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Frymaster Pro Series Installation And Operation Manual

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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
819-5991
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
OCT 2003

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  • Page 1 Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 819-5991 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 OCT 2003...
  • 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 DANGER 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 Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRO SERIES GAS FRYER INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: General Information Applicability and Validity ....................1-1 Parts Ordering and Service Information ................1-1 Safety Information ......................1-2 European Community (CE) Specific Information .............1-2 Equipment Description ......................1-3 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel..............1-3 Definitions .........................1-3...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: General Information

    CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Applicability and Validity The Pro Series Gas Fryer has been approved by the European Union for sale and installation in the following EU countries: AT, BE, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PT and This manual is applicable to and valid for all Pro Series Gas Fryers sold in English-speaking countries, including those in the European Union.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    RETAIN AND STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE USE. Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly. Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the ones that follow.

  • Page 7: Equipment Description

    A PH350 consists of three fryers without built-in filtration. All Pro Series Gas fryers are of an open-frypot design with no tubes and have a hand-sized opening into the deep cold zone, which makes cleaning the stainless frypot quick and easy.

  • Page 8: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    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 9: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as de- fined 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 10 Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance be 24 in. (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 11: Caster/Leg Installation

    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. While these devices are verified as Class A devices, they have been shown to meet the Class B limits.
  • Page 12 3. Level fryers equipped with legs by screwing out the legs approximately 1 inch then adjusting 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 hood be 24 in.

  • Page 13: Connection To Gas Line

    Non-CE Standard for Incoming Gas Pressures Minimum Maximum 6" W.C. 14" W.C. Natural 1.49 kPa 3.48 kPa 14.93 mbar 34.84 mbar 11" W.C. 14" W.C. 2.74 kPa 3.48 kPa 27.37 mbar 34.84 mbar 7. For fryers equipped with a FootPrint Pro system or basket lifts, plug the electrical cord(s) into a power receptacle behind the fryer.
  • Page 14 4 fittings or elbows, increase the connection by one pipe size. The Pro Series gas fryer has received the CE mark for the countries and gas categories indicated in the table below. NOTE: The nominal heat input (QN) is 21kW except for AT, DE, LU and category 3P/B, which is 23kW.
  • Page 15 1. Connect the quick-disconnect hose to the fryer quick-disconnect fitting under the front of the fryer and to the building gas line. NOTE: Some fryers are configured for a rigid connection to the gas supply line. These units are connected to the gas supply line at the rear of the unit. When using thread compound, use very small amounts on male threads only.

  • Page 16: Converting To Another Gas Type

    Section 1.7 of this manual. Pro Series gas fryers manufactured for Non-CE countries use different burners for each type gas. The burners in fryers built for Propane gas have a special gray-colored coating on the burner tiles to enable them to withstand the higher caloric value of the Propane gas.
  • Page 17 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. 2. Between a 2 family (G20 or G25) and a 3 family gas (G30 Butane or G31 Propane): a.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

    If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to Section 3.2, Boil-Out Procedure. CAUTION The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the Pro Series gas fryer is 50 lbs. (25 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for a full-vat and 25 lbs. (12.5 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for each half of a dual-vat.

  • Page 19: Lighting The Fryer

    Lighting the Fryer 1. Press the computer/controller ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. For CE Fryers For Non-CE Fryers Placing the ON/OFF switch in the OFF After placing the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position also turns off the gas valve. Wait five position, turn the gas valve knob to the OFF minutes before continuing with Step 2, which position.

  • Page 20: Boiling Out The Frypot

    the motor is a plate with a locking nut. Loosen the nut enough to allow the plate to be moved, then adjust the position of the plate to open or close the air intake opening until a bright orange-red glow is obtained.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Preparing The Built-In Filtration System For Use

    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 23 4.2.1 Preparation for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad NOTE: The lid remains in place when the filter pan is pulled out. It does not need to be removed to prepare the filter, but may be removed for cleaning. 1.
  • Page 24 4. Lay a sheet of filter paper over the screen, overlapping on all sides, or, if using a filter pad, lay the pad over the screen. Lay a sheet of filter paper or a filter pad over the screen. If using the PAD, ensure the rough side of the pad is up.
  • Page 25 4.2.2 Preparation for Use with the Magnasol Filter Assembly 1. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove crumb tray Magnasol filter assembly. The filter pan is equipped with rollers in rails, much like a kitchen drawer. The pan is removed by lifting the front of the pan to disengage the front rollers, then pulling it forward until the rear rollers...

  • Page 26: Operation Of The Filter

    NEVER attempt to drain cooking oil or shortening from the fryer with the burners lit! Doing so will cause irreparable damage to the frypot and may cause a flash fire. Doing so will also void the Frymaster warranty. 1. Turn the fryer power OFF. Drain the frypot into the filter pan.
  • 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. Install the Power Shower in the frypot to be filtered.
  • Page 28 4. The filter pump draws the cooking oil/shortening through the filter medium and circulates it back up to and through the frypot during a 5-minute process called polishing. Polishing cleans the oil by trapping solid particles in the filter medium. 5.

  • Page 29: Disassembly And Reassembly Of The Magnasol Filter

    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 30: Draining And Disposing Of Waste Oil

    When your cooking oil/shortening has reached the end of its usable life, drain the oil/shortening into an appropriate container for transport to the disposal container. Frymaster recommends the use of the Frymaster Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU). Refer to the documentation furnished with your disposal unit for specific operating instructions.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

    PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 5: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service DAILY CHECKS AND SERVICE Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Look for loose or frayed wires and cords, leaks, foreign material in frypot or inside cabinet, and any other indications that the fryer and accessories are not ready and safe for operation.
  • Page 32 (or commercially available boil-out solution) to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line. 4. Set the thermostat to 195ºF (91ºC) or program the computer for Boil-Out (see separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual) and simmer the solution for 1 hour.

  • Page 33: Monthly Checks And Service

    MONTHLY CHECKS AND SERVICE Check Calibration of Analog Controller Thermostat Control Knob (This check applies only to units equipped with Analog Controllers) 1. Insert a good-grade thermometer or pyrometer probe into the oil/shortening, with the end touch- ing the fryer temperature-sensing probe and set the thermostat knob to frying temperature. 2.

  • Page 34: Quarterly Checks And Service

    QUARTERLY CHECKS AND SERVICE Clean Combustion Air Blower Assembly 1. Disconnect the blower wiring harness and remove the four blower mounting nuts. Blower assembly Wiring connection mounting nuts 2. Remove the three fasteners that secure the blower motor assembly to the blower housing, and separate the two components.
  • Page 35 4. Remove the plastic wrap from the blower motor assembly. Reassemble the blower motor assembly and blower housing. Reinstall the blower assembly in the fryer. 5. Reinstall the blower shield or shield assembly. 6. Light the fryer in accordance with the procedure described in Chapter 3, Section 3.1. 7.

  • Page 36: Semi-Annual Checks And Service

    SEMI-ANNUAL CHECKS AND SERVICE Clean Gas Valve Vent Tube NOTE: This procedure is not required for fryers configured for export to CE countries. 1. Set the fryer power switch and the gas valve to the OFF position. 2. Carefully unscrew the vent tube from the gas valve. NOTE: The vent tube may be straightened for ease in removal.

  • Page 37: 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 a Factory Authorized Service Technician inspect this appliance at least annually as follows: Fryer •...
  • Page 38 • Verify that the temperature and high-limit probes are properly connected, tightened and functioning properly, and that probe guards are present and properly installed. • Verify that component box components (i.e. computer/controller, transformers, relays, interface boards, etc.) are in good condition and free from oil migration build-up and other debris. Inspect the component box wiring and verify that connections are tight and that wiring is in good condi- tion.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Operator Troubleshooting

    Whenever this in indicated, refer to Sections 6.7 for specific instructions 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 40: Troubleshooting Fryers With Computer Magic Iii, Basket Lift Timer, Or Digital Controller

    Troubleshooting Fryers with Computer Magic III, Basket Lift Timer, or Digital Controller PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn A. Controller not turned on. the controller on. B. Verify that the fryer is plugged in B.
  • Page 41 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. If available, substitute a computer/controller known to be Display shows working for the suspect A. Failed computer/controller. computer/controller. If the fryer heating indicator functions correctly, order cycles on and off replacement from FASC. normally, but B.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Fryers With Solid State (Analog) Controller

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION If available, substitute a Heat indicator off computer/controller known to be upon initial startup. working for the suspect Display shows Failed computer/controller. computer/controller. If the fryer with alarm functions correctly, order sounding. replacement from FASC. Troubleshooting Fryers with Solid State (Analog) Controller PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES...
  • Page 43 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION A. If available, substitute a controller known to be working for the A. Failed controller. suspect controller. If the fryer Heating mode light functions correctly, order cycles on and off replacement from FASC. normally. Blower not running and B.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting The Built-In Filtration System

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Heating mode light is ON with power switch in OFF If available, substitute a controller position. After known to be working for the initial startup, fryer Failed controller. suspect controller. If the fryer continues to heat functions correctly, order until trouble light replacement from FASC.
  • Page 45 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION C. Pump blockage. C. Pump blockages are usually caused by sediment build-up in Test: Close the drain valve. Place the pump due to improperly sized the filter handle in the OFF or installed filter paper and failure position, allow the pump to cool to use the crumb screen.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting The Basket Lift

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION C. Missing paper in filter pan. (This causes too much pressure in the (Continued from oil return lines, resulting in a C. Verify that filter paper is properly previous page.) strong flow through the Power installed in the filter pan.
  • Page 47 Frymaster, L.L.C., 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) 1-318-219-7140 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 Price: U.S. $9.00 SERVICE HOTLINE 819-5991 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES 1-800-551-8633...

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