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FRYMASTER 

8700 LINE AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106-6800 

800-551-8633 

318-865-1711 

WWW.FRYMASTER.COM

 

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©2021 Welbilt Inc. except where explicitly stated otherwise. All rights reserved.  Continuing product improvement may necessitate change of specifications 
without notice. 
 
Part Number FRY_IOM_8197053   08/2021 

 

Summary of Contents for FRYMASTER FilterQuick FQE30

Page 1: ... our website for the latest manual Part Number FRY_IOM_8197053 08 2021 8197053 FOR YOUR SAFETY Do Not Store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Original Instructions CAUTION READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE FRYER Keep these instructions for future reference Your Growth Is Our Goal ...

Page 2: ...TO U S CUSTOMERS This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the basic plumbing code of the Building Officials and Code Administrators International Inc BOCA and the Food Service Sanitation Manual of the U S Food and Drug Administration NOTICE This appliance is intended to be used for commercial applications for example in kitchens of restaurants canteens hospitals and in commercial enter...

Page 3: ... a step Do not stand on the fryer Serious injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil DANGER Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DANGER Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation DANGER Keep all items out of drains Closing actuators may cause damage or injury DANGER The c...

Page 4: ...children under the age of 16 or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Do not allow children to play with this appliance DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot The frypot must be filled to the fill line with wate...

Page 5: ...slipping and falling WARNING Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when adding oil to the fryer to prevent splashing of hot oil which may cause severe burns WARNING Use caution when dropping large amounts of food into the hot oil It may cause large amounts of foaming which can overflow and may cause burns WARNING Opening the drain valve will lead to the outflow of the hot contents of t...

Page 6: ... 3 Operating Instructions 3 1 Equipment Setup and Start Up Procedures 3 2 3 2 Operation 3 2 3 3 Oil Attendant Automatic Topoff 3 3 3 3 1 Install the Oil Reservoir 3 3 3 3 2 Routine Oil Changes 3 4 CHAPTER 4 Filtration Instructions 4 1 Introduction 4 1 4 2 Preparation for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad 4 1 4 3 FilterQuick with Fingertip Filtration 4 2 4 4 Troubleshooting FilterQuick with Finge...

Page 7: ...HAPTER 6 Operator Troubleshooting 6 1 Introduction 6 1 6 2 Troubleshooting 6 2 6 2 1 Controller and Heating Problems 6 2 6 2 2 Error Message and Display Problems 6 2 6 2 3 Filtration Problems 6 4 6 2 4 Basket Lift Problems 6 5 6 2 5 Auto Top Off Problems 6 5 6 2 6 Error Log Codes 6 6 6 2 7 High Limit Test 6 7 6 2 8 OQS Oil Quality Sensor 6 8 APPENDIX A Bulk Oil Instructions APPENDIX B Solid Shorte...

Page 8: ...e attempting to operate your unit read the instructions in this manual thoroughly Throughout this manual you will find notations enclosed in double bordered boxes similar to the one below DANGER Hot oil causes severe burns Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot oil or to transfer hot oil from one container to another CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may caus...

Page 9: ...ared 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 European Community CE Specific Information The European Community CE has established certain specific standards regarding equipment of this type Whenever a difference exist...

Page 10: ...S s is located on the Frymaster website at www frymaster com Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster warranty on your equipment 1 7 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure What to do if your equipment arrives damaged Please note that this equipment was carefully inspected and packed by skilled personnel before leaving the factory The freight company assumes full responsibility f...

Page 11: ...y be placed directly with your local FAS or distributor A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers FAS s is located on the Frymaster website at www frymaster com If you do not have access to this list contact the Frymaster Service Department at 1 800 551 8633 or 1 318 865 1711 or by email at service frymaster com The following information will be needed in order to assist you efficiently Mod...

Page 12: ...our local Frymaster Authorized Servicer NOTICE All fryers shipped without factory supplied cords and plug assemblies must be hardwired using flexible conduit to the terminal block located on the rear of the fryer These fryers should be wired to NEC specifications Hardwired units must include installation of restraint devices DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appl...

Page 13: ...ailure 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 is restored 2 1 1 Clearance and Ventilation This appliance must be kept free and clear of combustible material except that it may be installed on combustible floors A clearance of 6 inches 15cm must be provided at both sides and back adjacent to combustible const...

Page 14: ...onal three phase supply plug for 208v and 240v delta configuration fryers are rated at 60 amps 250 VAC and is NEMA configuration 15 60P Three 3 Phase Requirements MODEL kW VOLTAGE WIRE SERVICE MINIMUM WIRE SIZE AWG mm AMPS per leg FQEL14 14 208 3 6 4 11 39 FQEL14 14 240 3 6 4 11 34 FQEL14 14 480 3 8 2 59 17 FQEL14 14 220 380 4 6 4 11 22 FQEL14 14 230 400 4 6 4 11 21 FQEL14 14 240 415 4 6 4 11 20 S...

Page 15: ...imit the movement of this appliance without depending on or transmitting stress to the electrical conduit A restraint kit is provided with the fryer If the restraint kit is missing contact your local KES DANGER Hot oil can cause severe burns Avoid contact Under all circumstances oil must be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid oil spills falls and severe burns This fryer ma...

Page 16: ...S ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL CONFIGURATION FILTERQUICK FQE ELECTRIC 330 SHOWN NOTE The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that shown depending upon configuration and date of manufacture ...

Page 17: ...ny higher than the bottom line overflow may occur as heat expands the oil For bulk oil systems see Section 1 9 8 on page 1 16 in the FilterQuick Controller Manual 8197206 for instructions to fill the vat from bulk 2 Ensure that the power cord s is are plugged and locked if applicable into the appropriate receptacle s Verify that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate with no portion o...

Page 18: ...t fill them The frypots will require manual filling upon startup and after disposal 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 3 3 1 Install the Oil Reservoir Remove the original lid from the oil container and foil liner Replace...

Page 19: ...e 2 Figure 2 2 Remove the cap and pour any remaining oil in the container into all fry vats equally see Figure 3 Figure 3 3 With the jug upright remove the cap and foil seal see Figure 4 Figure 4 4 Put the tube in the new full container see Figure 5 Figure 5 5 Slide the JIB onto the shelf inside the fryer cabinet as seen in Figure 2 7 Press and hold the orange JIB reset switch five 5 seconds to re...

Page 20: ...the height of the hold down ring 4 2 Preparing the FilterQuick with Fingertip Filtration System for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad The FilterQuick with fingertip filtration system allows the oil in one frypot to be safely and efficiently filtered while the other frypots in a battery remain in operation The FilterQuick filtration system uses a filter paper configuration which includes a crumb ...

Page 21: ... PAD 7 Push the filter pan back into the fryer positioning it under the fryer Ensure A is displayed on the MIB board The filtration system is now ready for use DANGER Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the built in filtration unit to avoid overflow and spillage of hot oil that may cause severe burns slipping and falling DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system mu...

Page 22: ... full press the YES button to continue The controller returns to idle cook mode or OFF If the pot is not filled completely continue to next step 2 Press NO if pot is not filled completely The controller displays FILLING while the pump runs again When the pump stops the controller displays IS VAT FULL alternating with yes no again If the vat is full go to step 1 If the vat is not completely filled ...

Page 23: ...with YES NO 10 Press NO to continue cooking Call your FAS to repair and reset the fryer The error will be re displayed every 15 minutes until the issue is repaired Semi automatic filtration and auto top off is disabled until the fryer is reset 4 5 Filter Busy When FILTER BUSY is displayed on the controller the system is waiting on another vat to be filtered or waiting on another issue to clear Wai...

Page 24: ...shortening disposal unit is not available allow the oil to cool to 100 F 38 C then drain the oil into a METAL container with a capacity of FOUR 4 gallons 15 liters or larger to prevent oil from spilling If using a bulk oil system follow the disposal and refilling instructions for bulk oil in the FilterQuick Controller Manual 8197206 DANGER When draining oil into an appropriate METAL container make...

Page 25: ...sposing of oil in the FilterQuick controller manual for disposal or draining steps If the drain valve becomes clogged with food particles use the Fryer s Friend poker like tool to clear the blockage DANGER DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the cleanout rod or other objects Damage to the ball inside will result in leaks and will void the Frymaster warranty 4 After draining the oil clean all foo...

Page 26: ...rticular attention must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length of time the cleaner remains on the food contact surfaces 5 2 DAILY CHECKS AND SERVICE 5 2 1 Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Daily Look for loose or frayed wires and cords leaks foreign material in frypot or inside cabinet and any other indications that the fryer and accessories are not ready and safe for operat...

Page 27: ...ith an empty frypot The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water or oil before energizing the elements Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire After the fryer has been in use for a period of time a hard film of caramelized oil will form on the inside of the frypot This deposit must be periodically removed to maintain your fryer s efficiency ...

Page 28: ... otherwise hot cold liquid could overflow and cause injury 5 Refill the frypot s with clean water Rinse the frypot s twice drain and dry with a clean towel Thoroughly remove all water from the frypot and elements before refilling the frypot with oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line DANGER Ensure that the frypot is completely free of water before filling with oil When the oil is heated to cooking tempe...

Page 29: ...ecommends that this appliance be inspected at least annually by a Factory Authorized Servicer as follows 5 6 1 Fryer Inspect the cabinet inside and out front and rear for excess oil Verify that the heating element wires are in good condition and that leads have no visible fraying or insulation damage and that they are free of oil Verify that heating elements are in good condition with no carbon ca...

Page 30: ...mb basket advise the owner operator that the crumb basket should be emptied into a fireproof container and cleaned daily Verify that all O rings and seals including those on the quick disconnect fittings are present and in good condition Replace O rings and seals if worn or damaged Check filtration system integrity as follows Verify that filter pan cover is present and properly installed With the ...

Page 31: ...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 small component may often be indicative of potential failure or incorrect functioning of a more important component or system Before calling a service agent or the Frymaster HOTLINE 1 80...

Page 32: ...ord s are fully seated in its receptacle locked into place and that circuit breaker is not tripped B Controller has failed B Call your FAS for assistance C One or more other components have failed C Call your FAS for assistance Fryer repeatedly cycles on and off when first started Fryer is in melt cycle This is normal operation This will continue until the fryer temperature reaches 180ºF 82ºC Frye...

Page 33: ...E FAILURE Problem with the temperature measuring circuitry including the probe or damaged controller wiring harness or connector Shut the fryer down and call your FAS for assistance Controller display shows HEATING FAILURE Failed controller failed interface board open high limit thermostat Call your FAS for assistance Heating indicator is on but fryer is not heating Three phase power cord unplugge...

Page 34: ... trip C Blockage in filter pump A Verify that the power cord is fully plugged in and the circuit breaker is not tripped B If the motor is too hot to touch for more than a few seconds the thermal overload switch has probably tripped Allow the motor to cool at least 45 minutes then press the Pump Reset Switch see page 4 3 C Call your FAS for assistance Filter Pump runs but oil return is very slow A ...

Page 35: ... build up around sensor B Fryer temperature too low C Oil is too cold D JIB out of oil E A fryer may be unplugged or fryer with ATO box may not have power F Service required error exists A Clean crumbs from opening surrounding sensor B Fryer temperature must be at setpoint C Ensure that the oil in the JIB is above 70 F 21 C D Ensure the JIB is not out of oil and supply line is in the JIB Replace J...

Page 36: ...lure E15 ERROR MIB BOARD Cooking controller detects MIB connections lost Check software version on each controller If versions are missing check CAN connections between each controller MIB board failure E16 ERROR AIF PROBE AIF RTD reading out of range E17 ERROR ATO PROBE ATO RTD reading out of range E20 INVALID CODE LOCATION SD card removed during update E21 FILTER PAPER PROCEDURE ERROR Change Fil...

Page 37: ... be performed with old oil Shut the fryer off and call for service immediately if the temperature reaches 460 F 238 C without the high limit tripping and the controller displays HIGH LIMIT FAILURE alternating with DISCONNECT POWER with an alert tone during testing The test is cancelled at any time by turning the fryer off When the fryer is turned back on it returns to the operating mode and displa...

Page 38: ...to cancel the alarm and go to OFF 12 Follow the procedure to dispose of the oil 6 2 8 OQS Oil Quality Sensor Troubleshooting Problem Corrective Action No TPM results displayed Check the following items and perform another OQS filter Ensure the vat is at setpoint temperature Inspect the pre screen filter and ensure it is screwed in tightly Inspect the O rings on the filter pan and ensure they are b...

Page 39: ...ard fitting into the jug with the metal cap resting on the lip of the jug The oil is pumped in and out of the jug through the same fitting see Figure 4 Figure 4 The momentary switch used to reset the ATO system is also used to fill the jug in an fresh bulk oil system After clearing the TOP OFF EMPTY display pressing and holding the momentary switch located above the JIB allows the operator to fill...

Page 40: ... fryer will ONLY operate with bulk oil systems that have a three pole float switch If the float switch is the older two pole switch call the bulk oil provider These float switches are polarity specific which may short to ground and damage an MIB board ...

Page 41: ...sing the existing holes See Figure 5 8 On the back side of the melter attach the white two pin connectors and plug in the black connector to the outlet box shown in Figure 6 9 Ensure the melting unit power switch is in the ON position See Figure 7 Figure 1 Attach alignment bracket to bottom of ATO box brace Orange button resets system after a low oil display Figure 6 Attach the two pin white conne...

Page 42: ...to reset the top off system DO NOT ADD hot oil to the shortening melter The temperature of the oil reservoir should not exceed 140 F 60 C Add small amounts of solid shortening to the reservoir to ensure it has sufficient oil to operate the top off system For best results DO NOT TURN OFF the solid shortening melting unit overnight The power switch for the melting unit is also used as a reset switch...

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