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- Page 1 YFPRE1817E Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 JULY 09 *8196383* www.frymaster.com E-mail: service@frymaster.com...
- 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 Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to seal the joint between the fry vessels. Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge shortening will distort the strip, adversely affecting its fit.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Shipping Damage Claim Procedure ... 1-3 Service Information ... 1-3 CHAPTER 2: Installation Instructions General Installation Requirements ... 2-1 Power Requirements... 2-3 Positioning the Fryer Station... 2-3 CHAPTER 3: Operating Instructions Setup and Shutdown Procedures ... 3-2 Controller... 3-3 CHAPTER 4: Filtration Instructions Built-in Filtration... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the one below. Hot cooking oil causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot oil or to transfer hot oil from one container to another. -
Page 6: Installation, Operating And 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 7: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure
Please note that this equipment was carefully inspected and packed by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. Frymaster does not assume responsibility for damage or loss incurred in transit. The freight company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions
Section 1.6 of this manual) to install or otherwise service this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local or national codes or regulations, installation and operation shall comply with the codes or regulations in force in the country in which the equipment is installed. - Page 9 In the event of a power failure, the fryer(s) will automatically shut down. If this occurs, turn the power switch OFF. Do not attempt to start the fryer(s) until power is restored.
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Page 10: Power Requirements
To level fryers equipped with legs, the bottom of the legs can be screwed out up to one inch for leveling. Legs should also be adjusted so that the fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying station. For fryers equipped with casters, there are no built-in leveling devices. The floor where the fryers are installed must be level. - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE YFPRE18E ELECTRIC FRYER Lift Rod Control Panel YUM Wingstreet controller shown. Drain TYPICAL CONFIGURATION (YFPRE1817E SHOWN) NOTE: The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that shown depending upon the configuration and date of manufacture. Basket Hanger Tilt Housing... -
Page 13: Setup And Shutdown Procedures
3. Ensure that the power is switched on. The fryer is equipped with a master switch located behind the fryer door cabinet on the front panel of the component box, next to the fuse. See page 3-1. 4. Ensure that the computer / controller is switched ON. -
Page 14: Controller
This fryer will be equipped the following YUM Wingstreet controller: CAUTION If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to the frypot Boil-Out Procedure on Page 5-2. Refer to the separate Frymaster Wingstreet Controller User’s Manual furnished with your fryer for the specific controller operating instructions. - Page 15 3–4...
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Page 16: Chapter 4: Built-In Filtration
YFPRE18E ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 4: BUILT-IN FILTRATION WARNING Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning and technical procedures and may not conform to on-site management operational procedures. WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtration system, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures. -
Page 17: Filtration Preparation
CHAPTER 4: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 4. 1 General Frymaster YFPRE18E fryers come equipped with a built-in filtration system. Photos used in the procedure illustrations may differ slightly from the filter unit that came with the frying system. The following procedures apply to all YFPRE18E fryers equipped with built-in filter systems. - Page 18 5. Place filter pan cover onto the filter pan assembly. Ensure the front cover is correctly positioned over the slip fitting. YFPRE18E ELECTRIC FRYER Support grid properly placed in filter pan. The hold-down ring is shown resting on the filter pad. The notches in both are turned toward the pick-up tube.
- Page 19 CHAPTER 4: BUILT-IN FILTRATION 4.2.2 Installing the Filter Slide the filter inside the fryer cabinet. Ensure the male-female slip-fitting coupling is fully engaged. 4.3 Daily Filtration Operation Use caution and wear proper protective clothing. The oil to be filtered is at or near 350°F (177°C).
- Page 20 Clean-Out Rod (design may vary) - used to dislodge heavy debris in the drain tube (when needed). • Filter Pad – Frymaster part number: 810-3527. The following tools are not required, but are recommended to make the filtering task easier. •...
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Page 21: 4.4.2 Filter Operation
4.4.2 Filter Operation NEVER operate the filter unit unless cooking oil/shortening is at operating 1. Turn the fryer off. Ensure the filter pan assembly is prepared as described in Section 4 2. .2.1– Assembling the Filter. 3. Remove fry baskets from frypot. Prior to filtering, skim large debris from the oil. - Page 22 11. If the oil level is low, add oil until the level is at the top OIL LEVEL line. Remember, the oil is at operating temperature. 12. Replace the frypot grid, using care not to splash hot oil. Turn the fryer on. YFPRE18E ELECTRIC FRYER...
- Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Chapter 5: Preventative Maintenance
Clean inside the fryer cabinet with a dry, clean cloth. Wipe all accessible metal surfaces and components to remove accumulated oil and dust. Clean outside the fryer cabinet with a clean, damp cloth soaked with detergent. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth. -
Page 25: 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: 5.2.1 Fryer •... - Page 26 5.2.2 Built-In Filtration System The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material. •...
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Page 27: Chapter 6: 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 28: Troubleshooting
Verify that the drain valve is fully closed. B. If the circuitry in the fryer control system cannot determine the frypot temperature, the system will not allow the element to be energized or will de-energize the element. - Page 29 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 and then stops, the probable cause is blockage of the pump itself.
- Page 30 Filter pump runs but oil does not Test: Close the drain valve and pull return to frypot and the filter pan out from the fryer. Activate the pump. If bubbling oil there is no bubbling oil. occurs, there is a blockage in the filter pan suction tube.
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- Page 32 Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318-688-2200 (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 819-6383 SERVICE HOTLINE JULY 2009 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633...
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