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Automatic Lift Fryer

MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC
Installation & Operation Manual

Serial Numbers 137733 and higher

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Summary of Contents for ALF-F

Page 1: ...Automatic Lift Fryer MODELS BLF F BLF FC Installation Operation Manual Serial Numbers 137733 and higher ...

Page 2: ...ville South Carolina or F O B authorized BKI Distributor The Company and or its authorized representatives will assume the normal replacement labor expense for the defective part for the period of the warranty as stated above excluding travel and or other expenses incidental to the replacement of the defective part where replacement work is performed during standard business hours and not subject ...

Page 3: ...Labels 8 Installation 9 Unpacking and Handling 9 Assembly and Mounting 9 Wiring 9 Initial Test and Adjustment 10 Operation 11 Controls and Indicators 11 Care of the Shortening 14 BLF F Operation 14 Start Up 14 Cooking 15 BLF FC Operation 16 System Programming 16 Product Programming 18 Start Up 21 Cooking 21 Maintenance 23 Scheduled Maintenance 23 Filtering Procedure 24 Boil Out Procedure 25 Filter...

Page 4: ...low recommended safety precautions listed in this manual Below is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on your equipment be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage Safety Signs and Messages The following Safety signs and messages are placed in this manual to provide instructions and identify specific areas where potential hazards exist and special precautions shou...

Page 5: ... the conductor and nearby metallic surfaces near the appliance As a result sparks may be produced between the appliance and surrounding metal surfaces These sparks could cause serious injury damage or fire BKI provides an Equipotential ground terminal for the connection of a bonding conductor after the installation of the appliance per lEC60417 1 This terminal is located on the inside of the Power...

Page 6: ... where you can safely place your fryer are concrete tile and ceramic Keep The Area Around Your Fryer Uncluttered Make sure to keep the area around your fryer clear of any obstacles Serious injury can occur if you trip or fall near the fryer You could be burned by hot shortening that splashes out of the fryer or by falling against the hot metal of the fryer Keep The Floor Around Your Fryer Clean Of...

Page 7: ...the basket Wear Safe Clothing Appropriate To Your Job Always wear your insulated mitts when handling the fryer basket or touch any hot metal surfaces You received a pair of insulated mitts with your fryer If you lose or damage your mitts you can buy new ones at your local restaurant equipment supply store or from your local BKI Distributor Always wear non skid shoes when working around the fryer o...

Page 8: ...pment is dangerous for them and others NEVER allow children to play near or operate your equipment Keep Safety Labels Clean and in Good Condition Do not remove or cover any safety labels on your equipment Keep all safety labels clean and in good condition Replace any damaged or missing safety labels Refer to the Safety Labels section for illustration and location of safety labels on this unit If y...

Page 9: ...s hospitals and the fire department near your telephone Know your responsibilities as an Employer Make certain your employees know how to operate the equipment Make certain your employees are aware of the safety precautions on the equipment and in this manual Make certain that you have thoroughly trained your employees about operating the equipment safely Make certain the equipment is in proper wo...

Page 10: ...Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 8 Safety Labels ...

Page 11: ...uctions for proper installation 2 Install an ANSI Z83 11 CGA 1 8 compliant restraining device such as BKI part number FT0279 per the instructions below Mount the wall attachment according the restraining device manufacturer instructions Attach the spring loaded hook on the restraining device to the eye bolt mounted to the fryer then attach the other spring loaded hook to the wall attachment 3 Lock...

Page 12: ...ious injury Ensure that the fryer pot is filled with shortening only to the fill mark when shortening is hot Do not use any shortening other than what is specified in this manual and do not overfill the fryer pot The fryer has a maximum temperature setting of 375º F 190º C for BLF and BLF F or 390º F 200º C for BLF FC Do not use oil shortening with a flashpoint less than 554º F 290º C Use only hig...

Page 13: ...Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 11 Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to the figure and table below for an explanation of the fryer s controls and indicators ...

Page 14: ...ycle the LED will be OFF When running a timing cycle the LED will flash At the end of a timing cycle the LED will turn ON steady When idle the LED is off TIME SELECT 2 arrow buttons Two arrow buttons on the front panel are used to set the time Hold the UP ARROW button down to increase the time The longer the button is held down the faster the rate at which the time will increase The DOWN ARROW but...

Page 15: ...e timer causing the display to return to the original starting time At this point time can be changed using the TIME SELECT buttons or the preset buttons The beeper will also sound for 10 seconds if the alarm time has elapsed during a timing cycle When the STIR OIL function begins the beeper will sound until the ALARM or START STOP button is pressed Display Used to display the time It also display...

Page 16: ...sive boiling and foaming are definite signs of shortening breakdown 8 After you have finished frying for the day filter the shortening and replace the filter pad Also thoroughly clean the pot of sediment and crumbs and empty the condensate pan BLF F Operation Start Up 1 Make sure the main drain valve is closed 2 Fill pot with shortening to about one inch below the fill mark Risk of fire exists if ...

Page 17: ...tal timer until the desired cook time is displayed or recall a preset time by quickly pressing the appropriate preset button 7 The shortening will heat and begin to reach the fill mark inside the pot Add more shortening as required to reach the fill mark Cooking 1 Ensure that the Start Up procedures have been performed 2 When frying chicken lower the basket into the shortening by depressing the ba...

Page 18: ...ou have finished frying for the day turn the FILTER OFF FRY switch to the OFF position BLF FC Operation System Programming Use the following figure and table to set options that apply to each product programs Figure 1 System Programming Sequence ...

Page 19: ...X refers to the appliance type you have chosen 8 Press ENTER PROGRAM MELTCYCL YES This command allows you to set the melt cycle option This is normally set to yes if you are using solid shortening The display will show either YES or NO 9 Press TOGGLE CLEAR until the desired option is displayed PROGRAM MELTCYCL X X refers to the melt cycle option chosen 10 Press ENTER PROGRAM GLBLFLTR 0 This comman...

Page 20: ...t Fryer Operation 18 Product Programming Use the following figure and table to set a maximum of eight product programs The product programs must be set before cooking can begin Figure 2 Product Programming Sequence ...

Page 21: ...to specify the cooking temperature for this stage The temperature displayed may be a previously programmed temperature The temperature scale may also display C depending on the system option that is set 8 Press TOGGLE CLEAR and input the cooking temperature for product to be cooked PROGRAM TEMP1 XXX F XXX refers to the cooking temperature you input 9 Press ENTER PROGRAM TEMPCOM1 FLEX TIME This com...

Page 22: ...ng time for each stage until the alarm sound The prealarm value displayed may be a previously programmed value 15 Press TOGGLE CLEAR and input the prealarm minutes PROGRAM PREALARM XX XX XX XX refers to the prealarm minutes you input 16 Press ENTER PROGRAM FILTER 0 This command allows you to specify the number of fry cycles you want to complete for this program before a message is displayed remind...

Page 23: ...ide the pot 4 Add more shortening as required to reach the fill mark Once the oil reaches the fill mark press the ENTER button The computer will display STIR OIL and automatically enter the STIR OIL mode In this mode the computer will heat the oil to 255 F and hold that temperature 5 Stir the oil freely while it is heating Press the 0 button when finished stirring the oil IMPORTANT Before the firs...

Page 24: ...selected number once again to stop the cook cycle 7 Allow the basket to drain Failure to use the insulated mitts will result in injury Always use the insulated mitts when handling the hot fry basket 8 Remove basket from the lift and empty carefully 9 Return the basket to the lift 10 Remember to filter the shortening at least every third frying cycle load Refer to the procedure in this manual Also ...

Page 25: ...do this work Scheduled Maintenance Use the following table to help manage scheduled maintenance activities FREQUENCY PERFORMED BY PART ACTIVITY Daily User Filter Pad Replace filter pad Refer to the procedure in this manual User Filter system Filter the shortening using the procedure in this manual Weekly User Fryer Pot Perform the boil out procedure in this manual Every 6 Months Authorized BKI ser...

Page 26: ...ed underneath the drain valve Also make certain the filter vat and filter screen is under the main drain valve before starting the filtering process 3 Move the DRAIN handle slowly to the OPEN position so that the shortening starts to flow evenly This is to prevent excessive splashing of hot shortening 4 When the pot is empty place the DRAIN handle in the CLOSED position To refill the pot automatic...

Page 27: ...k has not been reached Boil Out Procedure Boil outs remove microscopic particles of carbon that build up on the walls of the fryer pot To avoid eventual carbon build up off flavors and shortening breakdown boil outs should be done once a week on each fryer following these procedures Always wear appropriate personal protection equipment during the boil out process to guard against possible injury f...

Page 28: ... be done before draining the cleaning solution NEVER pump water or detergent through the filter system 11 After 15 minutes slowly open the drain valve Drain the solution into the filter vat and discard 12 Rinse the pot with hot water using the pot brush to remove remaining sediment drain and discard 13 Close the drain and refill the fryer pot with hot water to the proper level 14 Add approximately...

Page 29: ... is pumped into the pot the filter pad should be replaced immediately If the filter pad is not properly closed breading crumbs will get through the pad opening and clog the pump Ensure that the filter pad is properly closed upon replacement 1 Place the filter screen inside the filter pad 2 Fold the end of the pad and seal with the bag clip ...

Page 30: ...ems persist contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action Connections not tight Tighten the connections If problems persist contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action Filter valve not open Contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action Filter paper on screen clogged with crumbs Change filter paper If problems persist contact an authorized BKI servi...

Page 31: ...Automatic Lift Fryer Notes 29 Notes ...

Page 32: ...P O Box 80400 Simpsonville S C 29680 0400 USA http www bkideas com Made and printed in the U S A LI0225 0808 ...

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