Cecilware EFS-65 Operators Manual

Electric Deep-Fat Fryer

Operator Manual

EFP40, EFS40, EFS65

Grindmaster-Cecilware

4003 Collins Lane, Louisville, KY 40245 USA
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 800.695.4500
Fax: [phone]
Web: gmcw.com Email: [e-mail]

Safety Information .....................................2

Specifications..............................................3

Unpacking...................................................3

Installation..................................................4

Operation....................................................5

Cleaning......................................................6

Maintenance...............................................6

Troubleshooting .........................................8

Parts Diagram .............................................9

Parts List....................................................10

Wiring Diagram........................................11

Thank you for purchasing this quality fryer. For your safety and the safety of others, read all warnings
and the operator’s manual before installing or using the product. Properly instruct all operators. Keep
training records. For future reference, record serial number here:

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©2016 Grindmaster-Cecilware

Printed in USA

0916 Form # CW-336-01

Part # 390-00083

Grindmaster-Cecilware provides the
industry’s BEST warranty. Visit gmcw.com
for warranty terms and conditions.

Model: EFS-65

Model: EFS-40

Both fryers are shown with optional casters.

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Safety Information

Important Safety Information

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

• Do not deform power cord.

• Follow national and local electrical codes.

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

• Use only on a dedicated circuit load that is properly protected and capable of the rated load. Do not use
extension cords as this could result in electrical shock, overheating, and fire.

• Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing or cleaning unit. Contact Grindmaster-Cecilware
Technical Service for service assistance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agents, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Due to the heat a fryer may produce, it must be placed on a non-combustible surface with at least 6 inches
clearance from all combustible and noncombustible surfaces at side and rear.

• Fryer must only be operated when cooking oil or shortening is at recommended oil level.

• Do not move a fryer filled with hot liquid.

• Let hot oil cool sufficiently before draining. Hot oil will crack glass and also melt plastic vessels.

• Wear oil-proof insulated gloves when working at fryer filled with hot oil.

• Do not store combustible materials on top or under any fryer.
FAILURE TO COMPLY TO THE ABOVE RISKS PERSONAL INJURY, SHOCK HAZARD, FIRE, OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

• Read and understand the operating instructions in this manual thoroughly. Only allow properly trained
persons to operate this machine.

• Stay alert at all times during operation.

• Operate with care. Surfaces will get very hot and may cause serious burns.

NOTICE

• Keep operating area clean.

For your safety and the safety of others, read all warnings and the operator’s manual before installing or using
the product.

DANGER: This term warns the user of imminent hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This term refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in serious injury or

death.

CAUTION: This term refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in minor or moderate

injury.

NOTICE: This term refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood.

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Unpacking

With the container upright, cut the plastic straps around shipping container and lift off top, exposing the fryer.
Carefully lift unit out of shipping container, and inspect immediately for shipping damage. Accessories are packed
inside the fryer tank. Your fryer was shipped in a carton designed to give it maximum protection. It was thoroughly
inspected before leaving the factory. File any claims for shipping damage or irregularities directly with the carrier.

ACCESSORIES WITH UNIT

1 Basket Hanger
2 Baskets
1 Drainpipe Extension

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

1 Cover
1 Twin Basket
4 Swivel Casters
1 Restrainer

Specifications

Electrical Specificaons

Model kW V SINGLE PHASE THREE PHASE

AMPS AWG AMPS AWG

EF‐40 18.0 208 86.5 4 50.0 6

18.0 240 75.0 4 43.3 6

18.0 220/380 ‐ ‐ 47.3/27.4 6

18.0 240/415 ‐ ‐ 43.3/25.1 6

EF‐65 21.0 208 101.0 4 58.4 6

21.0 240 87.5 4 50.6 6

21.0 220/380 ‐ ‐ 55.2/31.9 6

21.0 240/415 ‐ ‐ 50.6/29.6 6

ELEMENTS

4 1/2

45

9 1/2

WIDTH

DRAIN VALVE

2 1/2

1 3/16

KNOCKOUT

1 3/4

WORKING

HEIGHT

35

18

3 1/4

3

6

4 3/4

DEPTH

INCLUDING HANDLE

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Installation

Location and Restraint of Fryer

The fryer must be placed in operating position in such
a way that accidental tipping of unit, or spilling of hot
oil, cannot occur.

The unit may be restrained by either:

• Connecting unit in battery with others, or

• Locating unit in an alcove, or

• Additional mechanical means of restraint.

Air Supply and Ventilation -

The area around the appliance must be kept clear to
avoid obstruction to the flow of ventilation air as well
as for ease of maintenance and service.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD THE INTERIOR OF
THE FRYER'S CABINET BE USED FOR STORAGE.

Means must be provided for any commercial, heavy­duty cooking appliance to exhaust cooking vapors to
the outside of the building.

Filters and drip troughs should be part of any industrial
hood. Consult local codes before constructing and
installing any hood.

Clearances

Minimum clearance from combustible and
noncombustible construction is 6” from the sides and
6” from the back. This unit can be placed on either a
combustible or non-combustible surface. At least 16”
clearance must be provided between the frying surface
of the fryer and the surface flames of any adjacent
cooking unit.

Mechanical Installation

MOUNTING LEGS OR CASTERS - Carefully tip fryer up on
its back and screw legs or (optional) casters into the
threaded base of fryer. When installing casters make
sure the swivel lock casters are mounted towards the
front of the fryer. A high strength Restrainer must be
installed when casters are used. Avoid putting any
strain on rear legs or casters when tipping fryer back to
an upright position.

POSITIONING - DO NOT PUSH against any of the edges
of the unit in an attempt to adjust its position. Lift unit
slightly to maneuver into desirable installation position.
Pushing the unit will increase the probability of
bending the legs or internal connectors.

LEVELING - Once the fryer is installed, the unit should
be leveled, side-to-side and front-to-back, using a
carpenter's spirit level. On smooth and level floors, level
the unit with the screw threads of the legs. If the floor
is uneven or has a slope, shims may be required.

Electrical Installation

RATING PLATE - The rating plate is located on the inside
of the fryer door. Information on the rating plate
pertains to the power output (KW) of the heaters and
other electrical requirements.

The information presented in this manual is for
reference only. Installations must comply with local
codes.

• Connections to the terminal block and grounding lug
should be made through the hole provided for this
purpose in the electric control box.

NOTICE Unit must only be installed and operated

with legs or casters provided by manufacturer.

WARNING: Electrical shock hazard. This is high

voltage equipment. Make sure main disconnect is off
before connecting fryer.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD!

Installation of this appliance must be performed by
qualified service personnel only. Improper installation
could result in electrocution.

NOTICE: This equipment must be installed in

compliance with applicable Federal, State, and/or Local
electrical codes having jurisdiction or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electric Code, NFPA 70
(latest revision).

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Installation (continued)

• The wiring diagram for each unit is attached to the
inside of the fryer door. Wiring diagrams for all units
are included in this manual. Amperage for each unit
depends on the type of installation and accessories
supplied with the unit.

Initial cleaning

Before using the unit, the tank should be washed
thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove oil residues
and dust, then rinsed and wiped dry. Accessories,
shipped with the unit, should also be washed.

Verification

1. Remove the crumb screen.

2. Fill the tank with hot or cold water to the "oil
level" line.

3. Set the operating thermostat dial to 225
degrees, just above the boiling point of water,
and engage cook cycle. (Cook switch ON)

4. Turn ON the power switch on the control panel.
These steps check the heating element
operation, initial thermostat calibration, and
clean the tank for initial production.

5. When the water starts to boil, turn the dial to
just below 212 degrees. The elements will turn
off and the water will stop boiling.

6. When satisfied that heaters and thermostat are
operating properly, drain the tank and dry
thoroughly.

7. Close the drain valve.

Final Preparation

• COOKING OIL: fill tank to the "oil level" line marked

on the tank.

• SOLID SHORTENING

: either melt shortening first or cut
it into small pieces and pack carefully around the
heating element. Leave no air space around the
elements and be careful not to disturb the sensing
bulbs. Melt the shortening either with the MELT or
MELT/COOK cycle or by using the COOK cycle and
turning the heaters ON for FIVE (5) to TEN (10) SECONDs
then OFF for ONE (1) MINUTE using the temperature
control dial. Repeat this cycle until the shortening has
melted. If smoke develops during this melting process
shorten the "on" cycle and lengthen the "off" cycle.

• When the shortening has melted and the tank has
filled to the "oil level", replace the crumb screen.

• Before starting operation, set the unit into COOK cycle
mode and turn the thermostat to the operating
temperature. Allow the oil or shortening temperature
to stabilize, and then check with a high quality
immersion thermometer.

Operation

Daily Operation
AT START OF WORKDAY - Check fryer visually for

• Power switch "OFF".

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Temperature control dial "OFF". (Counterclockwise)

GENERAL TURN-ON PROCEDURE:

• If fryer is empty, fill the tank with oil to the "oil
level" mark.

• If using solid shortening, cut and pack as
previously described.

• Turn Power switch "ON".

• To melt solid shortening, turn the Melt

(Melt/Cook) switch "ON" and set the
temperature control dial to 200 degrees.

• Put unit into cook cycle (Cook switch "ON") and
set the temperature to 350 degrees
(recommended). The frying compound will
stabilize in less than 30 minutes and the unit
will be ready for production.

USE OF FRYER - for best results:

• For consistent product quality, and long-term
savings, use high quality liquid frying oil.

• If using solid shortening, never attempt to melt
a block of shortening by setting it whole on top
of the heating elements. This is dangerous as it
may burn-out the elements and start a fire.

• The recommended temperature of 350 degrees
should be the usual temperature for most
cooking operations. However, frying should be
carried out at the lowest temperature which
will produce a high quality product while
ensuring maximum life of the frying compound.

• When the fryer is not in use, temperature
control should be set at a lower temperature
than that used during cooking. Light loads may
also be cooked at lower temperatures.

• Salting: Do not salt food over the fryer tank.
Salt deteriorates the frying compound quickly.

WARNING To prevent serious burn injury:

Fryer must only be operated when cooking oil or
shortening is at recommended oil level.
Do not move a fryer filled with hot liquid.

Let hot oil cool sufficiently before draining. Hot oil will
crack glass and also melt plastic vessels.

Wear oil-proof insulated gloves when working at fryer
filled with hot oil.

WARNING: Do not engage cook cycle until

shortening has fully melted.