Alto Shaam FAE-55FS Installation Manual

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ELECTRIC FRYERS

FAE-55F • FAE-55FS

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W164 N9221 Water Street ●P.O. Box 450 ●Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53052-0450 U.S.A.

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COOK/HOLD SERVE SYSTEMS by

OPERATION & CARE MANUAL

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FAE-55FS
Solid State

Control

FAE-55F

Manual

Control

The Alto-Shaam electric fryer has been
thoroughly tested and inspected to insure
only the highest quality unit is provided.
When you receive your fryer, check for any
possible shipping damage and report it at
once to the delivering carrier.

See Transportation

Damage and Claims

section located in this manual.

The fryer, complete with unattached items and accessories, may
be delivered in one or more packages. Check to ensure that all
items have been received as standard with each unit.

Save all the information and instructions packed inside the
cabinet. Complete and return the warranty card to the factory as
soon as possible to assure prompt service in the event of a
warranty parts and labor claim.

This manual must be read and understood by all people using or
installing this fryer. Contact your local Alto-Shaam distributor if
you have any questions concerning installation, operation and
maintenance of this fryer.

NOTE:

All claims for warranty must include the full model

number and serial number of the cabinet.

1. Carefully remove the fryer from the carton.

NOTE: Do not discard the carton and other packaging
material until you have inspected the fryer for hidden
damage and tested it for proper operation.

2. Read all instructions in this manual carefully before starting
installation of this fryer.

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL. This manual is
considered to be part of the fryer and is to be given to the
owner or manager of the business, or to the person
responsible for training operators of the fryer. Additional
manuals are available from your Alto-Shaam distributor.

3. Remove all protective plastic film, packaging materials and
accessories from the fryer and the filter reservoir before
connecting electrical power to the fryer. Store the accessories
in a convenient place for future use.

Components:

Accessories:
Filter reservoir, 1 ea. Filter powder, 1 box
Filter leaf, 1 ea. High temp.brushes, 2 ea.
Oil filter suction Stainless steel shovel, 1 ea.

tube O-ring, 4 ea. Cleanout dowel, 1 ea.

Fry basket, 1 ea. Street elbow, 1-1/4

NPT, 1 ea.

Lift cradle, 1 ea. Drain pipe,

1-1/4NPT X12", 1 ea.

Fry pot lid, 1 ea. Literature package, 1 ea.

MODEL FAE-55F or FAE-55FS

1. Shortening Capacity: . . .55 lb (25kg)

2. Chicken (fresh) . . . . . . . . .30 lb (13kg)

3. Chicken (frozen) . . . . . . . .25 lb (11kg)

4. Phase Options: . . . . . . . . .

3 phase only

5. Line Frequency: . . . . . . . .50/60 Hz

6. Controls: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manual or

Solid State

Electrical Specifications

Amps per Line
VAC kW Three Phase
208V 17.0 47.8 per line
240V 17.0 41.0 per line
380-415 17.4 L1-26.0, L2&L3-24.0

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 1

— ELECTRIC FRYERS

DELIVERY

ENSURE POWER SOURCE MATCHES

VOLTAGE STAMPED ON UNIT

IDENTIFICATION TAG

SPECIFICATION INFORMATION

UNPACKING

37-3/8"—(948mm)

15-11/16"
(398mm)

20-1/4"

(514mm)

KNOCK OUT:

1-3/8"
(35mm)

KNOCK OUT:

7/8"
(22mm)

6"

(152mm)

1-3/8"

(35mm)

13"

(330mm)

18"

(456mm)

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DIMENSIONS

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36"—(914mm)

48-15/16" (1241mm)

45-11/16" (1160mm)

37-11/16" (957mm)

FRYER BASKET IN UP POSITION

LIFT MECHANISM IN UP POSITION

23-3/8"

(594mm)

3-11/16"
(93mm)

Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the safe operation
of electrically energized equipment. In accordance with generally
accepted product safety labeling guidelines for potential hazards,
the following signal words and symbols are used throughout this
manual.

Used to indicate the presence of a hazard which
will cause severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage in the event the
statement is ignored.

Warning used to indicate the presence of a hazard
which can cause personal injury and possibly
death, or major property damage, in the event the
statement is ignored.

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard
which will or can cause minor personal injury or
property damage in the event the statement is
ignored.

Used to indicate the presence of an electrical
hazard which will or can cause personal injury or
property damage in the event the statement is
ignored.

NOTE Used to notify personnel of installation, operation

or maintenance information which is important,
but not hazard related.

1. This fryer is intended to deep fry food products for human
consumption. No other use is authorized or recommended.

2. This fryer is intended for use in commercial establishments,
where all operators are familiar with the appliance use,

limitations, and associated hazards. Operating instructions
and warnings must be read and understood by all operators
and users.

3. This fryer is equipped with an oil filtration system which is
designed to filter hot liquid shortening ONLY. Water,

cleaning agents, or other liquids will damage the filter pump.

4. This piece of equipment is made in the USA and has
American size hardware.

5. Any trouble shooting guides, component views, or parts lists
included in this manual are for general reference only, and

are intended for use by qualified technical personnel.

6. This manual should be considered a permanent part of this
appliance. This manual and all supplied instructions,

diagrams, schematics, parts breakdowns, notices and labels
must remain with the appliance if it is sold or moved to
another location.

1. Set up the fryer on a firm, level, non-combustible surface

ONLY. Verify local codes for requirements. Concrete, tile,
terrazzo, or metal surfaces are recommended. Metal over
combustible material may not meet code for non-combustible
surfaces.

2.

Leveling: Verify that the fryer sits firmly on both casters and
on both legs. With a spirit level, check that the fryer is level

front-to-back and side-to-side. With the adjustable legs,
adjust as required to level the fryer.

1. Installation and start up should be referred to the local Alto­Shaam distributor. Installer must complete the warranty

registration/fryer checkout form, and record fryer
installation particulars on the back of this manual.

2. Verify that this fryer installation is in compliance with the
specifications listed in this manual and with local code

requirements. This is the responsibility of the installer.

3. Certain codes require fryers to be restrained with a cable or
other restraint device. It is the responsibility of the installer

to check with the authority having jurisdiction in order to
ascertain the applicability of this requirement to this specific
fryer installation.

4. Refer to the nameplate on the front the the fryer. Verify the
electrical service power. Voltage and phase must match the

nameplate specifications, and available electrical service
amperage must meet or exceed the specifications listed.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical connections must be made by a licensed
electrician. Electrical shock will cause death or
serious injury.

NOTE: Wire gauge, insulation type and temperature rating, as

well as type, size and construction of conduit, must meet
or exceed applicable specifications of local codes and of
the National Electrical Code.

5. The fryer is shipped from the factory wired for 3Ph electrical
service.

This fryer is not approved for conversion to single

phase. Converting to single phase will void the warranty
and invalidate the UL certification.

IMPORTANT: Field wiring must be routed and secured away
from the fry pot, tubing, and

filter pump and motor. Field
wiring must allow access to
the rear of the fryer for
cleaning and for access to the
oil filter pump motor reset
button and to the lift motor
lubrication point.

See illustration.

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 2

SAFETY PROCEDURES

PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION

EQUIPMENT SET-UP PROCEDURES

INSTALLATION & ELECTRICAL INFO

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 3

1. POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER)

FRYER position turns ON the fryer and power light and turns
OFF the filter pump. Heating elements are energized and
regulate to the temperature set on the control thermostat
(#10). OFF position turns OFF the fryer and de-energizes the
lower panel filter pump switch (#8). FILTER position
energizes the lower filter pump switch (#8) and turns OFF the
fryer.

2. POWER LIGHT (AMBER)

When lit, indicates fryer is energized.

3. HEAT LIGHT (AMBER)

When lit, indicates heating element is energized. Light turns
OFF when oil has reached temp preset on control thermostat.

4. COOK LIGHT (AMBER)

When lit, indicates the timer (#5) is ON and the basket (#15) is
lowered.

5. TIMER

Controls the lift cradle and the buzzer. Timer is started by
pressing the red button in the center of the knob. When the
red button is pressed, the lift cradle lowers. The red pointer
on the dial shows time remaining. When timer reaches "0",
buzzer sounds and lift cradle raises.

6. BUZZER LIGHT (AMBER)

When lit, indicates buzzer switch (#7) is turned ON and
buzzer circuit is active.

7. BUZZER SWITCH

Activates the buzzer circuit. When turned ON and timer has
reached "0", buzzer will sound until buzzer switch is turned

OFF or timer is activated.

8. FILTER PUMP SWITCH (ON-OFF)

Causes the oil to be filtered and pumped back into the fry pot.
The power switch (#1) must be in the FILTER position for the

filter pump switch to operate.

9. HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

Provides over temperature protection by de-energizing the
heating elements if the oil temperature exceeds the factory-set
limit. Reset must be performed manually. Allow the oil to
cool below 300°F (149°C), then firmly press the red button on
the lower control panel.

FIRE HAZARD

The hi-limit thermostat is a fire protection device.
If tripping persists, clean debris from the space
between the hi-limit bulb and the element to
enhance oil flow and facilitate reset. Otherwise,
contact your authorized service agency for repair.
DO NOT attempt to bypass or hold in the button of
the hi-limit thermostat, or a fire may occur.

10. TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT

Controls the oil temperature from 250°F (121°C) turned fully
counter-clockwise to 375°F (191°C) when turned fully clockwise.

11. DRAIN VALVE HANDLE

Opens and closes the drain valve. To open, rotate the handle
until it points down. To close, rotate the handle to the
horizontal position.

12. POWER OUTLET BOX

Contains the electrical service connection terminal block.

13. OIL FILTER RESERVOIR

Holds the filter screen.

14.

FILTER PUMP MOTOR RESET BUTTON (located at the rear

of the motor)

The filter pump motor is equipped with an overheating pro­tection device. Reset must be performed manually. Allow the
motor to cool for approx. 15 minutes, then press the red button.

15. LIFT CRADLE

Raises and lowers fry basket.

16. FRY BASKET

Sits on the lift cradle and holds product to be cooked. Raised
and lowered by the lift cradle.

17. LIFT MOTOR

Raises/lowers lift cradle. Accessible for lubrication thru the
access plate in back panel.

18. DRIP PAN

Gathers fluids that accumulate on the top of the fryer section
of ventilator hood model VAE-55F.

22. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

Installation and troubleshooting (for qualified technicians).

23. IDENTIFICATION TAG

Identifies manufacturer, model, serial number, electrical.

MANUAL CONTROL • FAE-55F

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

1. POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER)

FRYER position turns ON the fryer and power light and
turns OFF the filter pump. Heating elements are energized
and regulate to the temperature set on the selected MENU
key (#7). OFF position turns OFF the fryer and de-energizes
the lower panel filter pump switch (#8). FILTER position
energizes the lower filter pump switch (#8) and turns OFF
the fryer.

2. TIME KEY

Used to check and set menu times.

3. TEMP KEY

Used to check and set menu temperatures.

4. READOUT

LED display of various data and functions.

5. UP ARROW KEY

Used to raise fry basket and raise program settings.

6. DOWN ARROW KEY

Used to lower fry basket and lower program settings.

7. MENU KEYS

Used to begin a menu time/temperature cycle. Keys 1-6 are
programmable for time and temp. Key 7 is available for

individually set time/temp cook cycles.

8. FUNCTION KEYS

Used to perform the functions of Pause, Clean, Standby,
Basket (raise/lower), and Filter (warning/acknowledge).

9. HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

Provides over temperature protection by de-energizing the
heating elements if the oil temperature exceeds the factory­set limit. Reset must be performed manually. Allow the oil
to cool below 300°F (149°C), then firmly press the red button
on the lower control panel.

FIRE HAZARD • The Hi-Limit Thermostat is a fire
protection device. If tripping persists, clean debris from the

space between the hi-limit bulb and the element to enhance
oil flow and facilitate reset. Otherwise, contact your
authorized service agency for repair. DO NOT attempt to
bypass or hold in the button of the hi-limit thermostat, or a
fire could occur.

10. SONALERT

Audible alarm to signal end of a cook cycle and other
programmed functions.

11. DRAIN VALVE HANDLE

Opens and closes the drain valve. To open, rotate the handle
until it points down. To close, rotate the handle to the
horizontal position.

12. POWER OUTLET BOX

Contains the electrical service connection terminal block.

13. OIL FILTER RESERVOIR

Holds the filter screen.

14.

FILTER PUMP MOTOR RESET BUTTON (located at the

rear

of the motor)

The filter pump motor is equipped with an overheating
protection device. Reset must be performed manually.
Allow the motor to cool for approx. 15 minutes, then press
the red button.

15. LIFT CRADLE

Raises and lowers fry basket.

16. FRY BASKET

Sits on the lift cradle and holds product to be cooked. Raised
and lowered by the lift cradle.

17. LIFT MOTOR

Raises/lowers lift cradle. Accessible for lubrication thru the
access plate in back panel.

18. DRIP PAN

Gathers fluids that accumulate on the top of the fryer section
of ventilator hood model VAE-55FS.

22. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

Installation and troubleshooting (for qualified technicians).

23. IDENTIFICATION TAG

Identifies the appliance manufacturer, model and serial
number, and electrical rating.

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 4

SOLID STATE CONTROL • FAE-55FS • FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

1. CLEANING:
Prior to leaving the factory, the fryer is tested for proper

operation with peanut oil. After testing is complete, the oil is
removed but oil residue remains. Therefore, it is necessary to
clean the fry pot before filling it with fresh oil. See

Cleaning

the Fryer

section in this manual.

2. Examine the cradle rollers. Adjust or tighten as required.
Lubricate the rollers with vegetable oil. DO NOT operate the

fryer unless the cradle rollers are in place and rotating freely.
Serious damage to the fry pot will result if the rollers are
missing or do not rotate freely.

3. Install the lift cradle onto the cradle pivot. Set the fry basket
on the lift cradle.

4. Install the filter leaf into the filter reservoir. Suction tube
O-rings are shipped from the factory installed on the suction

tube. Examine to verify one O-ring is in the groove closest to
the end of the tube. Install the assembled filter reservoir into
the fryer.

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 5

PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION

5. For Ventilator Hood models • VAE-55

Install the drip pan into the mounting bracket behind the
fryer door at the lower right front of the fryer.

If drip pan is not installed, oil will drip onto the floor which
could cause slipping or falling.

SLIPPING & FALLING HAZARD • SPILLED
OIL

Do not operate unless the drip pan is installed.
Oil will drip onto the floor and falls will result.
Death or serious injury may result from slipping
and falling in spilled oil.

6. Close the drain valve lever by turning the lever up to the
horizontal (closed) position.

SLIPPING & FALLING HAZARD • SPILLED
OIL

Close the drain valve before filling with oil. If the
drain valve is open, oil poured into the kettle will
drain into the filter reservoir or onto the floor. Oil
spills will occur, and death or serious injury could
result by slipping in oil.

7. Fill the fry pot to the COLD OIL LINE in the fry pot with
room temperature commercial quality shortening. This

requires 55 lbs. of liquid shortening.

Damage caused by attempts to pump anything other than
shortening in the liquid state is not covered by warranty.

IMPORTANT: This fryer is designed for liquid shortening ONLY.

Remember to fill the fryer to the COLD OIL LINE
with fresh shortening prior to turning the power
switch to the FRYER position.

Energizing the fryer without oil covering the elements will cause serious
damage, and this damage will not be covered by warranty.

8. Check operation of fryer and all controls. See Operating
Instructions

section in this manual.

9. DETERMINE MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT: For
operational safety, it is very important to determine the

maximum load weight for the specific operation. This can be
accomplished by starting out with small loads and gradually
increasing to the largest load size which allows a complete
cook cycle without oil foaming out of the fry pot.

POTENTIAL FOR OIL OVERFLOW

➔The weight of product which can be safely

cooked in this fryer will vary with oil level,
product moisture content, oil temperature, and
other various conditions. See

Determine

Maximum Load Weight above.

➔Failure to observe this warning will result in hot

oil release from the fryer. Hot oil causes severe
burns on contact.

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 6

PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION

Operation and Care Manual #8451 • 7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • FAE-55F • MANUAL CONTROL

PRE-HEATING THE FRYER

1.

Make sure fry pot is filled with liquid cooking oil to the
COLD OIL LINE inscribed on the inside of the fry pot.

2. Open the door to access the lower control panel, and set the
thermostat to the desired cooking temperature. Close door.

3. Set the power switch to FRYER. The power light and heat
light will turn ON. The heat light will cycle ON and OFF

with the heating elements. When the heat light first goes
OFF, the fryer is up to temperature and ready to cook the
product.

SET THE COOK TIMER AND LOAD PRODUCT

1.

Set the timer to the desired cooking time. Unless the timer
is reset, it will automatically return to the last time setting

when the red button is pressed.

2. Frozen Product: Set the basket on the lift cradle. Load
frozen product into the basket. Press the red button on the

timer to lower the basket into the fry pot.

3. Fresh Product: Set the basket on the lift cradle. Press the
red button on the timer to lower the basket into the fry pot.

Manually drop each piece of fresh product into the hot oil,
just above the oil level to minimize splattering.

Always use
protective clothing, such as insulated gloves, to protect against
hot oil burns.

BURN HAZARD • HOT OIL SPLATTER

Hot oil can cause serious burns on contact.
Wear protective clothing when cooking.

COOK CYCLE AND BUZZER

1.

When an audible alarm is desired at the end of the cook
cycle, turn the buzzer switch ON after the timer has been

started. The buzzer light will turn ON.

NOTE: If the buzzer switch is turned ON before the basket is

lowered, the buzzer will sound until the lift cradle is
down.

2. At the end of the cook cycle, the basket will raise, and the
buzzer will sound until the buzzer switch is turned OFF or

until the next cook cycle is started.

3. Use the plastic-coated handles of the basket to remove the
basket of cooked product from the lift cradle. Serve or

dispense cooked product as required.