Specifications

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 3
1. POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER)
FRYER position turns ON the fryer and power light and turns
OFF the filter pump. Heating elements are energized and
regulate to the temperature set on the control thermostat
(#10). OFF position turns OFF the fryer and de-energizes the
lower panel filter pump switch (#8). FILTER position
energizes the lower filter pump switch (#8) and turns OFF the
fryer.
2. POWER LIGHT (AMBER)
When lit, indicates fryer is energized.
3. HEAT LIGHT (AMBER)
When lit, indicates heating element is energized. Light turns
OFF when oil has reached temp preset on control thermostat.
4. COOK LIGHT (AMBER)
When lit, indicates the timer (#5) is ON and the basket (#15) is
lowered.
5. TIMER
Controls the lift cradle and the buzzer. Timer is started by
pressing the red button in the center of the knob. When the
red button is pressed, the lift cradle lowers. The red pointer
on the dial shows time remaining. When timer reaches "0",
buzzer sounds and lift cradle raises.
6. BUZZER LIGHT (AMBER)
When lit, indicates buzzer switch (#7) is turned ON and
buzzer circuit is active.
7. BUZZER SWITCH
Activates the buzzer circuit. When turned ON and timer has
reached "0", buzzer will sound until buzzer switch is turned
OFF or timer is activated.
8. FILTER PUMP SWITCH (ON-OFF)
Causes the oil to be filtered and pumped back into the fry pot.
The power switch (#1) must be in the FILTER position for the
filter pump switch to operate.
9. HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT
Provides over temperature protection by de-energizing the
heating elements if the oil temperature exceeds the factory-set
limit. Reset must be performed manually. Allow the oil to
cool below 300°F (149°C), then firmly press the red button on
the lower control panel.
FIRE HAZARD
The hi-limit thermostat is a fire protection device.
If tripping persists, clean debris from the space
between the hi-limit bulb and the element to
enhance oil flow and facilitate reset. Otherwise,
contact your authorized service agency for repair.
DO NOT attempt to bypass or hold in the button of
the hi-limit thermostat, or a fire may occur.
10. TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT
Controls the oil temperature from 250°F (121°C) turned fully
counter-clockwise to 375°F (191°C) when turned fully clockwise.
11. DRAIN VALVE HANDLE
Opens and closes the drain valve. To open, rotate the handle
until it points down. To close, rotate the handle to the
horizontal position.
12. POWER OUTLET BOX
Contains the electrical service connection terminal block.
13. OIL FILTER RESERVOIR
Holds the filter screen.
14.
FILTER PUMP MOTOR RESET BUTTON (located at the rear
of the motor)
The filter pump motor is equipped with an overheating pro-
tection device. Reset must be performed manually. Allow the
motor to cool for approx. 15 minutes, then press the red button.
15. LIFT CRADLE
Raises and lowers fry basket.
16. FRY BASKET
Sits on the lift cradle and holds product to be cooked. Raised
and lowered by the lift cradle.
17. LIFT MOTOR
Raises/lowers lift cradle. Accessible for lubrication thru the
access plate in back panel.
18. DRIP PAN
Gathers fluids that accumulate on the top of the fryer section
of ventilator hood model VAE-55F.
22. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Installation and troubleshooting (for qualified technicians).
23. IDENTIFICATION TAG
Identifies manufacturer, model, serial number, electrical.
MANUAL CONTROL • FAE-55F
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS