Anets Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 501, Concord,NH 03302-0501 USA Telephone: 603-225-6684 Shipping Address: 10 Ferry Street, Concord, NH 03301 USA www.anets.com FRYER Models 14G, 14GS 14GU, 14GSU, MX-14EG, MX-14EGU Installation, User Operation, & Maintenance Manual 14GS shown on standard 6” legs ! DANGER Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
! DANGER Read these specifications, Code Requirements, Installation Requirements, Installation Instructions, and Operating Instructions very carefully. Failure to follow the Instructions could cause the fryer to malfunction. A fryer malfunction can result in property damage, serious bodily injury, or death. CONTENTS Shipping Container Inspection ........................................................ Fryer Gas Supply Specifications .....................................................
SHlPPlNG CONTAlNER lNSPECTlON 1. Carefully examine the shipping carton for external damage. When damage is noted, notify the delivery carrier immediately. Save all packing materials for damage claim examination. 2. If no external damage is noted, remove the shipping carton from the fryer and examine the fryer carefully for damage. Place the fryer in a safe location, if damage is noted, so that the freight damage claims adjuster can examine the fryer. 3.
FRYER GAS SUPPLY SPEClFlCATlONS Please make sure that Vour desired frVer location has gas supplV factors that are suitable for this product: INPUT REQUIRED: Natural Gas Propane MANIFOLD PRESSURE 3½“ W.C. ** 10“ W.C. SUPPLY PRESSURE*** 6“ W.C., minimum 111,000 BTU* 11“ W.C., minimum * - BTU/Hr Rating is based on sea level operation. For sites above 2000 feet, reduce this rating 4% for each 1000 feet above sea level. ** - “W.C. = Inches, Water Column.
CODE REQUlREMENTS lMPORTANT: Read the Code Requirements and ALL installation instructions carefully, before starting the installation. Contact the factory if any problems or questions arise. The fryer installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition); the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/ CGA-B149.1 (latest edition); or the Propane Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2 (latest edition), as applicable, including: a.
From the top of the flue on the fryer, allow a minimum of at least 10 inches vertical clearance beneath a ventilating hood. Figure 2. Fryer Site Installation Requirements lNSTALLATlON REQUlREMENTS Install the fryer in accordance with the preceding Code Requirements, as well as the following Installation Requirements. 1. DO NOT install this fryer in a mobile home, trailer, or recreational vehicle. 2.
lNSTALLATlON lNSTRUCTlONS LEG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Flatten the shipping carton (after unpacking the fryer and its parts and accessories) for surface protection during leg installation. LEG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 7. Tighten the four locking nuts evenly and securely to hold the leg mounting plate against the fryer mounting bracket. 2. Position the side of the fryer flat on the carton, exposing the fryer bottom mounting brackets for leg installation, as shown in Figure 3. 3.
lNSTALLATlON lNSTRUCTlONS (Continued) CASTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Flatten the shipping carton (after unpacking the fryer and its parts and accessories) for surface protection during leg installation. 2. Position the side of the fryer flat on the carton, exposing the fryer bottom mounting brackets for caster installation, as shown in Figure 4. 3. Place the caster mounting plate flush against the mounting bracket on the fryer bottom. 4.
lNSTALLATlON lNSTRUCTlONS CASTER LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 5. Completely unscrew the bolts holding the caster mounting plate that requires leveling adjustment. Retain the locking nuts for later reassembly. 6. Reinsert each bolt through its flatwasher and the fryer mounting bracket; next, place a spacer of the required thickness on the bolt before inserting the bolt through its mounting hole on the caster mounting plate and screwing a locking nut onto the bolt.
GAS CONNECTlON lNSTRUCTlONS Installing your ANETS Fryer requires the following procedure, after its legs or casters are properly attached and it is in its desired location. 1. Ensure that the gas control valve knob in the fryer has its OFF position next to the valve mark. 2. Ensure that the gas supply inlet line valve is closed (cross-wise to the pipe line direction). 3. Ensure that all fryer controls are set to OFF. 4. Connect the ¾” gas supply line to the gas line adapter on the lower rear of the fryer.
FRYER OPERATlNG lNSRUCTlONS ! CAUTlON DO NOT attempt to operate this fryer during a interruption of gas service. Turn all fryer controls to OFF, including the gas control valve knob, then close the gas supply line valve. When notified that the gas interruption has ended, perform the Lighting Procedure (later in this manual). ! DANGER NEVER operate this fryer when its flue is blocked or when the ventilation hood is not on because the combustion products can cause injury to personnel.
FRYER OPERATlNG lNSTRUCTlONS FRYER PREPARATION FOR USE “BOIL OUT” INSTRUCTIONS New ANETS Fryers are leak-tested and cleaned at the factory before shipping. Before using a newly installed fryer for food preparation, clean the kettle again, as follows: 1. Thoroughly wipe the interior of the kettle with clean cloths. Open the front door on the lower portion of the fryer to access the drain ball valve.
FRYER OPERATlNG lNSTRUCTlONS (Continued) Normal operation of an ANETS Fryer requires that the kettle is filled with liquid shortening above the lower indent level, marked on the rear of the kettle, before lighting the fryer’s pilot and turning on the main burner. ! CAUTION: Shortening MUST be in liquid form to avoid scorching or discoloration and possible damage to the kettle. Damage caused by melting solid shortening will NOT be covered by the warranty.
FRYER OPERATlNG lNSTRUCTlONS (Continued) SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE NOTE: Shutdown is recommended at the end of a workday or whenever no frying is required for a period of several hours. The fryer should be shutdown during any power outage or interruption of gas service. The fryer MUST also be shutdown before draining the kettle, or whenever there is no shortening in the kettle to prevent damage. 1. Turn the thermostat knob to OFF. 2. Turn the gas control valve knob to align the PILOT setting with the valve mark.
FRYER OPERATlNG lNSTRUCTlONS (Continued) RECOMMENDED FRYlNG TlME FOR POPULAR FRlED FOODS Load the fryer basket with the food product while the basket is not in the hot liquid shortening. DO NOT overload the fryer basket. Load only a premeasured quantity of food product (1½ lb, typically; less, if smaller portions are desired). Place the loaded fryer basket into the hot liquid shorteningcarefully to avoid splashing.
FRYER OPERATlNG lNSTRUCTlONS DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE NOTE: Cleaning is recommended at the end of a workday, to prepare the fryer for proper operation the next time it is to be used. (Continued) 5. Allow the shortening to cool before draining. Slowly open the drain ball valve to drain the shortening. Take care to avoid spilling or splashing the shortening. ! DANGER DO NOT move the fryer while it contains HOT shortening.
FRYER OPERATlNG lNSTRUCTlONS (Continued) DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE (Continued) 12. Return the screen (or, if used, the sediment tray) to its proper position in the kettle. Place the fryer baskets on the basket hanger, ready for use. 13. Perform the Lighting Procedure to return the fryer to operation, when desired. MONTHLY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Regular maintenance is recommended to keep the fryer operating properly.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTlNG GUlDE All service (repairs or part replacement) must be performed by a qualified Service Agency. PROBLEM Pilot (piezo-electric) pushbutton igniter, if present, does not light the pilot flame Pilot flame does not stay lighted. 18 CAUSE REMEDY 1. Electrode of igniter out of position or dirty/sooty electrode. 1. Move electrode within 3/16” of pilot burner tip. Clean the electrode. 2. Loose spark wire; loose igniter nut. 2.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTlNG GUlDE PROBLEM CAUSE Pilot flame does not 6. High-limit thermostat problem has shut off stay lighted. (Continued) the gas. (Continued) (Continued) REMEDY 6. (Continued) For model 14GS, MX-14EG, and MX14-EGU fryers ONLY: Test the high-limit thermostat by disconnecting the thermocouple at the gas control valve. Then, disconnect the red wires to the high-limit thermostat from the gas control valve.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTlNG GUlDE PROBLEM Pilot flame goes out repeatedly. (Continued) CAUSE 4. High-limit thermostat problem has shut off the gas. (Continued) (Continued) REMEDY 4. (Continued) For model 14GS, MX-14EG, and MX14-EGU fryers ONLY: Test the high-limit thermostat by disconnecting the thermocouple at the gas control valve. Then, disconnect the red wires to the high-limit thermostat from the gas control valve.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTlNG GUlDE PROBLEM Main burners do not stop burning. Liquid shortening does not reach the desired temperature for frying. CAUSE (Continued) REMEDY 1. Thermostat has failed. 1. Turn the thermostat control knob to OFF. If the burners do not quit burning, the thermostat has failed and must be replaced. 2. Gas control valve has failed. 2. Turn the gas control valve knob to OFF. If the burners do not quit burning, the gas control valve has failed and must be replaced. 1.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTlNG GUlDE (Continued) PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Liquid shortening does not reach the desired temperature for frying. 3. Loose knob on thermostat; or thermostat requires calibration (temperature setting differs by about 10°F from measured shortening temperature). (Continued) 3. (Continued) the shortening temperature has stabilized. Measure the temperature of the shortening by inserting an accurate thermometer about 4 inches into the shortening to measure its temperature.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY General Warranty Anets, Inc. warrants to the original user of its commercial cooking appliances and related equipment that said appliances and related equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation, with appropriate documentation, to a maximum of fifteen (15) months from the date of manufacture, subject to the following additions, exceptions, exclusions and limitations.
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