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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 Price: $10.00 OCT 2008 *8196329*...
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Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference. This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster and Dean Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restraining cable must be connected at all The front ledge of the fryer is not a step. Do not stand on the fryer. Serious injury can result Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any Instructions to be followed in the event the operator smells gas or otherwise detects a gas leak must be posted in a prominent location.
YSCFHC18G Cool Zone Gas Fryers INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DAILY OPERATION FILTRATION PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS Page #...
YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 After Purchase In order to improve service, have the following chart filled in by the Frymaster authorized service technician who installed this equipment. Authorized Service Technician/ASA Address Telephone/Fax...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.3 Service Information Call the Frymaster Service Hotline, 1-800-551-8633, for the location of your nearest factory authorized service center (ASA). To assist you more efficiently, always provide the service technician with the model number, gas type, serial number, and the nature of the problem.
All authorized service personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service parts manuals and stock a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment. A list of Frymaster Authorized Service Agencies (ASA’s) was included with the fryer when shipped from the factory.
C. Frying systems with built-in filtration: Take off the filter support brace and remove the filter pan from the cabinet. D. Remove all plastic skin from sides, front, and doors of the fryer(s). Failure to do this prior to initial fryer operation will make it very difficult to remove later.
A manual gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply line ahead of the fryers for safety and ease of future service. 2. The Frymaster YSCFH18G gas fryers require 120 volts (AC) 60-cycle electrical service for U.S./Canada/Mexico installations. Fryers are equipped with a 16-3 SJT grounded flexible power cord for a direct connection to the power supply.
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B. Clearances: The fryer area must be free of all combustibles. This unit is design-certified for the following installations: Commercial installation only; not for household use.
4. Do not place the fryer’s flue outlet directly into the plenum of the hood, as it will affect the gas combustion of the fryer.
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2. With the fryer level in its final position, install the restraints provided with the unit to limit its movement so that it does not depend on or transmit stress to the electrical conduits/connections or the gas supply line.
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Hot oil can cause severe burns. Avoid contact. Under all circumstances, oil must be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid oil spills, falls and severe burns. This fryer may tip and cause personal injury if not secured in a stationary position.
Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel 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.
For caster retrofit, the unit must be at room temperature and drained of shortening 3.3 Leveling the Fryer A. Place a level across the top of the fryer and level the unit front-to-back. If the fryer is uneven side-to-side, a platform or other surface adjustment is needed; there is no side-to-side level adjustments on a fryer equipped with caster/leg combinations (If a fryer is equipped with legs only, side to side level adjustments can be made.
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• Rigid Casters (Only) 1. Install rigid casters on the fryer rear channel only. Legs must be installed on the front channel. 2. There are no level-adjustments for the rigid casters.
For information on fryer restraints, see Section 2.8. 3.4 Gas Connections The gas supply (service) line must be the same size or greater than the fryer inlet line. YSCFH18G gas fryers are equipped with a ¾-inch (22-mm) male inlet. The gas supply line must be sized to accommodate all gas-fired equipment connected to that gas supply.
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Regulating Gas Pressure The fryer and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply system, especially if the test pressures are in excess of ½...
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The local gas company or FASC should be contacted immediately to fix the problem. E. Flexible Couplings, Connectors and Casters: 1. If the fryer is to be installed with flexible couplings and/or quick-disconnect fittings, the installer must use a heavy-duty AGA design-certified commercial flexible connector of at least ¾"...
1. Gas inputs and pressures; 2. Voltage and polarities of electrical power supplies. B. Frymaster gas fryers are manufactured to use the type of gas and pressure specified on the rating plate. When changing gas, adaptation must be performed by qualified personnel.
YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.6 Gas Conversion: Procedures DANGER This appliance was configured at the factory for a specific type of gas. Converting from one gas type to another requires the installation of specific gas-conversion components.
OFF position in case of a prolonged power outage. Do not attempt to operate this appliance during a power outage. Refer to the rating plate and wiring diagram located inside the front door. The fryer is equipped with a 120VAC/60Hz system for USA/Canada/Mexico operations. All electrically operated appliances must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) or the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.2).
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A microswitch is located on the red handle at the drain valve. Frypot Front High-Limit Temperature Float Probe Switch Probe The hi-limit reset is accessible in the fryer cabinet under the controller. 3-10...
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Oil Return Handles: YELLOW LABEL. The oil-return handles to the left and right in the fryer cabinet return oil at the rear of the pot, which flushes oil across the bottom of the vat, washing debris toward the drain.
The YSCFH18G frypot shortening capacity is approximately 40.5 kg (90 lb). Ensure fryer power switches are OFF. 3. Cooking Oil: Fill the fryer to the bottom OIL LEVEL line scribed into the back of the frypot. Replace the basket support screen.
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.10 Final Preparation (cont.) NOTE: If the float switch is blocked in "down position" with solid shortening, the fryer will not heat. Always ensure that the float switch is in the "up" position when packing solid shortening into frypot.
4.2 Start-Up Procedures 1. If the fryer is empty, pour enough oil into the frypot to fill it to the bottom OIL LEVEL line scribed on the rear wall. If solid shortening is used, melt the shortening following procedures in Section 3.10, Final Preparation.
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: DAILY OPERATION KFC-1 Cooking Computer: Turn the computer ON and ensure at least one LED is lit above a product button (1-9). Select a cooking program as described in the KFC-1 SMS Cooking Computer User Guide.
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When shutting down for periods longer than overnight, drain shortening and clean the frypot thoroughly. After cleaning, discard the shortening or filter it and return it to the frypot. Cover the frypot with the appropriate frypot cover. Turn both the power switch and computer OFF. DANGER DANGER WARNING fryer only.
To conduct filter operations with the KFC-1 Cooking Computer installed on the fryer, ALWAYS leave the computer ON when filtering. The computer must sense the drain valves opening and closing in order to allow fryer operation.
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS 5.2 Filter Preparation (cont.) 1. Put on protective gear/gloves. Pull the filter pan out of the filter cabinet. Remove cover. 2. Remove crumb screen. If crumbs are present in the crumb screen, empty the screen into a fireproof container.
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS Remove the filter screen from the bottom of the pan. Thoroughly clean the pan and all pan components as described for the crumb screen (Step Inspect the pickup tube and ensure vent hole is open and free of shortening/debris.
Ensure crumb screen is cleaned throughout the workday. Return pan cover to the filter pan. Return filter pan to fryer cabinet, ensuring that the two drainpipe extensions are directly over the opening in the filter pan cover. 5.3 Filter Operations NOTE: When left and right are indicated, refer to the operator’s left and right.
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS Always ensure that the over-the-top oil return faucet is located over the frypot or an appropriate container before activating the over-the-top oil return system. If not, the hot oil will spill and may cause burns. Allow oil to cool to 100°F (38°C) before draining into a metal container, stockpot, or Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the built-in filtration unit to avoid overflow and spillage of hot oil.
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Stir the oil with the L-shaped Teflon brush to suspend debris prior to draining. 3. Open the fryer drain valve by pushing the red handle (under the frypot to be filtered) to the right until it is completely open.
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS 5.3 Filter Operations (cont.) 4. Use the L-shaped brush to scrub the frypot, and to assist in sediment removal. Brush the frypot sides and between the tubes to remove debris. Use the clean-out rod to clear the drain if necessary.
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5.3 Filter Operations (cont.) 6. Close the red drain valve by pushing the handle to the right until it stops. The fryer will not operate unless the computer senses a closed drain microswitch circuit. Leave the oil return handle (yellow label) open to allow pump to run and frypot to fill with filtered oil.
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS 9. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 in Section 5.2. Remove crumb screen and empty debris into a fireproof container. If possible, wash all filter pan components in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly (Section 5.2, Step 7).
Never attempt to clean the fryer during the cooking process or when the frypot is filled with hot oil. If water comes in contact with oil heated to cooking temperature, it will cause spattering of the oil, which can result in severe burns to nearby personnel.
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This appliance should be inspected and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. Frymaster and Dean recommend that a factory authorized service technician should inspect this appliance at least annually, as follows: • Inspect the cabinet inside-and-out, front-and-rear for excessive oil build-up.
6.4 Stainless Steel All stainless steel fryer outer parts should be wiped regularly with hot, soapy water during the day and with a liquid cleaner designed for this material at the end of each day.
Although this chapter covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems, which are not addressed. In such instances, the Frymaster/Dean Technical Service staff will make every effort to help you identify and resolve the problem.
3. Disconnect fryer from power supply. 4. A power surge or outage may have temporarily locked out computer. If the fryer still fails to turn ON when the ON/OFF button is pressed, contact an authorized service agent. 1. Ensure float-switch is not stuck in "down"...
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1. Turn fryer ON. 2. Select a product number and allow the fryer to heat for approximately 30 minutes to stabilize shortening temperature at desired setpoint. 3. Place a thermometer near the temperature sensing probe within 1 inch of the temperature probe and approximately 3- in.
YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2 Fryer Troubleshooting (cont.) Temperature High-Limit Probe Probe Temperature Probe Probe Bracket Burner Tube No: Ensure the probe tip is ⅛" from the top of the burner tubes (see illustration).
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2 Fryer Troubleshooting (cont.) DRAIN OPEN message 7.2.5 remains after closing drain valve. Pump motor won’t start or 7.2.6 stops during filtering. 1. KFC-1 SMS computer was turned OFF while draining frypot.
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Incorrect location or adjustment of sensor probe. Contact an authorized service technician for service. Defective temperature sensor. Contact an authorized service technician for service. D. Fryer shortening temperature cannot be controlled; fryer runs at high-limit temperature. Possible causes are: Defective operating Contact authorized technician for service.
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Pump starts and abruptly stops. Pumping is erratic. Oil not being returned to frypot. After filtering, fryer does not operate properly. • Return valve not fully opened. • Tripped circuit breaker. • Incorrect or no line voltage. • Failed or misadjusted return microswitch.
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 7.4 Wiring Diagrams...
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Fast-Equipped Control and Filter Circuit...
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YSCFHC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING KFC-1 Equipped Control and Filter Circuit 7-10...
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Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318-688-2200 FAX (Call Center) 1-318-219-7135 Price: $10.00 SERVICE HOTLINE OCT 2008 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633 819-6329...
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