Frymaster GF14 manuale d’uso

Frymaster, a member of the Co mmercial Food Equipm ent Serv ice Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Tec hnicians. MAR 2002 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 *8195887* GF14 and GF40 Series Gas Fryers Installation & Operation Manual[...]

NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster DEAN Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s w[...]

DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining chains. If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restrainin[...]

i GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: General Information 1.1 Parts Ordering and Service Information .............................................................. 1-1 1.2 Safety Information ............................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Equipment Description ........[...]

1-1 GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Parts Ordering and Service Information In order to assist you as quickly as possible, the Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or Service Department representative requi res certain information about your equipm ent. Most of this information is printed on a data pl[...]

1-2 1.2 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly. Throughout this manual, you will find notations en closed in double-bordered boxes sim ilar to the ones below. CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a malfunction of your system . CA[...]

1-3 The burner assembly can be configured for natural gas, propane, or manufactured gas, as required by the customer. A drain is tapped into the cente r of the frypot, with a front-controlled manual ball valve. Each fryer is equipped with a thermostat for precise tem perature control. The thermostat is located near the centerline of the frypot for [...]

1-4 1.6 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Your Frymaster equipment was carefully inspected and packed before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsib ility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment for transport. What to do if your equipment arrives damaged: 1. File a claim for damages immediately , regardless o[...]

2-1 GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Installation Requirements PROPER INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TH E INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW IS ESSENTIAL FOR EFFICIENT, TROUBLE-FREE OPERAT ION OF YOUR FRYER. ANY UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS MADE TO THIS EQUIPM ENT WILL VOID THE FRYMASTER WARRANTY. Upon arrival, in[...]

2-2 DANGER Do not attach an apron drainboard to a single fryer. The fry er may become unstable, tip over, and cause injury. The appliance area must be kept free and clear of combustible material at all times. NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS The type of gas for which the fryer is equipped is ma rked on the data plate attached to the inside of the fryer d[...]

2-3 times when the fryer is in use. The restraining cable and installation instructions are packed with the flexible hose in the accessories box that was shipped with your unit. 2. These fryers must be stabilized by installing restra ining chains on fryers equipped with casters or anchor straps on fryers equipped with legs. Follo w the instructions[...]

2-4 1. Connect the quick-disconnect hose to the fryer qui ck-disconnect fitting at the rear 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 directly to the gas supply line. When using thread compound, use very sm all amounts on male threads only. Us[...]

2-5 Your fryer is configured at the factory for either natural gas or Propane (LP) gas. If you desire to switch from one type of gas to another, a Fact ory Authorized Service Center technician must install a gas conversion kit. Call Frymaster Service (1-800-551-8633) to determ ine the conversion kit appropriate for your configuration and altitude. [...]

3-1 GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Start-Up Procedure CAUTION If this is the first time the fryer is bei ng used after installation, refer to Section 3.2, Boil-Out Procedure. CAUTION The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF14 Series fry er is 40 lbs. (20 liters) at 70ºF (21ºC). The cooking oil/shortenin[...]

3-2 3. Push the knob in and light the pilot. Con tinue to hold the knob in for about 60 seconds after the flame appears on the pilot. Release the knob. The pilot should remain lit. CAUTION If the pilot fails to remain lit, wait five minutes before attempting to re-light. 4. With the pilot lit, push down a nd slowly turn the knob to the ON position [...]

3-3 6. Rinse the frypot at least twice by filling the fr ypot with clean water and draining. Dry the frypot thoroughly with a clean, dry towel. DANGER Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with cooking oil or shortening. Failure to do so may cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil or shortening is heated to cooking temperatur[...]

3-4 The thermostat is in the full OFF position when the word OFF is at the top of the knob. A “click” will be heard when the knob is rotated from the OFF position to a tem perature, or when it is rotated back to the OFF position. The thermostat may require calibration f rom time to tim e. To determine if it requires calibration, refer to Check [...]

3-5 NOTE: If draining the fryer to dispose of the cooking oil or shortening, Frymaster recommends the use of a wheeled disposal unit equipped with a pum p, such as the Frymaster SDU 50. When using a dispos al unit, follow the unit m anufacturer’s instructions. 2. Position a metal container with a sealable cover under the drain extension. The m et[...]

4-1 GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 4: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Daily Checks and Services Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Look for loose or frayed wires, leaks, foreign ma terial in frypot or inside cabinet, and any other indications that the fryer and accessories are not ready and safe for operation.[...]

4-2 Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories As with the frypot, a deposit of carbonized oil/shortening will accumulate on detachable parts and accessories such as baskets and sediment trays. Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with a clean cloth dam pened with a detergent solution. (Frymaster recomm ends the use of Frymaster Fryer ‘N’ Grid[...]

4-3 4. Reinstall tube and bend it so that the opening is pointing downward. 4.3 Semi-Annual Checks and Service Check Burner Manifold Pressure WARNING This task should be performed by qualified service personnel only . WARNING The frypot must be filled with water or cooking oil/shortening during this procedure. 1. Ensure that the gas valve knob is i[...]

4-4 5. If the burner manifold pressure does not meet the specifications in the tables in Step 4, unscrew the slotted cap from the top of the gas valve regulator (adjacent to the gas valve vent tube) and turn the adjusting screw to obtain the correct pr essure. Turn the screw clockwise to increase pressure, counter-clockwise to decrease pressure. 6.[...]

4-5 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action A. Pilot is not lit. A. Light pilot. B. Loose, dirty, or corroded terminals on gas valve. B. Clean and tighten terminals on gas valve. C. Loose, dirty, or corroded terminals on thermostat. C. Clean and tighten terminals on thermostat. D. Thermostat, gas valve, or hi-limit wires broken or shorted. D. Exam[...]

4-6 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action A. Too little make-up air in kitchen. A. Adjust kitchen ventilation system to increase make-up air. B. Pilot flame directed away from first orifice of burner. B. Reposition pilot hood to direct flame toward first burner orifice. C. One or more burner orifices clogged. C. Use a thin wire to clear obstruct[...]

4-7 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action A. Loose, dirty or corroded hi-limit wires. A. Clean/tighten hi-limit wires on gas valve. Pilot remains lit when gas valve knob is pushed in, but goes out when released. B. If the above does not correct the problem, the probable causes are a weak gas valve pilot magnet, pilot generator low millivolt outp[...]

Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Av enue, PO Box 51000, Shreveport, Louisiana 71135-1000 Shipping Address: 8700 Line Av enue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318- 219-71 40 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 Price: $5.00 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-551-8633 819-5887 MAR 2002[...]