for the heating elements in case an operator drains shortening from the frypot while the power switch is on.
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Model OE-100 3-2. OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued) Page Fig. Item Description Function Filter Drain Pan The removable filter drain pan houses the filter and catches the shortening when it is drained from the frypot. It is used to remove and discard the shortening when the shortening needs to be replaced.
SHORTENING and will cause foaming and boiling over. The Henny Penny OE-100 requires 65 pounds of shortening. It has a level indicator line marked on the rear of the pot wall, which shows the heated shortening at the proper level. Cold shortening should be below the bottom of the level indicator.
Model OE-100 3-4. OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The melt cycle may be bypassed, if desired, by pressing and holding the Exit Melt button for 5 seconds. The control will go directly to the cook cycle. FLAMMABLE Do not bypass the melt cycle unless enough shortening has melted to completely cover all of the heating elements.
Model OE-100 3-5. USAGE REVIEW Usage review enables the operator to review the number of loads of OPERATION the products cooked, either daily or accumulated count. 1. Push the Set button for 2 seconds until the Usage LED flashes. 2. The LED beside the selected product shows the operator which product to be reviewed.
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Model OE-100 3-7. FILTERING OF 2. Use a metal spatula to scrape any build-up from the sides of the SHORTENING frypot. Do not scrape heating element. (Continued) Position the filter drain pan properly under the drain valve to prevent splashing of hot shortening.
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Model OE-100 3-7. FILTERING OF 7. When using the filter rinse hose on your fryer, the following SHORTENING cleaning procedure may be used: (Continued) a. Attach the filter rinse hose with its quick-disconnect fitting to the male fitting inside the door next to the filter valve handle.
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Model OE-100 3-7. FILTERING OF 9. When the pump is pumping air only, the shortening in the frypot SHORTENING will appear to be boiling. Close the filter valve first and then move (Continued) the main power switch from PUMP to OFF. This will keep the filter pump and lines from filling up with shortening.
Model OE-100 3-8. FILTER PUMP 4. If the filter pump motor overheats, a thermal protector shuts the PROBLEM (Continued) motor off. Wait about 5 minutes, then manually reset the button on the rear of the motor. This button takes some effort to reset.
Model OE-100 3-9. CHANGING THE 7. Remove the filter clips and discard the filter envelope. FILTER ENVELOPE 8. Clean the top and bottom filter screen with soap and water. Rinse (Continued) thoroughly with hot water. Be sure that the filter screens, crumb catcher, filter clips, and the standpipe are thoroughly dry before assembly of filter envelope as water will dissolve the filter paper.
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Model OE-100 3-10. CLEANING 1. Turn the main power switch to OFF. THE FRYPOT (Continued) Position the filter drain pan properly under the drain valve to prevent splashing of hot shortening. Use protective gloves or cloth when draining hot shorten- ing from frypot, or severe burns could result.
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Model OE-100 3-10. CLEANING THE FRYPOT (Continued) Watch cleaning solution constantly to make sure it does NOT boil over, causing damage to controls. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 and bring the solution to a boil. Repeat at least 5 times.
Model OE-100 3-11. PREVENTIVE The cooling fan on the OE-100 reduces the amount of heat behind the MAINTENANCE control panel. If the PC board gets too hot, "E-4" shows on the display, and shuts the heat off to the fryer.
Model OE-100 SECTION 4. PROGRAMMING The controls have three programming levels: a low level mode, a high level mode, and a special program mode. In each level, pressing the Set button advances through the programmable items. Program mode can be entered any time except during an alarm. The left display describes the item being programmed.
Model OE-100 4-1. LOW LEVEL 8. Press the Set button and the Alarm LED flashes. The left display PROGRAM MODE shows "HdAl" and the right display shows the hold alarm setting, (Continued) and can be adjusted with the right Up and Down buttons.
Model OE-100 4-2. HIGH LEVEL 7. Press the Set button and the Product LED flashes. Press either PROGRAM MODE right or left Up and Down buttons to select another product to (Continued) program. Press and hold the Set button to exit the program mode.
Model OE-100 4-4. SPECIAL PROGRAM The Special Program Mode allows the operator to program Fahren- MODE heit or Celsius, temperature probe calibration, alarm duration, hold duration, to initialize the program, or to put the control through an 1/0 test. 1. While in high level program mode, press and hold Exit Melt and Temp buttons until the buzzer sounds, and the left display shows "SPCL"...
Model OE-100 G L O S S A R Y HENNY PENNY OPEN FRYERS air valve a valve on the eight head fryer that allows air into the filter lines when the pump is on in the mixing mode on eight head fryers...
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(Model OE-100 only) filter pan dolly an optional transport cart for the filter drain pan...
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(OE-100 only) manual shutoff valve a valve located between the fryer and the wall that shuts off the flow of gas from (gas fryers only) the supply line;...
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(Model OE-100 only) temperature probe a round probe that is located in the inside of the frypot that measures the temperature of the oil in the frypot;...
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