3–3
reaches 180ºF (82ºC), the unit will automatically switch to the heating mode and
PREHEAT
is
displayed until within 15°F (9°C) of setpoint. The elements will remain energized until the frypot
temperature reaches the programmed cooking temperature. Once the fryer reaches setpoint,
the controller display changes to
START
and the fryer is ready for use.
5.
Ensure that the oil level is at the
top
OIL LEVEL line when the oil
is at its cooking temperature
.
6.
The maximum batch load for French Fries in oil or fat shall be no more than 1½ pounds or 0.7
kilograms.
Shutdown
1.
Place the controller ON/OFF switch in the OFF position to turn the fryer off.
2.
Filter the oil and clean the fryers (See Chapters 1 and 2 of the FQ
4000 Controller Operation
Manual
).
3.
Clean the filter pan and replace the filter paper or pad. Do not leave solid shortening in the
filter pan over night.
4. Place the frypot covers on the frypots.
3.2 Operation
This fryer is equipped with FQ4000 controllers (illustrated right). Refer to
the FQ
4000 Controller Operation Manual 819-7474
for the controller
programming, operating procedures and for operating instructions for the
built-in filtration system.
3.3 Manual Top-Off, Automatic Top-Off and JIB Refill
The fryer can be configured for either manual top
off or for both manual and automatic depending
on the hardware. When a vat is low, press the
manual top off (oil drop) button at the bottom of
the screen (see Figure 3) to top off the vat. The
controller displays PUSH BUTTON TOP OFF?
Press the YES (
√) bu
tton. START FILLING? is
displayed. Press and hold the button to start
filling. Release the button when the oil is at the
top oil level line. Press the NO (X) button to exit.
If the unit has optional auto top off, the frypot oil
levels are continually checked and topped off as
necessary from a reservoir in the cabinet.
The top off reservoir holds a 35-pound box of oil.
In a typical operation this will last approximately two days.
Components of the system are annotated at the right (see Figure 1).
NOTE:
The frypots will require manual filling upon startup and after a clean (boil-out or cold
clean) unless a bulk fresh oil system is used.
FQ4000 CONTROLLER
Special Cap:
Has plumbing
attached to draw oil from the
reservoir to the fryer vats.
Jug In Box (JIB):
The JIB is the
reservoir for the oil.
JIB (Jug In Box) Low
Reset Switch:
Resets
the ATO system after
oil change.
Figure 1
