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ERD/ERC SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS

MODELS MANUFACTURED AFTER AUGUST 2003
WITH TDI CONTROLLERS

ERD50

ML-135541

ERD85

ML-135543

ERC50

ML-135545

ERC85

ML-135547

ERO15

ML-135548

ERO21

ML-135549

VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791

FORM 35611 (08-03)

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for ERC50

Page 1: ...FTER AUGUST 2003 WITH TDI CONTROLLERS ERD50 ML 135541 ERD85 ML 135543 ERC50 ML 135545 ERC85 ML 135547 ERO15 ML 135548 ERO21 ML 135549 VULCAN HART COMPANY P O BOX 696 LOUISVILLE KY 40201 0696 TEL 502 778 2791 FORM 35611 08 03 INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... ERD Series 10 Turning the ERD Fryer On 10 Programming Guide 11 Melting Solid Shortening Model ERD 12 Turning the ERD Fryer Off 13 Controls ERC Series 14 Programming Guide 15 To Begin Melt Cycle 17 Filtering 17 Set Cooking Time 18 Setting Advanced Time Features 19 Cooking 20 Shutdown 20 Frying All Models 21 Shortening Life All Models 21 Daily Filtering 22 Filtering Procedure 22 Battery Interplumbi...

Page 3: ...e model number of your fryer refers to the number of fryers in a battery One fryer in a battery can be a Frymate Dump Station ERO15 for ER50 and ERO21 for ER85 only one per battery All ERD fryers will utilize a digital display solid state thermostat control and timers All ERC fryers will utilize a TDI computer push button microprocessor with built in thermostat and cooking timers Feature options i...

Page 4: ...sible configurations showing positions A through E are depicted below NOTES Dump Station Fryer Indicates filter interplumbing not available A filter dump station can be located under any position in a battery if it has been built without an ERO Frymate A filter dump station can be located under any position in a battery if the line up has been built with an ERO Frymate located at either end of the...

Page 5: ...able Accessories Factory Installed Only Casters Fat Melt Twin Baskets Basket Lift Single Baskets S S Tank Tri Baskets ER85 only S S Sides Heat Lamp Battery Configuration S S Vat Cover Battery Interplumbing Batter Tray Tank Skimmer Tank Scoop ERO SERIES FRYMATE Dump Station Model ERO Frymate Dump Station can be configured in batteries with fryers in either 151 2 39 cm or 21 53 cm width Frymate prov...

Page 6: ...The National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 3 NFPA Standard 96 ASSEMBLY The fryer must be restrained with adequate ties to prevent tipping when installed in order to avoid the splashing of hot liquid Legs Position fryer in an open space near the final installation area Tilt fryer ...

Page 7: ...E 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 possible Connect 3 phase line to X Y and Z of terminal block To reach terminal block remove electric cover plate from fryer For each 151 2 39 cm and 21 53...

Page 8: ...e tank and heating elements completely dry with a soft clean cloth See also CLEANING WEEKLY in this manual NOTE When cleaning avoid moving the thermostat bulb or capilary Clean all fryer accessories Rinse all parts thoroughly after cleaning and wipe dry FILLING THE FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING Liquid shortening may be used in all ERD ERC Series Fryers Melting solid shortening without using the melt cy...

Page 9: ...ank on top of the packed shortening Follow the Fat Melt instructions in the installation operation manual Once all shortening has been melted and the fryer has met the set temperature fill baskets and resume frying Single Vat 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...

Page 10: ...mer times out For entering temperature and time values in the program mode For viewing actual shortening temperature and set temperature PROGRAMMING Temperature time and other parameters must be set before operating Once these parameters are set the fryer can be operated at the touch of a button Press to enter the program mode and scroll through the parameters If the Parameter Lock feature is disa...

Page 11: ...r CY O No melt Press and scroll to next item Energy Source Press or to select source of heat gAS or ELEC Press and 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 progr...

Page 12: ... melt For immediately bringing liquid shortening up to fry temperature Upon startup if the CY L or CY S melt option is selected and the shortening temperature is below 135 F 57 C CY is displayed in the window and the fryer cycles to bring the shortening up to temperature If the shortening temperature is over 150 F 65 C HEAT is displayed in the window and the fryer quickly heats up to set temperatu...

Page 13: ...imer beeper Models With Basket Lift Option 1 Load the fry basket s do not overfill 2 Place the fry basket s on the lift arm 3 Press to lower the left basket Press to lower the right basket The timer s begin counting down 4 When the timer times out a beeper sounds and the basket s automatically raise Press to silence the left timer beeper Press to silence the right timer beeper SHUTDOWN 1 Press the...

Page 14: ...selections 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 ...

Page 15: ...te 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 Programming Guide Press to enter into the ...

Page 16: ...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 Guide Cont Recovery During a cold star...

Page 17: ...to filter the shortening by counting the number of cook counts When the actual cook count is the same as the programmed cook count FILTER flashes in the window It also can be programmed to time the filtering process PROG 0000 Enter the number of cook counts you want the controller to count before giving a filter alert each time a timer times out is equal to one cook count To disable the filter rem...

Page 18: ...r numbers CK 00 00 and TIME are displayed in the window 4 Enter the desired time using keys through The time is displayed in 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 Timers through 1 Press and enter the program mode PROGRAM...

Page 19: ...d in the window 2 Press to select COMP or STRAIGHT 3 Press to choose another timer or press to exit program mode 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 perform a particular task shake a basket flip a product etc When the remaining cook time is the same...

Page 20: ... Once the product is selected the timing will start and the single basket lift will lower the product into the oil 4 When the timer s time out a beeper sounds and REMOVE is displayed in the window The timer number flashes and the basket s automatically raise Press the flashing timer number to silence the beeper Models With Two Basket Lift Option 1 Load the fry basket s do not overfill 2 Place the ...

Page 21: ...e shortening Batter covered foods should be dropped carefully one by one into shortening or basket If you use the basket first dip basket into shortening to reduce batter build up on basket surfaces When frying is completed remove basket or product Hang basket on rear basket hanger Remove food and season it Do not salt food over the shortening because salt could cause a chemical change in the oil ...

Page 22: ... Filter Ready 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 drain valve 4 Select a container of sufficient capacity and place it below the drain pipe 5 If you are using a filter bag tie it securely to the drain pipe If other filter medium is used pla...

Page 23: ...clear rinse then dry Fingerprints are sometimes a problem on highly polished surfaces of stainless steel They can be minimized by applying a cleaner that will leave a thin oily or waxy film DO NOT use a scouring pad or harsh cleaners on the computer keypad especially the display area Battery Interplumbing Optional A battery of fryers equipped with optional interplumbing connects the fry tanks to a...

Page 24: ... to 20 minutes Do not allow the solution to boil Boiling will damage the heating elements and may void the equipment warranty 5 Drain the cleaning solution from the tank 6 Close the drain valve and refill the tank with water Add 1 cup 0 2 L of vinegar to neutralize alkaline left by the cleaner Bring the solution to a simmer and allow it to stand for a few minutes 7 Drain the tank and rinse thoroug...

Page 25: ...elled All operator buttons are disabled The control displays the following message ERD Models Hi ERC Models SHORTED PROBE The alarm sounds continuously until the fault clears or the fryer is turned off then back on If the problem persists call service Hi Temperature If the temperature is greater than or equal to 415 F 212 C the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles are cancelled A...

Page 26: ...ketlifts are permanently lubricated SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this fryer contact the Vulcan Hart Service Agency in your area refer to listing supplied with the fryer or Vulcan Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual When calling for service the following information must be availab...

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