Falcon G3860, G3865 User Instructions

G3830, G3860, G3865 Fryers

USERS INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

SECTION 2 - LIGHTING and OPERATIONS

SECTION 3 - COOKING HINTS

SECTION 4 - CLEANING and MAINTENANCE

This appliance has 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.

The appliance 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 appliance 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.

WARNING - TO PREVENT SHOCKS, ALL APPLIANCES WHETHER GAS OR ELECTRIC,

MUST BE EARTHED.

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.

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.

SERVICELINE CONTACT

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

T100760 Ref.1

SECTION 2 ­LIGHTING and OPERATION

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.

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 that is too old. It has a reduced
flash point temperature and is prone to surge boiling.
Change oil regularly to prevent risk to 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.
Never add water to hot oil.

Caution

Overheating of oil should be avoided.

Replenishing Oil When Fryer Is Hot

It is recommended that replenishment of oil should take
place when fryer is cool.

Recommended Filling Levels

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

G3830 - 15 litres
G3860 - 24 litres
G3865 - 2 x 15 litres

SECTION 1 ­GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The units are provided with wire mesh basket(s) that may
be located upon the back screen hanging rail for draining
etc. 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 multifunctional 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.

User Thermostat

This is an adjustable control that provides frying
temperatures up to 190°C.

Safety Thermostat

This is pre-set at factory. In event of an operating
thermostat failure, the safety thermostat will shut 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 left side of MFC, the control knob is set
correctly when appropriate symbol is alongside position
indicator. (See Figure 1)

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.