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Frymaster FOOTPRINT PRO SERIES 35 Installating And Operation Manual

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using CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
FEB 09
*8196042*

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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 FEB 09 *8196042*...
  • 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 If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restraining cable must be connected at all times when the fryer is in use. 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

    Performance Pro Series Gas Fryers Models 35 & 45 Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Installation Instructions Chapter 3: Operating Instructions Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting Page...

  • Page 5: Performance Pro Series Gas Fryers Models 35 & 45

    Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual. Parts orders may be placed directly with your local FASC or distributor. Included with fryers when shipped from the factory is a list of Frymaster FASCs. 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 6 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 Your fryer is equipped with automatic safety features: 1. High temperature detection shuts off gas to the burner assembly should the controlling thermostat fail.
  • Page 7 Control options can include thermostat controls, solid-state (analog) controllers, digital controllers, or Computer Magic III computers. Not all models are available with all controller options. Each controller is covered in detail in the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual provided with your equipment.
  • Page 8 FPP*35EM * Insert the number of fryers in the battery (e.g., a PMJ135 has one fryer, a PMJ235 or an FPP235 has two fryers; an FMP135 has one fryer and one holding station, an FMP235 has two fryers and one holding station.
  • Page 9 FPP*45EM * Insert the number of fryers in the battery (e.g., a PMJ145 has one fryer, a PMJ245 or an FPP245 has two fryers; an FMP145 has one fryer and one holding station, an FMP245 has two fryers and one holding station.

  • Page 10: Qualified Service Personnel

    QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who have been authorized by Frymaster, L.L.C. to perform service on the 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 11: 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 12: Clearance And Ventilation

    For U.S. installation, NFPA standard No. 96 states, "A minimum distance of 18 inches (450 mm) should be maintained between the flue outlet and the lower edge of the grease filter. " Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance be 24 inches (600 mm) from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter when the appliance consumes more than 120,000 BTU per hour.

  • Page 13: Electrical Grounding Requirements

    FCC COMPLIANCE The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications to Frymaster computers not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
  • Page 14 Level fryers equipped with legs by screwing out the legs approximately 1 inch, and then adjust them so that the fryer is level and at the proper height in the exhaust hood. Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter be 24 inches (600 mm) when the appliance consumes more than 120,000 BTU per hour.
  • Page 15 5. Refer to the data plate on the inside of the fryer door to verify that the fryer burner is configured for the proper type of gas before connecting the gas line quick-disconnect device or piping from the gas supply line.
  • Page 16 Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will cause improper and dangerous operation. When pressure-testing incoming gas supply lines, disconnect the fryer from the gas line if the test pressure will be ½ PSIG (3.45 kPa, 13.84 inches W.C.) or greater to avoid damage to the fryer’s gas tubes and gas valve(s).
  • Page 17 3. Close the fryer drain valve and fill the frypot with water and boil-out solution to the bottom OIL- LEVEL line at the rear of the frypot. Light the fryer and perform the boil-out procedures that are described in the "Lighting Instructions"...
  • Page 18 Chapter 5. • For units equipped with other types of controllers, refer to the appropriate section of the Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual, provided with your equipment for instructions on programming and operating your controller. Converting to Another Gas Type Your fryer is configured at the factory for either natural gas or Propane (LP) gas.
  • Page 19 Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual. CE Gas Conversion Instructions 1. Between G20- and G25-type Natural Gas, adjust the gas pressure at the regulator. (Refer to the CE Standard Burner Manifold Gas Pressure Chart.) Do not change the orifice or pilot.
  • Page 20 Non-CE Gas Conversion Instructions For fryers at elevations at or above 5,000 feet (1524 meters), call Frymaster Service (1-800-551-8633) to determine the components appropriate for your configuration and altitude. Contact your local FASC to order the components and arrange for installation. For fryers below 5000 feet (1524 meters), see the kits listed below for conversion.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the 35 Series fryer is 35 lbs. (17 liters) at 70°F (21°C). For 45 Series fryers, the capacities are 45 lbs. (22 liters) for a full-vat fryer and 22.5 lbs.
  • Page 22 5 minutes, then rotate the gas valve knob to the PILOT position (see Figure 1). Figure 1 2. Push the knob in and light the pilot. (If the fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor, repeatedly press the piezo ignitor button while depressing the gas valve knob until the pilot lights.) Continue to hold the knob in for about 60 seconds after the flame appears on the pilot.
  • Page 23 2. If the fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor, press and hold the pilot (white) button, then repeatedly press the piezo ignitor button until the pilot lights. If the fryer is NOT equipped with a piezo ignitor, place a flame near the pilot assembly, push and hold the PILOT (white) button in, light the pilot, and continue to depress the button for at least 60 seconds after the pilot lights.
  • Page 24 4. Simmer the solution for 1 hour. 5. After the solution simmers for 1 hour, turn the fryer off, allow the solution to cool, then add 2 gallons (8 liters) of cold water and stir. Drain the solution into a suitable container and clean the frypot thoroughly.
  • Page 25 (if the fryer is so equipped). When shutting the fryers down at closing time, place the fryer power switch in the "OFF" position, place the gas valve in the "OFF" position, and put the frypot covers in place (if the fryer is so equipped).

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Filtration Instructions

    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 27 DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the cleanout rod or other objects. Damage to the ball inside will result in leaks and will void the Frymaster warranty. 4. After draining the oil/shortening, clean all food particles and residual oil/shortening from the frypot.
  • Page 28 4.2.1 Preparation for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad 1. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb screen, hold- down ring, and filter screen. The filter pan is equipped with rollers in rails, much like a kitchen drawer. The pan may be removed for cleaning or to gain access to interior components by lifting the front of the pan to disengage...
  • Page 29 5. Install the hold-down ring over the paper or the pad. 6. Replace the crumb screen in the filter pan, then push the filter pan back into the fryer, positioning it all the way to the back of the cabinet.
  • Page 30 4.2.2 Preparation for Use with the Magnasol Filter Assembly 1. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb screen and Magnasol filter assembly. The filter pan is equipped with rollers in rails, much like a kitchen drawer. The pan may be removed for cleaning or to gain access to interior components by lifting the front of the pan to disengage...
  • Page 31 4. Replace the Magnasol filter assembly in the filter pan. 5. Replace the crumb screen, then push the filter pan back into the fryer, positioning it all the way to the back of the cabinet. Operation of the Filter Draining and filtering of cooking oil or shortening must be accomplished with care to avoid the possibility of a serious burn caused by careless handling.
  • Page 32 DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the cleanout rod or other objects. Damage to the ball inside will result in leaks and will void the Frymaster warranty. 2. If present, install the optional Power Shower.
  • Page 33 5. After the oil is filtered (about 5 minutes), close the drain valve and allow the fryer to refill. Let the filter pump run 10 to 12 seconds after the oil begins to sputter from the Power Shower openings.
  • Page 34 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Magnasol Filter Dissassembly 1. Grasp the frame with your thumbs on the handles at the corner of the assembly and pull outward in opposite directions to separate the frame at the corner. Continue to open the frame (it will pivot at the opposite corner) until the outer screens and grid can be removed from the frame.
  • Page 35 Frymaster Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU). NOTE: The filter pan lid must be removed from the fryer to allow the SDU to fit under the drain. To remove the lid, lift up on the front edge and pull it straight out of the cabinet. Refer to the documentation furnished with your disposal unit for specific operating instructions.
  • Page 36 3. Drain the oil into the filter pan by opening the drain valve. Drain only one vat at a time. Close the drain valve. Ensure all drain valves are closed. 4. Ensure the oil disposal reservoir is not full and the fryer is properly connected to the oil disposal system.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Preventative Maintenance

    Filter Cooking Oil/Shortening The cooking oil/shortening used in your fryer should be filtered at least once every day (more often if the fryer is in constant use). Refer to Chapter 4, Filtration Instructions, for details.

  • Page 38: Weekly Checks And Services

    If your fryer is not equipped with the built-in FootPrint Pro system, the cooking oil or shortening must be drained into another suitable container. For safe, convenient draining and disposal of used cooking oil or shortening, Frymaster recommends the use of our shortening disposal unit (SDU). The SDU is available through your local distributor.
  • Page 39 4. Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer probe into the oil/shortening, with the end touching the fryer temperature probe. 5. When the burner starts for the fourth time, the thermometer/pyrometer reading should be within ± 5ºF (2ºC) of the temperature knob setting. If not, calibrate as follows: a.

  • Page 40: Semi-Annual Checks And Services

    Filtration System other than daily cleaning of the filter pan, screen, and hold-down ring with a solution of hot water and detergent. Always remove the filter pan assembly from the fryer before cleaning with hot water and detergent. After rinsing, turn the filter pan upside down and slightly elevate the end to allow all water to drain from the suction tube.

  • Page 41: Annual/Periodic System Inspection

    ANNUAL/PERIODIC SYSTEM INSPECTION This appliance should be inspected and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. Frymaster recommends that this appliance be inspected at least annually by a Factory Authorized Service Technician as follows: Fryer •...
  • Page 42 Built-In Filtration System • Inspect all oil-return and drain lines for leaks and verify that all connections are tight. • Inspect the filter pan for leaks and cleanliness. If there is a large accumulation of crumbs in the crumb basket, advise the owner/operator that the crumb basket should be emptied into a fireproof container and cleaned daily.

  • Page 43: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting

    If you are in doubt 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 44 D. Verify that the gas line connections are properly connected, that any cutoff valves between the fryer and the gas main are open, and that the main gas cutoff valve is open. E. If available, substitute controller known to be good for suspect controller.
  • Page 45 C. Failed controller. A. Burner is not lit. Heating mode indicator is on but fryer is not heating properly. B. Failed controller. CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Disconnect unit from electrical power, wait at least one minute, reconnect unit to the power supply and turn controller on.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 of this manual. plugged in and that circuit breaker is not tripped. connections are properly connected, that any cutoff valves between the fryer and the gas main are open, and that the main gas cutoff valve is open.
  • Page 47 Attempt to activate the pump. B. Failed filter handle microswitch. Pump won’t start. Test: If this is a multi-pot fryer, attempt to operate the pump using a different handle. If the pump Pump stops during starts, the handle microswitch is filtering.
  • Page 48 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES A. Cooking oil/shortening is too cold for filtering. B. Improperly installed or prepared filter pan components. Test: Close the drain valve. Pump starts, but no Move the filter handle to the OFF transfer takes place position, pull the filter pan (and or the transfer is Power Shower, if so equipped) very slow.
  • Page 49 C. Verify that filter paper is properly installed in the filter pan. CORRECTIVE ACTION Shut the fryer down and clean the gas valve vent tube in accordance the instructions on Page 5-4 – 5-5 of this manual.

  • Page 50: Service Hotline

    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 819-6042 SERVICE HOTLINE PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES FEB 2009 1-800-551-8633...

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