MTI AUTOFRY Mini-C, Operator'S Manual

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AutoFry
Mini- C Operator’s Manual
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Mini-C OM 11/18 63-0114
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I cook more than French fries in my AutoFry?
A: Yes. The AutoFry can prepare a wide variety of products. For best results, we recommend pre-
cooked, frozen products.
Q: How often should I change my oil?
A: That depends on what and how much product you are cooking, along with the type of oil you
are using. Generally, your oil should be changed at least once a week or as often as you feel
necessary to keep your food tasting fresh. Regular filtering may extend the life of the oil. The
use of shortening test strips will prove useful in determining the oil condition.
Q: I hear a thump just before and just after the food exits the AutoFry. Is there something wrong?
A: Nothing is wrong with the AutoFry. The sound you are hearing is the Teflon cook basket
contacting the cabinet to ensure all product is dispensed.
Q: I’ve entered an ord er of food and nothing came out.
A: The two most common reasons are:
1. The food was entered before the previous cook cycle was completed. Remember to wait for
“READY” to appear on the display before entering the next order.
2. The Teflon cook basket was not installed or not installed correctly.
See Troubleshooting Guide on pages 24 – 27.
Q: My customers are complaining of odor. What is wrong?
A: Nothing is wrong with the AutoFry. It is simply time to change or add oil or the charcoal filter
needs to be changed. Occasionally food product may miss the basket during entry and end up in
the oil pot. If this happens, it will over cook the product and cause excess odor and erratic
temperature readings. Also, it may be the oil you are using. Some oils are more fragrant than
others.
Q: I am in the middle of my lunchtime rush and the keypad shows “NOT READY FOR 30 MINUTES”
and the AutoFry is beeping. What should I do?
A: First press the POWER button. If this display does not clear, un-plug the AutoFry to silence the
beeping and clear the display. Plug the AutoFry back in and press the POWER button. The error
code simply means the oil temperature has not reached 325°F within 30 minutes. It could be the
result of a low oil level or a poor connection on the heater plug on the underside of the heater
box. Check to see if the high limit on the underside of the heater box has not tripped. See page
6, figure 1.
Q: There is a lot of oil on the inside floor of the AutoFry. Is the oil pot leaking?
A: Though not impossible, it is unlikely that the oil pot is leaking. Check the following first:
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Is the drain valve open?
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Is the oil pot over filled?
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Does your product contain a lot of ice? Excessive ice will cause boil over.
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Does the product contain a high level of water?
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Are you overfilling the food entry chute?
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Are you entering a second order before the first order has dispensed?
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Although the AutoFry is fully enclosed it is a deep fryer and splashing of oil is normal.