Falcon G2830, G2860, G2865 User Instructions

T100316 Ref. 4

G2830, G2860 and G2865
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 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.

WEEE Directive Registration No. WEE/DC0059TT/PRO

At end of unit life, dispose of appliance and any replacement parts
in a safe manner, via a licenced waste handler.

Units are designed to be dismantled easily and recycling of all
material is encouraged whenever practicable.

Falcon Foodservice Equipment

HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS

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

SERVICE LINE 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 back screen hanging
rail for draining etc. A removable dust cover is
provided which should 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. 380mm high screens
can be supplied if specified and may also include a
storage/drainage tray for fish, etc.

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

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

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

G2830 G2860 G2865

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 factory. In event of an operating
thermostat failure, the safety thermostat will shu t gas
off at pilot and main burners.

If this occurs, the reason for failure must be
investigated and rectified. The device is reset by
removing the black cap that protects the reset button.

Push reset button down gently using a thin-shafted
screwdriver and replace cap.

Gas Control

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

Flame Failure Device

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

Warning

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

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 burner going
out when desired temperature is reached. No further
operation of control knob is necessary until cooking
cycle is over

Choice of Frying Medium

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

o

C.
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, 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 oil regularly to prevent risk to the
operator.

Caution

To prevent surge boiling, do not exceed
recommended loads and never charge 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 fryer is cool.

Recommended Filling levels
Caution

- Always maintain an oil level between

maximum and minimum strips indicated on well rear.

Initial Charging Of The Pan

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

Make sure drain valve is closed. Fill pan with oil up to
level indicated by strip on well rear. Approximate
capacities are :

G2830 - 13kg G2860 - 22kg G2865 - 2 x 13kg