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Flatbottom Series Electric Fryers 
(Models 1824E, 2424E, and Combinations) 
Installation & Operation Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends 
using CFESA Certified Technicians. 
 
Price: $6.00
*8195700* 
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 
819-5700
March 2003
 
                                                                                                                                                          
                    
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                        Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference.    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.  FURTHER, FRYMASTER DEAN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE  LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES I
                    
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                         DANGER  Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or  modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death.  Read the installation, operating and  service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.  See Chapter 1 of  this manual for definition of qualified service personnel.     DANGER  The front ledge of the fryer is not a step.  Do not stand on the fryer.  Serious injury can result  from slips or contact with the h
                    
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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS        Page#    1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................1-1   1.1 General..........................................................................................................1-1   1.2 Safety Information........................................................................................1-1   1.3 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel.............................................1-2   1.4 Definitions...
                    
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                        FLATBOTTOM SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS  CHAPTER 1:  INTRODUCTION      1.1 General    Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment.  This  manual covers the Flatbottom Series of electric fryers, including the 1824E family, the 2424E  family, and their associated built-in filtration systems.    The Flatbottom Series electric fryers feature easy to clean, open frypots constructed of heavy-gauge  welded stainless steel.  The model designations indicate the s
                    
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                         DANGER  DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result  in injury to personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause your  system to malfunction.    Fryers in this series are equipped with automatic safety features:    1. A high-temperature detection feature (high-limit thermostat) shuts off power to the elements  should the temperature controls fail.    2. An optional drain safety switch prevents the elements from being energized if the 
                    
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                        1.5 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure     What to do if your equipment arrives damaged:    Please note that this equipment was carefully inspected and packed by skilled personnel before  leaving the factory. The freight company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon  acceptance of the equipment.    1. File Claim for Damages Immediately—Regardless of extent of damage.    2. Visible Loss or Damage—Be sure this is noted on the freight bill or express receipt and is signed  by the person m
                    
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                        FLATBOTTOM SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS  CHAPTER 2:  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS      2.1 General    Proper installation is essential for the safe, efficient, trouble-free operation of this appliance.   Any unauthorized alteration of this equipment will void the Dean warranty.     DANGER  Copper wire suitable for at least 167°F (75°C) must be used for power connections.     DANGER  The electrical power supply for this appliance must be the same as indicated on the  rating and serial number plate located
                    
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                        2.3 Fryer Installation     DANGER  The electrical power supply for this appliance must be the same as indicated on the  rating and serial number plate located on the inside of the fryer door.     DANGER  This appliance must be connected to the voltage and phase as specified on the  rating and serial number plate located on the inside of the fryer door.     DANGER  All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the  wiring diagrams furnished with the equipment.   Wiring
                    
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                        When the fryer is leveled in its final position, install the restraints provided with the unit to limit  its movement so that it does not depend on or transmit stress to the electrical conduit or  connection. Install the restraints in accordance with the provided instructions (see illustration  below). If the restraints are disconnected for service or other reasons, they must be reconnected  before the fryer is used.           DANGER   Single fryers may tip and cause personal injury if not secur
                    
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                        SINGLE PHASE SINGLE PHASE (NO NEUTRAL) FIELD CONNECTION FIELD CONNECTION L1 L2 L3 NEUTRAL TO L3 L2 L3 L1 1HV 1HV FROM FROM TRANSFORMER 1C1 1C1 2HV 2HV TRANSFORMER 3HV 3HV 1 1C2 1C2 1 4 4 1C3 1C3 5 5 2 2 3 6 3 6 FROM TRANSFORMER FROM TRANSFORMER 3 PHASE 3 WIRE (DELTA) FIELD CONNECTION L2 L3 L1 FROM TRANSFORMER FROM TRANSFORMER 1HV 2HV 3HV 1C1 1C2 1C3 46 12 53     6. Boil out the frypot(s) in accordance with the Boilout procedure in Section 2.3.      2.3 Frypot Boilout    Before the fryer is first
                    
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                        fryers without the built-in boil out option, the power switch is on the front panel.  For those with  the option, the switches are located inside the door.    When this switch is in the If this light does not remain POWER position, this indicator lit when switch is released, will be lit whenever the heating the drain valve is open. elements are engergized. NOTE:  The Fryer Reset switch and Boil Out switch are not present in all configurations.     3. The light in the POWER switch should illumina
                    
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                        6. Press the fryer POWER switch to the OFF position.  If the unit is equipped with a boilout switch,  press that switch to the OFF position.    7. Add two gallons of cold water.  Drain the solution into a suitable container (not the filter pan)  and clean any remaining stubborn spots with a brush or scouring pad.     WARNING  Do not drain water or boilout solution into the filter pan or filter system.  Irreversible  damage may result if water is allowed into the filtration system and all applica
                    
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                        FLATBOTTOM SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS  CHAPTER 3:  OPERATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE      3.1 Start-up    NOTE:  If this is the first time the unit is being operated after installation, perform the boil-out  procedure found in Section 2.3 of Chapter 2 before proceeding.    1. Fill the frypot with cooking oil up to the lower OIL LEVEL line on the rear of the frypot.  If  using solid shortening, the shortening must be melted first, then poured into the frypot.    2. Set the operating thermostat or opt
                    
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                          3.2 General Use of the Fryer    1. For consistent product quality and long-term savings, use a high-quality cooking oil or  shortening.    2. When satisfied that the cooking oil/shortening is at the proper cooking temperature, carefully  lower a basket of product into the frypot.  At the end of the recommended cooking time for the  product, lift the basket from the frypot and allow excess oil/shortening to drain back into the  frypot before transferring the product to a holding station or the 
                    
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                          3.4 Draining and Manual Filtering of Fryers without Built-In Filtration    NOTE:  For fryers with built-in filtration, refer to Chapter 4.     DANGER  Allow oil/shortening to cool to 100ºF (38ºC) or lower before draining into an  appropriate container for disposal.    For safe, convenient draining and disposal of used cooking oil or shortening, DEAN recommends  using the Frymaster Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU).  The SDU is available through your local  distributor.    1. Turn the fryer POWER 
                    
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                          2. When shutting down for longer than overnight, filter the cooking oil or shortening and then drain  it into suitable storage containers or discard it.  Press the POWER switch to the OFF position and  allow the fryer to cool.  Clean the fryer inside and out in accordance with the procedures in  Section 3.6.     3.6 Cleaning and Routine Maintenance     3.6.1 Daily     1. Use a clean cloth saturated with a solution of detergent and hot water to remove accumulated  carbonized oil/shortening on d
                    
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                        FLATBOTTOM SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS  CHAPTER 4:  UNDER FRYER FILTER (UFF) OPERATION      4.1 General    Upon initial installation and before each use, remove all loose parts from the filter, wash the filter  pan and loose parts in hot, soapy water, and dry thoroughly.    Cooking oil or shortening should be filtered at least daily, or more frequently if cooking is heavy.   This maximizes the useful life of the oil or shortening, imparts a better flavor to the product being  prepared and minimizes f
                    
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                          Standpipe to right.     Pan outlet to left.     4. Place the leaf filter assembly into the bottom of  the filter pan, ensuring that the pan outlet is to the  left and the standpipe is to the right as you face  the fryer.    5. Sprinkle 16 ounces (2 cups) of Magnasol XL filter powder evenly over the filter screen.   DO  NOT use other types of filter powder.    Ensure crumb pan is centered left to right   on front of filter pan.   6. Hang the crumb pan over the front edge of the  filter pan, ens
                    
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                        4.3 Filtering Procedure     DANGER  THE ON-SITE SUPERVISOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT OPERATORS  ARE MADE AWARE OF THE INHERENT DANGERS OF OPERATING A HOT OIL  FILTER SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY ASPECTS OF OIL FILTRATION, DRAINING, AND  CLEANING OF THE FILTER.    1. Assemble tools to be used for filtering. These are supplied with the filter starter kit:    • Brush - used to clean the frypot while filtering.    • Clean-Out Rod - long rod used to dislodge debris in the drain valve.    • Magnasol XL