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INSTALLATION

Before installing the fryer, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the fryer
data plate which is located on the inside of the door panel.  If the supply and equipment requirements
do not agree, do not proceed with the installation.  Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company
immediately.

UNPACKING

This fryer was carefully inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full
responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment.

Immediately after unpacking the fryer, check for the following items:

• Manual and warranty (packaged in clear plastic bag)

• Clean Out Rod

• Drain Extension

• Legs

• Tank Brush

• Crumb Rack

Installation, Operation and Care of

MODEL 1ER SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan 1ER Series Electric Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper
installation, usage and maintenance of your fryer will result in many years of satisfactory performance.

It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions
provided.

Vulcan 1ER  Series Electric Fryers are available in various sizes, with an array of features and options
for a range of commercial fryer applications.

The 1ERD models  have  solid state controls, melt cycles and two timers. The 1ERC Fryers have
microprocessor computer controls, melt cycles and  multiple timers.

Width

Fry Compound

Model

KW

Inches / cm

Voltage

Lb / kg

1ER50D/1ER50C

17

15

1

/

2

  (394 mm)

208/240 3 Ph

45-50 (20-23 kg)

1ER85D/1ER85C

24

21 (533 mm)

208/240 3 Ph

85-100 (39-41 kg)

FIELD-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES

• Casters
• Flanged Feet
• Single Baskets
• Twin Baskets

• Tri-Baskets
• Tank Cover
• Removable Splash Guard
• GRO15 Frymate

Summary of Contents for 1ER50C

Page 1: ...TALLATION OPERATION MANUAL For additional information on Vulcan Hart or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area visit our website at www vulcanhart com VULCAN HART DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC WWW VULCANHART COM 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD BALTIMORE MD 21222 FORM 32903 11 05 ...

Page 2: ...E KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan 1ER Series Electric Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material Proper installation usage and maintenance of your fryer will result in many years of satisfactory performance It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided Vulcan 1ER Series Electric Fryers are available i...

Page 3: ...an Gas Association Inc 1515 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22209 3 NFPA Standard 96 4 National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 In Canada 1 Local codes 2 CSA C22 2 Canadian Electrical Code The above are available from the Canadian Standard Association 5060 Spectrum Way Suite 100 Mississauga ...

Page 4: ...UT TAGOUT PROCEDURES WARNING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A 120V FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE PROVIDED WITH A THREE PRONG GROUNDING PLUG IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE PRONG RECEPTACLE IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG Place fryer as near to its final position as p...

Page 5: ...age the fry tank heating elements and scorch the shortening See Melt Options in this manual under your particular model for more information 1 Fill the fryer tank 2 Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines in fry tank Fig 2 Shortening will expand when heated do not fill the fry tank past the MAX line 3 Add fresh shortening as needed After draining shortening allow the tank to cool ...

Page 6: ...r times out For entering temperature and time values in the program mode Starts and stops the timer Silences the alarm after the timer times out For entering temperature and time values in the program mode For viewing actual shortening temperature and set temperature NOTE The boil button is used during cleaning for the boil out Depressing this button will set the thermostat to a simmer point of 19...

Page 7: ... scroll to next item Parameter Lock Press or to lock or unlock program entry LoC Unlock Parameter or ULoC Lock Parameter Press and scroll to next item Fahrenheit or Celsius Press or to select Fahrenheit or Celsius F or C Press and scroll to next item Programming Guide Once in the program mode the parameters are displayed in the order listed below To exit the program and save changes press and hold...

Page 8: ... a liquid state before heating to frying temperatures Melting solid shortening without using this option will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening 1 Remove crumb screens from fryer tank 2 Lift elements out of each tank area 3 Chop the solid block of shortening into pieces that can be packed into the bottom of fryer tank 4 Pack bottom of the tank with shortening chunks 5 Lower elements bac...

Page 9: ...ections under program parameters For setting time on timers 1 through 5 in the program mode For setting time on timers 6 through 0 in the program mode For cleaning purposes when the fryer is filled with water Temperature is maintained at approximately 192 F 89 C NOTE The boil button is used during cleaning for the boil out Depressing this button will set the thermostat to a simmer point of 198 F N...

Page 10: ...e CODE XXXX NEW PASS Press when complete PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS OPTIONS Press VOLUME BEEPER Press to select volume 1 2 or 3 BEEPER Press when complete PROGRAM Fahrenheit or Celsius No Password Required Password Required Beeper Volume PROGRAMMING Temperature time and other parameters must be set before operating Follow the Program Guide to configure the fryer to your particular operation Prog...

Page 11: ...NS OPTIONS Press FILTER PROG 0000 Press to scroll through options FILTER ACT 0000 Press when complete PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS Press DISPOSE PROG 00 Press to scroll through options DISPOSE ACT00 Press when complete PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS Press Enter 11 99 min of idle time IDLE SET BACK PROG 00 Press when complete PROGRAM PROG 00 Language Melt Options Recovery Time Filter Programming Guid...

Page 12: ...ver 135 F 57 C HEATING is displayed in the window and the fryer quickly heats up to set temperature The temperature is displayed in the window when the fryer has reached the set temperature After the first initial startup the fryer always defaults to the last entered melt option Filter Programming The Filter parameter can be programed to alert the operator to filter the shortening by counting the ...

Page 13: ... actual cook count to zero NOTE The dispose prompt can only be reset by resetting the actual filter count or disabling the parameter NOTE The filter prompt takes precedence over dispose See Daily Filtering section in this manual for more information TEMPERATURE AND TIME PROGRAMMING Temperature 1 Press to enter program mode PROGRAM is displayed in the window 2 Press to enter temperature mode 000 F ...

Page 14: ... the window After entering the time press SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window and the LED s on timers through are lit 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the remaining timers or press to exit the program completely Advanced Time Features Each timer has additional timing functions that can be programmed to fit your particular operation DUTY TIME Notifies the operator during a fry cycle to perfo...

Page 15: ...s to choose another timer or press to exit program mode completely USING THE FRYER After Startup 1 Load the fry basket s do not overfill 2 Carefully lower basket s into shortening 3 Press the desired number to select the product to be timed Timers through are programmed for products Once the product is selected select or button to start timing of the product on the left or right side of the fryer ...

Page 16: ...g Quick Chart Press to enter the program mode Press for timers to Press for timers to Select a Timer Press to continue Set HOLD Time Select COMP or STRAIGHT Press Press Set DUTY Time Press Exit Program Enter Time Using to ...

Page 17: ...shortening because salt could cause a chemical change in the oil DAILY FILTERING WARNING HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS USE CARE WHEN OPERATING CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER Filtering Procedure 1 Turn the fryer off 2 Slowly remove the baskets and raise the elements out of the tank especially if shortening is hot to prevent splashing 3 Open the fryer door and attach the drain pipe to the drai...

Page 18: ...ction manual Follow the instructions accordingly WEEKLY OR AS REQUIRED 1 Once the shortening has been drained flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm shortening Allow the tank to drain thoroughly 2 Close the drain valve and fill the tank with a non corrosive grease dissolving commercial cleaner following the manufacturer s instructions 3 Add commercial boil out solution Solution ...

Page 19: ...fault clears or the fryer is turned off then back on If the problem persists call service Shorted Probe If a shorted probe is detected the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles are cancelled All operator buttons are disabled The control displays the following message 1ERD Models Hi 1ERC Models SHORTED PROBE The alarm sounds continuously until the fault clears or the fryer is turne...

Page 20: ...OM THE TANK SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this fryer contact the Vulcan Hart Service Agency in your area refer to our website www vulcanhart com for a complete listing of Authorized Service and parts depots When calling for service the following information must be available model number device number serial number manufacture date MD and voltage ...

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