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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 819-5184 01-00...
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FRYMASTER ELECTRIC FRYERS ARE MANUFACTURED FOR USE WITH THE TYPE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE FRYER RATING PLATE LOCATED ON THE FRYER DOOR. FOR PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES IN THE UNITED STATES, REFER TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANSI/N.F.P.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS POWER REQUIREMENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DRAINING AND MANUAL FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS ANALOG CONTROLLERS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SERVICE PROCEDURES 10-1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 11-1 *FILTRATION (BUILTIN) 12-1 *CARE AND CLEANING FILTER SYSTEM 13-1 *BUILT-IN FILTRATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 14-1...
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PARTS AND SERVICE INFORMATION Parts orders must be placed directly with your local Frymaster Parts Distributor. A list of Frymaster Parts Distributors was included with the fryers when shipped from the factory. If you do not have access to this list, please contact the Frymaster Technical Services Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711.
A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Centers is included with the fryer when shipped from the factory. If you do not have access to this list, please contact the Frymaster Customer Service Department, using the number listed on the front of this manual. Failure to use qualified service...
CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.4. Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Please note that the FRYMASTER equipment was carefully inspected and packed by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PROPER INSTALLATION IS ESSENTIAL TO EFFICIENT TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION. ANY ALTERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT VOIDS THE FRYMASTER WARRANTY. Before installing the newly arrived equipment, inspect it carefully for visible and concealed damage. See Shipping Damage Claim Procedure, Section 2.4.
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 62.55 2.470 26.320 31.180 BACK OF FRYER UNIT 7.119 7.119 35.76 33.45 17.490 31.61 31.61 35.76 Mounting Holes .625 Six Places FPH417 FRONT HANDLE 27.570 14.400 BACK OF FRYER UNIT 7.229 22.68 22.68 17.516 33.24 32.66 FPH317 FRONT HANDLE...
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.470 26.316 TYPICAL BACK OF FRYER UNIT 7.098 TYPICAL 31.62 17.515 33.39 31.62 MOUNTING HOLES Ø .625 4 PLACES FRONT HANDLE FPH217 31.45 33.38 28.29 17.534 6.913 2.465 20.48 10.580 15.67 20.48 BACK FRYER UNIT FRONT HANDLE H14/17 Single for Surface Ship...
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 25.00 22.00 1.37 Note: In most 1.50 cases, the contactor box in a Sub Fryer will have to be 25.06 removed to secure FRONT 15.00 baseplate to 12.00 existing foundation. 25.06 MOUNTING HOLES Navy Sub Fryer Ø.375 4 PLACES Note: If nut cannot be secured to bolt...
CHAPTER 4: ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS Connections should be made by means of an approved, flexible-metallic or rubber-covered electrical cable and quick-disconnect plug. The fryers may be installed with “hard-wired” connections, but use of quick-disconnect plugs will facilitate service if required. This connection should be made to the fryer power input terminal block.
CHAPTER 5: POWER REQUIREMENTS WARNING For power supply connection, use copper wire only, suitable for at least 167°F(75° C). WIRE MIN. AMPS PER LEG MODEL VOLTAGE PHASE (mm 2 ) SERVICE SIZE (10) H14 (Sub) (10) (10) (16) (16) (16) (16) The FPH17 fryer is equipped with a filter system, which requires 120VAC, 20 amp service.
1. Before switching the fryer(s) ON, close the frypot drain valve(s), fill empty frypot with mixture of cold water and Frymaster Fryer 'N' Griddle Cleaner. Other heavy-duty low sudsing degreaser compounds may also be used. Follow instructions on bottle when mixing.
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CHAPTER 6: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7. Add sufficient cold water to lower temperature to a safe level. Drain out the solution and clean the frypot(s) thoroughly. 8. Refill the frypot(s) with clean water. Rinse the frypot(s) twice, drain and dry inside of pot thoroughly to remove all residual water.
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CHAPTER 6: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.4 Before Relocating Fryer for Service WARNING Moving a fryer filled with hot cooking oil may cause splattering. Extreme care must be exercised. It is recommended that the operator or servicer follow the draining instructions of this manual before attempting to relocate the fryer for service.
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CHAPTER 6: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.6 Testing Dual Hi-Limit Controls Note: Perform this test before replacing old shortening. This high temperature test will greatly reduce life of new shortening. Start test with the fryer turned ON and with the oil at normal frying temperature.
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Frymaster recommends that a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter cone be used when a filter machine is not available. If you are using the Frymaster filter cone holder and cone, be sure the filter holder rests firmly on the metal container.
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CHAPTER 8: NAVY SHIPBOARD CONTROLLER HEAT TROUBLE POWER SECOND HI LIMIT POWER TEST Fig. 8-1 ITEM NO. Power Supply Switch - controls power supply. 2. Power On Light - indicates when electrical power is on. 3. Temperature Control Knob - sets desired frying temperature. 4.
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CHAPTER 8: NAVY SHIPBOARD CONTROLLER Recheck the thermometer or pyrometer reading and the thermostat knob setting the next time the elements come on. e. Repeat Steps 4.a. through 4.d. until thermometer or pyrometer reading and knob setting agree within 5°F (2°C). f.
CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Directions for Troubleshooting Flow Chart 1. Always start at the first condition and follow each step in sequence. 2. Perform the test set-up at the beginning of each condition. 3. Normal Operation (“yes” after each decision block) flows down the page in sequence. 4.
CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Turning Fryer On Fryer fails to heat the oil. Fryer is on and the thermostat is set at least 45 degrees above the temperature of the cool oil. 1. Trouble light ON indicates a. Oil temperature is above the accepted range. Are the power and heat b.
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CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Fryer Fails to Heat ( Continued from Page 9-2 ) 24 volts supplied to heat 1. Defective heating contactor. contactor and heating 2. Broken or defective wiring connection. contactor closes? 3. Defective interface board. 1. Defective heating contactor. Do the elements heat 2.
CHAPTER 10: SERVICE PROCEDURES 10.1 Replace Controller 10.11 Shipboard fryer Disconnect the fryer from electrical power. Turn controller off. Remove the two screws securing the controller. The controller is hinged at the bottom, and will swing open from the top. Unplug the wiring harness from the back of the Fig: 10-1 controller.
CHAPTER 10: SERVICE PROCEDURES 5. Remove the nuts from each corner of the interface board and slide the board from the studs. Fig: 10-7 6. Install the new interface board by reversing the above procedures. Ensure the spacers are on the studs before installing the interface board.
Fig: 10-11 Use a pin pusher (Frymaster Part Number 806-4855) to remove the probe wires from the connector. Mark each wire for re-assembly. Fig: 10-11 Remove the screw(s) securing the probe bracket to the element. Fig: 10-12 Thread the wires through the hole in the tilt plate assembly on the surface ship fryers and through the access hole near the fixed elements on the sub fryer.
CHAPTER 10: SERVICE PROCEDURES 10.5 Replace Heating Element 10.51 Surface Ship Remove temperature probe per Section 10.4, Steps 1-5, and step 8. Unplug element wire plugs from rear of contactor box. It may be necessary to pull the contactor box forward to reach the connectors. Remove the heating element wires from the connector.
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CHAPTER 10: SERVICE PROCEDURES 17. 10.5.2 Submarine 1. Disconnect electrical power to the fryer. 2. Drain the cooking oil from the frypot. 3. Remove drain system elbow. 4. Remove screw holding contactor box in place. Fig: 10-8 5. Lift contactor box at rear and push backward slightly to disengage tabs which secure the rear of the box.
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13. Use a pin pusher (Frymaster Part Number 806-4855) to remove the two high-limit wires from wire harness connector C6. For split pot fryers, remove only the wires for the high-limit to be replaced. Mark each wire for re-assembly. Fig: 10-11 14.
CHAPTER 10: SERVICE PROCEDURES 10.7 Replace Frypot 1. If the fryer has a built-in oil filtration system, remove all the plumbing from the frypot. This includes both oil return and drain fittings. 2. Perform Section 10.6 steps 1-11 3. Remove elements. 4.
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CHAPTER 10: SERVICE PROCEDURES 10.8 Replace Heating or Latching Contactor 1. Disconnect electrical power to the fryer. 2. Drain the cooking oil from the frypot. 3. Remove cap over elements. 4. If present, remove the wire harness connector covers on the front of the contactor box. 5.
Before switching the fryer(s) ON, close the frypot drain valve(s), fill empty frypot to the normal level with a mixture of water and Frymaster Fryer 'N' Griddle Cleaner or other low sudsing degreasing compound. Follow instructions on bottle when mixing.
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CHAPTER 11: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 11.4 Once A Month - Check Calibration Of Controller After the cooking oil has reached operating temperature, let the heating elements cycle at least 4 times. Insert a good thermometer or pyrometer near the temperature-sensing probe approximately 3 inches (7.5mm) deep into the cooking oil.
CHAPTER 12: OIL FILTRATION (Surface Ship Only) DANGER Exercise extreme care when working with hot cooking oil. Allow the filter pan to completely cool before attempting to change the filter paper. WARNING Never run water through built-in filtration system 12.1 Preparing The Filter Unit For Use 1.Turn the vat off you intend to filter.
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CHAPTER 12: OIL FILTRATION (Surface Ship Only) Fig: 12-5 Fig: 12-4 Clean pan. Remove screen from filter pan. 7. Remove screen from filter pan. Fig: 12-4 8. Clean filter pan. Fig: 12-5 9. Replace screen. 10. Replace filter pad or paper. 11.
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CHAPTER 12: OIL FILTRATION (Surface Ship Only) 13. Return filter pan to cabinet. 14. Skim large particles from the vat to be filtered. 14. With the oil at operating temperature and the fryer off, open valve of vat to be drained. Caution: the oil is at or near operating temperature during filtering.
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CHAPTER 12: OIL FILTRATION (Surface Ship Only) DANGER Never attempt to remove a filter pan containing hot cooking oil/shortening. Hot oil/shortening will flow through the outlet in the bottom of the pan and cause severe burns to feet and legs. CAUTION Never operate the filter unit unless the cooking oil/shortening in the fryers has been brought up to cooking temperature.
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CHAPTER 13 CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FILTER SYSTEM DANGER: WARNING: NEVER use the filter pan to dispose or Never operate the filter system without transport old cooking oil/shortening to the cooking oil in the system. disposal area. Always allow cooking oil to cool below 100°F (38°C) before transporting to the disposal area. A Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU), available from your local distributor, is available and highly recommended for safety.
CHAPTER 13 CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FILTER SYSTEM 13.1 Filtration Problems One of the most common errors is placing the filter paper on the bottom of the filter pan rather than on top of the filter screen. Whenever the complaint is “the pump is running, but no oil is returning,”...
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CHAPTER 13 CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FILTER SYSTEM FREEING A SIEZED PUMP Freeing a Seized Pump Sediment Particle Up for reverse Down for forward A pump seized by debris or hard shortening can usually be freed by manually moving the gears with a screwdriver or other instrument.
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CHAPTER 13 CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FILTER SYSTEM Line Voltage 24 VAC Heater Return Micro Micro-switches Switches Pump Relay Coil Pump Motor Pump Motor Switch FootPrint III Wiring 13-4...
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CHAPTER 14 FILTER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Directions for Troubleshooting Flow Chart 1. Always start at the first condition and follow each step in sequence. 2. Perform the test set-up at the beginning of each condition. 3. Normal Operation (“yes” after each decision block) flows down the page in sequence. 4.
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CHAPTER 14 FILTER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Pump Motor Activation Momentarily turn filter handle to the ON position. 1. No line voltage to the motor. a. Broken or improper wire connection. b. Relay not closing. 1) Missing 24V Does 2) Broken or improper wire connection. pump 3) Pump microswitch open or defective.
HT CMP Diagnostic LED Legend CMP indicates power from 12V transformer SOUND indicates power from 24V transformer Frymaster (RH) indicates output (closed) from right Latch relay MADE IN U.S.A. (LH) indicates output (closed) from left Latch 1994...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 Figure 16-1 Cabinet and Controllers (Refer to Figure 16-1) ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 824-0532 Tilt Housing Cover, Single Unit, SHIP 824-0534 Tilt Housing Cover, Double Unit, SHIP 824-0535 Tilt Housing Cover, Triple Unit, SHIP 824-0536 Tilt Housing Cover, Quad Unit, SHIP 824-0638...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 **Submarine fryers made 6/99 and later have a 4” deeper frypot than earlier models. 16-3...
CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 Submarine Fryer Contactor Box Contactor Boxes (Refer to Figure 16-3 ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION FRYER MODEL 807-0064 Transformer, 480,440/120V 807-2464 3-Phase Power Input Terminal Block 807-2181 Transformer, 120/24V for 440 or 480 fryers 807-0855 Transformer, 120/12V for 440 or 480V fryers only 807-0070...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 Front Component Box (Surface Ship Fryers ONLY) C M P Figure 16-3 ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION FRYER MODEL 807-2181 Transformer, 120/24V for 440 or 480 fryers 807-0855 Transformer, 120/12V for 440 or 480V fryers only 807-0069 Circuit Breaker, 10A, 120V 807-1321...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION FRYER MODEL 810-1164 Terminal Block 807-1084 Grommet *Not illustrated. Heating Elements and Associated Components Figure 16-4 ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION FRYER MODEL 807-2478 Temperature Probe, (Ship and pre-6/99 submarine) 807 3269 Temperature Probe (Submarine only - After 6/99) ** Submarine...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 Figure 16-5 Doors and Accessories (Refer to Figure 16-5) ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION FRYER MODEL 823-2109 Military Drain Pan 806-3068 Cover, Frypot (Surface Ship) 806-8558 Cover, Frypot (Submarine) 803-0132 Basket Support Rack 823-2353 826-1113...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION FRYER MODEL 816-0026 Power Shower Seal (Surface Ship) Not illustrated. Submarine fryers made 6/99 and later have a 4” deeper frypot than earlier models. 16-10...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 Footprint III Filter Pan Figure 16-6 Item # Part Number Description 810-0948 Ball, Check Valve 810-1408 Hold-Down Ring 823-1979 Inner Filter Pan 816-0181 O-Ring 823-2027 Filter Pan Cover 810-1387 Retainer, Check Valve 900-8827 Filter Screen 809-0422...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 Filter Magic II Filter Pan Figure 16-7 Item # Part Number Description 810-1406 Hold-down Ring 900-8827 Filter Screen 810-0181 Handle 809-0024 Screw, Handle 823-2751 Pan, Weld Assembly 810-0006 Caster, Swivel 810-0005 Caster, Non-swivel 809-0256...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 * Not shown Figure 16-8 Item # Part # Description 826-1263 Motor (with gasket 816-0093) 816-0093 Gasket, Pump/Motor 826-1264 Pump (with gasket 816-0093) 809-0194 Washer 809-0514 Cap Screw, 5/16 – 18 823-1356 Disconnect, Filter magic 816-0012...
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CHAPTER 16: PARTS LISTS - H14, H17, H22, FPH17, H14 Item # Part # Description 807-0156 Connector, 9-Pin 810-1164 Terminal Block 807-2434 Relay, 18 Amp, 24V Coil 807-0800 Transformer, 120-24 AC 900-5250 Box, Filter Control 810-1569 Drain Valve, Non-Filtration System Drain Valve Assembly for Built-In Filtration Systems COMPRESSION WASHERS PLASTIC WASHER...
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