Belshaw 616B Operator’s Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT
PARTS AND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

Donut Fryer

Part of

Cut-N-Fry

system

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8848011 208V/60Hz/1-Phase, Domestic

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Model: 616B

8848014 236V/50-60Hz/1-Phase, International CE

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Counter Top Fryer

616B

Operator’s Manual

Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group

814 44th Street NW, Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

Phone: [phone] • ([phone]

[e-mail] • www.belshaw.com

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EQUIPMENT RECORD

Please provide the information below when you correspond with Belshaw about your machine.

Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________

Installed by ______________________________________________________________________

Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________

Model: 616B Countertop Fryer _______________________________________________________

Serial number

IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT

In case of damage to the equipment upon delivery, follow these steps immediately.

1. Inform the freight carrier. The phone number will be on the shipping receipt or label.

2. Take photographs of the equipment, both inside and outside the box or crate.

3. Do not throw away any packaging.

4. Report the damage to the distributor (or other party) from whom you bought the equipment.

5. Email your photos to the distributor (or other party) AND to Belshaw Customer Service at

[e-mail]. Include a Belshaw Order Number in your communications. Your Order

Number will begin with “CO…, followed by 6 digits) and should be marked on the box or crate.

IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS

1. If possible, note the missing items on the delivery receipt of the freight carrier.

2. Take photographs of the entire shipment.

3. Follow steps 2 – 5 above.

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MN-1137EN

Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group

814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • http://www.belshaw-adamatic.com

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Contents

Sections

1 Operation 5

Frying Tips 6

2 Cleaning 7

Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces 7
Cleaning the Frying Screen 7
Cleaning the Kettle 7

3 Donut-Making Helps 9

Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts 9
Calculating Correct Water Temperature 10
Ratios of Plunger Sizes to Donut Weights 10
Temperature Conversion 10

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Preface

The 616B and 616BT donut fryers have been
designed and built using the finest materials and
components available. It is the result of years of
research and development. Designed into this
unit are many features which will insure more
quality in your products and reduce your
operating cost. Attention to the instructions
regarding installation, operation, and
maintenance should result in years of trouble-free
service.

The operator must work safely at all times and
read this manual and follow its instructions and
warnings. A thorough understanding of how to
install, maintain, and safely operate the fryer will
prevent production delays and injuries.

Heed the following warnings and all other
warnings that appear in this manual:

• To avoid damaging the machine, never

use force to assemble, disassemble,
operate, clean, or maintain it.

• Hot shortening can cause serious burns.

Make sure that the system and the
shortening are cool before attempting
any cleaning, adjustment, disassembly,
or repair.

• To avoid electrocution or other injury,

unplug the machine before attempting
any cleaning, adjustment, disassembly,
or repair.

• Be careful never to get shortening, water,

or other materials on the floor. If
anything does get spilled on the floor,
mop it up immediately. Materials on the
floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.

• To prevent unintentional startup and

possible fire, unplug the machine if there
is a local power outage. When the power
is restored, it is safe to plug the machine
in again.

• Never let water and hot shortening come

in contact with each other. Moisture
causes hot shortening to spatter, which
may cause serious burns.

• Do not overfill the kettle with

shortening. If shortening overflows the
kettle, it could cause serious burns or
could cause someone to slip on the floor
and be seriously injured.

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• To avoid electrocution, make sure that

all electrical cords are not frayed or
cracked and that they do not pass
through any water or shortening.

• Make sure that all electrical cords are

routed so that no one will trip over them.

1 Operation

Read each step completely before doing what it
tells you to do.

1. Put enough shortening in the kettle to
completely cover the heating elements,
thermocouple, and high-temperature limit
control probe.

Put shortening in the kettle using one of

these methods:

WARNING

Hot shortening causes severe burns.

• Melt shortening in a pan on the stove and

pour it into the kettle.

• Put solid shortening into the kettle,

packing it tightly around the heating
elements, thermocouple, and high­temperature limit control probe.

• Melt shortening in a pan on the stove and

pour it into the kettle.

• Very carefully put solid shortening into

the kettle.

WARNING

To avoid serious burns, be very careful not

to splatter hot shortening when you add

shortening to the kettle.

Because shortening expands as it increases

in temperature, put shortening in the kettle
gradually. Let the shortening in the kettle
heat up before you add more.

5. After all of the shortening has melted, set the
thermostat to the desired frying temperature.

The “Heating” pilot light will go out if the
high temperature limit control breaks the
circuit.

WARNING

Air spaces can cause the shortening to

overheat and catch on fire.

2. Turn on the unit by turning the thermostat
clockwise 1/16 turn. When the unit is turned
on, the power light located next to the
thermostat knob will be lit.

3. Set the thermostat to 250°F/121°C. The
“Heating” pilot light above the elements will
light up, indicating that the shortening has
not yet reached the selected temperature.

4. Continue adding shortening to the kettle

until it reaches the “Oil Level” marks on the
kettle. Use one of the following methods.

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Note: If the high temperature limit control
does break the circuit, push the red reset
button on the back of the heater head.

6. Wait for the shortening to reach the desired
temperature.

WARNING

To avoid serious burns, when the fryer is

operating, do not touch any part of the

fryer that is in contact with hot shortening.

7. If you are frying cake or French donuts,
move the cutter into place over the fryer.
Refer to the cutter manual (Type N cutter)

for complete installation and operation
instructions.

To fry yeast-raised donuts, place donuts on

the fry screen and slowly lower the screen
into the fryer. With the donut stick, turn the
donuts over to fry the top side. Remove the
fry screen and donuts when the donuts are
completely fried by lifting up the fry screen
with the donuts on top of it. Immediately
place on or over a tray to catch dripping
shortening.

WARNING

Hot shortening will drip off the fry screens,

causing a slip hazard. To avoid serious

injury or loss of life, be very careful and

immediately clean up any drips.

Frying Tips

1. Use a high quality hydrogenated shortening.

2. Store your supply of cooking shortening at

room temperature.

3. To prolong the life of the shortening, do not

keep shortening at high temperature if the
fryer is not being used.

4. Drain and strain shortening periodically.

Several layers of cheesecloth will do a good
job of filtering.

5. Keep the fryer and screens clean.

6. Maintain shortening at the proper level in the

fryer. Add fresh shortening to keep the level
at the “Oil Level” marks stamped on the
kettle sides.

7. Add at least 15% fresh shortening to your

kettle daily.

WARNING

To avoid serious burns, be careful of hot

shortening dripping from the fry screens.

Do not touch hot shortening and

immediately clean up spills and drips.

8. Continue supplying shortening to the kettle
as required. Keep the kettle filled up to the
“Oil Level” marks on the side.

9. When you are done frying donuts, move the
thermostat knob counter-clockwise as far as
it will go.

8. Discard shortening as soon as it tends to

bubble or foam during frying.

9. At least once a day, cool a small sample of

shortening from the fryer and taste it to see if
it has picked up a foreign or rancid taste.

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2 Cleaning

For your safety, observe the following warnings
throughout the entire cleaning process.

WARNING

Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if

shortening, water, or other materials are

spilled. Materials spilled on the floor can

cause serious injury or loss of life.

WARNING

To avoid electrocuting yourself or

damaging the machine, never allow water,

steam, shortening, cleaning solution, or any

other liquid to enter the electrical box or

the heater head.

WARNING

To avoid being burned in an explosion,

never use any flammable materials for

cleaning.

Cleaning the Frying Screen

1. In a sink or a dishwasher, wash the frying
screen using warm water and mild detergent.
Do not use an abrasive cleaner or scraper.

2. Rinse the frying screen in clear water.

3. Dry the frying screen thoroughly, using a
soft cloth, before you use it again.

WARNING

Dry the frying screen thoroughly.

Moisture causes hot shortening to spatter,

which may cause serious injury.

4. Check the frying screen to make sure no
metal is flaking off of it. If the screen is
flaking, replace it immediately, so you do
not get metal particles in your product.

Cleaning the Kettle

Removing the Shortening

WARNING

Cleaning the Exterior
Surfaces

1. Clean the polished and painted surfaces of
the fryer with a soft, damp cloth. Use a non­abrasive cleaner to remove any
discoloration.

2. Polish these surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.

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To avoid being burned or electrocuted,

disconnect the fryer from the power source

before cleaning it.

1. Disconnect the machine from the power

source.

2. Let the shortening cool to 100°F/38°C.

3. Carefully dip out the shortening into a

suitable container. Do not disturb the
accumulated sediment in the bottom of the
kettle.

WARNING

Do not use a plastic container. If the

shortening is not cool enough, the container

will melt, possibly causing you to be

burned, and causing shortening spill.

WARNING

Do not allow the shortening to overflow the

containers. Shortening will get on the

floor, and if the shortening is not cool

enough, you may be burned.

4. After the kettle has been drained, brush any

accumulated carbon from the heater coils.
Accumulated carbon causes corrosion and
poor heat recovery.

5. Remove the drain tray.

WARNING

Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if

shortening is spilled. Shortening on the

floor can cause serious injury or loss of life.

6. Remove the heater head and element.

7. Lift out the kettle and pour out the remaining

shortening and accumulated sediment.

8. Flush out the kettle with hot water to remove

all sediment.

Washing

1. Wash the kettle carefully with detergent to

remove all stains and burned shortening.

2. Scrub the inside of the kettle. Do not use

any abrasive cleaners or scrapers.

WARNING

To avoid being burned, be very careful as

you work with hot cleaning solution. Never

put your hands in the solution. Wear

gloves and long sleeves in case any solution

splashes.

3. Dry the kettle thoroughly with a soft cloth

before replacing in the fryer cabinet.

WARNING

Dry the kettle thoroughly. Moisture causes

hot shortening to spatter or erupt.

Shortening may spatter or overflow the

sides of the fryer may result in fire, serious

injury, or death.

4. Make sure the kettle is properly seated in the

case.

5. Install the heater head.

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