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The instructions contained in this manual have been prepared to aid you in learning the proper procedures for installing and servicing your new Giles Electric Open Fryer, Model EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. Throughout this manual, safety precautions are identified through the use of the safety alert symbol and three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Safety Specific Safety Precautions For your safety, please observe the following precautions when operating or servicing your Giles equip- ment, Model EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. Read the following important safety information to avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
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• Giles Electric Fryers are available from the factory wired for various voltages, phase and hertz. Check the rating plate on the front of the fryer to determine the correct power supply.
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Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Safety CAUTION • Failure to comply with these CAUTION notices may result in equipment/property damage and void the warranty. • Failure to comply with these CAUTION notices may violate local health codes. • DO NOT Modify, Alter or Add Attachments to this Equipment! NOTE: •...
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Giles equipment, Model EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14, manufactured by Giles Enterprises, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "Giles". Every unit is thoroughly inspected and tested prior to shipment. Proper care and maintenance will ensure years of trouble-free service.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 2. Installation This section provides a summary of the procedures necessary for proper installation of your new Giles Electric Open Fryer, Model EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. To prevent personal injury or equipment damage, please ensure the following steps are taken.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Installation 2-02. Unpacking Your Giles Fryer may arrive enclosed by a wooden crate. The Fryer is secured to a wooden platform by means of high-tensile strength strapping. CAUTION • Exercise care when lifting or moving the unit.
Installation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 2-03. Electrical Requirements CAUTION • Fryers must be adequately and properly grounded. Improper grounding may result in electrical shock. Always refer to your local electrical code to ensure proper grounding of this or any other electrical equipment.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 3. Overview The following section provides a brief overview of the components, functions, and accessories of the Giles Electric Open Fryer, Model EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. Please review this section carefully before proceeding any further. Elevator Landing Table and...
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Overview 3-01. EOF-14 Control Panel * -Optional Elevator Model Only...
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 3-01. EOF-14 Control Panel Item Description Function Power Switch The Power Switch is used to turn power ON or OFF to the unit. The Heat Switch is used to turn the power to the elements ON or OFF .
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Overview 3-02. FFLT Control Panel...
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 3-02. FFLT Control Panel Item Description Function Used to turn the Filter Pump ON or OFF . The pump is used move Pump Switch oil from the filter pan to the Fry Pot or through the Oil Discharge...
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 3-03. EOF-14 Lower Cabinet Area Item Description Function Used to drain the Fry Pot. Always ensure the valve is closed prior to adding cooking oil or boil out solution. Your fryer will not heat if this drain valve is not completely closed.
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 CAUTION • Always use Oven Mitts when connecting or disconnecting any of these parts. Parts will become very hot during normal use. • Never remove the Filter Pan with Liquid Shortening in the pan. This could cause oil to spill.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Overview 3-05. Basket Hanger and Baskets...
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 CAUTION • Always use Oven Mitts when using any of these parts. Parts will become very hot during normal use. 3-05. Basket Hanger and Baskets Item Description Function Used to hold the basket(s) while excess oil is drained from Basket Hanger the product.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Overview 3-06. Basket Elevator (Optional) and Baskets * -Basket Elevator Option Only...
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 CAUTION • Always use Oven Mitts when using any of these parts. Parts will become very hot during normal use. 3-06. Basket Elevator (Optional) and Baskets Item Description Function Used to hold the basket in the correct position when the Basket Carrier (2) basket is lifted or lower by the elevator.
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 CAUTION • Always use Oven Mitts when using any of these parts. Parts will become very hot during normal use. 3-07. Landing Table and Heat Lamps Item Description Function Used to keep product warm after being removed from the Heat Lamps Fry Pot.
Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 WARNING • Never disconnect the Filter Pan from unit with Liquid Shortening in the Filter Pan. CAUTION • Always use Oven Mitts when using any of these parts. Parts will become very hot during normal use.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Overview 3-09. Accessories (Included) Part / Part Number Description Function Kettle Drain Brush Used for cleaning the Fry Pot. Giles P/N: 71025 Used for stirring Hot Oil and Stir Paddle Product being cooked. Giles P/N: 77775...
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 3-09. Accessories (Included) Part / Part Number Description Function Used for cleaning between L - Shaped Brush elements. Giles P/N: 73233 Used for cleaning liquid shortening from unit. Wand Hose Note: Not recommended for washing down the fry pot.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Overview 3-10. Accessories (Not Included) Part / Part Number Description Function Used to filter the cooking oil Filter Paper Giles P/N: 60471 Filter Powder Used to help clean the cooking oil Giles P/N: 72004 Fryer Boil-Out Used to help clean the fry pot.
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Overview Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 3-10. Accessories (Not Included) Part / Part Number Description Function A portable oil disposal container with a capacity of 80lbs of liquid shortening. Giles Oil Caddy Note: For use with filtered, warm oil only. No Crumbs or Debris.
4. Unit Preparation We at Giles Enterprises, Inc. take pride in the quality of our workmanship. Every effort has been made to ensure that your unit is in good operating condition when you receive it. Each unit must pass a rigorous quality control test prior to shipment.
If the POWER light does not come on, refer to the Troubleshooting procedure in Section 7-1. 4-3. Heating Element test The following test will ensure the Heating Element is being powered. If using Model: EOF-14/FFLT/14 this test is to be performed on each Fry Pot. DANGER •...
Unit Preparation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 4-4. Filter Pump Test The following test will ensure the Filter Pump is operating correctly. 1. Follow steps shown in Section 4-1. 2. Press the Power Switch to the ON position. 3. Open Cabinet Door.
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Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Unit Preparation 4-5. Perform Boil Out Procedure Perform a Boil Out Procedure to remove any particles or debris that may have been left due to shipping. Follow Section 6-1 Boil Out Procedure. After performing the Boil Out Procedure proceed to Section 4-6.
Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5. Fryer Operation This section describes how to operate the Giles Electric Open Fryer, Model EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. DANGER • Turn off the unit and turn off the fryer’s circuit breaker in the main circuit breaker box before cleaning or performing maintenance.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Fryer Operation 5-1. Cooking Controller The following section describes the functions, features and programming of the Cooking Controller. TEMPERATURE & TIMER ADJUSTMENT & ELEVATOR UP OR DOWN BUTTONS SET TEMPERA- RESET ALARM TURE BUTTON BUTTON LEFT TIMER...
Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5-1.1. Buttons and Functions Used to set and display cooking temperature. Used to increase or decrease cooking time and temperature. Used to set and recall cooking times. Used to silence alarm. Used to select Basket Elevator. (Basket Elevator Option Only) Used to select the Left Basket Timer.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Fryer Operation 5-1.2. Programming the Cooking Temperature Press Power Switch to ON Ensure Heat Switch is in the OFF position Press Adjust temperature Press to set...
Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5-1.3. Programming a Cooking Time Press Power Switch to ON Ensure Heat Switch is in the OFF position Press and hold both the desired Left or Right Basket Timer and the desired Menu Key for 5...
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Fryer Operation 5-1.4. Start a cooking time Press the desired Basket Timer. Press the desired menu button twice to start timer. 5-1.5. Cancel the currently running cooking time Press the desired Basket Timer twice to cancel.
Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5-1.7. Displaying remaining cooking time Active Menu (LED lit) Press the active (LED lit) Timer The time is displayed and the Left Menu button or Right LED is lit to identify the Basket time being displayed.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Fryer Operation 5-2. Cooking Procedure This section describes the cooking process for the unit. 1. Program the Controller to the desired tempera- ture, See Section 5-1.2. 2. Ensure the Power Switch is in the OFF position.
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Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5-2. Cooking Procedure (Continued) NOTE: • The following step helps remove cold areas in the Liquid Shortening and will allow the product to be cooked more evenly. 8. Once the oil has reached it’s first preheat, an alarm will sound and the Scroll Display will read “Stir Oil and Push Reset”...
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Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Fryer Operation 5-2. Cooking Procedure (Continued) 13. We recommend placing uncooked product into the Cooking Basket with the basket in the up position, then lowering the basket into the oil. However, uncooked product may be placed into the Cooking Basket after the Cooking Basket has been lowered.
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Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5-2. Cooking Procedure (Continued) 16. After 60% of the cooking time has elapsed from the selected cooking time, the stir cycle alarm will sound and the Scroll Display will read “Stir Product” . Using the...
4. Ensure the Filter Pan has (2) sheets of Filter Paper installed cor- rectly. See Section 6-2 or 6-3. 5. Add one package (12 ounces by volume) of Giles Filter Powder (Part No. 72004) into the Filter Pan. 6. Ensure the Filter Pan Cover...
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Fry Pot Drain. Be careful to not puncture the filter paper in the filter pan; this could cause the filter pump to clog and dam- age the unit. 8. (Model EOF-14/FFLT/14 Only) Turn the Refill Handle to the appropriate side to be fil- tered.
This section describes how to remove Liquid Shortening from the unit. Liquid Shortening must be removed from the fryer before a Boil Out is performed. In this section a Giles Oil Caddy (not included) is used to dispose the used Liquid Shortening.
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Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5-4. Removal of Liquid Shortening (Continued) 6. Connect the Discharge Hose to the Discharge Hose Coupling 7 . Place the discharge end into a Hot Oil Disposal Container (Giles Oil Caddy shown). 8. Turn the Oil Diverter Valve to the TO DISCHARGE HOSE position.
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Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Fryer Operation 5-4. Removal of Liquid Shortening (Continued) 11. Press the Power Switch to the OFF position. 12. Turn the Drain Valve to the CLOSED position. 13. Turn the Oil Diverter Valve handle to the TO FRYER position.
Fryer Operation Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 5-5. Normal Shut-Down This section explains the process of shutting the unit down. 1. Press the Heat Switch to the OFF position. 2. Press the Power Switch to the OFF posi- tion, the Power Light will go off.
Cleaning Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 6. Cleaning This section describes the cleaning operations for the EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. The unit should be cleaned on a daily basis. DANGER EOF-14/FFLT or EOF-14/FFLT/14 • DO NOT hose down the interior or exterior with water.
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Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Cleaning 6-1. Boil Out Procedure (Continued) 5. Press the Power Switch to the ON position. 6. Set the Cooking Temperature to 200°F (93°C) See Section 5-1.2. 7 . Press the Heat Switch to the HEAT position.
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Cleaning Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 6-1. Boil Out Procedure (Continued) 13. Rinse and flush the Fry Pot thoroughly with tap water. 14. Dry fry pot with a clean dry towel. 15. Slowly turn the Drain Valve Handle to the CLOSE horizontal position.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Cleaning 6-2. Cleaning the Filter Pan and replacing Filter Paper after Boil Out This section explains the process for cleaning the Filter Pan and the replacement of the Filter Paper. This process should be carried out each time you perform a Boil Out Procedure (Section 5-5).
Cleaning Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 6-3. Cleaning the Filter Pan and replacing the Filter Paper daily This section explains the process for cleaning the Filter Pan and the replacement of the Filter Paper daily. This process should be carried out daily.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 7. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures for the Giles Electric Open Fryer, Model EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. Refer to the wiring diagrams in Section 9 for more detailed analysis. 7-1. Temperature Control System Problem Probable Cause...
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Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Troubleshooting 7-1. Temperature Control System (Continued) Problem Probable Cause Repair Procedure FRYER HEATS SLOW: (slow A. Incorrect Cooking procedures. A. Consult Operations Manual for recovery) Heat light stays on. proper Cooking procedure. B. Replace bad Element.
Troubleshooting Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 7-1. Temperature Control System (Continued) Problem Probable Cause Repair Procedure FRYER WILL NOT HEAT: A. Power surge. A. Turn Power Switch off for 5 Power light on. Heat Switch seconds. in Heat position. High Limit light B.
Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 Troubleshooting 7-3. Basket Elevator System (Basket Elevator Option Only) Problem Probable Cause Repair Procedure BASKET WILL NOT GO UP OR A. Power not on. A. Press Power Switch to ON DOWN position. B. Replace Cooking Controller.
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Model: EOF-14/FFLT & EOF-14/FFLT/14 9. Wiring Diagram The following section contains various Wiring Diagrams for the EOF-14/FFLT and EOF-14/FFLT/14. Please check the Serial Plate on the rear of the unit, as shown below, for the unit’s Model Name, Voltage, Hertz, and Phase.