Belshaw 618L Owner’s Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT
PARTS AND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

618L • 624

Donut Fryer • Electric

Mark your fryer’s item number below. The item number is printed on the data tag attached to the fryer.

21254 618L, 18” x 26”, 208-240V/50-60Hz/1-Phase

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21256 618L, 18” x 26”, 208-240V/50-60Hz/3-Phase

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Insert your Serial Number

(on data tag attached to equipment)

Manual should only be used with
the Item Number(s) shown above.

21257 624, 24” x 24”, 208-240V/50-60Hz/1-Phase

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21259 624, 24” x 24”, 208-240V/50-60Hz/3-Phase

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Belshaw 624 Fryer

with Type B Depositor,

Submerger and EZMelt

Melter-Filter.

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Electric Fryer

618L & 624

Operator’s Manual

Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group

814 44th Street NW, Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

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EQUIPMENT RECORD

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Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________

Installed by ______________________________________________________________________

Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________

Model number ___________________________________________________________________

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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814 44th Street NW, Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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Contents

Sections

1 Operation 1

2 Cleaning 3

Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces 3
Cleaning the Frying Screen 3
Cleaning the Kettle 3
Removing the Shortening 3
Washing 4
Rinsing 5
Drying 5

3 Donut-Making Helps 6

Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts 6
Calculating Correct Water Temperature 7
Ratios of Plunger Sizes to Donut Weights 7
Temperature Conversion 7

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Preface

The 618L, 624, and 634 Electric Fryers are
designed to fry cake and yeast-raised donut
products. Each must be bolted to a flat, dry floor.
The operator should stand opposite the heater
head.

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:

• Make sure the machine is bolted securely

to the floor. Doing so will prevent the
machine from moving, tipping, or
falling, which could cause serious injury.

• To avoid damaging the machine, never

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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1 Operation

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

1. If you are frying yeast-raised donuts, install
the proofer or feed table. Refer to the
proofer or feed table manual for complete
installation and operation instructions.

2. Make sure the drain valve is closed.

3. 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:

• If you have a Belshaw Shortening Melter

(FM) attached to the fryer, use the FM to
melt shortening and transfer it to the
kettle. See the FM manual.

WARNING

Hot shortening causes severe burns.

• Melt shortening in a pan on the stove and

pour it into the kettle.

4. Move the on/off switch to the ON position.
The switch is located inside the fryer
cabinet, on the right hand side.

The “Power On” pilot light on top of the

heater head will light up.

5. Set the thermostat to 250°F/121°C. The
“Heating” pilot light on top of the heater
head will light up, indicating that the
shortening has not yet reached the selected
temperature.

6. Continue adding shortening to the kettle
until it reaches the proper depth for frying.
Use one of the following methods. For
safety reasons, we recommend the first
method, and discourage you from using any
other method.

• Use a Belshaw Shortening Melter (FM)

to melt shortening and transfer it to the
kettle. See the FM manual.

• Melt shortening in a pan on the stove and

pour it into the kettle.

• Very carefully put solid shortening into

the kettle.

• Put solid shortening into the kettle,

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

WARNING

Air spaces can cause the shortening to

overheat and catch on fire.

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To avoid serious burns, be very careful not

to splatter hot shortening when you add

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.

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

WARNING

shortening to the kettle.

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

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

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

WARNING

To avoid serious burns, when the fryer is

operating, do not any part of the fryer that

is in contact with hot shortening.

9. If you are frying cake or French donuts,
move the cutter into place over the fryer.
Refer to the cutter manual for complete
installation and operation instructions.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the machine, do not

operate the conveyor until all the

shortening has melted.

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

11. When you are done frying donuts, move the
on/off switch to the OFF position.

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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 using 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

There are four basic steps to cleaning the kettle:
removing the shortening, washing, rinsing, and
drying. You must perform all four steps and
perform them in the order listed.

Cleaning the Exterior

Removing the Shortening

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

1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.

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

WARNING

before cleaning it.

3. Place a Belshaw Shortening Filter or a large
metal container under the drain valve of the
fryer.

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 to get on

the floor.

4. Open the drain valve by turning the drain
valve extension knob on the side of the fryer
cabinet. Allow all the shortening to drain
into the Shortening Filter or metal container.

5. If you are using a metal container, watch it
to make sure the shortening does not
overflow. If the container becomes full,
close the drain valve, put another metal
container under the drain valve, and open the
drain valve again.

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.

WARNING

8. Tilt the heater head assembly out of the fryer
and lock it in place.

9. Using a non-abrasive, non-metallic spatula,
scrape the sediment and any remaining
shortening through the drain valve.

10. Close the drain valve.

11. If your fryer has a Belshaw Shortening
Melter (FM) connected to it, install the plug
into the reservoir nipple.

Washing

1. Carefully pour hot water into the kettle, up
to the normal level of the shortening. Add
trisodium phosphate or another appropriate
cleaner.

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. Allow the cleaning solution to cool to
100°F/38°C.

4. Place a large metal container under the drain
valve.

Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if

shortening is spilled. Shortening on the

floor can cause serious injury or loss of life.

6. If you have drained the shortening into a
metal container and you wish to re-use the
shortening, set the container of shortening
aside. Place another suitable container under
the drain valve.

7. Brush accumulated carbon from the heating
elements. Accumulated carbon causes
corrosion and poor heat recovery.

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Do not use a plastic container. If the

cleaning solution is not cool enough, the

container will melt; possibly causing you to

be burned, and causing cleaning solution to

5. Open the drain valve and allow the cleaning
solution to drain into the container.

WARNING

get on the floor.

6. Watch the container to make sure the
cleaning solution does not overflow. If the
container becomes full, close the drain
valve, put another large metal container
under the drain valve, and open the drain
valve again.

WARNING

Do not allow the cleaning solution to

overflow the container. Cleaning solution

will get on the floor, and if the solution is

not cool enough, you may be burned.

7. When the draining is complete, close the
drain valve.

8. Carefully carry the container(s) to the sink
and slowly pour the solution into the sink.

WARNING

4. Open the drain valve and allow the water to
drain into the container.

5. Watch the container to make sure the water
does not overflow the container. If the
container becomes full, close the drain
valve, put another large metal container
under the drain valve, and open the drain
valve again.

WARNING

Do not allow the water to overflow the

container. Water will get on the floor, and
if the water is not cool enough, you may be

burned.

6. When the draining is complete, close the
drain valve.

7. Carefully carry the container(s) to the sink
and slowly pour the water into the sink.

Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if

cleaning solution is spilled. Liquid on the

floor can cause serious injury or loss of life.

Rinsing

1. Carefully pour clean, hot water into the
kettle, up to the normal level of the
shortening. If the cleaner you have used
requires that you add a neutralizer, do so
now.

2. Allow the water to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Then allow it to cool to 100°F/38°C.

3. Place a large metal container under the drain
valve.

WARNING

Do not use a plastic container. If the water

is not cool enough, the container will melt,

possibly causing you to be burned, and

causing cleaning solution to get on the

floor.

WARNING

Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if water

is spilled. Water on the floor can cause

serious injury or loss of life.

Drying

Dry the kettle, drain valve and burner tubes
thoroughly, using a soft cloth. Make sure no
water is in the drain or drain tube.

WARNING

Dry all parts of the fryer thoroughly.

Failure to dry the fryer and kettle
completely will cause an eruption.

Shortening will overflow the sides of the

fryer and may result in fire, injury, or

death.

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3 Donut-Making Helps

Tips on Making Quality
Cake Donuts

• Use the correct batter temperature.

In general, the correct batter temperature is

75°-80°F/24°-27°C. Check the mix
manufacturer’s instructions, as the
recommended temperature range may vary.

If the batter is too warm, the donuts will lack

volume and may “ring out” or be misshapen.
If the batter is too cold, the donuts will stay
under the shortening too long, fry too slowly,
and crack open or ball up. They may also
absorb excess shortening and lose volume.

• Use the correct floor time.

A floor time of 10 minutes between mixing

and cutting allows the baking powder to
react with the water. This helps the donuts
attain the proper volume the proper level of
shortening penetration.

If the floor time exceeds 30 minutes, the mix

will gas off, the donuts will lose volume and
shape and will absorb too much shortening.

• Use the correct frying temperature.

The correct shortening temperature for

frying is 370°-380°F/188°-193°C.

If the shortening is too hot, the donuts will

fry too quickly on the outside and will lose
volume. The donuts may also become dense
inside.

If the shortening is too cold, the donuts will
spread too rapidly, will form large rings, will
tend to crack open, will be too light in
appearance, and will absorb too much
shortening.

• Maintain the proper shortening level. We

recommend a distance of 1 1/4” between the
cutter and the shortening.

If the shortening is too deep, the donuts may

not turn over when they reach the turner,
causing them to cook unevenly.

If the shortening is too shallow (too far

below the cutter), the donuts may not drop
flat, may turn over while submerging and
surfacing, and may become irregular,
cracked, or rough-crusted.

• Ensure that the donuts absorb the right

amount of shortening.

Donuts should absorb 1-1/2 to 3 oz/42 to 85

g of shortening per dozen, depending on
their weight. You can achieve proper
absorption by following tips 1-3.

• If the donuts do not absorb enough

shortening, they will not keep well.

If they absorb too much shortening, they will

lose volume and may become misshapen. If
this happens, follow tips 1-3, mix the batter
a little longer than usual, turn the donuts as
soon as they become golden brown, and turn
the donuts only once.

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°F °C °F °C

Room temperature

72

22.2 72

22.2

Dry mix temperature

+70

+21.1

+70

+21.1

Total A

142

43.3

142

43.3

Desired batter temperature

75

23.9 80

26.7

x3

x3

x3

x3

Total B

225

71.7

240

80.1

Total B

225

71.7

240

80.1

-Total A

-142

-43.3

-142

-43.3

Desired water temp. for cake donuts

83°F

28.4°C

98

36.8

↓

↓

Figure from above

98

36.8

Temperature increase during mixing (average: 30°F/17°C)

-30

-17

Desired water temperature for yeast-raised donuts

68°F

19.8°C

1”

5-8 oz/142-227 g

1 5/8”

14-17 oz/397-482 g

1 3/4”

16-20 oz/454-567 g

1 7/8”

19-24 oz/539-680 g

2"

22-27 oz/624-765 g

°F

°C

°F

°C

55

12.8

340

171.1

60

15.6

345

173.9

65

18.3

350

176.7

70

21.2

355

179.4

75

23.9

360

182.2

80

26.7

365

185.0

325

162.8

370

187.8

330

165.6

375

190.6

335

168.3

380

193.3

Calculating Correct Water
Temperature

The following is an example of how to calculate
the correct water temperature to use. You must

Cake Donuts Yeast-Raised Donuts

use your own room temperature, dry mix
temperature, desired batter temperature, and, if
you are making yeast-raised donuts, estimated
temperature increase during mixing.

Ratios of Plunger Sizes to
Donut Weights

The weights given are for donuts without icings
or other toppings. They are provided for
reference only, as weights vary according to the
density of the batter.

Plunger Size Donut Weight per

Dozen

Temperature Conversion

To convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to
Celsius, subtract 32 from °F and divide the result
by 1.8. For example, 212°F-32/1.8 = 100°C.

To convert temperatures from Celsius to
Fahrenheit, multiply °C by 1.8 and add 32 to the
result. For example, (100°C x 1.8) + 32 = 212°F.

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