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- Page 1 Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. FEB 11 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 *8195246*...
- Page 2 + F ailure to program computer appliances in accordance with programming procedures prescribed in your Frymaster Service and Owner’s Manual. + E quipment exported to foreign countries. + N ormal maintenance items such as electric bulbs, fuses, gaskets, o-rings, interior and exterior finishes. + T ravel over 100 miles or two hours, overtime or holiday charges; all of which must be paid for by the purchaser. + C onsequential damages (the cost of repairing other property which is damaged), loss of time, profits, use or any other non-fryer related inciden- tal damages of any kind. GeneraL eXcLUsions no warranty is provided for any frymaster fryer used in a mobile installation or concession. Warranty protection is only offered for fryers installed in accordance with the procedures described in the Frymaster Service and Owner’s Manual. There are no implied warranties of merchantability of fitness for any particular use or purpose. This warranty is the only and complete statement with respect to warranties of your commercial cooking appliances and computer/controller equipment manufactured by Frymaster. There are no other documents or oral statements for which Frymaster will be responsible. www.frymaster.com 7 years...
- Page 3 Inhalation of airborne particles of glasswool or ceramic fibers is known to the State of California to cause cancer. FRYMASTER FRYERS EQUIPPED WITH LEGS ARE FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION. FOR MOVEABLE OR PORTABLE INSTALLATION, FRYMASTER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CASTERS MUST BE USED.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Replacing the Controller or Controller Wiring Harness ... 5-3 Replacing Fuses ... 5-4 CHAPTER 6: Service Procedures Functional Description of Electric Cookers 8SMS, 8BC, and 8C... 6-1 Accessing Equipment for Servicing... 6-2 Replacing Equipment Components... 6-2 6.3.1 Replacing the Controller ... 6-2 6.3.2 Replacing the Transformer, Basket Lift Relay, Contactor, or Solenoid Valve ... - Page 5 Troubleshooting ... 6-11 6.4.1 How the Autofill System Works... 6-11 6.4.2 How the Water Heating System Works ... 6-11 6.4.3 Technician Troubleshooting Guides ... 6-12 Troubleshooting the Autofill System... 6-12 Troubleshooting the Basket Lift ... 6-13 Troubleshooting the Controller... 6-14 Troubleshooting the Contactor Coil...
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Page 6: Chapter 1: General Information
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Parts Ordering and Service Information In order to assist you as quickly as possible, the Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or Service Department representative requires certain information about your equipment. Most of this information is printed on a data plate affixed to the inside of the door. -
Page 7: Equipment Description
These standalone cookers are essentially the same as the 8SMS, but without the built-in rinse tank. 8BC models have an automatic basket lift and optional automatic water filling and starch skimming. 8C models have no basket lifts and no automatic water filling and starch skimming options. -
Page 8: Definitions
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who are authorized by Frymaster to perform service on Frymaster equipment. All authorized service personnel are required to maintain a complete set of service and parts manuals and to stock a prescribed minimum amount of Frymaster parts. -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions
Frymaster computers 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 10: Caster/Leg Installation
Caster/Leg Installation Depending upon the specific configuration ordered, your unit might have been shipped without in- stalled casters or legs. If casters or legs are installed, you may skip this section and proceed to Sec- tion 2.3, Pre-Connection Preparations. If your unit requires the installation of casters/legs, install them in accordance with the in- structions included in your accessory package. -
Page 11: Connecting To The Electrical Power Supply
Connecting to the Electrical Power Supply This unit must be connected to the voltage and phase specified on the rating and serial number plate located on the inside of the equipment door. To determine the appropriate wire size, refer to the POWER REQUIREMENTS chart at the bottom of this page. 1. -
Page 12: Field Connection Wiring Diagrams
FIELD CONNECTION WIRING DIAGRAMS SINGLE PHASE FIELD CONNECTION NEUTRAL TO L3 3 PHASE 3 WIRE (DELTA) FIELD CONNECTION SINGLE PHASE (NO NEUTRAL) FROM TRANSFORMER FROM TRANSFORMER 3 PHASE 4 WIRE (WYE) FIELD CONNECTION FROM TRANSFORMER FROM TRANSFORMER FIELD CONNECTION FROM TRANSFORMER FROM TRANSFORMER FROM TRANSFORMER... -
Page 13: Introduction
ELECTRIC COOKERS 8SMS, 8BC AND 8C CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Numeric Keypad Boil Mode Indicator Boil Mode Switch Power Switch LED Display Introduction The Spaghetti Magic II Controller allows the operator to specify a specific cook time in minutes and seconds, then initiate a cooking cycle. - Page 14 ciency of the cooker and can cause erroneous temperature and water level sensing. NOTE: Do not use deliming solution to clean these units. Use of deliming solution will damage all stainless steel parts.) LOW WATER SENSING automatically de-energizes the heating element if the water in the cook- pot drops too low.
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Page 15: Shutting The Cooker Down
Toggling Between Fahrenheit and Celsius Temperature Display There are two versions of the SMS Controller: one that can be toggled between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display, and one that cannot. To determine which version you have, turn the controller off by pressing the ON/OFF switch. The display will go blank. Press the Simmer (right thermometer icon) switch. -
Page 16: Chapter 4: Preventive Maintenance
ELECTRIC COOKERS 8SMS, 8BC AND 8C CHAPTER 4: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Daily Preventive Maintenance It is normal for a coating of starch to form on the elements, sensors, and temperature probes during operation. If the coating is allowed to build-up, it will adversely affect the operation of the equipment. -
Page 17: Sms Ii Controller Simmer Mode Adjustment
SMS II Controller Simmer Mode Adjustment NOTE: The SMS II Controller simmer temperature is adjustable from 185ºF to 215ºF. 1. With the unit in the simmer mode, place the tip of a good grade thermometer near the temperature probe and determine the actual water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is within 5ºF of the desired simmer temperature, nothing more needs to be done. -
Page 18: Chapter 5: Operator Troubleshooting
Section 5.3. Refer to Section 5.4 for instructions on replacing fuses. If you 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 19 ON UNIT WITH AUTOFILL, COOKPOT DID NOT FILL WHEN UNIT WAS TURNED ON. WATER SUPPLY TO UNIT VERIFIED TO BE ON. Did anything appear in controller display when unit was turned on? Disconnect unit from electrical power. Check the left 5-amp fuse in component box.
- Page 20 Operator Troubleshooting Guides (Continued) ON UNIT WITH AUTOFILL, WATER DID NOT SHUT OFF WHEN COOKPOT WAS FULL. Clean the water level sensors. Did the water stop? Add 1/8-cup of baking soda to the water in the cookpot and stir. Did the water stop? Probable causes are a loose or damaged wire on the upper water...
- Page 21 Operator Troubleshooting Guides (Continued) WATER WILL NOT BOIL. COOKPOT VERIFIED TO BE FULL OF WATER WITH BOIL MODE SELECTED (i.e., left indicator is lit). Is heating indicator (small dot in LED) lit? Is a controller known to be working the suspect controller and available? Problem is beyond the scope of operator troubleshooting.
- Page 22 Operator Troubleshooting Guides (Continued) WATER BOILS IN SIMMER MODE. Adjust controller in accordance with procedure in Chapter 4. Did boiling stop? Is a controller known to be working available? Problem is beyond the scope of operator troubleshooting. Call FASC. Problem resolved. Substitute the controller known to be working for the suspect controller and...
- Page 23 Operator Troubleshooting Guides (Continued) WATER TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW IN SIMMER MODE. Adjust controller in accordance with procedure in Chapter 4. Did water reach correct temperature? Is a controller known to be working the suspect controller and available? temperature probe or loose Problem resolved.
- Page 24 Operator Troubleshooting Guides (Continued) BASKET LIFT DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. Did the basket lift function at all? Check the right-side 5-amp fuse. Replace if blown, then attempt to operate unit. Did the basket lift function correctly? Does the basket lift travel up and down constantly? If the basket lift works sometimes but not always,...
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Page 25: Replacing The Controller Or Controller Wiring Harness
Use a fuse puller to remove the blown fuse and install the replacement. Controller Fuse 3. Replace the component box cover, being sure to reconnect the ground wire with the upper left screw. LOAD LINE 208/240V Basket Lift Fuse (Present in 8SMS and 8BC units only.) -
Page 26: Chapter 6: Service Procedures
On units equipped with basket lifts (8SMS or 8BC), when the Start switch is pressed to start the cooking cycle, logic circuits in the controller activate the basket lift motor, lowering the baskets into the cookpot. -
Page 27: Accessing Equipment For Servicing
Accessing Equipment for Servicing Moving this equipment while it is filled with hot water may cause spilling or splattering of the hot water. Always drain the cookpot before attempting to relocate 1. Disconnect the unit from the electrical power supply and from the water supply. 2. -
Page 28: Replacing The Element
6. Remove the brass nuts from the element legs and carefully pull the failed element from the cookpot. Contactor Block (all units) Basket Lift Wiring Conduit (8SMS and 8BC only) Element Wiring Conduit (all units) 15-pin Wiring Harness Connecting Plug (all units) Transformer (all units) -
Page 29: Replacing The High-Limit Thermostat
7. Position the replacement element in the cookpot with the standoffs on the bottom of the cookpot, and thread the element leads through the Teflon washers recovered from the failed element. Secure the element in place with the nuts removed in Step 5. 8. -
Page 30: Replacing A Water Level Sensor Or The Temperature Probe
4. Loosen the small compression nut, then unscrew the large fitting from the cookpot. 5. Remove the two screws securing the thermostat to the mounting bracket. (NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the bracket.) Pull the thermostat from the cookpot. 6. -
Page 31: Replacing The Pressure Regulator
4. If replacing a water level sensor: a. Disconnect the lead by removing the keps nut holding it in place. b. Remove the screw in the sensor flange. c. Carefully pull the failed sensor from the probe block and replace with the new sensor. d. -
Page 32: Replacing The Water Faucet
6.3.7 Replacing the Water Faucet 1. Drain the cookpot and disconnect the cooker from the electrical power supply. 2. Turn off the water supply to the cooker. 3. Disconnect the incoming water lines at the nipples that protrude from the holes in the upper access panel. -
Page 33: Replacing The Cookpot Or Rinse Tank
8. Assemble the replacement faucet to the mounting bracket and complete the procedure by reversing Steps 1-6. 6.3.8 Replacing the Cookpot or Rinse Tank 1. Disconnect the unit from the electrical power supply and from the water supply. 2. Remove the cover from the component box, mark the element leads, disconnect them from the contactors, and pull them out of the component box. - Page 34 5. If the unit is equipped with a pressure regulator, disconnect the regulator from the water line at the outlet side. 6. Remove the screws securing the fluecap assembly to the back panel of the cabinet and remove the assembly from the unit. On 8SMS units, remove the connecting strip disconnected in Step 4. Remove the screws securing the flue cap to the back panel of the cooker.
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Page 35: Replacing The Basket Lift Motor And Related Components
6.3.9 Replacing the Basket Lift Motor and Related Components 1. Disconnect the unit from the electrical power supply and dismount the basket lift arm. Attach a pair of Vise Grip™ pliers (or a similar locking device) to the basket lift rod where it protrudes from the cabinet to prevent it from sliping back down into the cabinet when the basket lift link is disconnected from the bellcrank. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 6.4.1 How the Autofill System Works The heart of the automatic filling (AutoFill) system is a normally closed solenoid valve that opens when 24VAC is applied. When the controller is turned on, it checks to see if the upper water level sensor is grounded by contact with water in the cookpot. -
Page 37: Technician Troubleshooting Guides
The contactor block is the terminal block to which the element leads are connected and where actual contact is made between the leads and the line voltage. Built into the contactor block is a coil (electronic switch) that closes when a ground for the 24VAC from the transformer is supplied by the controller calling for heat. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting The Basket Lift
Technician Troubleshooting Guides (Continued) TROUBLESHOOTING THE BASKET LIFT Is 3-Amp fuse in the component box With the basket lift in the UP position, is 13-17VDC present at pin 10 of 15-pin plug (0 volts if in DOWN position)? With the basket lift in the UP position, is 13-17VDC present at relay terminal A (0 volts if in DOWN position)? -
Page 39: Troubleshooting The Controller
Is 24VAC present at pin 6 when not filling and is pin 6 grounded when filling? On 8SMS and 8BC units, is 13-17VDC present at pin 10 when lift is in UP position and zero VDC when lift is in DOWN... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting The Contactor Coil
Technician Troubleshooting Guides (Continued) Before performing the following checks, disconnect the unit from the electrical power source and check all wiring connections involved to ensure they are secure. Each of the following checks is to be performed with the unit connected to the electrical power supply, with the controller on and calling for heat, and with enough water in the cookpot to cover the lower water level sensor. -
Page 41: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams 6-16... - Page 42 WHITE BLACK 6-17...
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Page 43: Chapter 7: Parts List
ELECTRIC COOKERS 8SMS, 8BC AND 8C Accessories ITEM PART # 810-2112 Basket Hanger, Wire Form 809-0171 Basket Hanger Screw 803-0155 Holder, Portion Cup 803-0018 Cup, Portion 823-1662 Basket, Bulk Product 803-0167 Rack, Basket Support 910-2545 Strainer 806-3811 Legs, Package of 4 Adjustable... -
Page 44: Basket Lift Components
Basket Lift Components... - Page 45 ITEM PART # 809-0127 Screw, ¼-20 x ½-inch Round Head 810-0192 Rod, Basket Lift 823-1840 Arm, Basket Lift 900-7226 Enclosure, Basket Lift 809-0050 Nut, 8-32 Hex Head Motor, Basket Lift 807-0107 120 VAC 807-0108 240VAC 920-3095 Mount, Basket Lift Motor 809-0049 Nut, 6-32 Hex Head 812-0138...
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Page 46: Cabinetry
Cabinetry... - Page 47 910-1514 Top Cap, 8BC/8C 806-4725SP Frame, 8BC/8C Control Panel 900-7155SP Panel, 8BC/8C Cabinet Back 900-7277 Stiffener, Cabinet Side (all models) 900-4279SP Brace, 8BC/8C Cabinet Top 900-4280SP Channel, 8BC/8C Base Front and Rear 900-7848 Shield, 8BC/8C Vapor * Not illustrated COMPONENT...
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Page 48: Cookpot And Rinse Tank Components
Cookpot and Rinse Tank Components... - Page 49 ITEM PART # 810-0698 Cookpot, 8SMS/8BC/8C 810-1697 Block, Probe 826-1081 Kit, Probe Block (old style with pins and cover) 823-2791 Cover, Probe Block 823-1942 Cover, Probe (old style with holes for pins) 823-1920 Sensor, Lower Water Level (approximately 7 inches long) 823-1921 Sensor, Upper Water Level (approximately 4¼...
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Page 50: Electrical Components And Controllers
Electrical Components and Controllers ITEM PART # 807-1396 Relay, 24VDC 807-1308 Holder, Fuse 807-1555 Fuse, 5 Amp 809-0362 Screw, #8 x 1¼-inch Hex Head 807-0878 Block, Terminal 807-0263 Terminal, Split 807-0680 Transformer, 208/240VAC – 24VAC 807-0070 Terminal, Ground Lug 806-4770 Valve Assembly, Solenoid 807-0875 Connector, 15-pin Female... -
Page 51: Water Supply Components
Water Supply Components ITEM PART # 806-4770 Solenoid Assembly, Autofill 810-1208 Regulator, Water Pressure 813-0412 Faucet, Double Jointed 826-1132 Kit, Faucet Repair (contains two valve assemblies) 900-2114 Tube, Copper Water Supply 910-2496 Tube, Stainless Steel Autofill 813-0302 Elbow, Brass ⅜-inch Tube to ¼-inch NPT (w/Compression Nut) 813-0448 Elbow, Brass ¼-inch x 90º... - Page 53 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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