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Frymaster Gas Cooker GBC Installation And Operation Manual

Frymaster Gas Cooker GBC Installation And Operation Manual

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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
NOVEMBER 2001
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  • Page 1 Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. NOVEMBER 2001 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 `8195311~...
  • Page 2 State of California to cause cancer. Inhalation of carbon monoxide is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other FRYMASTER FRYERS EQUIPPED WITH LEGS ARE FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION. FOR MOVEABLE OR PORTABLE INSTALLATION, FRYMASTER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CASTERS The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires any and all gas products to be installed by a licensed plumber.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GAS COOKERS GSMS, GBC AND GC INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CHAPTER 1: General Information Applicability and Validity...1-1 Parts Ordering and Service Information ...1-1 Safety Information ...1-2 European Community (CE) Specific Information ...1-2 Equipment Description ...1-2 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel ...1-3 Definitions...1-3 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure...1-4 CHAPTER 2: Installation Instructions...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: General Information

    Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual. Parts orders may be placed directly with your local FASC or distributor. A list of Frymaster FASCs was included with this equipment. If you do not have access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    (mbar) 20 or 25 30 or 37 (1) mbar = 10,2mm H Equipment Description Frymaster GSMS/GBC/GC gas cookers are specifically designed to deliver high volumes of cooked or blanched food automatically. CAUTION Example of CAUTION box WARNING Example of a WARNING box.

  • Page 6: Installation, Operating, And Service Personnel

    “SC” following the model designation indicates all stainless steel components. Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel All installation and service on Frymaster equipment must be performed by qualified, certified, licensed, and/or authorized install a tion or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7. Definitions...

  • Page 7: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who have been authorized by Frymaster Corporation to perform service on Frymaster equipment. All authorized service personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service and parts manuals, and to stock a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual) to install, convert to another gas type or otherwise service this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel.
  • Page 9 installed so that products of combustion are removed efficiently, and that the kitchen ventilation sy s - tem does not produce drafts that interfere with proper burner operation. The cooker flue opening must not be placed close to the intake of the exhaust fan, and the cooker must never have its flue extended in a “chimney”...

  • Page 10: Caster/Leg Installation

    Frymaster controllers have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While these devices are verified as Class A devices, they have been shown to meet the Class B limits.

  • Page 11: Pre-Connection Preparations

    Pre-Connection Preparations Do not connect cooker to gas supply before completing each step in this section. After the cooker has been positioned under the exhaust hood, ensure the following has been accomplished: Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of cookers without depending upon the gas line connections.
  • Page 12 Connect the desired drain plumbing to the 1¼–inch drain valve. Test the cooker electrical system: a. Plug the cooker electrical cord into a grounded electrical receptacle of appropriate voltage. (Check the rating plate on the cooker door to determine the proper voltage). b.
  • Page 13 Connection to the Gas Line The GSMS/GBC/GC family of gas cookers has been approved for use with natural and propane (LP) gas. The cookers in this family have also received the indicated in the accompanying table. The nominal heat input (Qn) is 21kW except for AT, DE, LU and for category 3B/P under 50 mbar, which is 23kW.
  • Page 14 The size of the gas line used for installation is very important. If the line is too small, the gas pressure at the burner manifold will be low. This may cause slow recovery and delayed ignition. Frymaster recommends the incoming gas supply line be a minimum of 1 ½” (38mm) in diameter. Refer to the chart below for the minimum sizes of connection piping.

  • Page 15: Converting To Another Gas Type

    4. It is recommended that the burner gas pressure be checked at this time by the local gas company or an authorized service agent. Refer to “Check Burner Pressure” in Chapter 4 of this manual for the proper procedure. The accompanying tables list the burner gas pressures for the various gas types that can be used with this equipment.
  • Page 16 CE Gas Conversion Instructions 1. Between G20- and G25- type Natural Gas, adjust the gas pressure at the gas valve regulator. (Refer to the CE Standard for Burner Gas Pressure Table on Page 2-7.) orifices. 2. Between a 2 family (G20 or G25) and a 3 a.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    GAS COOKERS GSMS, GBC, AND GC INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Numeric Keypad Boil Mode Indicator Boil Mode Switch Power Switch LED Display Introduction The Spaghetti Magic Controller allows the operator to specify a cook time in minutes and seconds, then initiate a cooking cycle.
  • Page 18 LOW WATER SENSING automatically closes the gas valve (thereby extinguishing the burner flame) if the water in the cookpot drops too low. When the water level in the cookpot is below the low-water sensor, such as when draining and cleaning the cookpot, the controller display will read LO. NORMAL WATER LEVEL SENSING, on units configured with the Autofill feature, automatically adds water during or after a cooking cycle if the water in the cookpot drops to a level lower than approximately 1¼-inch (32 mm) below the overflow drain.
  • Page 19 2. On Non-CE units, turn the gas valve knob to the ON position (see illustration at right.) NOTE: CE gas valves do not have an ON/OFF knob. These valves will activate automatically when the controller power switch is placed in the ON position and the lower water level sensor is covered with water.

  • Page 20: Shutting The Cooker Down

    3.2.3 Boiling Out the Cookpot To ensure that the cooker is free of contamination from manufacture, shipping, or handling during installation, the cookpot must be boiled out before first use. 1. Close the drain valve and fill the cookpot with a mixture of cold water and 1 cup of detergent. 2.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Preventive Maintenance

    GAS COOKERS GSMS, GBC, AND GC INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CHAPTER 4: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Daily Preventive Maintenance It is normal for a coating of starch to form on the sensors and temperature probes during operation. If the coating is allowed to build-up, it will adversely affect the operation of the equipment. The preventive main- tenance routines below should be performed at least daily to keep your equipment functioning at peak effi- ciency.

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Gas Valve Vent Tube

    Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent Tube This procedure should be performed at least once every 90 days. NOTE: This procedure is not required for cookers configured for export to CE countries. The gas valves on CE units are not equipped with vent tubes. 1.
  • Page 23 4. Wrap the motor with plastic wrap to prevent water from entering it. Spray degreaser or detergent on the blower wheel and the blower housing. Allow it to soak for five minutes. Rinse the wheel and hous- ing with hot tap water, then dry with a clean cloth. BLOWER HOUSING 5.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Burner Gas Pressure

    TYPICAL NON-CE BLOWER ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Burner Gas Pressure Frymaster recommends that ONLY qualified service personnel perform this task. 1. On Non-CE cookers, ensure that the gas valve knob is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the pressure tap plug from the gas valve assembly.

  • Page 25: Measuring Flame Current

    CE Standard for Burner Gas Pressure Natural Lacq (G20) under 20 mbar Natural Gronique* (G25) under 25 mbar Propane (G31) under 37 mbar * Belgian G25 = 7,0 mbar To adjust the burner gas pressure, remove the cap from the gas valve regulator and use a flat-tipped screwdriver to adjust the regulator to obtain the correct pressure.
  • Page 26 determine which version of the controller you have, turn the controller off by pressing the power The display will go blank. Press the Simmer Mode the display, the setpoint is changed via programming; if not, skip to Manual Adjustment on the next page.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Operator Troubleshooting

    Whenever this is indicated, refer to Section 5.4. If your have doubts as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical Service Department or your local Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Center for assistance.

  • Page 28: Operator Troubleshooting Guides

    Operator Troubleshooting Guides Problem A. Ignition module lockout (the burners failed to light within 4 seconds). Indicator: Red trouble light on control panel is illuminated. BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT B. Dirty water level sensors. (If the (Main gas supply computer does not sense sufficient valve verified to be water in the cookpot, it will not open, the gas valve in...
  • Page 29 Problem A. Dirty water level sensors. (If the water level sensors are dirty, the controller may not “know” the pot is full.) ON UNIT WITH B. Insufficient mineral content in water. (Pure water is not a AUTOFILL, conductor of electricity. The water WATER DID NOT level sensors actually sense SHUT OFF WHEN...
  • Page 30 Problem A. Controller out of adjustment. B. Failed controller. WATER Test: If another controller known TEMPERATURE IS to be working is available, TOO LOW IN substitute the working controller SIMMER MODE for the suspect controller. If the unit begins to fill, the controller has failed.

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 32 Replacing the Controller 1. Disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply. 2. Remove the two screws in the upper corners of the control panel and swing the panel open from the top, allowing it to rest on its hinge tabs. 3.
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  • Page 34 Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue, PO Box 51000, Shreveport, Louisiana 71135-1000 Shipping Address: 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318-219-7140 (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 SERVICE HOTLINE 819-5311 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633 NOVEMBER 2001...

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