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Broaster Company

2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991

608/365-0193 broaster.com

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.

Printed In U.S.A.

Manual #16421 2/21 Rev 02/21

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

MANUAL

BROASTER

VF-2 & VF3i

VENTLESS FRYER

Summary of Contents for VF-2

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 2006 Broaster Company Printed In U S A Manual 16421 2 21 Rev 02 21 INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL BROASTER VF 2 VF3i VENTLESS FRYER ...

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Page 3: ...lean this fryer with a water jet Use of this cleaning method could result in serious injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Improper installation adjustments alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and mainte nance instruction...

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Page 5: ... FRYER 4 1 5 PRE COOKING PREPARATION 5 1 START UP 5 1 COOKING OIL 5 1 FOOD AND CONDIMENTS 5 1 6 CONTROL PANEL 6 1 DUAL DISPLAY FAMILIARIZATION 6 1 OPERATIONAL LOCKOUT 6 2 CONTROLLER BASIC PROGRAMMING 6 2 Normal Operating Mode 6 2 Preset Cook Mode 6 3 Programming Procedure 6 3 SMARTTOUCH DISPLAY 6 5 7 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 7 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 7 1 AUTOMATIC OPERATION 7 1 MANUAL OPERATION 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...HOD 11 1 DISHWASHER METHOD 11 1 CLEANER NEUTRALIZATION 11 1 UNIT SURFACES 11 2 DISHWASHER SAFE COMPONENTS 11 2 MINIMUM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 11 2 12 NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN SEASON SHUTDOWN 12 1 NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN 12 1 SEASON SHUTDOWN 12 1 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 1 ELECTRICAL TIPS 13 1 INDICATOR LIGHTS 13 2 SOLID STATE CONTROLLER TIPS 13 3 FROZEN IQF PRODUCT 13 3 broaster com Manual 16421 10 2...

Page 7: ...aced under this warranty and will carry only the unexpired term of the warranty Service under this warranty shall be furnished only by an authorized Company distributor The Company does not send service representatives to furnish warranty service Your authorized Company distributor should be contacted for warranty service This warranty covers on site labor charges only at a fixed rate for one year...

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Page 9: ...with the unit when you sell trade dis pose of or give away your Broaster VF 2 VF 3i Fryer Insure a proper surface is provided for the Broaster VF 2 VF 3i Fryer to sit on Keep the louvres in both the front and the rear of unit free from obstructions Ensure that access is not obstructed to the fire suppression system Fire sup pression status can be monitored by viewing through the right side panel a...

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Page 11: ...CLEARANCES Recommended clearances are Left Side 0 Rear 2 Right Side 0 You must be able to access the right side panel periodi cally for inspection and service GENERAL REQUIREMENTS When installing or servicing the unit always check the dataplates located toward the rear of the unit This will make certain proper parts are used and the correct service rendered DO NOT apply a voltage to this unit othe...

Page 12: ...trical Control Access Panel Remove retaining screw slide the panel up then pull the bottom toward the outside of the unit 8 Inside the cooking area verify that there is tension on the cable con nected to the Fusible Link If there is no tension on the link removing the Fire Sup pression Arming Pin will activate the Fire Suppression System Contact authorized Broaster Company representative 9 Verify ...

Page 13: ...dance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 2 as applicable ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Applied voltage should match dataplate listed voltage The electrical schematics can be found on pages 4 thru 7 of this section ELECTRICAL AMPERAGE RATING Input Voltage VF2 Domestic VF3i Domestic VF2 Export VF3i Export ...

Page 14: ...3 4 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 2 NO NC C PRESSURE SENSOR P MPL broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

Page 15: ...3 5 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 2 effective S N VF2F70041x NO NC C PRE SSUR E S ENSO R P MPL broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

Page 16: ...3 6 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 2 effective S N VF2F90xxxx NO NC C PRESSURE SENSOR P MPL broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

Page 17: ...3 7 NO NC C WIRING DIAGRAM VF 2 effective S N VF2L90xxxx broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

Page 18: ...3 8 broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 3 VF 2 effective S N VF3J02112 and VF2_02003G ...

Page 19: ...3 9 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 3i NO NC C PRESSURE SENSOR P MPL broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

Page 20: ...3 10 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 3i effective S N VF3G90xxxx NO NC C PRESSURE SENSOR P MPL broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

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Page 22: ...3 12 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 2 EXPORT NO NC C PRESSURE SENSOR P MPL broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

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Page 25: ...3 15 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 3i EXPORT NO NC C PRESSURE SENSOR P MPL broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 ...

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Page 28: ...3 18 broaster com Manual 16421 10 20 Rev 10 20 WIRING DIAGRAM VF 3 VF2 Export effective S N VF3J02112 VF2_02003G ...

Page 29: ... circuit breaker ON or install fuse 17 Press the power ON button The POWER light and the Heat On indica tor light will illuminate 18 Set Time and Temperature For detailed instructions refer to the Con troller Basic Programming in Section 6 CONTROL PANEL 19 Verify the function of the unit by per forming a cooking cycle without prod uct For detailed instructions refer to the Cooking section of Secti...

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Page 31: ...automatically 6 Fire Suppression Viewing Hole Check the status of the Fire suppression sys tem by looking through this hole 7 Electrical Control Access Panel Removable panel to allow access to unit control devices This panel should only be removed by an authorized Broaster Company representative Electrical hazard could result in serious injury or death Disconnect main power to unit before removing...

Page 32: ...era ture feedback to high limit control 20a Probe clamp Clamps probes 20 22 to heating element to maintain position of probes Bar on heating element indicates Hot and Cold oil levels 21 Element Shaft Retainer Holds the Element Shaft in place When loos ened the Element Shaft and con nected parts can be removed from the unit 22 Temperature Probe Provides temper ature feedback to solid state control ...

Page 33: ...activate when the Fusible Link is melted 33 Element Switch Indicates that ele ment is up Unit will not function if ele ment is up 34 Air Filter Differential Pressure Switch Indicates an unacceptable level of air flow through the Air Filter by measuring pressure drop through filter If pressure drop exceeds maximum set value unit will not function Replace Air Filter every 3 months or sooner if neede...

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Page 35: ...he set temperature 3 Push the START button This will per form a cook cycle to preheat the basket to operating temperature 4 When an audible alert sounds push the stop button COOKING OIL The words oil and shortening are used to describe a high quality liquid cooking medium manufactured for deep frying Danger of fire exists if the oil level is below the mini mum level Using old oil will reduce flash...

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Page 37: ...djusts set point values 11 Cycle Count Display Increases in increments of one every time a cook ing cycle is completed 12 Cycle Count Reset Button Resets the cycle count display to zero 13 Start Button Starts a cooking cycle and lowers the platform 14 Stop Button At end of cooking cycle silences the audible alert Stop Button can be pushed at any time during a cooking cycle however cook ing time wi...

Page 38: ...oaster Company representa tive 22 Fire System Light Illuminates when 6 months have passed to indicate semi annual maintenance is due on fire suppression system CONTROLLER BASIC PROGRAMMING NORMAL OPERATING MODE Check oil level before pressing the ON button Action Press ON button Response Temp Display alternates between number values for cook tempera ture and LO idle mode LO will disappear when oil...

Page 39: ...d method 1 or 2 for all VF models manufac tured after September 1 2012 PRESET PROGRAMMING METHOD 1 Action Press and hold the TIME and TEMP buttons simultaneously for three sec onds Response The TIME display and TEMP display will begin flashing The CYCLE COUNT display will show 0 indi cating that the preset 0 values are dis played The preset values for the TIME and TEMP will be shown on the display...

Page 40: ...m bers to change displayed value then press Cook Temperature Button once to enter new value into memory 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 ie 08 00 Action If desired press key pad num bers to change displayed value in minutes and seconds then press C...

Page 41: ...isplay also indicates when the heat is on Press START to begin cooking When the time expires or if you wish to cancel the cooking cycle press STOP Alternatively the audible alert that occurs when the cook cycle is fin ished may be acknowledged by opening the product door Cook Setup 05 00 360 F 25 Cook Cycles Set Temp SELECT PRESET Chicken Tenders POWER PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROA...

Page 42: ...dis played again by pressing and holding the tem perature setting area for 2 seconds Chicken Tenders 05 00 360 F 25 Cook Cycles Set Temp Cooking Time Remaining 01 42 POWER PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS BROASTER COMPANY BELOIT WI USA Heat On Comp On PRESET SELECTION Select the desired preset menu item by pressing on it Use the up and down arrows to go to the next pa...

Page 43: ... be created by double tapping the time or temperature settings on the cooking screen A keypad will be displayed where the desired value may be entered The display will indicate SELECT PRESET If the Manual Time Temp is disabled then only preset recipes may be used AUTO COMPENSATION The auto compensation feature allows consistent product temperatures for varying size loads of product The timer compe...

Page 44: ...INSECTION REMINDER The display will provide a reminder when the semi annual inspection is due After the inspec tion is performed the reminder may be dis missed by pressing on it and entering the proper PIN code The reminder will continue to display until it has been reset by the inspecting authority Please refer to the Semi Annual Inspection instructions on page 7 2 Cook Setup 05 00 360 F 25 Cook ...

Page 45: ...Heating Element Up Air Filter Not In Place Grease Filter Not In Place High Limit Tripped SERVICE MESSAGES The system will display the above messages when there is a problem with the unit that is pre venting it from operating normally Press the power button to turn the unit off and call your Broaster distributor to service the appliance POWER PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRI...

Page 46: ...Settings Presets Service Contact Energy Save Settings Exit TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Temperature units are available to be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius Enabling manual time and temperature allows the operator to customize a recipe on the go Dis abling this feature ensures that only preset menu items may be cooked POWER PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS BROASTE...

Page 47: ...ORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS BROASTER COMPANY BELOIT WI USA PIN Maintenance OK PIN PIN Required NO ALERT SETTINGS These settings allow the adjustment of alert vol umes and touchscreen audio feedback Set each to the desired comfort level POWER PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS BROASTER COMPANY BELOIT WI USA Alert Settings Alert Volume Keypad Volume TEST OK 06 Tone 02 01...

Page 48: ... AUTHORIZED BROASTER DISTRIBUTORS BROASTER COMPANY BELOIT WI USA Export Menu Add New Load Menu Chicken Tenders Mozzarella Sticks Jumbo Popcorn Chick Cajun Jumbo PopChick Chicken Fillets Spicy Fillet EDITING PRESET MENU ITEMS This screen allows the operator to edit an exist ing recipe or add a new item to the menu Press the screen in the desired setting box and change it as required POWER PARTS AND...

Page 49: ...he lever releasing pressure and wet chemical to the nozzles IMPORTANT The manual pull handle is to be pulled ONLY IN CASE OF FIRE in the fryer use when the auto matic system has failed If the pressure in the cylin der drops below 195 psi the pressure switch opens deactivating the power relay cutting all power to the fryer INSPECTION MAINTENANCE Selected fire suppression maintenance procedures are ...

Page 50: ...aced at least semi annually from the date of installation with the proper rated link 3 Examination of the fire extinguisher If it is low or high recharge the system 4 Verification that the agent distribution piping is not obstructed Remove blow off caps from nozzles to ensure they are free of grease build up and inspect for deterioration Replace them as necessary Silicone blow off caps must be rep...

Page 51: ...ied service personnel per NFPA 17A and includes the following 1 The wet chemical extinguishing agent must be removed and discarded 2 The cylinder needs to be hydrostati cally tested Certified service personnel can generally be found locally through authorized suppliers of fire extinguishing equip ment in the yellow pages or call your Broaster Distribu tor for sources 3 If the cylinder shows no sig...

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Page 53: ...new Air Filter in tray with arrows up as shown in picture at right 6 Reinstall filter tray into unit by tilting it at 45 and sliding it into the cabinet as far as it will go at the 45 tilt 7 While lifting latch end up push filter back with your thumbs toward the back of the tray until it stops Also when the top of the filter is against the top of the cabinet and push tray in until it stops 8 Latch...

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Page 55: ...g oversized prod uct Use our methods of food preparation and cooking procedures for the best possi ble results The fryer is designed for snack type frozen food prod ucts listed on page 2 This unit is NOT designed to cook 8 piece cut chicken whether fresh or frozen Placing more then the recom mended amount of frozen product in the cooking basket will increase the amount of surge boiling in the cook...

Page 56: ... C 360 F 91 Kgs 2 lbs 1 36 Kgs 3 lbs 8 12 Pork Tenderloin Bulk Packed 96313 8 3 5 Min 182 C 360 F 45 Kgs 1 lb 91 Kgs 2 lbs 3 6 Deluxe Pizza Burritos 48 in 7 trays 96316 15 8 5 Min 182 C 360 F 91 Kgs 2 lbs 1 36 Kgs 3 lbs 6 9 Deluxe Beef n Bean Burri tos 48 in 7 trays 96317 15 7 5 Min 182 C 360 F 91 Kgs 2 lbs 1 36 Kgs 3 lbs 6 9 Deluxe Breakfast Burritos 48 in 7 trays 96323 15 8 5 Min 182 C 360 F 91 ...

Page 57: ...e 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 effect the appearance of end product and shorten the useful oil life Amount of Care Oil Receives DO NOT leave any crumb build up in oil on cooking well or on food basket Oil will need replac ing more often if improperly maintained DAILY MAINTENANCE Str...

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Page 59: ... Oil X 11 1 Replace Air Filter Replace every 3 Months or sooner if needed 12 2 broaster com Manual 16421 5 06 Rev 4 14 Rags or papers 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 ventilat ed area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight Che...

Page 60: ...SAFE COMPONENTS The Splash Tray Product Door Access Door Cooking Pot Basket Lift Platform Fil ter Tray and Grease Filter can be removed from the unit and placed in a dishwasher DISHWASHER DAILY 1 Pre rinse Splash Tray Access Door Cooking Pot Basket Lift Platform and Food Basket with hot water Dislodge any caked on or stuck on crumbs 2 Place Splash Tray Access Door Cook ing Pot Basket Lift Platform...

Page 61: ... up to 12 hours 3 Drain and discard cleaning mixture 4 Clean Cooking Pot inside and outside using a non metallic heavy duty com mercial scouring pad that is USDA approved UNIT SURFACES Frequently wipe off excess oil and crumbs with a clean cloth or paper towel DO NOT use harsh abrasives and chemicals Rags or papers containing cooking oil can catch fire if exposed to heat Laundering will not remove...

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Page 63: ...g electrical cord 2 Discard cooking oil 3 Remove air filter and discard 4 Thoroughly clean the unit For clean ing instructions refer to Section 11 CLEANING 5 Prop access door open to allow air movement through cooking area while idle Do not store unit below 32 F broaster com Manual 16421 5 06 Rev 4 14 Rags or papers containing cooking oil can catch fire if exposed to heat Laun dering will not remo...

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Page 65: ...t Condition tripped 5 Platform not lowered 1 Press ON button 2 Turn ON 3 Exit program mode 4 See INDICATOR LIGHTS below 5 Motor control failure Contact service person HEAT ON light not illumi nated 1 Unit OFF 2 Main power OFF 3 Solid state controller in program mode 4 Oil temperature has reached programmed temperature 1 Press ON button 2 Turn ON 3 Exit program mode 4 Unit ready to cook Cycle stops...

Page 66: ...Failed switch 1 Close product door 2 Push power OFF button Contact service person Access Door 1 Access Door Open 2 Failed switch 1 Close Access door 2 Push power OFF button Contact service person Element Up 1 Element in raised position 2 Failed switch 1 Lower element 2 Push power OFF button Contact service person Air Flow 1 Fan failure 2 Failed switch 1 Push power OFF button Contact service person...

Page 67: ...ned to cook 8 piece cut chicken whether fresh or frozen COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Product too light 1 Low oil temperature 2 Not done 3 Food basket overloaded 1 Check cook temperature 2 Increase cook time 3 Decrease load Product too dark 1 High oil temperature 2 Overcooked 3 Oil old 4 Thawed and refrozen 1 Check cook temperature 2 Decrease cook time 3 Change oil 4 Keep product at 0 F or below Product ...

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