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Henny Penny PFE-590 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Henny Penny Pressure Fryer Model PFE-590 Model PFE-592 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 During this time, any frypot that fails due to manufacturing or workmanship issues will be replaced at no charge for parts, labor, or freight. Henny Penny will either install a new frypot at no cost or provide a new or reconditioned replacement fryer at no cost.
  • Page 4 A data plate, located on the back shroud behind the lid, gives the information of the type of fryer, serial number, warranty date, and other information pertaining to fryer. Also, the serial number is stamped on the outside of the frypot. See figure below.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety ... 1-2 Section 2. INSTALLATION ... 2-1 Introduction ... 2-1 Unpacking ... 2-1 Selecting the Fryer Location ... 2-5 Leveling the Fryer ... 2-5 Ventilation of Fryer ... 2-6 Electrical Requirements ... 2-6 International Electrical Requirements ... 2-7 Section 3.

  • Page 7: Section 1. Introduction

    1-2. PROPER CARE 1-3. ASSISTANCE SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION The Henny Penny pressure fryer is a basic unit of food pro- cessing equipment which is used only in institutional and commercial food service operations. A combination of pressure, heat, and time is automatically controlled to produce the optimum in a tasty, appealing product.

  • Page 8: Safety

    1-4. SAFETY The Henny Penny pressure fryer has may safety features incorporated. However, the only way to ensure a safe operation is to fully understand the proper installation, operation, and maintenance procedures. The instructions in this manual have been prepared to aid you in learning the proper procedures.
  • Page 9 1-5. SAFETY (Continued) Equipotential Ground Symbol Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Symbol Shock Hazard Symbols Hot Surface Symbols Model PFE- 590/592...

  • Page 10: Section 2. Installation

    Cut and remove the plastic bands from the main box. Remove the box lid and lift the main box off the fryer. Remove corner packing supports (4). Cut the stretch film from around the carrier/rack box and remove it from the top of the fryer lid.
  • Page 11 Remove and discard the metal packing support. Clean the deadweight orifice with a dry cloth. Carefully place deadweight over deadweight orifice. Replace deadweight cap, finger tight. Remove the protective paper from the fryer cabinet. Clean exterior surface with a damp cloth. Model PFE- 590/592...
  • Page 12 Model PFE- 590/592 Optional Ramp Unloading 1103...
  • Page 13 Model PFE- 590/592...

  • Page 14: Selecting The Fryer Location

    Landing or dumping tables should be provided next to at least one side of the fryer. Keep in mind the best efficiency will be obtained by a straight line operation, i.e. raw in one side and finish out the other side.

  • Page 15: Ventilation Of Fryer

    A separate disconnect switch with proper capacity fuses or break- ers must be installed at a convenient location between the fryer and the power source. It should be an insulated copper conductor rated for 600 volts and 90 C.

  • Page 16: International Electrical Requirements

    4. Pull the slack out of the cord and thread it down through the the clamp on the frame, at the rear, left leg of fryer. Then run the cable under the frame and out the rear of the fryer, so it doesn’t interfere with the filter drain pan.
  • Page 17 It is recommended that a 30 mA rated protective device such as a residual current circuit breaker (RCCB), or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), be used on the fryer circuit. (FOR EQUIPMENT WITH CE MARK ONLY!) To prevent electric shock hazard this appliance must be...
  • Page 18 PROPERLY ADJUSTED. (GAS UNITS ONLY) • USE RECOMMENDED PRODUCT LOAD SIZE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THESE INSTRUCTIONS, REFER TO THE HENNY PENNY OPERATOR MANUAL AND THE KFC STANDARDS LIBRARY. FOR ASSISTANCE CALL THE HENNY PENNY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-417-8405. 1-937-456-8405...
  • Page 19 Model PFE- 590/592...

  • Page 20: Section 3. Operation

    SECTION 3. OPERATION A three way switch with center OFF position; move the switch to the position marked POWER to operate the fryer; move the switch to the position marked PUMP to operate the filter pump; certain conditions must be met prior to operation of the filter pump; these...
  • Page 21 The fryer lid is equipped with a mechanical catch on the front of the lid which engages a bracket on the front of the frypot; this...

  • Page 22: Lid Operation

    Pumps air into the shortening, periodically, to keep the shortening at a uniform temperature; this only functions when the unit has been...

  • Page 23: Melt Cycle Operation

    If the shortening is below 185 F (85 switch in the POWER position, the fryer will enter the Melt Cycle. The shortening heats slowly to prevent scorching of the shortening. The heat cycles on and off to slowly melt the shortening. At 185 C), the heat stays on until 250 is reached.

  • Page 24: Switches And Indicators

    At the end of the Cook Cycle, the alarm sounds and the indicator reads “DONE”; press the cycle button that is flashing, and the alarm will cease; the fryer will then reset to the Cool Mode A Cook Cycle can be aborted at any time by pressing and holding the product button.
  • Page 25 Allows the operator to toggle through any running multiple timers Used in the programming of the controls After filtering the fryer, if in the Filter Lockout Mode, the display reads “FILL” and the EXIT FILL button must be pressed The control has the capability to run multiple timers; if more than...
  • Page 26 Model PFE- 590/592 3-4. SWITCHES AND INDICATORS (Continued) TEMPERATURE BUTTON DIGITAL DISPLAY PRODUCT BUTTONS Figure 3-2...

  • Page 27: Filling Or Adding Shortening

    Figure 3-3 The shortening level must always be above the heating elements when the fryer is heating and at the frypot level indicators on the rear of the frypot (Figure 3-3). Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire and/or damage to the fryer.

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    3-6. BASIC OPERATION Follow the procedure below on the initial start-up of the fryer, and each time the fryer is brought from a cold, or shut down condition, back into operation. These are basic, general instructions. Be sure to follow KFC’s Standards Library when operating the fryer.
  • Page 29 3-6. BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Allow fryer to heat until digital display shows “DROP”. (Press the EXIT COOL button if the display shows COOL”) The heat cycles on and off approximately 10 degrees before the setpoint temperature, to help prevent overshooting the setpoint temperature.

  • Page 30: Care Of Shortening

    PERSONAL INJURY, FIRE, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT. The Henny Penny electric 8 head pressure fryer, Model 590, should be cleaned and the shortening filtered and polished at least twice daily; after lunch rush and at the end of the day. Refer to KFC’s Standards Library.
  • Page 31 Turn POWER/PUMP switch to OFF position. Make sure filter drain pan is under fryer and the filter union is fastened to the filter standpipe, coming out of the pan. The filter drain pan must be as far back under fryer as it will go, and the cover in place.

  • Page 32: Changing The Filter Envelope

    3-8. FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 3-9. CHANGING THE FILTER ENVELOPE 3-13 Scrape cracklings and crackling ring from frypot and discard. Do not let cracklings drain into filter drain pan. These crack- lings can cause a burned taste in gravy. Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp towel.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Frypot

    3-10. CLEANING THE FRYPOT After the initial installation of the fryer, as well as before every change of shortening, the frypot should be thoroughly cleaned as follows: Turn the POWER/PUMP switch to OFF positioin, and unplug unit from wall receptacle.

  • Page 34: Filter Pump Motor Protector-Manual Reset

    OFF position before resetting the filter pump motor’s manual reset protection device. As in all food service equipment, the Henny Penny pressure fryer does require care and proper maintenance. The table below provides a summary of scheduled maintenance. The following paragraphs provide preventive maintenance procedures to be performed by the operator.

  • Page 35: Preventive Maintenance

    CAP WHILE FRYER IS OPERATING. SEVERE BURNS OR OTHER INJURIES WILL RESULT. At the end of each day’s usage of the fryer, the deadweight assembly must be cleaned. The fryer must be off and the pressure released. Open the lid and then remove the deadweight valve cap and deadweight.
  • Page 36 Lubricating Lid Rollers - Annually The lid rollers, in the back of the fryer, should be lubricated at least once a year, to allow the lid easy movement. Remove the back shroud of the fryer.
  • Page 37 3. Clean the inside of the pipe tee with hot water. Turn the safety relief valve towards the rear of the fryer when reinstalling the relief valve. 4. Immerse the safety relief valve in a soapy water solution for 24 hours.

  • Page 38: Programming

    3-14. PROGRAMMING 3-19 Press and hold the FUNCTION button for two seconds. “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display, followed by “CODE”. Press the code 1,2,3. “SELECT PRODUCT” scrolls across the display. If no buttons are pressed, within approximately 1 minute while in the Program Mode, the controls will revert back to the Cook Mode.
  • Page 39 3-14. PROGRAMMING (Continued) After the load compensation, press and release the FUNCTION button. “PROP” and “CONTROL” shows on the left side of the display and the factory preset proportional control temperature shows on the right side of the display. After the proportional control, press and release the FUNCTION button.

  • Page 40: Special Program Mode

    3-14. PROGRAMMING (Continued) 3-15. SPECIAL PROGRAM MODE 3-21 13. After the filter value is set, press and release the FUNCTION button. “EOC” and “EXIT” flashes on the left side of the display, and “COOL” shows on the right side of the display.
  • Page 41 Before attempting to change the other modes in the Factory Preset Mode, please call the Henny Penny Technical Service Department at 1-800-417-8405, or 1-937-456-8405. Model PFE- 590/592...
  • Page 42 3-15. SPECIAL PROGRAM MODE (Continued) 3-23 Tech I/O Mode Press and hold the FUNCTION button for two seconds until “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display. As soon as “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display, press and release the FUNCTION button 4 times until “TECH I-O” shows in the display.
  • Page 43 3-15. SPECIAL PROGRAM MODE (Continued) Heat Control Press and hold the FUNCTION button for two seconds until “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display. As soon as “REG PROGRAM” shows in the display, press and release the FUNCTION button 6 times until “HEAT CNTRL” shows in the display.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Model PFE- 590/592 Correction • Fryer plugged in • Check breaker or fuse at wall • Turn off and allow fryer to cool to release the pressure in frypot; have all lines, solenoid and exhaust tank cleaned • Turn off and allow fryer to cool to release the pressure in frypot;...

  • Page 45: Error Codes

    4-2. ERROR CODES DISPLAY CAUSE “E04” Control board overheating “E05” Shortening overheating “E06” Temperature probe failure “E41” Programming Failure “E71” Pump motor relay failure or wiring problem In the event of a control system failure, the digital display will show an “Error Message”. These messages are coded: “E04”, “E05”, “E06”, “E41”.
  • Page 46 Model PFE- 590/592...

  • Page 47: Glossary

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  • Page 48 drain...
  • Page 49 (see dumping table)
  • Page 50 (also referred to as straight brush)
  • Page 51 frypot;...
  • Page 52 Henny Penny Corporation P.O.Box 60 Eaton,OH 45320 1-937-456-8400 1-937-456-8402 Fax Toll free in USA 1-800-417-8417 1-800-417-8434 Fax www.hennypenny.com *FM05-032-G* Henny Penny Corp., Eaton, Ohio 45320, Revised 8-6-10...

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