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CF Series Gas Fryers
Installation and Operation Manual
Series FMCF, FMCFE, FMCFEC,
MJCF, MJCFE, MJCFEC, KJ3FC,
JCFX, J3F & J65X.
NON-CE &
Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
PRINTED IN
THE UNITED *8195613*
www.frymaster.com
STATES
Email: service@frymaster.com
June 2009
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NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster/DEAN Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty. See Chapter 1 of this manual for definitions of qualified personnel. NOTICE This equipment must be installed in accordance wit
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DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining chains. If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restraining cable must be connected at all times when the fryer is in use. DANGER The front ledge of the fryer is not a step! Do not stand on
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CF Series Gas Fryers TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE # CHAPTER 1: General Information 1.1 Applicability and Validity..............................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Parts Ordering and Service Information.........................................................................................1-1 1.3 Safety Information......................................................................................
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Applicability and Validity The CF Series Gas Fryer model family has been approved by the European Union for sale and installation in the following EU countries: AT, BE, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PT and SE. This manual is applicable to and valid for all CF Series Gas Fryer units sold in English- speaking countries, including those in the European Union. Where conflicts exist between instructions and information
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.3 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly. Your fryer is equipped with two automatic safety features: • High temperature detection shuts off gas to the burner assembly should the controlling thermostat fail. • A safety switch built into the drain valve of units with built-in filtration systems prevents burner ignition with the drain valve even partially open.
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.5 Equipment Description CF Series gas fryers are specifically designed for high volume frying, especially fish, chicken and other breaded products. Models in this series include FMCF, FMCFE, FMCFEC, MJCF, MJCFE, MJCFEC, KJ3FC and J65X variants. (The J65X variant is a drop-in unit without cabinetry.) Fryers in this series may be equipped with built-in Filter Magic filtration systems (FMCF variants), or may be configured for manual
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.6 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel Operating information for Frymaster equipment has been prepared for use by qualified and/or authorized personnel only, as defined in Section 1.7. All installation and service on Frymaster equipment must be performed by qualified, certified, licensed, and or/authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7. 1.7 Definitions QUALIFIED AND/OR AUTHORIZED OP
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.8 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Your Frymaster equipment was carefully inspected and packed before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment for transport. What to do if your equipment arrives damaged: 1. File a claim for damages immediately, regardless of the extent of damages. 2. Inspect for and record all visible loss or damage, and ens
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Installation Requirements Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment. Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel as defined in Section 1.7 of this manua
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CLEARANCE AND VENTILATION DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster/Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. DANGER This appliance must be installed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of unacceptable concentrations of substances harmful to the health of personnel in the room in which
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS The type of gas for which the fryer is equipped is stamped on the data plate attached to the inside of the fryer door. Connect a fryer stamped "NAT" only to natural gas, those stamped "PRO" only to propane gas, and those stamped "MFG" only to manufactured gas. Installation shall be made with a gas connector that complies with national and local codes, and, where applicable, CE codes. Quick-Di
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio and television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the booklet "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems" helpful. It is prepared by the Federal Communications Commission and is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. 2.2 Caster/Leg Installation
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Level fryers equipped with legs by screwing out the legs approximately 1 inch, and then adjust them so that the fryer is level and at the proper height in the exhaust hood. Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter be 24 inches (600 mm) when the appliance consumes more than 120,000 BTU per hour. For fryers equipped with casters, there are no built-in leveling de
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 Connection to Gas Line DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this appliance, the pipe must be blown out thoroughly to remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will cause improper and dangerous operation. DANGER When pressure-testing incoming gas supply lines, disconnect the fryer from the gas line if the test pressure will be ½ PSIG (3.45 kPa, 13.84 inches W.C.) or greate
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Gas Connection Pipe Sizes [Minimum incoming pipe size should be 1-1/2" (38 mm)] 4 or more Gas Single Unit 2 - 3 Units units* Natural 3/4" (19 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1-1/4" (33 mm) Propane 1/2" (13 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) 1" (25 mm) Manufactured 1" (25 mm) 1-1/4" (33 mm) 1-1/2" (38 mm) * For distances of more than 20 feet (6 m) and/or more than four fittings or elbows, increase the connection by one pipe size. CE Standard 3 CE regulati
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Close the fryer drain valve and fill the frypot with water and boil-out solution to the bottom OIL- LEVEL line at the rear of the frypot. Light the fryer and perform the boil-out procedures that are described in the "Lighting Instructions" and "Boiling Out the Frypot" topics found in Chapter 3 of this manual. (non-KFC co-branded locations only) DANGER "Dry-firing" your unit will cause damage to the frypot and can cau
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER This appliance was configured at the factory for a specific type of gas. Converting from one type of gas to another requires the installation of specific gas-conversion components. DANGER Switching to a different type of gas without installing the proper conversion kit may result in fire or explosion! NEVER ATTACH THIS APPLIANCE TO A GAS SUPPLY FOR WHICH IT IS NOT CONFIGURED! Conversion of this applian
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The following gas-conversion components and kits are available from your FASC: CE Only: Propane (G31) to Natural (G20/G25) Regulator only: P/N 810-1292 Pilot, regulator, and orifices kit: P/N 826-1478 Natural (G20/G25) to Propane (G31) Regulator only: P/N 810-1292 Pilot, regulator, and orifices kit: P/N 826-1204 Non-CE Only: Propane (G31) to Natural (G20/G25) Regulator Conversion Kit: P/N 807-1849
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CF SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Start-Up Procedure DANGER Never operate this appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with water (non-KFC co-branded locations) or cooking oil/shortening before lighting the burners. Failure to do so will damage the frypot and may cause a fire. WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering sys
