RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS Installation & Operation Manual Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 www.frymaster.com E-mail: service@frymaster.
NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS ENODIS EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
The front ledge of this appliance is not a step! Do not stand on the appliance. Serious injury can result from slips or contact with the hot cooking oil/shortening. DANGER Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day.
RE Series E4 Electric Fryers Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.1 General Information .......................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Safety Information............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Computer Information ....................................................................................................... 1-2 1.
RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This manual covers all configurations of FPRE14, FPRE17, and FPRE22 models. The fryers in this model family have most parts in common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to as “RE Series Electric” fryers.
1.3 Computer Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or companies which, either in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible for the installation of electrical appliances. Qualified personnel must be experienced in such work, be familiar with all electrical precautions involved, and have complied with all requirements of applicable national and local codes.
RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Proper installation is essential for the safe, efficient, trouble-free operation of this appliance. Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6 of this manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment. Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as defined in Section 1.
DANGER This appliance must be connected to a power supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the rating plate located on the inside of the appliance door. DANGER All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance. Refer to the wiring diagram(s) affixed to the inside of the appliance door when installing or servicing this equipment. DANGER Frymaster appliances equipped with legs are for stationary installations.
2.2 Power Requirements Three (3) Phase Requirements MODEL VOLTAGE WIRE SERVICE FPRE14 FPRE14 FPRE14 FPRE14 FPRE14 FPRE14 FPRE17 FPRE17 FPRE17 FPRE17 FPRE17 FPRE17 FPRE22 FPRE22 FPRE22 FPRE22 FPRE22 FPRE22 208 240 480 220/380 240/415 230/400 208 240 480 220/380 240/415 230/400 208 240 480 220/380 240/415 230/400 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 MINIMUM WIRE SIZE AWG (mm) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 8 (2.59) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 6 (4.11) 4 (5.19) 4 (5.
1. Once the fryer has been positioned at the frying station, use a carpenter’s level placed across the top of the frypot to verify that the unit is level, both side-to-side and front-to-back. To level fryers equipped with legs, the bottom of the legs can be screwed out up to one inch for leveling. Legs should also be adjusted so that the fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying station. For fryers equipped with casters, there are no built-in leveling devices.
RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE FPRE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYER Tilt Housing Basket Hangers Elements Lift Rods Top Cap Control Panel (CMIII.
3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures Setup DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water, oil or shortening before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire. DANGER Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature. 1.
3.2 Controllers This fryer may be equipped with any of the following controllers: Computer Magic III.5 (CM III.5) Basket Lift Timer Digital Controller SOLID STATE Solid State (Analog) Controller CAUTION If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to the frypot Boil-Out Procedure on Page 5-2. Refer to the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual furnished with your fryer for the specific controller operating instructions.
RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures. 4.1 Draining and Manual Filtering DANGER Draining and filtering of oil must be accomplished with care to avoid the possibility of a serious burn caused by careless handling.
3. Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splattering. If the drain valve becomes clogged with food particles, use the Fryer’s Friend (poker-like tool) to clear the blockage. DANGER NEVER attempt to clear a clogged drain valve from the front of the valve! Hot oil will rush out creating the potential for severe burns. 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.
4.2.1 Preparation for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad 1. Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb tray, hold-down ring, filter paper and filter screen. (See Figure 1) Clean all components with a solution of detergent and hot water, then dry thoroughly. The filter pan is equipped with rollers in rails, much like a kitchen drawer.
5. When the hold-down ring is in position, if using filter paper, sprinkle one packet of filter powder evenly over the paper. (See Figure 4) If using a filter pad, position the hold down ring on top of the pad. DO NOT use filter powder with the pad. Figure 4 6. Replace the crumb tray in the filter pan, then push the filter pan back into the fryer, positioning it under the drain. 4.2.2 Preparation for Use with the Magnasol Filter Assembly 1.
4. Replace the Magnasol filter assembly in the filter pan, ensuring that the fitting on the bottom of the assembly is securely seated in the port in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle one packet of the Magnasol XL filter powder evenly over the screen. 5. Replace the crumb tray, then push the filter pan back into the fryer, positioning it all the way to the back of the cabinet. 4.
4. After the oil has drained from the frypot, turn the filter handle to the ON position to start the pump and begin the filtering process. There may be a slight delay before the pump activates. Turn filter handle to the ON position 5. The filter pump draws the oil through the filter medium and circulates it back up to and through the frypot during a 5-minute process called polishing. Polishing cleans the oil by trapping solid particles in the filter medium. 6.
8. Ensure the drain valve is fully closed. (If the drain valve is not fully closed, the fryer will not operate.) Turn the fryer ON and allow the oil to reach setpoint. DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material. WARNING Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip.
3. Allow all filter assembly components to air dry or thoroughly dry with clean towels before reassembling. Reassembly 1. Place the two outer screens together and align their edges (see illustration on following page). 2. Insert the screens into one of the frame halves (it doesn’t matter which one). Ensure that the fitting in the bottom screen is on the opposite side of the frame from the handle. 3. Slip the grid between the screens, ensuring that the grid is centered between the edges of the screens. 4.
RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1 Cleaning the Fryer DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material. DANGER Never attempt to clean the fryer during the frying process or when the frypot is filled with hot oil.
5.1.3 Clean the Frypot and Heating Elements- Weekly DANGER Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water, oil or shortening before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire. 5.1.4 Boiling Out the Frypot Before the fryer is first used, it should be boiled out to ensure that residue from the manufacturing process has been eliminated.
7. 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. DANGER Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature. 5.1.5 Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories – Weekly Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with a clean, dry cloth.
• Verify that the temperature and high-limit probes are properly connected, tightened and functioning properly, and that mounting hardware and probe guards are present and properly installed. • Verify that component box and contactor box components (i.e. computer/controller, relays, interface boards, transformers, contactors, etc.) are in good condition and free from oil and other debris. • Verify that component box and contactor box wiring connections are tight and that wiring is in good condition.
RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Introduction This section provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that may occur during the operation of this equipment. The troubleshooting guides that follow are intended to help correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problems with this equipment. Although the chapter covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered.
6.2 Troubleshooting 6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems Problem Probable Causes A. Power cord is not plugged in or circuit breaker is tripped. Controller won't activate. B. Controller or power supply component or interface board has failed. A. Drain valve is open. Fryer does not heat. B. One or more other components have failed. 6-2 Corrective Action A. Plug power cord in and verify that circuit breaker is not tripped. B.
Problem Fryer repeatedly cycles on and off when first started. Probable Causes Fryer is in melt-cycle mode. Corrective Action This is normal for fryers equipped with CM III.5 computers, Basket Lift Timers, and Digital Controllers. The default operational mode for these controllers is for the elements to cycle on and off until the temperature in the frypot reaches 180ºF (82ºC). In CM III.5 computers, CYCL will appear in the display when in the melt-cycle mode.
Problem Fryer heats until high limit trips without heat indicator ON. Fryer stops heating with heat indicator ON. Probable Causes Probable Causes Contactor or controller has failed. Call FASC. The high limit thermostat or contactor has failed. Determining which component has failed is beyond the scope of operator troubleshooting. Call FASC. 6.2.2 Error Messages and Display Problems Problem Basket lift timer display shows . Basket lift timer display shows . Basket lift timer display shows .
Problem CM III.5 display shows . CM III.5 display shows . CM III.5 display shows . CM III.5 display shows . CM III.5 frypot temperature is displayed constantly. Probable Causes Corrective Action This display is normal if the fryer setpoint has been changed to a lower temperature. The display should revert to the normal four dashes when the frypot Fryer is more than 21ºF (12ºC) above temperature cools to the setpoint. setpoint.
Problem Probable Causes Digital controller display is in wrong temperature scale (Fahrenheit or Celsius). Incorrect display option selected. Digital controller display shows . Open drain valve or problem with latching circuits Digital controller display shows . Frypot temperature is more than 410°F (210°C) or, in CE countries, 395°F (202°C). Digital controller display shows . Problem with the temperature measuring circuitry including the probe. Solid state controller trouble light ON.
6.2.3 Basket Lift Problems Problem Basket lift movement is noisy, jerky, or erratic. Probable Causes Lack of lubrication on basket lift rods. Corrective Action Apply a light coating of Lubriplate™ or similar lightweight white grease to the rod and bushings. 6.2.4 Filtration Problems Problem Probable Causes A. Verify that the power cord is fully plugged in. If so, verify that circuit breaker is not tripped. B. If the motor is too hot to touch for more than a few seconds, the B.
Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action A. If using filter paper or pad configuration, verify that filter screen is in bottom of pan with paper or pad on top of screen. A. Improperly installed filter pan components. Filter pump runs, but oil return is very slow and bubbling oil occurs. B. Attempting to filter with oil that is not hot enough. 6-8 Verify that O-rings are present and in good condition on filter pan connection fitting.
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