Frymaster BK1814E User Manual

Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1

2-1 FRYMASTER BK1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Proper installation is essential for the safe, effici

2-2 DANGER Do not attach an apron drainboard to a single fryer. The fryer may become unstable, tip over and cause injury. The appliance area must b

2-3 2.2 Power Requirements Three (3) Phase Requirements MODEL VOLTAGE WIRE SERVICEMINIMUM WIRESIZE AWG (mm) AMPS (per leg) RE14/RE1814 208 3

2-4 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

3–1 FRYMASTER BK1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures Setup DANGER Never

3–2 Shutdown 1. Turn the fryer off. 2. Filter the cooking oil and clean the fryers (See Chapters 4 and 5). 3. Place the frypot covers on the fr

4-1 FRYMASTER BK1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illus

4-2 the oil or shortening, Frymaster recommends that a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter cone be used when a filter machine is not available. I

4-3 4.3.1 Filter Components Filter paper is held in place by a hold-down ring. Oil moves through the paper, leaving behind impurities. 1. Filte

4-4 4.3.2 Assembling the Filter 1. Place the support grid in the bottom of filter pan. 2. Put one filter paper sheet on top of the sup

NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS MANITOWOC FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PAR

4-5 4.3.2 Assembling the Filter (cont.) 4. Sprinkle 8 ounces (227g) of filter powder on the filter sheet. Ensure the powder covers the filter pap

4-6 4.3.3 Installing the Filter 1. Slide the filter inside the fryer cabinet. Ensure the male-female pickup tubes are fully engaged. Ensure the f

4-7 4.4.2 Filtering Tools Assemble tools to be used for filtering. These are supplied with the filter starter kit included with the fryer/filter sys

4-8 4.5 Operating the Filter 4.5.1 Filter Operation See Section 4.3.2, Assembling the Filter, and Section 4.3.3, Installing the Filter, for the

4-9 4.5.1 Filter Operation (cont.) 5. After all oil has drained from the frypot into the filter pan, turn the yellow handle (right) to open the o

4-10 4.5.1 Filter Operation (cont.) 11. Lower the elements into the frypot. 12. Replace the basket support rack, using care not to splash hot oil.

4-11 4.6 Draining and Disposing of Waste Oil When your oil has reached the end of its usable life, drain the oil into an appropriate METAL contain

5–1 FRYMASTER BK1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 5: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1 Cleaning the Fryer DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped

5–2 5.1.3 Clean the Frypot and Heating Elements- Weekly Clean the frypot and heating elements to remove accumulated carbonized oil with detergent an

5-3 • Verify that all safety features (i.e. contactor shields, drain safety switches, reset switches, etc.) are present and functioning properly. •

DANGER 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 ho

6-1 FRYMASTER 1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Introduction This section provides an easy reference guide to so

6-2 6.2 Troubleshooting 6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Controller won't activate. A. Powe

6-3 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Fryer heats until high limit trips without heat indicator ON. Contactor or controller has failed. Cal

6-4 6.2.3 Filtration Problems Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action Filter pump won't start. A. Power cord is not plugged in or circuit

6-5 Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action B. Attempting to filter with oil that is not hot enough. B. In order to properly filter, the oil or

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i BK1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.1 General Information ...

ii CHAPTER 6: Operator Troubleshooting 6.1 Introduction ...

1-1 FRYMASTER BK1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting

1-2 shown to meet the Class B limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is o

1-3 electrical appliances. Qualified personnel must be experienced in such work, be familiar with all electrical precautions involved, and have compl