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3.0  SERVICING AND CONVERSION 

 

SERVICE INFORMATION 

This unit carries an extensive mainland UK warranty. The warranty is in addition to and does not 
change your statutory or legal rights.  

The warranty policy can be found on our website which details the conditions of the warranty and 
the exclusions.  

https://www.falconfoodservice.com/info-centre/policy

  

 

 

Service calls to equipment under warranty will be carried out in accordance with the conditions of 
sale.  

Warranty calls can be made between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays only. 

To ensure your warranty enquiry is handled as efficiently as possible, ensure you have the following 
appliance information prior to calling us: 

1.  Model number 

– found on data plate  

2.  Serial number 

– found on data plate 

3.  Brief description of the issue 

 

To contact Falcon for a warranty issue dial (UK only) 01786 455 200 and select Warranty Issues from 
the menu. 

 

 

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICING, TURN OFF  GAS  SHUTOFF  VALVE  AND 
ELECTRICAL  SUPPLY.  TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THESE CANNOT BE 
INADVERTENTLY TURNED ON. 
 
AFTER ANY MAINTENANCE TASK, CHECK UNIT TO  ENSURE  THAT  IT 
PERFORMS  SAFELY  AND  CORRECTLY AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2.4. 

 

MAINTENANCE CHECK  
Regular servicing of the appliance should be undertaken to ensure correct 
operation, it is functioning as intended, and safe to use. We recommend servicing 
after 2,500 hours of use, or annually, whichever comes first.  
Any maintenance schedule should be carried out in accordance with SFG20 
Maintenance Schedules. Should any issues with the integrity of the components 
be identified these should be replaced. If the appliance is not considered safe the 
unit should be removed from service and the responsible person advised why the 
unit is not safe to use and what remedial action is needed. Contents of the 
maintenance schedule should be agreed with the maintenance provider. 
 

 

Moving the fryer with hot or cold oil in fry pot can be dangerous. Scalding could occur. Spilled oil 
or fat on the kitchen floor could cause slipping accidents and any such deposit should be 
cleaned up straight away. 
To prevent any such hazard, caution must be observed when moving fryer. 

Summary of Contents for E3840

Page 1: ...ce from this unit regular servicing of the appliance should be undertaken to ensure correct operation it is functioning as intended and safe to use We recommend servicing in accordance with SFG20 Main...

Page 2: ...the appliance is fitted with an oil bucket take care when removing as oil bucket is heavy when full S 1 12 Training and Competence To help ensure the safe use of this appliance there is a requirement...

Page 3: ...n at the rear on the base S 3 3 Before attempting any maintenance isolate the appliance at the mains switch and take steps to ensure that it is not inadvertently switched on S 3 4 We recommend Supplem...

Page 4: ...ferably by a fire escape route door Operational Fryer Safety S 5 6 Do not leave the fryer unattended when powered on or when it is in use S 5 7 Always switch the fryer off and replace the pan cover li...

Page 5: ...hot oil are an explosive mixture S 6 6 Oil must be allowed to cool to a safe temperature before draining Do not overfill oil bucket All spills onto the product and on the floor should be cleaned up im...

Page 6: ...connector must meet the specification requirements of IEC 60947 Your attention is drawn to BS 7671 2018 Guidance Note 8 8 13 Other locations of increased risk It is recognized that there may be locati...

Page 7: ...risk assessments we would refer you to you the Health and Safety Executive website www hse gov uk document ref risk assessment INDG163 International customers should default to the health and safety...

Page 8: ...RATION PUMP TIMER 13 3 9 OIL LEVELSENSOR E3840X E3840FX only Figure 6 13 3 10 TOP UP AND LOW OIL LEVEL LEDS E3840X E3840FX only Figure 6 13 3 11 OIL LEVEL SENSOR EVALUATION UNIT E3840X E3840FX only Fi...

Page 9: ...ed on a firm level floor in a well lit draught free position The fryer should not be installed in a position where the possibility of sideways tipping is likely when force is applied The means of rest...

Page 10: ...th a 2 metre 5 core cord for connection to a 400V 3N supply incorporating a suitable isolating switch In the event of the cable being replaced a cable conforming to code designation 0245 IEC 57 e g H0...

Page 11: ...ELECTRICAL SUPPLY The supply cable must be connected to a suitable isolator switch as follows Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Neutral Earth Brown Black Grey Blue Green Yellow 2 3 STARTING UP 2 3 1 E3840 E3840...

Page 12: ...e being added to the fry pot 3 Power on indicator Red Illuminates when the appliance is switched on 4 Heat Demand Indicator Amber Illuminates when thermostat demands heat i e oil temperature is more t...

Page 13: ...l engage the controller See fig 2 or 3 4 Filtration Switch E3840F E3840FX ModelsOnly Used to operate filtration pump when filtering is required 2 3 4 Temperature Safety Limit Device Reset Button Locat...

Page 14: ...tion and press startbutton e Reselect temperature f If limit thermostat reactivates carry out fault finding on temperature controlcircuitry 2 6 OIL LEVEL SENSOR E3840X E3840FX only The unit is equippe...

Page 15: ...PLY TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THESE CANNOT BE INADVERTENTLY TURNED ON AFTER ANY MAINTENANCE TASK CHECK UNIT TO ENSURE THAT IT PERFORMS SAFELY AND CORRECTLY AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2 4 MAINTENANCE CHEC...

Page 16: ...3 4 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS a Remove control panel by undoing fixings at top and bottom b Disconnect electrics and remove fixings to enable controller to be removed c Carefully replace in reverse ord...

Page 17: ...X E3840FX only Figure 6 a Ensure fry pot is empty b Remove back panel c Disconnect oil sensor wires blue red BNC connectors from the evaluation unit d Remove RH side panel e Remove element box lid f C...

Page 18: ...unit wires brown blue white black from relays and power supply unit d Disconnect earth lead from chassis e Remove evaluation unit from bracket by undoing fixings f Replace in reverse order 3 12 RELAY...

Page 19: ...ller Operating Controller Knob Operating Controller Temperature Sensing Probe Safety Thermostat Drain Valve Ballast Resistor Fuse 2Amp Fuse 5Amp Red Neon Amber Neon Adjustable Leg Castor Chip Basket P...

Page 20: ...16 5 0 CRITICAL DIMENSIONS Figure 7 Critical dimensions...

Page 21: ...onnected between appliance and wall Ensure this restraint is re connected when unit is returned to original position Moving the fryer with hot or cold oil in fry pot can be dangerous to the operator S...

Page 22: ...Before operation pan requires to be thoroughly cleaned and dried Please ensure that any plastic coated items are removed prior to use Before operation pan requires to be thoroughly cleaned and dried...

Page 23: ...Do not select any setting other than FMC when using solid fats as this will trip Temperature Limit safety thermostat or in a worst case scenario ignite the liquefied oils f Heat demand indicator will...

Page 24: ...er Allow cooling Use of PPE s is recommended 7 1 1 E3840F E3840FX Note With the cabinet door open filter pump switch is in centre of control panel Refer to Figure 4 1 Ensure appliance pan on off switc...

Page 25: ...FE TEMPERATURE BEFORE DRAINING DO NOT OVERFILL OIL BUCKET ALL SPILLS ONTO THE PRODUCT AND ON THE FLOOR SHOULD BE CLEANED UP IMMEDIATELY THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CLEANED WITH A JET OF WATER OR BE STEA...

Page 26: ...full with hot water 10 Clean pan using a soft clean cloth and hot soapy water rub away any stubborn staining with a scouring pad and suitable detergent 11 Clean the elements and the safety and operat...

Page 27: ...orwater 15 Open drain valve Allow water to drain into container below 16 Use clean water to rinse fry pot and dry thoroughly 17 Close drain valve 18 Lower elements back into fry pot and replace elemen...

Page 28: ...t Rinse out and dry thoroughly Ensure drain valve is closed Fill fry pot with cold medium to MIN level mark on element guard Maximum oil level capacity is 20 litres Solid Fat E3840X E3840FX Only For f...

Page 29: ...do this may result in oil becoming bitter to taste 6 During quiet spells it is recommended that thermostat is turned down to a lower setting This will conserve energy in addition to extending expecte...

Page 30: ...11 0 WIRING DIAGRAMS 11 1 E3840 Wiring diagram 25...

Page 31: ...26 11 2 E3840 Circuit diagram...

Page 32: ...27 11 3 E3840X Wiring diagram...

Page 33: ...27 11 4 E3840X Circuit diagram...

Page 34: ...27 11 5 E3840F Wiring diagram...

Page 35: ...27 11 6 E3840F Circuit diagram...

Page 36: ...27 11 7 E3840FX Wiring diagram...

Page 37: ...27 11 8 E3840FX Circuit diagram...

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