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Dean SM35 Installation & Operation Manual

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Models SM20, SM35, SM40, SM50, SM60 & SM80
NON-CE ONLY
Dean, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using
CFESA Certified Technicians.
MAY 2007
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
8195895

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  • Page 1 Models SM20, SM35, SM40, SM50, SM60 & SM80 NON-CE ONLY Dean, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. MAY 2007 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 8195895...
  • Page 2 DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER/DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, 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 SERVICE CENTER.
  • Page 3 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 explaining procedures to be followed MUST be posted in a prominent location in the event the operator detects a gas leak.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Principles of Operation Rating Plate Pre-Installation Equipment Installed at High Altitudes Air Supply and Ventilation INSTALLATION Installing the Fryer Leg and Caster Installation Leveling the Fryer Gas Connections Adjustments/Adaptation to Different Gases Gas Inputs Gas Conversion Procedures Gas Conversion Components...
  • Page 5 Dean Millivolt Gas Fryers (Non-CE) Installation & Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE General TROUBLESHOOTING General Pilot Burner Malfunction Main Burner Malfunctions Wiring Diagrams Recommended Spare Parts Page #...
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    Call the 1-800-551-8633 or (318) 865-1711 Service Hotline number for the location of your nearest maintenance and repair center. Always give the model and serial numbers of your fryer. To assist you more efficiently, the following information will be needed:...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in injury to personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause your system to malfunction. Hot cooking oil/shortening causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cooking oil/shortening from 1.5 Service Personnel...
  • Page 9 Dean equipment. A list of Dean Factory Authorized Service Centers (FASCs) was included with the fryer when shipped from the factory. Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Dean warranty on your equipment.
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  • Page 11: Important Information

    NOTE: Dean Does Not Assume Responsibility for Damage or Loss Incurred in Transit. C. 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.

  • Page 12: Principles Of Operation

    This is attached to the inside front door panel. Information provided includes the model and serial number of the fryer, BTU/hr input of the burners, outlet gas pressure in inches W.C. and whether the unit has natural or propane gas orifices.

  • Page 13: Pre-Installation

    2.5 Pre-Installation No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster/Dean Service Do not connect this appliance to the gas supply before reviewing all information in General: Only licensed personnel should install any gas-fired equipment.

  • Page 14: Equipment Installed At High Altitudes

    2.6 Equipment Installed at High Altitudes 1. The fryer input rating [BTU/hr (kW/hr)] is for elevations up to 2,000 feet (610-m). For elevations above 2,000 feet (610-m), the rating should be reduced 4-percent for each additional 1,000 feet (305-m) above sea level.

  • Page 15: Air Supply And Ventilation

    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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  • Page 17: Installation

    A. Initial Installation: If installed with legs, do not push against the fryer’s side to adjust its position. Use a pallet or lift jack to lift the fryer slightly and place it where it is to be installed. B. Relocating the Fryer: If relocating a fryer installed with legs, remove all weight from each leg before moving.

  • Page 18: Leveling The Fryer

    3.3 Leveling the Fryer A. Place a carpenter’s spirit level across the top of the fryer and level the unit front to back. If the fryer is off level 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.
  • Page 19 3.3 Leveling the Fryer (cont.) B. If the floor is uneven or has a decided slope, place the fryer on a smooth, level platform. C. If the fryer is moved, re-level the fryer following the instructions given in Steps 3.3, A-C.

  • Page 20: Gas Connections

    The fryer MUST be connected to the gas supply specified on the rating and serial number plate located on the back of the fryer door.
  • Page 21 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) The gas supply (service) line must be the same size or greater than the fryer inlet line. Super Marathon and Super Runner Series gas fryers are equipped with a 3/4" (22 mm) male ISO 7.1 inlet.
  • Page 22 Regulating Gas Pressure The fryer and shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply during any pressure testing of the system.
  • Page 23 C. Only qualified service personnel should make adjustments to the regulators. D. Orifices: The fryer can be configured to operate on any available gas. The correct safety control valve, appropriate gas orifices, and pilot burner are installed at the factory. While the valve can be adjusted in the field, only qualified service personnel should make any adjustments with the proper test equipment.

  • Page 24: Adjustments/Adaptation To Different Gases

    DEAN MILLIVOLT GAS FRYERS (NON-CE) CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) F. After hook up, bleed the gas line of air to ensure that the pilot light will ignite quickly and evenly. Qualified personnel MUST perform any adaptation, modification, or gas conversion, if required.

  • Page 25: Gas Inputs

    DEAN MILLIVOLT GAS FRYERS (NON-CE) CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.6 Gas Inputs Nominal Heat Inputs (Qn), Gas Type, Orifice Size (applicable for fryer operation at altitudes of 2000 feet or less), Part Number and Quantity are listed in the table below: MODEL...

  • Page 26: Gas Conversion Procedures

    DEAN MILLIVOLT GAS FRYERS (NON-CE) CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 Gas Conversion Procedures See gas valve illustration below and gas valve, burner and orifice location on page 3-11 when performing the following conversions. When converting from natural gas to propane (or vice-versa), the following procedures apply: ♦...

  • Page 27: Gas Conversion Components

    DEAN MILLIVOLT GAS FRYERS (NON-CE) CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 Gas Conversion: Procedures (cont.) Manifold Support Bracket Gas Burner See Detail A Orifice Pressure Test Spigot Manifold Assembly Temperature Control Typical gas valve, burner and orifice locations (SM50 shown above). 3.8 Gas Conversion Components Use the following components to convert from natural gas to propane and vice-versa.

  • Page 28: Electrical Connections

    CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 Electrical Connections Fryers without built-in filtration do not require electrical connection. Fryer systems with built-in filtration when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the appropriate national standards.

  • Page 29: Fryer Operations

    Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to seal the joint between the frypot. Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge shortening will distort the strip, adversely affecting its fit. It is designed for a tight fit and should only be removed for cleaning.
  • Page 30 Dean warranty. The inlet pipe at the lower rear of the fryer brings incoming gas to the pilot safety control valve, then to the pilot and main burners. The pilot is located high in the cabinet center, at the base of the frypot.

  • Page 31: Boil-Out Procedure

    Never leave the fryer unattended during the boil-out process. If the boil-out solution boils over, turn the fryer off immediately and let the solution cool for a few minutes before resuming the process. To lessen the chance of boil over, turn the fryer’s gas valve knob to the PILOT position occasionally.

  • Page 32: Final Preparation

    4.3.1 Filling Fryer with Cooking Oil/Shortening—Operating Thermostat A. When using a liquid shortening (cooking oil), fill the fryer to the bottom OIL LEVEL line scribed into the back of the frypot.
  • Page 33 DEAN MILLIVOLT SERIES GAS FRYERS (NON-CE) CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS 4.3.1 Filling Fryer with Cooking Oil/Shortening—Operating Thermostat (cont.) B. When using a solid shortening, first melt it in a suitable container, or cut it into small pieces and pack it below the heat tubes, between the tubes and on top of the tubes, leaving no air spaces around the tubes.
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  • Page 35: Preventative Maintenance

    5.1.2 Weekly A. Completely drain the oil from the fryer into a metal stockpot of sufficient size to safely hold the entire contents of the frypot for disposal. Do not use a glass or plastic container.
  • Page 36 DO NOT let water splash into the tank of hot oil. It will splatter and can cause severe All stainless steel fryer cabinet parts should be wiped regularly with hot, soapy water during the day, and with a liquid cleanser designed for stainless steel at the end of each day.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    DEAN MILLIVOLT SERIES GAS FRYERS (NON-CE) CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 General Hot cooking oil/shortening will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this appliance when filled with hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cooking oil/shortening from one container to another. The problems and possible solutions covered are those most commonly encountered.

  • Page 38: Main Burner Malfunctions

    D. Fryer will not reach the temperature setting and/or runs erratically. Incorrect location of sensor probe or defective temperature sensor. Loose wiring/wire connection. E. Fryer shortening temperature cannot be controlled; fryer runs at high-limit temperature. Defective operating thermostat or temperature probe. 2. Call Service Technician.

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagrams

    DEAN MILLIVOLT SERIES GAS FRYERS (NON-CE) CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 6.4 Wiring Diagrams CONTROL CIRCUIT PILOT GENERATOR ADJ. PILOT P.S.I. HONEYWELL PILOT 1/2 P.S.I. HONEYWELL LIMIT OPERATING THERMOSTAT Honeywell Millivolt Gas Valve Wiring 6.5 Recommended Spare Parts Commonly replaced parts in older Dean Millivolt gas (Non-CE) fryers are: Gas Valve (Honeywell)- Natural- 807-1603 Gas Valve (Honeywell)- LP- 807-1604 Gas Valve (Robertshaw)- Natural- 807-3645...
  • Page 40 Dean, 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) 1-318-327-3343 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 SERVICE HOTLINE MAY 2007 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633 819-5895...

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