Frymaster 2836 Series Installation And Operation Manual
Frymaster 2836 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Frymaster 2836 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Frymaster electric fryer installation and operation manual
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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
OCT 2011
*8196113A*
www.frymaster.com
Email:
service@frymaster.com

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  • Page 1 Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 OCT 2011 *8196113A* www.frymaster.com Email: service@frymaster.com...
  • Page 2 PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, 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 DEAN 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 These fryers should be wired to NEC specifications. Hardwired units must include installation of restraint devices. The front ledge of the fryer is not a step. Do not stand on the fryer. Serious injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2836 SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION General Safety Information Computer Information Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Service Information After Installation Definitions INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCITONS General Fryer Installation Power Requirements Frypot Boil-Out Equipment Start-up and Shutdown Procedures...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    2836 SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE 2836 SERIES FRYER Basket Lift Spreader Flue Cap Control Panel Top Cap (CMIII Computer shown) Right Contactor Left Contactor Left Drain Right Drain Under Fryer Handle Handle Filter Unit...
  • Page 6: General

    2836 Series Electric Fryers without a float switch manufactured after May 2005. 2836 Series electric fryers feature easy to clean, open frypots with tilt-up elements. The fryers are controlled by multi-product cooking computers and come in full-pot configurations.
  • Page 7: Computer Information

    3. An inline circuit breaker shuts off power to the filter-pump motor (if so equipped) if the motor overheats. 1.3 Computer 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.
  • Page 8: Service Information

    Voltage _______________________________ Nature of the Problem ____________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 1.6 After Installation In order to improve service, please have the table below filled in by the Frymaster Dean Authorized Servicer who installed this equipment. Technician’s Name FAS Name FAS Address...
  • Page 9 Frymaster Dean equipment. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Installation And Operating Instructions

    Do not attach accessories to this fryer unless the fryer is secured from tipping. Personal injury may result. All installation and service on Frymaster equipment must be performed by qualified, certified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel. Service may be obtained by contacting your local Factory Authorized Servicer.
  • Page 11: Fryer Installation

    To level fryers equipped with legs, the bottom of the legs can be screwed out up to 1-inch for leveling. Legs should be adjusted so that the fryer is at the proper height in the frying station. For fryers equipped with casters, there are no built-in leveling devices. The floor where the fryer is installed must be level.
  • Page 12: Power Requirements

    After the fryer has been in use for a period of time, a hard film of caramelized cooking oil will form inside the frypot. This film should be periodically removed by following the boil-out procedure.
  • Page 13: Equipment Start-Up And Shutdown Procedures

    UP AND PERATION The 2836 Series fryer has two different sized frypots. The smaller frypot holds 110 pounds of cooking oil or shortening and is heated by three elements having a combined wattage of approximately 28 kilowatts. The larger frypot holds 160 pounds of cooking oil or shortening and is heated by three elements having a combined wattage of approximately 36 kilowatts.
  • Page 14 (Refer to the separate computer/controller manual provided with the fryer for details of programming and using the controller.) If solid shortening is used, the MELT CYCLE must be used to melt the shortening. DO NOT DISABLE OR CANCEL THE MELT CYCLE! 4.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Preventative Maintenance

    3.1 Cleaning Fryer 3.1.1 Clean Inside and Outside of Fryer Cabinet – Daily 1. Clean inside the fryer cabinet with a dry, clean cloth. Wipe all accessible metal surfaces and components to remove accumulated oil and dust. 2. Clean outside the fryer cabinet, with a clean, damp cloth soaked with dishwashing detergent.
  • Page 16: Periodic/Annual Maintenance

    Frymaster recommends that a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter cone be used when a filter machine is not available. If you are using a Frymaster filter cone holder, be sure that the cone holder rests securely on the metal container.
  • Page 17 • Verify that heating elements are in good condition with no carbon/caramelized oil build-up. Inspect the elements for signs of extensive dry-firing. • Verify that the tilt mechanism is working properly when lifting and lowering elements, and that the element wires are not binding and/or chafing. •...
  • Page 18 Return the oil return handle to the OFF position. The frypot should refill in no more than 10 minutes. 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 maintenance program.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Built-In Filtration

    4.1.1 Assembling the Filter The Under Fryer Filter (UFF) installed in this series uses filter paper, held in place by a hold-down ring, to filter impurities and debris from the cooking oil. The filter pan consists of the following components: 1.
  • Page 20: Daily Filter Operation

    4.2.2 Filtering Tools Assemble the tools needed for filtering. These are supplied with the filter starter kit included with the fryer/filter system: • Frypot/Filter Brush - used to clean frypot and filter pan sides and bottom, heating elements, and to dislodge sediment during filtration or oil change.
  • Page 21: Operating The Filter/Oil Disposal

    4.3 Operating the Filter 4.3.1 Pan Preparation 1. Disconnect the suction hose from the filter assembly by grasping the quick-disconnect collar on the hose and pulling it away from the filter pan and off the quick-disconnect fitting on the pan. quick-disconnect disconnected to prevent any oil leakage.
  • Page 22 4. Push the prepared filter pan back into the fryer cabinet and reconnect the suction hose to the pan. 4.3.2 Filter Operation NEVER operate the filter unit unless cooking oil is at operating temperature (~350°F). 1. Ensure the filter pan assembly is prepared as described in Section 4.3.1.
  • Page 23 Boil out is covered in Section 2.4. Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to seal the joint between the frypots. Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge shortening will distort the strip, adversely affecting its fit.
  • Page 24: Chapter 5: Operator Troubleshooting

    Although the chapter covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered. In such instances, the Frymaster Technical Services staff will make every effort to help you identify and resolve the problem.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    If you are not using solid shortening, the melt-cycle can be cancelled or bypassed. Refer to the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User's Manual for the procedure for canceling the melt-cycle. A. This fryer is equipped with a...
  • Page 26 Incorrect display option programmed. (Fahrenheit or Celsius). Open drain valve, bad high-limit Display shows thermostat or problem with latching circuitry. Fryer is more than 21°F (12°C) above Display shows setpoint. Probable Causes , or the Probable Causes Corrective Action A. The fact that the heat indicator is...
  • Page 27 If the display never goes out, the fryer is not heating. Look for a decimal in the LED display between digits 1 and 2.
  • Page 28 C. Blockage in filter pump. Test: Close the drain valve and pull the filter pan out from the fryer. Activate the pump. If the pump motor hums for a short time then stops, the probable cause is blockage of the pump itself.
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  • Page 30 Shipping Address: 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318-219-7140 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 SERVICE HOTLINE *8196113A* PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633 OCT 11...

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