Broaster 1800 Owner’s Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

BROASTER® 1600 AND 1800

PRESSURE FRYER

Be sure ALL installers read, understand, and have access to this manual at all times.

Genuine Broaster Chicken®, Broasted®, Broaster Chicken®, Broaster Foods®. and Broasterie® are registered trademarks. Usage is available only to licensed operators with written authorization from The Broaster Company.

Broaster Company

2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991

608/365-0193 broaster.com

Design Certified By:		© 2001 Broaster Company
1600: CSA, NSF and UL	Manual #14679 2/99 Rev 09/16
1800: CSA (AGA & CGA), NSF and UL		Printed In U.S.A.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Improper installation, adjustments, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

For the sake of safety and clarity, the following words used in this manual are defined as follows:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor injury, property damage or both.

All adjustments and repairs shall be made by an authorized Broaster Company representative.

If there is a power failure, turn cook/filter switch OFF. On the Model 2400GH, also slide switch on gas valve OFF. DO NOT attempt to operate unit during a power failure.

Failure to read and understand this manual

completely could result in serious injury or death. Be sure ALL operators read, understand and have access to this manual at all times.

Rags or paper containing cooking oil can catch fire

if exposed to heat. Laundering will not remove the oil. Dispose of all oil-soiled papers and rags in a trash container that is in a ventilated area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight.

If at any time the POWER ON light does not turn off when the cook/filter switch is moved to

the OFF position, disconnect the power to the fryer and contact your local Broaster Company representative for service immediately.

DO NOT operate unit without filter pan and filter

pan cover in its proper position. Filter pan cover must be wiped clean after each filtering cycle.

Make sure Pressure Relief Valve and Pressure Gauge ports on bottom of cover are clear of any

oil or grease buildup.

1600 Mechanical Controls:

If at any time the unit fails to operate properly when

the cook/filter switch is moved to the cook position, contact your local Broaster Company representative for service immediately.

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1800GH:

Post, in prominent locations, instructions to be followed in the event that the user smells gas. This information can be obtained from your local gas supplier.

Make sure a restraining device is used that

complies with the Standard for

Commercial Gas Ranges, ANSI Z83.11/ CSA 1.8 to guard against transmission of strain to the gas connectors.

Failure to restrain the fryer could allow it to move, causing hot shortening to spill

out, or a possible break in the gas line causing an explosive condition.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 - LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................	1 - 1
2 - OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY.........................................................................................	2 - 1
3 - INSTALLATION INSPECTION ........................................................................................	3 - 1
4 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER PRESSURE FRYER.....................................	4 - 1
5 - PRE-COOKING PREPARATIONS ..................................................................................	5 - 1
O-RING LUBRICATION .................................................................................................	5 - 1
COVER CHECK.............................................................................................................	5 - 1
COOKING OIL...............................................................................................................	5 - 1
Liquid Oil...............................................................................................................	5 - 1
Solid Shortening ...................................................................................................	5 - 1
OIL LEVEL .....................................................................................................................	5 - 2
FOOD AND CONDIMENTS ...........................................................................................	5 - 2
1800GH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................	5 - 3
Start Up.................................................................................................................	5 - 3
Shut Down ............................................................................................................	5 - 3
6 - 1600 MECHANICAL CONTROL PANEL........................................................................	6 - 1
FAMILIARIZATION.........................................................................................................	6 - 1
7 - SOLID STATE CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................	7 - 1
ROTARY DIAL FAMILIARIZATION....................................................................................	7 - 1
CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING ...............................................................................	7 - 2
Set Temperature....................................................................................................	7 - 2
Set Time................................................................................................................	7 - 2
Set AUTO COMP (Automatic Time Compensation)..............................................	7 - 2
DUAL DISPLAY FAMILIARIZATION .................................................................................	7 - 3
CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING ...............................................................................	7 - 4
Set Temperature....................................................................................................	7 - 4
Set Time................................................................................................................	7 - 4
Set AUTO COMP (Automatic Time Compensation)..............................................	7 - 4
Read Actual Temperature .....................................................................................	7 - 4
Reset Cycle Counter.............................................................................................	7 - 4
TEMP-N-TIME FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................	7 - 5
CONTROLLER BASIC PROGRAMMING ...................................................................	7 - 6
Normal Operating Mode
Set Temperature....................................................................................................	7 - 6
Set Time................................................................................................................	7 - 6
Set AUTO COMP (Automatic Time Compensation)............................................ .	7 - 6
Read Actual Temperature .....................................................................................	7 - 6
Reset Cycle Counter.............................................................................................	7 - 6
Preset Cook Mode Programming METHOD 1 ......................................................	7 - 7

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Preset Cook Mode Programming METHOD 2	..................................................... 7	- 7
Chose Preset Cook Cycle.....................................................................................	7	- 7
Programming Procedure (Preset Mode) ..............................................................	7	- 7
Change Cook Time ...............................................................................................	7	- 7
Change Cook Temperature...................................................................................	7	- 7
Activate/Deactivate Auto Comp ...........................................................................	7	- 8
Advance To Next Preset .......................................................................................	7	- 8
SMART TOUCH CONTROL PANEL.................................................................................	7 - 9
COOK TAB ................................................................................................................	7 - 10
Cook Time Display ...................................................................................................	7 - 10
Temperature Display ...........................................................................................	7 - 10
Select Preset Display ..........................................................................................	7 - 11
Cycles Since last Filtered ....................................................................................	7 - 11
FILTER TAB ..............................................................................................................	7 - 12
SETUP TAB ..............................................................................................................	7 - 13
PIN Number ........................................................................................................	7 - 13
Setup Display ......................................................................................................	7 - 13
Time & Date Adjustment .....................................................................................	7 - 13
Temperature Adjustment......................................................................................	7 - 13
Energy Save Setting ...........................................................................................	7 - 14
Pin Maintenance .................................................................................................	7 - 14
Presets ................................................................................................................	7 - 15
Name Edit ...........................................................................................................	7 - 15
Position Edit ........................................................................................................	7 - 15
Time & Temperature Edit ....................................................................................	7 - 15
Auto Comp On / Off .............................................................................................	7 - 15
Active ..................................................................................................................	7 - 15
Add New ..............................................................................................................	7 - 16
Menu Transfer .....................................................................................................	7 - 16
Export Menu ..................................................................................................	7 - 16
Load Menu .....................................................................................................	7 - 17
Shortening Management ....................................................................................	7 - 17
Language Selection ............................................................................................	7 - 17
Alert Settings ......................................................................................................	7 - 17
HELP TAB ................................................................................................................	7 - 18
8 - COOKING WEIGHT, TEMPERATURE AND TIME.........................................................	8	- 1
FRESH PRODUCTS......................................................................................................	8	- 1
FROZEN IQF CHICKEN ................................................................................................	8	- 2
1600 Broaster Recipe Product Cooking Chart .............................................................	8	- 3
1800 Broaster Recipe Product Cooking Chart .............................................................	8	- 4
9 - COOKING OIL CARE AND FILTERING .......................................................................	09	- 1
OIL CARE .................................................................................................................	09	- 1
FILTERING................................................................................................................	09	- 2
FILTERING HINTS ....................................................................................................	09	- 3

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10 - CLEANING ..................................................................................................................	10 - 1
COOKING WELL ......................................................................................................	10 - 1
FOOD BASKET.........................................................................................................	10 - 2
UNIT SURFACES......................................................................................................	10 - 2
CONDENSATE PAN..................................................................................................	10 - 2
SLIDE ROD...............................................................................................................	10 - 2
COVER .....................................................................................................................	10 - 2
SPLASH SHIELD ......................................................................................................	10 - 3
PROBE GUARD & BASKET GUIDES ......................................................................	10 - 4
MINIMUM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ...................................	10 - 5
11 - NIGHTLY & SEASONAL SHUTDOWN .......................................................................	11 - 1
12 - TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................	12 - 1
ELECTRICAL TIPS ...................................................................................................	12 - 1
SOLID STATE CONTROLLER TIPS ..........................................................................	12 - 2
SMART TOUCH CONTROLLER TIPS .....................................................................	12 - 3
1800GH GAS TIPS ...................................................................................................	12 - 4
COVER AND YOKE TIPS..........................................................................................	12 - 5
PRESSURE SYSTEM TIPS.......................................................................................	12 - 6
PRODUCT TIPS........................................................................................................	12 - 7
Fresh Chicken ..................................................................................................	12 - 7
Frozen IQF Chicken..........................................................................................	12 - 8
FILTERING TIPS .......................................................................................................	12 - 9

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1 - LIMITED WARRANTY - Parts and Labor

Subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty, The Broaster Company (Company) warrants that all equipment and parts manufactured or sold by the Company and purchased new from an authorized Company distributor are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation (two years on Solid State controllers and ten years on the Welded Stainless Steel Cooking Well ), if installation is made by a qualified installer under supervision by an authorized distributor in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Warranty coverage is extended to the original purchaser only and is void if the equipment is resold. If an authorized Company distributor is notified of a warranty claim during the warranty period, the Company will at its option replace, recondition or repair at its factory any part or parts of the equipment which the Company judges defective, provided the equipment has been subjected to normal usage, properly installed, operated and serviced in accordance with Company operating instructions, and there is no evidence of accident, alteration or abuse of the equipment or the use of unauthorized repair methods. All parts replaced under this warranty carry only the unexpired term of the warranty.

Extended cooking well warranty will cover the cooking well only and does not include any parts attached to the cooking well, including: probe guards, basket guides, latch columns, latch column blocks, insulation, splash shield interlock, drain valve, filter lines and fittings, high limit, thermostat, temperature sensor probe, combustion chamber and flue, elements, burner, all mounting hardware. The aforementioned excluded parts are covered under the 1-year parts warranty. The extended warranty does not cover any cooking well that fails due to any misuse or abuse.

Any warranty claim on the cooking well must be presented to The Broaster Company or authorized Broaster Distributor from whom the pressure fryer was purchased. Repairs will be made by The Broaster Company only. Any freight charges and distributor labor costs to install the repaired cooking well, as well as the cost of any other parts replaced will be the responsibility of the equipment owner.

Service under this warranty shall be furnished only by an authorized Company distributor. The Company does not send service representatives to furnish warranty service. Your authorized Company distributor should be contacted for warranty service.

This warranty covers on-site labor charges only, at a fixed rate, for one year from date of installation of new equipment only. Transportation charges, trip charges, zone fees, or other expenses in connection with warranty service are the obligation of the owner unless otherwise specified in the original sales contract between the purchaser and the authorized Company distributor from which the equipment is purchased. Please refer to that contract for coverage as to those charges.

This warranty shall be void unless genuine Broaster® parts & filter paper, Bro-Clean™ filtering compound or XL Filtering Compound and Broaster Cooking Well Cleaner is used in conjunction with the equipment.

This warranty does not apply to consumable items and supplies such as O-rings, food baskets, bulbs, gaskets and lamps.

The foregoing warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and the Company specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Company’s full obligation under this warranty, and the purchaser’s sole remedy, shall be limited to replacement, reconditioning or repair as specified above.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT COVERED HEREBY, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

The Company reserves the right to change or improve its products in any way without obligation to alter products previously manufactured.

Used Company equipment or Company equipment not purchased from an authorized distributor carries no warranty expressed or implied.

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2 - OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY

It is the owner’s responsibility to:

•Ensure the Broaster® Pressure Fryer is properly maintained.

•Insure all safety devices and warning signs are in their original location and are legible.

•Allow only properly trained personnel to operate, clean and maintain a Broaster® Pressure Fryer.

•Retain this manual for future reference.

•Insure main power supply is disconnected before the unit is serviced.

•When you sell, trade, dispose of or give away your Broaster® Pressure Fryer, you must make sure that all safety devices and warning signs are intact and legible and the operation manual is included with the unit.

•1800GH: Keep burner area free and clear of all combustible materials.

•1800GH: DO NOT obstruct exhaust flue or open area around bottom of unit at the front, back and sides which would restrict the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

If you need replacement warning signs or manuals, contact an authorized Broaster Company representative or the Broaster Company at 608/365-0193.

The Customer Service Department at the Broaster Company should be contacted at the time of sale or disposal of the

Broaster® Pressure Fryer so records may be updated.

If you are a new owner of a used unit or have relocated your Broaster Pressure Fryer, please take a minute to notify us by completing the Pre-Owned Equipment Registration page on our website. It is NOT a warranty registration.

broaster.com/preowned-registration.htm

This information enables the Broaster Company to better serve you and keep you informed of changes in equipment, condiments, or service bulletins.

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3 - INSTALLATION INSPECTION

Before operating unit, be sure installation meets all requirements in the Installation Manual provided with your unit.

Follow cleaning instructions as outlined in this manual before operating the first time.

See section 10 - CLEANING.

•A remote circuit breaker or fuse should be installed in the main power supply located in a path of exit and clearly identified.

•To avoid splashing of hot liquid, unit must be restrained to prevent tipping. This can be done by installing the unit in a battery of appliances, in an alcove or with adequate ties.

•See Safety Relief Valve under GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER® PRESSURE FRYER (Section 4). DO NOT install unit where traffic area’s are on either side or in back of unit.

1800GH:

Electrical Grounding Instructions - The Model

1800GH is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove grounding prong from this plug.

•A gas shutoff valve, installed in gas supply line, should be located in a path of exit and clearly identified.

Gas Conversion: Contact your local Broaster Company representative for converting from one type of gas to another.

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4 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER® PRESSURE FRYER

Model 1600:

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Model 1800:

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Model 1800GHCE:

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1.Pressure Regulating Valve: Opens and closes pressure regulating valve. When cover and valve are CLOSED, this valve seals the cooking well allowing pressure to build up. Valve is preset to maintain pressure at 12-14 PSI during a cooking cycle. When OPEN, all pressure is exhausted and timer stops timing.

2.Cooking Well: Holds cooking oil.

3.Basket Lifter Holder: Holds basket lifter when not in use.

4.Condensate Pan: Holds condensation drained from exhaust tank. Check liquid level several times daily. Empty as needed.

Water and hot oil DO NOT mix. DO NOT pour con-

tents of condensate pan into cooking well or filter pan. Hot oil could splash causing serious burns.

5.Filter Pan: Holds filter components and filtering compound used to filter hot oil.

HOT!

Hot shortening! DO NOT use this container to

transport hot shortening. Hot shortening could splash causing serious burns.

6.Exhaust Drain Tube: Directs condensation from the exhaust tank into condensate pan.

7.Model 1800GH Pilot Burner: A small flame used to ignite the main burner.

8.Model 1800GH Manual Gas Shut Off Valve: Shuts off gas flow to the gas valve. Gas will flow when handle is in line with pipe. Turning handle crosswise to the pipe will stop gas flow.

9.Model 1800GH Gas Valve: Regulates gas supply. The valve has a two position switch: OFF to stop all gas flow and ON allows gas flow to pilot and main burner as needed.

10.Drain Valve: Used to drain cooking oil from cooking well into filter pan or container made for handling hot oil.

Never drain oil unless cook/filter switch is OFF

and pressure regulating valve is OPEN. Hot oil could spray out under pressure causing serious burns.

11.Drain Valve Handle: Opens and closes drain valve. When handle is horizontal, valve is closed. When vertical, valve is open.

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12.Cover O-Ring: Forms a seal when cover is lowered into the cooking well.

13.Safety Relief Valve: This valve will open in the event pressure in the cooking well meets relief pressure of valve. A properly installed valve has the outlet facing toward rear corner of the countertop. DO NOT use valve to release pressure at the end of a cooking cycle. If valve leaks during normal operation, DO NOT operate the unit until valve is replaced by an authorized Broaster Company representative.

Keep away from safety relief valve opening

unless wearing heat and steam protective apparel. Escaping steam could cause serious burns.

Test valve once a month. Also test before and after an extended shutdown. Using a hot mitt,

lift valve handle during a cook cycle until pressure is released from cooking well. Allow valve to snap closed.

14.Pressure Gauge: Indicates pressure within the cooking well. Normal operating pressure is 12-14 PSI.

15.Basket Lifter: Used to raise and lower food basket into the cooking well.

16.Food Basket: Holds product for cooking.

17.Hot Oil Level: Indicates proper level when oil is at operating temperature.

Model 1600:

Model 1800:

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18.Pressure Port: When cover is CLOSED while cooking, all steam passes through this port into the pressure regulating valve.

19.Capillary Guard: This guard protects temperature sensor probe, hi-limit bulb and capillary from damage.

Check oil level before turning cook/filter switch to COOK.

20.1600/1800E Hot Oil Level: Indicates proper level when oil is at operating temperature. 1800GH: HOT OIL LEVEL is stamped on capillary guard.

Model 1600:

Model 1800:

21.Exhaust Tank: Steam and vapors are exhausted through this tank.

22.Filter Pump and Motor: When filtering, returns oil to cooking well.

23.Basket Rest: Holds and tilts basket for draining when removing cooked product from oil or loading uncooked product.

DO NOT rest basket on top flange of cooking well.

Damage to area in contact with O-ring can cause leaking under pressure or O- ring failure.

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5 - PRE-COOKING PREPARATION

O-RING LUBRICATION

Lubricate filter pan riser line O-ring and cover O-ring with cooking oil (see COVER instructions one through three under CLEANING.

COVER CHECK

To OPEN cover, push down on cover handle then rotate handle clockwise. Slide assembly to the rear of the unit. To CLOSE, pull assembly toward the front and rotate handle counterclockwise.

•Always fully rotate handle OPEN or CLOSED.

•Never use force to OPEN cover. OPEN only when no pressure is present in the cooking well.

•If cover will not OPEN easily, be sure pressure regulating valve is OPEN. If cover will still not OPEN, turn cook/filter switch OFF. DO NOT operate unit until it has been serviced by an authorized Broaster Company representative.

COOKING OIL

The words “oil” and “shortening” are used to describe a high quality cooking medium manufactured for deep frying.

Check oil level before turning cook/filter switch to COOK.

Use care when handling hot oil. Oil could splash causing serious burns.

Fill cooking well using one of the following methods:

Liquid Oil:

Use Broaster® liquid oils or a high quality liquid oil manufactured for deep frying.

Solid Shortening: (Any cooking medium that is solid at room temperature)

DO NOT heat solid shortening on a stove or other

appliance prior to placing in cooking well. Hot shortening could splash causing serious burns.

DO NOT leave unit unattended when melting solid shortening. HOT OIL LEVEL must be maintained. Solid shortening must be soft enough to be packed around and completely cover heating elements on the 1600/1800E and sides and bottom of cooking well on the 1800GH. If not, there will be places on heating elements and cooking well not covered with shortening. During the heating period, these bare spots will be hot spots. They could discolor the cooking well, damage a heating element scorch or burn shortening, reducing its useful life.

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OIL LEVEL

Close drain valve. Fill cooking well with oil approximately 1/2” below HOT OIL LEVEL. Oil will expand when heated.

Be sure hot oil is at HOT OIL LEVEL. Be sure top heating element is covered before turn-

ing cook/filter switch to COOK.

FOOD AND CONDIMENTS

Make sure the food you purchase is high quality. For best results, chicken should be fresh, trimmed for portion control and uniform in size.

A wide variety of Broaster® Company monosodium glutamate-free condiments are available. They have all been tested for the best possible results in the unit. By using Genuine Broaster® condiments, you can obtain a Trademark Authorization allowing the use of the Broaster® Company trademarks in your advertising.

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