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The Broaster Company

2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991

608/365-0193 broaster.com

Printed In U.S.A.

Genuine Broaster Chicken®, Broasted®, Broaster Chicken®, Broaster Foods®. and Broasterie® are registered

trademarks. Usage is available only to licensed operators with written authorization from the Broaster Company.

Be sure ALL installers read, understand, and have access to this manual at all times.

FOR EXPORT USE ONLY

OPERATION MANUAL

BROASTER

2400XP

PRESSURE FRYER

Manual #16285 8/05

Rev: 11/14

Summary of Contents for 2400XP

Page 1: ...roasted Broaster Chicken Broaster Foods and Broasterie are registered trademarks Usage is available only to licensed operators with written authorization from the Broaster Company Be sure ALL installers read understand and have access to this manual at all times FOR EXPORT USE ONLY OPERATION MANUAL BROASTER 2400XP PRESSURE FRYER Manual 16285 8 05 Rev 11 14 ...

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Page 3: ...FF position contact your local Broaster Company representative for service immediately DO NOT operate unit without filter pan and filter pan cover in its proper position Filter pan cover must be wiped clean after each filtering cycle Make sure Pressure Relief Valve and Pressure Gauge ports on bottom of cover are clear of any oil or grease buildup FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not use or store gasoline or oth...

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Page 5: ... 3 Choose Preset Cook Cycle 7 7 Change Cook Time 7 7 Change Cook Temperature 7 7 Activate Deactivate Auto Comp 7 7 Advance to Next Preset 7 7 6 SOLID STATE CONTROL PANEL 6 1 DUAL DISPLAY FAMILIARIZATION 6 1 CONTROLLER BASIC PROGRAMMING 6 2 Normal Operating Mode Set Temperature 6 2 Set Time 6 2 Set AUTO COMP Automatic Time Compensation 6 2 Read Actual Temperature 6 2 Reset Cycle Counter 6 2 Multi P...

Page 6: ...ILTERING HINTS 9 3 9 CLEANING 10 1 COOKING WELL 10 1 FOOD BASKET 10 2 UNIT SURFACES 10 2 CONDENSATE PAN 10 2 SLIDE RODS 10 2 COVER 10 2 SPLASH SHIELD 10 2 GAS SPRING COVER 10 3 PROBE GUARD 10 4 MINIMUM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 10 5 10 NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN 12 1 11 SEASONAL SHUTDOWN 12 1 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 1 ELECTRICAL TIPS 13 1 SOLID STATE CONTROLLER TIPS 13 2 GAS TIPS 13 3 COVER YOKE AND...

Page 7: ...repair and return only The warranty for the cooking well covers repairs done at the Company facility only and does not cover any freight charges A valid claim and photos must be submitted and approved before the cooking well can be returned for repair This warranty covers parts only and does not cover labor charges transportation charges or other expenses in the connection with warranty service wh...

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Page 9: ...T obstruct exhaust flue or open area around bottom of unit at the front back and sides which would restrict the flow of combustion and ven tilation air If you need replacement warning signs or manuals contact an authorized Broaster Company representative or the Broaster Company at 608 365 0193 The Customer Service Department at the Broaster Company should be contacted at the time of sale or dispos...

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Page 11: ...ee Safety Relief Valve on page 4 3 DO NOT install unit where traffic areas are on either side or behind unit 2400GH Electrical Grounding Instructions The Model 2400GH is equipped with a three prong grounding plug to protect against shock hazard The plug must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug A gas shutoff val...

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Page 13: ...W YOUR BROASTER PRESSURE FRYER BEFORE OPERATING CHECK OIL LEVEL CAUTION 9 8 7 0 6 3 4 1 5 2 CAU TI ON BEF ORE OPE RA TI NG CH EC K OIL LE VE L 4 7 1 6 5 8 0 9 2 3 For Gas Models Only broaster com Manual 16285 8 05 Rev 2 14 ...

Page 14: ...ube Directs conden sation from the exhaust tank into con densate pan 7 Countertop Drip Pan Collects con densate from the open cooking well and directs it to the Drip Pan Drain Line Drip Pan is removable for clean ing 8 Drip Pan Drain Line Directs counter top liquid toward Condensate Pan 9 Pilot Burner A small flame used to ignite the main burner 10 Manual Gas Shut Off Valve Shuts off gas flow to t...

Page 15: ... could cause serious burns Test valve once a month Also test before and after an extended shut down Using a hot mitt lift valve han dle during a cook cycle until pressure is released from cooking well Allow valve to snap closed 16 Pressure Gauge Indicates pressure within the cooking well Normal oper ating pressure is 12 14 PSI 17 Basket Lifter Used to raise and lower food basket into the cooking w...

Page 16: ...evel before turning cook filter switch to COOK 22 Exhaust Tank Steam and vapors are exhausted through this tank 23 Filter Pump and Motor When filter ing returns oil to cooking well 24 Basket Rest Holds and tilts basket for draining when removing cooked product from oil or loading uncooked product DO NOT rest basket on top flange of cooking well Damage to area in contact with O ring can cause leaki...

Page 17: ...e a high quality cooking medium manufactured for deep frying Check oil level before turning cook filter switch to COOK Danger of fire exists if the oil level is below the minimum level Using old oil reduces flash point increasing the risk of surge boiling Use care when handling hot oil Oil could splash causing serious burns Fill cooking well using one of the following methods Liquid Oil Use Broast...

Page 18: ... is high quality For best results chicken should be fresh trimmed for portion control and uni form in size A wide variety of Broaster Company monosodium glutamate free condiments are available They have all been tested for the best possible results in the unit If using Genuine Broaster breading and mari nades you can obtain a Trademark Authori zation allowing the use of the Broaster Company tradem...

Page 19: ...termittent pilot burner This type of pilot lights when the control ler calls for heat and goes out when the controller is not calling for heat To light pilot and main burners turn cook filter switch to COOK Shut Down 1 Turn cook filter switch OFF 2 Turn gas control switch 2 OFF 3 Turn gas shut off valve 1 OFF This switch is not used on gas pressure fryers manufactured for use in the European Union...

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Page 21: ...countdown during a cook cycle program values during programming and pro grammed time during idle period 7 Temp Display Shows set temperature and actual temperature on demand 8 Cook Temperature Button Initiates temperature programming and dis plays actual temperature 9 Cook Time Button Initiates time pro gramming 10 Numerical Keypad Enters and adjusts set point values 11 AUTO COMP Automatic Time Co...

Page 22: ...y Response Controller returns to idle mode Set Time Action Press Cook Time Button twice within 5 seconds Response Programming mode has been entered Flashing Time Display reads time value in minutes seconds such as 08 00 Action If desired press keypad num bers to change displayed value in min utes and seconds Press Cook Time Button once to enter new value into memory Response Controller returns to ...

Page 23: ...TEMP display turns off and the TIME display flashes Action Enter the desired cook time and press the TIME button to save the new setting If a button is not pressed in 10 seconds the display reverts back to both the TIME and TEMP displays flashing Change Cook Temperature Action Press the TEMP button once Response The TIME display turns off and the TEMP display flashes Action Enter the desired tempe...

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Page 25: ...ase the amount of surge boiling in the cooking well PRODUCT WEIGHT THICKNESS TEMPERATURE TIME Fresh Chicken 8 or 9 Piece Cut 0 90 1 02 kg 2 00 2 25 lb 1 02 1 13 kg 2 25 2 50 lb 1 13 1 25 kg 2 50 2 75 lb 1 25 1 36 kg 2 75 3 00 lb 1 36 1 47 kg 3 00 3 25 lb 1 47 1 59 kg 3 25 3 50 lb 182 C 360 F 182 C 360 F 182 C 360 F 182 C 360 F 182 C 360 F 182 C 360 F 7 15 7 45 minutes 7 45 8 15 minutes 8 15 9 00 m...

Page 26: ...ish 155 F Keep uncooked product frozen at 0 F or below at all times Maximum Load Size 6 chickens 48 pieces PRODUCT MAXIMUM LOAD TEMPERATURE TIME Thighs 30 pieces 168 C 335 F 15 00 17 00 min Legs 48 pieces 168 C 335 F 15 00 17 00 min Breasts 24 pieces 168 C 335 F 17 00 19 00 min Wings 60 pieces 168 C 335 F 12 00 14 00 min Mixed Load 48 pieces 168 C 335 F 17 00 19 00 min broaster com Manual 16285 8 ...

Page 27: ... Packed 96661 10 Thawed 7 8 Min 168 C 335 F 91 kg 2 lb 5 44 kg 12 lbs Jumbo Corn Dogs Bulk Packed 96661 10 Frozen 13 14 Min 168 C 335 F 91 kg 2 lb 5 44 kg 12 lbs Pork Tenderloin Bulk Packed 96313 9 75 3 3 5 Min 182 C 360 F 91 kg 2 lb 1 81 kg 4 lbs Deluxe Pizza Burritos 48 in 7 trays 96316 15 6 5 7 5 Min 182 C 360 F 91 kg 2 lb 1 81 kg 4 lbs Deluxe Beef n Bean Burritos 48 in 7 trays 96317 15 5 5 6 5...

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Page 29: ...tween business rushes will extend useful oil life Volume The more product cooked the more often oil will need filtering and replac ing Type of Coating and Seasoning Used Ingredients in some coatings can affect product appearance and shorten the useful oil life Amount of Care and Filtering Oil Receives DO NOT leave any crumb buildup in oil on cooking well or on food basket See FILTERING Oil will ne...

Page 30: ...n This will aid in draining crumbs Lower cover pull cover over cooking well and open drain valve slowly If valve becomes obstructed with crumbs use ramrod to unblock valve DO NOT allow ramrod point to hit bottom of filter pan Point of ramrod can penetrate filter paper allowing crumbs and filter compound to pass through filter lines 3 When oil is drained remove basket support grate if present and c...

Page 31: ...er Rags or paper containing cooking oil can catch fire if exposed to heat Laundering will not remove the oil Dispose of all oil soiled papers and rags in a trash container that is in a ventilated area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight DO NOT operate unit without filter pan and filter pan cover in its proper position Filter pan cover must be wiped clean a...

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Page 33: ... install cleaning flag 12814 over latch column Cleaning flag is supplied with each new unit and in cooking well cleaner Additional cleaning flags can be ordered COOKING WELL Cover and Splash Shield cleaning should be completed before cooking well is cleaned 1 Turn cook filter switch OFF and dis connect main power supply 2 Remove filter pan if unit has one from under unit 3 Drain and discard used o...

Page 34: ...soiled papers and rags in a trash container that is in a ventilated area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight CONDENSATE PAN Check liquid level several times daily Empty as needed Water and hot oil DO NOT mix DO NOT pour contents into cooking well or filter pan Hot oil could splash causing serious burns SLIDE RODS Clean daily along with the cover See COVER ...

Page 35: ...toward the end of the cover handle 1 5 Clean the top and underside of splash shield and top of the cover Ensure back splash shield 3 and splash shield 4 are assembled correctly after cleaning The cover may not close correctly if they are not 6 Assemble in reverse order GAS SPRING COVERS Allow cover assembly to cool before cleaning Hot surfaces could cause serious burns Clean the gas spring cover a...

Page 36: ...e hi limit capillary or the temperature sensor probe If either of these components are damaged the unit will be inoperable until the component is replaced 4 Leaving the probe guard and basket guides off fill the cooking well with cleaning solution and clean normally The probe guard and basket guides can be placed in the cooking well while soaking 5 After draining the solution carefully clean area ...

Page 37: ...g Well X Clean Condensate Pan X Clean O Ring X Clean Pressure Relief Valve port Pressure Gauge Port X Clean Cover and Splash Guard X Clean Food Basket X Clean Temperature Sensor X Clean Filter Pan Cover After each filter ing cycle Filter Cooking Oil See FILTERING Clean and Lubricate O Ring X Slide Rods X Gas Spring Cover X Clean Temperature Sensor X Probe Guard Basket Guides X broaster com Manual ...

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Page 39: ...undering will not remove the oil Dispose of all oil soiled papers and rags in a trash container that is in a ventilated area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight 1 Turn cook filter switch OFF 2 Filter cooking oil See FILTERING on page 8 2 3 2400GH Turn gas valve and manual gas shut off valve to OFF 4 Wipe oil and crumbs from unit sur faces with a clean clot...

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Page 41: ... such as direct sunlight 1 See Cooking Oil Care and Filtering on page 8 1 Discard cooking oil 2 See Cleaning on page 9 1 3 Turn main circuit breaker OFF and unplug electrical cord 4 2400GH Turn gas valve manual gas shut off valve and main gas supply OFF 5 Clean condensate pan 6 Wipe oil and crumbs from unit sur faces with a clean cloth 7 Lubricate cover O ring and food bas ket with olive oil 8 CLO...

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Page 43: ...tch OFF Contact service person 4 Plug in Timer will not time 1 Main power OFF 2 Cook filter switch OFF 3 Solid state controller in program mode 4 Pressure regulating valve OPEN 1 Turn ON 2 Turn to COOK 3 Exit program mode 4 CLOSE HEAT ON light not illumi nated 1 Main power OFF 2 Cook filter switch OFF 3 Solid state controller in program mode 4 Oil temperature has reached programmed tem perature 1 ...

Page 44: ... Turn ON 2 Turn ON manual gas shut off valve 3 Check wall fuse or circuit breaker 4 Turn cook filter switch OFF Contact service person COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Pilot burner will not ignite 1 Gas valve OFF 2 Air in pilot gas line 3 Gas shut off valve OFF 4 Incoming gas pressure too high 1 Slide switch to ON 2 See 2400GH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS on page 5 3 3 Turn ON 4 Install regulator to control gas pr...

Page 45: ...e 4 OPEN pressure regulat ing valve 5 Contact service person O ring Break DO NOT rest basket on top flange of cooking well Damage to area in contact with O ring can cause leak ing under pressure or O ring failure 1 O ring groove dirty 2 Nicks in cooking well or cover 1 Clean 2 Remove Cover will not stay in raised position 1 Weak gas spring 1 Contact service person Pressure Gauge does not indicate ...

Page 46: ...uld spray out under pressure causing serious burns COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY No pressure 1 Pressure regulating valve OPEN 2 Pressure regulating valve dirty or blocked open 3 Leaks around cover O ring 1 CLOSE 2 Contact service person 3 Replace O ring Excess pressure 1 Turn cook filter switch OFF Contact service person broaster com Manual 16285 8 05 Rev 2 14 ...

Page 47: ...eaded too wet 1 Check cook temperature 2 Check procedures 3 Discard 4 Change oil 5 Drain thoroughly prior to breading Product not done 1 Low oil temperature 2 Food basket overloaded 3 Cook time too short 1 Check cook temperature 2 Decrease load 3 Increase cook time No flavor 1 Improper marination 1 Check procedures White spots 1 Product stuck together 2 Food basket overloaded 1 Float basket while ...

Page 48: ...Check cook temperature 2 Decrease cook time 3 Change oil 4 Keep product at 0 F or below Product not done 1 Low oil temperature 2 Food basket overloaded 3 Cook time too short 1 Check cook temperature 2 Decrease load 3 Increase cook time No flavor 1 Overcooked 2 Old product 1 Check cook time 2 Discard White spots 1 Product stuck together Food basket overloaded 1 Float basket while loading 2 Decrease...

Page 49: ...starts but will not pump 1 Filter pan not completely installed 2 O ring on riser line not installed 3 Solidified shortening in piping or filter pan 1 Firmly push filter pan in 2 See FILTERING 3 Turn cook filter switch OFF Contact service per son Motor starts but will not pump or stops at any level 1 Filter paper or hold down improperly installed 2 Not using enough Broaster filtering com pound 1 Se...

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