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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FRYMASTER BIH/MH14 SERIES

ELECTRIC FRYER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 WARRANTY STATEMENT ..................................................................................................Page i
 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................Page 1-1
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  .......................................................................................Page 2-1
 OPERATING FRYERS WITH THERMOSTAT CONTROLLERS ........................................Page 3-1
 OPERATING THE BUILT-IN FILTRATION SYSTEM ..........................................................Page 4-1
 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................Page 5-1

Frymaster L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue 71106

P.O. Box 51000, Shreveport, Louisiana 71135-1000

PHONE 318-865-1711         FAX 318-219-7135

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES

              SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-24-FRYER

    

819-5569  08/2002

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do Not Store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

This equipment chapter is to be

installed in the Fryer Section of the

Equipment Manual.

MANUFACTURED

BY

P.O. BOX 51000

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA  71135-1000

PHONE: 1-318-865-1711

TOLL FREE:  1-800-551-8633

1-800-24 FRYER

FAX:  1-318-219-7135

Summary of Contents for BIH14 Series

Page 1: ...0 Line Avenue 71106 P O Box 51000 Shreveport Louisiana 71135 1000 PHONE 318 865 1711 FAX 318 219 7135 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES SERVICE HOTLINE 1 800 24 FRYER 819 5569 08 2002 FOR YOUR SAFETY Do Not Store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance This equipment chapter is to be installed in the Fryer Section of the Equipment Manual MANU...

Page 2: ...HE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM Operation installation and servicing of this product could expose you to airborne particles of glasswool or ceramic fibers crystalline silica and or carbon monoxide Inhalation of airborne particles of glasswool or ceramic fibers is known to the State of California to cause cancer Inhalation of carbon monoxide is...

Page 3: ... time labor plus up to 100 miles 160 km of travel 50 miles 80 km each way to change the frypot C WARRANTY PROVISIONS HEATING ELEMENTS Applies to fryers installed on or after January 1 1995 only 1 Frymaster L L C warrants the heating elements against defective material or workmanship for a period of three years from the original installation date parts only 2 This warranty does not cover ancillary ...

Page 4: ...aintain the warranty improper maintenance damage in shipment abnormal use removal alteration or obliteration of either the rating plate or the date code on the heating elements operating the frypot without shortening or other liquid in the frypot no fryer will be warranted under the seven year program for which a proper start up form has not been received This warranty also does not cover transpor...

Page 5: ...ate your unit read the instructions in this manual thoroughly Throughout this manual you will find notations enclosed in double bordered boxes similar to the ones below CAUTION CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a malfunction of your system WARNING WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in damage...

Page 6: ...nt If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio and television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 1 4 ...

Page 7: ...ined by calling the Frymaster Technical Services Department 1 800 24FRYER The following information will be needed in order to assist you efficiently Model Number _________________________ Serial Number _________________________ Voltage _______________________________ Nature of the Problem ___________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ RETAIN AND ST...

Page 8: ...e with the wiring diagrams furnished with the equipment Wiring diagrams are located on the inside of the fryer door DANGER Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance In the event of a power failure the fryer s will automatically shut down If this occurs turn the power switch OFF Do not attempt to start the fryer s until power i...

Page 9: ... 208 3 3 6 16 39 39 39 H14 240 3 3 6 16 34 34 34 H14 480 3 3 8 10 17 17 17 H14 220 380 3 4 6 16 21 21 21 H14 240 415 3 4 6 16 20 20 21 H14 230 400 3 4 6 16 21 21 21 ALL 208 3 3 6 16 39 39 39 14 SERIES 240 3 3 6 16 34 34 34 EPRI 220 380 3 4 6 16 21 21 21 UNITS 240 415 3 4 6 16 20 20 20 DANGER The electrical power supply for this appliance MUST MUST MUST MUST be the same as indicated on the rating a...

Page 10: ...acturing process has been completely eliminated Also after the fryer has been in use for a period of time a hard film of caramelized vegetable oil will form on the inside of the frypot This film should be periodically removed by following the boil out procedure Refer to Fryers Maintenance Requirement Card MRC 14A for the boil out procedure ...

Page 11: ...down 1 Press the POWER switch to the OFF position the POWER light will go out 2 Filter oil and clean fryers 3 Place the frypot covers on the frypots For computer operating instructions see separate computer manual 819 5833 that came with the computer 3 2 Introduction to the Analog Controller The analog controller illustrated on the following page is used to adjust and maintain oil at the temperatu...

Page 12: ...t Vat Indicates when electrical power to fryer is ON E Heating Mode Light Left or Full Vat Indicates when heating element is ON F Heating Mode Light Right Vat Indicates when heating element is ON G Trouble Light Left or Full Vat Indicates over high limit or problem in heat control circuitry H Trouble Light Right Vat Indicates over high limit or problem in heat control circuitry I Thermostat Contro...

Page 13: ...rypot temperature is below 180 F 82 C the controller will automatically enter a warm up cycle often called a melt cycle The heating elements will cycle on and off repeatedly allowing the oil to heat gradually without scorching During the warm up cycle the heating mode light will alternately illuminate and go off as the elements cycle on and off Within about 45 minutes the controller will exit the ...

Page 14: ...aper Hold down Ring Secures filter paper or pad in place O ring Filter Pan Seals pan suction line 4 Pan Cover Covers filter pan assembly Screw Pan Cover Hinge Attaches pan cover to filter pan 5 Filter Base Handle Means to pull filter assembly from fryer 6 Filter Paper Screen Fits under filter paper pad to allow passage of oil when filtering 7 Crumb Screen Collects heavy breading when draining oil ...

Page 15: ...g Remove and clean the hold down ring Remove and discard the dirty paper or pad Remove and clean the filter screen Make sure the inside of the pan is free of all food and breading particles that could prevent the screen from sealing against the bottom of the pan Replace the filter screen in the bottom of the pan Proper operation of the filter system depends upon proper placement of the filter scre...

Page 16: ...venly on the top of the paper WARNING Do Not Use Filter Powder on Filter Pads Place pad evenly on filter screen If paper is used position the paper on top of the pan with the edges evenly overlapping Ensure that the screen is in place prior to pad or paper placement Install hold down ring over pad or use ring to push filter paper to the bottom of the pan Push down firmly to properly seat the paper...

Page 17: ...ide the filter pan It s imperative that the crumb screen is installed prior to filtering for optimum filter system performance Slide the filter pan back inside fryer cabinet Important Filter oil at operating temperature Filtering at the end of the day ensures that the oil is at proper temperature Locate the oil return handle and the drain valve handle With fryer off open drain valve ...

Page 18: ...he frypot and out the open frypot drain during filtering Allow the oil to circulate through the pot for 5 minutes This process is called polishing the oil Polishing cleans the oil and washes small particles from the frypot Close the drain valve and leave the filter pump on With the drain valve closed the frypot fills with oil ...

Page 19: ...ypot Allow bubbling to continue 15 20 seconds to ensure the oil return lines are clear of residual oil Turn off filter pump Top up oil level Some oil may be lost in filtering process Fill to top mark arrow in frypot Remember the oil is at operating temperature ...

Page 20: ...l enhances the flavor of the food product Follow these steps when cleaning the frypot 1 Turn the fryer power switch to the OFF position Screw the drainpipe provided with your fryer into the drain valve Make sure the drainpipe is firmly screwed into the drain valve and that the opening is pointing down 2 Position a metal container with a sealing cover under the drainpipe The metal container must be...

Page 21: ... the filter pan Water will damage the filter pump enough to require replacement Use a metal stockpot 6 The filter pan and filter base assembly must be cleaned on initial start up and periodically thereafter a To clean the filter pan lift pan from the filter base Take the filter pan to a sink filled with warm water and grease cutting detergent b Scrub the filter pan with the frypot brush shipped wi...

Page 22: ...o cool below 100 F 38 C before transporting to the disposal area An oil disposal unit MSDU is available and highly recommended for safety DANGER Hot cooking oil is dangerous and will cause severe burns Handle with extreme caution When discarding old cooking oil drain from the fryer into an Oil Disposal Unit MSDU50 available from your local distributor The disposal unit should be taken to the dispo...

Page 23: ...ild up Inspect the elements for signs of extensive dry firing Verify that the tilt mechanism is working properly when lifting and lowering elements and that the element wires are not binding and or chafing Verify the heating element amp draw is within the allowed range as indicated on the appliance s rating plate Verify that the temperature and high limit probes are properly connected tightened an...

Page 24: ...pan and close the frypot drain valve Place the oil return handle in the ON position Allow all cooking oil shortening to return to the frypot indicated by bubbles in the cooking oil shortening or on units with Power Showers cessation of oil flow from the Power Shower Return the oil return handle to the OFF position The frypot should have refilled in no more than 2 minutes and 30 seconds 5 2 Fryer T...

Page 25: ...et to plug in a cord or fail to close a valve completely Most importantly always try to establish a clear idea of why a problem has occurred Part of any corrective action involves taking steps to ensure that it doesn t happen again If a controller malfunctions because of a poor connection check all other connections too If a fuse continues to blow find out why Always keep in mind that failure of a...

Page 26: ...p starts the handle microswitch is either out of alignment or has failed When the handle is placed in the ON position the lever on the microswitch should be firmly pressed against the switch If so the switch has failed If not the switch is loose and or misaligned B If the switch is loose tighten the nuts and bolts holding it in place ensuring that when the handle is placed in the ON position the l...

Page 27: ...e oil from the filter pan and replace the filter paper ensuring that the filter screen is in place under the paper If this does not correct the problem the filter tube suction tube is probably blocked Remove the blockage using a thin flexible wire If unable to remove the blockage call FASC Pump starts but no transfer takes place or the transfer is very slow C Improperly installed or prepared filte...

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