Falcon G1808X, G1848X, G1838X User Instructions

T100472 Ref. 2

G1808X, G1838X, G1848X
DEEP FAT FRYERS

USERS INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SECTION 2 - LIGHTING and OPERATIONS
SECTION 3 - COOKING HINTS
SECTION 4 - CLEANING and MAINTENANCE

These appliances have been CE-marked on the basis of compliance with the Gas Appliance Directive
for the Countries, Gas Types and Pressures as stated on the Data Plate.

These appliances MUST BE installed by a competent person in compliance with the INSTALLATION AND
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS and National Regulations in force at the time. Particular attention MUST be paid
to the following:

Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act

Furthermore, if a need arises to convert the unit for use with another gas, a competent person must be
consulted. Those parts which have been protected by the manufacturer MUST NOT be adjusted by the User.

Users should be conversant with the appropriate provisions of the Fire Precautions Act and the requirements of
the Gas Safety Regulations. in particular the need for regular servicing by a competent person to ensure the
continued safe and efficient performance of the Appliance.

Upon receipt of the User's Instruction manual, the installer should instruct the responsible person(s) of the
correct operation and maintenance of the appliance.

This equipment is ONLY FOR PROFESSIONAL USE, and shall be operated by QUALIFIED persons. It is the
responsibility of the Supervisor or equivalent to ensure that users wear SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
and to draw attention to the fact that, some parts will, by necessity, become VERY HOT and will cause burns if
touched accidentally.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

In order to obtain maximum performance from this unit we would recommend that a Maintenance Contract be
arranged with AFE SERVICELINE. Visits may then be made at agreed intervals to carry out adjustments and
repairs. A quotation will be given upon request to the contact numbers below.

Falcon Foodservice Equipment

HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS

Wallace View, Hillfoots Road, Stirling. FK9 5PY. Scotland

SERVICELINE CONTACT -

PHONE - 01438 363 000 FAX - 01438 369 900

SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The units are provided with wire mesh basket(s)
which may be located upon the pan rear for draining
etc. A removable dust cover is provided to be placed
over the pan(s) when not in use. A pan strainer is
positioned in the cool zone at the pan bottom to
collect oil sediment during the cooking operation.

Oil temperature is controlled by an adjustable users
thermostat and a pre-set safety thermostat.

The multifuncional gas control has the pilot, main gas
and flame failure controls built in. If the pilot flame
should extinguish for any reason, or if the main gas
supply is turned off the burner will shut down until the
lighting pro cedure is repeated.

A spark igniter is fitted to light the pilot and a drain
valve is located within the controls compartment to
empty the pan when necessary.

G1808X G1838X G1848X

Figure 1

User Thermostat

This is an adjustable setting device which will provide
frying temperatures up to 190

o

C.

Safety Thermostat

This is pre-set at the factory. In the event of a
thermostat failur e the safety stat will shut the gas off
at the pilot and main burners should the oil
temperature rise above 230

o

C.

This device can be reset by a push of the red button.

Gas Control

Situated at the top side of the multifunctional control,
the control knob is set correctly when the appropriate
symbol is alongside the pointer. (See Figure 2)

Flame Failure Device

Operated by the pilot flame. If the pilot becomes
extinguished, gas will be shut off from the main
burner.

Warning

If the pilot is turned off for any reason, wait a
minimum of three minutes before attempting to relight
it. The burner gas control is built-in to the flame failure
device and the method of operation is detailed below

SECTION 2 - LIGHTING and OPERATION
Lighting

A 20 second delay (approx.) will occur between
establishing a pilot flame and burner ignition.

Operating The Fryer

The unit will operate automatically with the burner
going out when the desired temperature is reached.
No further operation of the control knob is necessary
until the cooking cycle is over

Choice of Frying Medium

A good quailty vegetable oil is preferred. However,
pure edible dripping may be used providing that the
thermostat setting does not exceed 180

o

C.
The smoke point will be reached above such a
setting and the fat will break up and deteriorate.

Important

In order to meet the requirements of the Fire
Precautions Act 1971, the unit should always be
turned off when unattended.

Warning

It is dangerous to use oil which is too old as it has a
reduced flash point temperature and is prone to surge
boiling. Change the oil regularly to prevent risk to the
operator.

Caution

To prevent surge boiling, do not exceed the
recommended loads and never charge the pan with
over-wet food items. Never leave a working fryer
unattended.

Caution

Overheating of oil should be avoided.

Replenishing Oil When Fryer Is Hot
Caution

- It is recommended that replenishment of oil

should take place when the fryer is cool.

Recommended Filling levels
Caution

- Always maintain an oil level between the
maximum and minimum levels indicated on the pan
wall rear.

Initial Charging Of The Pan

Prior to first time use, the pan should be thoroughly
cleaned using hot water and detergent. Rinse and dry
upon completion.

Make sure that the drain valve is closed. Fill the pan
with oil up to the level indicated by the strip on the well
rear. Appro ximate capacity is :

G1808X - 15 litres G1838X - 24 litres
G1848X - 2 x 15 litres

If solid fat is used, remove the basket supports from
the pan bottom(s). Apply fat in small pieces and melt
at a thermostat setting of 120

o

C. Add fat until the
required level has been achieved. Solid fat should
always be melted at a low setting. Set frying
temperature when the fat has disappeared.