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Electric Fryer
Models
618L, 624, and 634
Operator’s Manual
618L & 624:
634 :
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If you accept the machine from the shipping To unpack the fryer and transport it to the company, you are, in effect, saying that the workstation: machine is in good condition, and you must 1. Use a fork lift to transport the shipping crate pay for the machine. Belshaw cannot pay for to the work station. shipping damage, because the freight company 2. Break down the shipping crate. has accepted the machine from Belshaw in good condition, and is responsible for its safe delivery. 3. R
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Contents Sections 1 Installation 1 Unpacking the Fryer 1 Initial Cleaning 1 Installing the Fryer 1 Moving the Fryer 2 Mounting the Drain Tray 2 2 Operation 4 3 Cleaning 6 Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces 6 Cleaning the Frying Screen 6 Cleaning the Kettle 6 Removing the Shortening 6 Washing 7 Rinsing 8 Drying 8 4 Troubleshooting 9 Appendixes A Donut-Making Helps 13 Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts 13 Calculating Correct Water Temperature 14 Ratios of Plunger Sizes to Do
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C Parts Lists 17 618L Fryer 18 624 Fryer 24 634 Fryer 31 D Wiring Diagrams 37 618L Fryer (618L-4018) Insert 624 Fryer (624-4024) Insert 634 Fryer (634-4050) Insert E Limited Warranty Insert Figures B-1. Toggle Switch Continuity Test 20 B-2. Thermostat Terminals 21 nd Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Phone 206-322-5474 Fax 206-322- 5425 iv MN-1126EN 618L, 624, and 634 Electric Fryers
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Preface The 618L, 624, and 634 Electric Fryers are Hot shortening can cause serious burns. designed to fry cake and yeast-raised donut Make sure that the system and the products. Each must be bolted to a flat, dry shortening are cool before attempting floor. The operator should stand opposite the any cleaning, adjustment, disassembly, heater head. or repair. The operator must work safely at all times and To avoid electrocution or other injury, read this manual and follow its
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1 Installation Unpacking the Fryer Installing the Fryer 1. Use a fork lift to transport the shipping crate 1. Make sure the power requirements of the to the work station. machine, found on the data plate on the back of the heater head assembly, match your 2. Break down the shipping crate. power source. 3. Remove all the packing materials from the 2. Using a fork lift or pallet jack, lift the fryer fryer. These include foam, tape, brown cabinet and screw each leg in as far as it wi
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Moving the Fryer Mounting the Drain Tray If you ever want to move the fryer to a different If you ever want to mount the drain tray on the workstation, follow this procedure: opposite side of the fryer, follow the steps below. You cannot move the drain tray if your fryer has 1. Turn off the fryer and disconnect it from the a Belshaw Shortening Melter (FM) mounted on power source. it. 2. Allow the machine and the shortening to 1. Remove the two acorn nuts on the ends of cool. the dr
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13. Install the drain tray mount brackets (removed in step 4) on the opposite side of the fryer. 14. Put the drain tray in place, so its holes line up with the holes in the mount brackets. 15. Slide the drain tray hinge shaft through the holes in the mount brackets and the drain tray. 16. Tighten the acorn nuts (removed in step 1) on the ends of the drain tray hinge shaft. nd Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Phone 206-322-5474 Fax 206-322- 5425 618L, 624,
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Operation 2 Read each step completely before doing what it 4. Move the on/off switch to the ON position. The switch is located inside the fryer tells you to do. cabinet, on the right hand side. 1. If you are frying yeast-raised donuts, install The “Power On” pilot light on top of the the proofer or feed table. Refer to the heater head will light up. proofer or feed table manual for complete installation and operation instructions. 5. Set the thermostat to 250 F/121 C. The 2
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The “Heating” pilot light will go out if the 9. If you are frying cake or French donuts, high temperature limit control breaks the move the cutter into place over the fryer. circuit. Refer to the cutter manual for complete installation and operation instructions. Note: If the high temperature limit control does break the circuit, push the red reset If you are frying yeast-raised donuts using a button on the back of the heater head. feed table, load proofing cloths on the feed table.
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Cleaning 3 For your safety, observe the following warnings Cleaning the Frying Screen throughout the entire cleaning process. 1. In a sink or a dishwasher, wash the frying screen using warm water and mild detergent. WARNING Do not use an abrasive cleaner or scraper. Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if 2. Rinse the frying screen in clear water. shortening, water, or other materials are 3. Dry the frying screen thoroughly, using a spilled. Materials spilled on the floor can
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3. Place a Belshaw Shortening Filter or a large 8. Tilt the heater head assembly out of the fryer metal container under the drain valve of the and lock it in place. fryer. 9. Using a non-abrasive, non-metallic spatula, scrape the sediment and any remaining WARNING shortening through the drain valve. 10. Close the drain valve. Do not use a plastic container. If the shortening is not cool enough, the container 11. If your fryer has a Belshaw Shortening will melt, possibly causing you
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6. Watch the container to make sure the 4. Open the drain valve and allow the water to cleaning solution does not overflow. If the drain into the container. container becomes full, close the drain 5. Watch the container to make sure the water valve, put another large metal container does not overflow the container. If the under the drain valve, and open the drain container becomes full, close the drain valve again. valve, put another large metal container under the drain valve, and
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Troubleshooting 4 If you have a problem with your fryer that you cannot solve, call your dealer or another qualified technician. If your dealer cannot help you, please call Belshaw Bros. at (206)322-5474. When you call, please specify the following: The model name of the machine. The serial number of the machine. The voltage, phase, and cycle of the machine. CAUTION If you perform repairs yourself or have them performed by anyone other than a service technician authorized b
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THE FRYER WILL NOT TURN ON OR HEAT Possible Causes What To Do The on/off switch is not in the ON position. Move the on/off switch to the ON position. The on/off switch is located inside the fryer cabinet, on the right hand side. The thermostat is not turned on. Turn the thermostat knob to a setting that is high enough to make the “Heating” pilot light come on. The high-temperature limit control switch has Press the red reset button on the back of the heater been tripped. head. WARN
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THE HEATING ELEMENTS WILL NOT HEAT Possible Causes What To Do The fryer’s circuit breaker has been tripped. Press the red reset button on the back of the heater head. The high-temperature limit control switch has Press the red reset button on the back of the heater been tripped. head. WARNING Before doing any of the following, turn off the machine and allow the shortening to cool. The contactor is defective. Replace the contactor. A heating element is defective. Replace the defe
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Appendixes A Donut-Making Helps B Electrical Components C Parts Lists D Wiring Diagram E Limited Warranty nd Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22 Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 Phone 206-322-5474 Fax 206-322- 5425 12 MN-1126EN 618L, 624, and 634 Electric Fryers
