Broaster 2400XP Installation Manual
“An American Tradition Since 1954!”
MODEL 2400XP & 2400CE
BROASTER
®
PRESSURE FRYER
OPERATION MANUAL
Be sure ALL installers read, understand, and have access to this manual at all times.
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Usage is available only to licensed opertors with written authorization from The Broaster Comany.
The Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991
608/365-0193 www.broaster.com
Manual #16285 Rev 5/10
Copyright 2005 The Broaster Company
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: 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:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: 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.
2400GH: 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Rags or papers 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.
WARNING: 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.
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NEW OWNER OR RELOCATION NOTIFICATION
If you are a new owner of a used unit or
have relocated your Model 2400 Broaster
Pressure Fryer, please take a minute to fill
out one of the cards below. It is NOT a warranty registration.
PLEASE PRINT: 2
Business Name:
®
This card enables The Broaster Company to
better serve you and keep you informed of
changes in equipment, condiments, or service bulletins.
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Owner’s Name:
County:
Phone:
Model:
Serial Number:
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Manual #16285 8/05 Rev 9/05
The Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road
Beloit, WI 53511
The Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road
Beloit, WI 53511
See Stan for correct
layout and contents.
See Stan for correct
layout and contents.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY ....................................................................................1 - 1
2 - INSTALLATION INSPECTION....................................................................................2 - 1
GAS CONVERSION.................................................................................................2 - 1
USA & Canada.................................................................................................2 - 1
European Union ...............................................................................................2 - 1
3 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER® PRESSURE FRYER.............................3 - 1
4 - PRE-COOKING PREPARATIONS..............................................................................4 - 1
O-RING LUBRICATION............................................................................................4 - 1
COVER CHECK.......................................................................................................4 - 1
COOKING OIL..........................................................................................................4 - 1
Liquid Oil ..........................................................................................................4 - 1
Solid Shortening...............................................................................................4 - 1
OIL LEVEL................................................................................................................4 - 2
FOOD AND CONDIMENTS .....................................................................................4 - 2
2400GH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................4 - 3
Start Up ............................................................................................................4 - 3
Shut Down........................................................................................................4 - 3
5 - SOLID STATE CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................5 - 1
DUAL DISPLAY FAMILIARIZATION.........................................................................5 - 1
CONTROLLER BASIC PROGRAMMING................................................................5 - 2
Normal Operating Mode
Set Temperature...............................................................................................5 - 2
Set Time...........................................................................................................5 - 2
Set AUTO COMP (Automatic Time Compensation).........................................5 - 2
Read Actual Temperature.................................................................................5 - 2
Reset Cycle Counter........................................................................................5 - 2
Multi-Program Feature
Preset Cook Mode............................................................................................5 - 3
Chose Preset Cook Cycle................................................................................5 - 3
Programming Procedure (Preset Mode) ..........................................................5 - 3
Change Cook Time...........................................................................................5 - 3
Change Cook Temperature ..............................................................................5 - 3
Activate/Deactivate Auto Comp........................................................................5 - 3
Advance To Next Preset ..................................................................................5 - 3
6 - COOKING WEIGHT, TEMPERATURE AND TIME.....................................................6 - 1
FRESH PRODUCTS................................................................................................6 - 1
FROZEN IQF CHICKEN...........................................................................................6 - 2
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7 - PRODUCT PREPARATION AND COOKING.............................................................7 - 1
PREPARING GENUINE BROASTER CHICKEN®...................................................7 - 1
COOKING.................................................................................................................7 - 1
MSG FREE CONDIMENT LIST FOR FRESH PRODUCT.......................................7 - 2
Broaster® Marinades........................................................................................7 - 2
Broaster® Coatings and Batters.......................................................................7 - 2
Other Broaster Foods® Recipes ......................................................................7 - 3
8 - COOKING OIL CARE AND FILTERING.....................................................................8 - 1
OIL CARE..............................................................................................................8 - 1
Oil Quality.................................................................................................8 - 1
Temperature.............................................................................................8 - 1
Volume .....................................................................................................8 - 1
Type of Coating and Seasoning Used......................................................8 - 1
Amount of Care and Filtering Oil Receives..............................................8 - 1
FILTERING ............................................................................................................8 - 1
FILTERING HINTS ................................................................................................8 - 3
9 - CLEANING..................................................................................................................9 - 1
COOKING WELL...................................................................................................9 - 1
FOOD BASKET.....................................................................................................9 - 2
UNIT SURFACES..................................................................................................9 - 2
CONDENSATE PAN..............................................................................................9 - 2
SLIDE RODS.........................................................................................................9 - 2
COVER..................................................................................................................9 - 2
SPLASH SHIELD...................................................................................................9 - 2
GAS SPRING COVER...........................................................................................9 - 3
PROBE GUARD....................................................................................................9 - 4
MINIMUM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS..............................9 - 5
10 - NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN...........................................................................................10 - 1
11 - SEASONAL SHUTDOWN ......................................................................................11 - 1
12 - TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................12 - 1
ELECTRICAL TIPS..............................................................................................12 - 1
SOLID STATE CONTROLLER TIPS ...................................................................12 - 2
GAS TIPS............................................................................................................12 - 3
COVER, YOKE, AND LIFT TIPS.........................................................................12 - 4
PRESSURE SYSTEM TIPS................................................................................12 - 4
PRODUCT TIPS..................................................................................................12 - 5
Fresh Chicken..............................................................................................12 - 5
Frozen IQF Chicken.....................................................................................12 - 6
FILTERING TIPS .................................................................................................12 - 7
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1 - OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY
It is the owner’s responsibility to:
• Insure 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.
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.
• 2400GH: Keep burner area free and
clear of all combustible materials.
• 2400GH: 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 .
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2 - INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Before operating unit, be sure installation
meets all requirements in the Installation
Manual provided with your unit.
CAUTION: Follow cleaning instruc-
tions 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 GET-
TING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER®
PRESSURE FRYER. DO NOT install
unit where traffic areas are on either side
or in back of unit.
2400GH:
WARNING: Electrical Grounding
Instructions - The Model 2400GH 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 sup-
ply line, should be located in a path of
exit and clearly identified.
Gas Conversion
USA & Canada
• Contact your local Broaster Company
representative for converting from one
type of gas to another.
European Union
• Units manufactured for use in the Euro-
pean Union are not convertible from one
type of gas to another.
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3 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
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BROASTER
PRESSURE FRYER
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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 - 15 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.
WARNING: Water and hot oil DO
NOT mix. DO NOT pour contents of
condensate pan into cooking well or filter
pan. Hot oil could splash causing serious
burns.
top liquid toward Condensate Pan.
9. Pilot Burner: A small flame used to
ignite the main burner.
10. 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.
1 1. Gas V alve: 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.
5. Filter Pan: Holds filter components
and filtering compound used to filter
hot oil. Pan and Cover must be in
place during normal operation.
CAUTION: HOT Surfaces!
WARNING: 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. Countertop Drip Pan: Collects condensate from the open cooking well and
directs it to the Drip Pan Drain Line.
Drip Pan is removable for cleaning.
12. Drain Valve: Used to drain cooking oil
from cooking well into filter pan or container made for handling hot oil.
DANGER: 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.
13. Drain V alve Handle: Opens and closes
drain valve. When handle is horizontal, valve is closed. When vertical,
valve is open.
8. Drip Pan Drain Line: Directs counter-
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14. Cover O-Ring: Forms a seal when
cover is lowered into the cooking well.
15. 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 your unit until valve is
replaced by an authorized Broaster
Company representative.
WARNING: Keep away from safety
relief valve opening without heat and
steam protective apparel. Escaping steam
could cause serious burns.
Test valve once a month. Also test
before and after an extended period of
non-service. Using a hot mitt, lift valve
handle during a cook cycle until pressure is released from cooking well.
Allow valve to snap closed.
17. Basket Lifter: Used to raise and lower
food basket into the cooking well.
18. Food Basket: Holds product for cooking. Indicates proper level of oil at
operating temperature.
19. Model 2400GH Basket Support Grate:
Used in the bottom of the cooking well
to support the basket w/o feet at the
proper height.
WARNING: Basket, lifting handle and
basket support grate are hot, use
gloves when handling. Hot surfaces could
cause serious burns.
16. Pressure Gauge: Indicates pressure
within the cooking well. Normal operating pressure is 12-14 PSI.
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20. Pressure Port: When cover is
CLOSED while cooking, all steam
passes through this port into the pressure regulating valve.
21. Capillary Guard: This guard protects
temperature sensor probe, hi-limit bulb
and capillary from damage. Includes
hot and cold oil level indicator.
CAUTION: Check oil level before
turning cook/filter switch to COOK.
22. Exhaust Tank: Steam and vapors are
exhausted through this tank.
23. Filter Pump and Motor: Used to return
oil to cooking well when filtering.
24. Basket Rest: Used to hold and tilt basket for draining when removing cooked
product from oil or loading product
before lowering into oil.
CAUTION: DO NOT rest basket
on top flange of cooking well.
Damage to area in contact with o-ring
can cause leaking under pressure or oring failure.
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