Franke Foodservice HCMF-18 18005560 Installation Manual

HCMF-18 & HCMF-30 High Capacity Meat Freezers

Operating Manual [P/N 19004316]

Important READ FIRST

General:

1. This Operating Manual contains important instructions and safety information on
the High Capacity Meat Freezer (HCMF). Read and understand the contents of
this manual before attempting to: Uncrate, Install, Operate, Clean or perform
Routine Maintenance.

2. The HCMF is designed for the temporary frozen storage and easy (at-Grill­Station) access to frozen hamburger patties and other grilled product at
commercial restaurants only. Franke authorizes no other use.

3. The HCMF may NOT be used for long term storage, only temporary storage of
frozen product between the walk-in freezer and grill station production.

4. The HCMF is designed for installation and operation indoors, in a restaurant
kitchen area protected from weather, excessive heat, excessive humidity and
corrosive salt air.

5. Only persons over 15 years old may operate this equipment, following all safety
and operating instructions.

6. The A-rated equivalent continuous sound [pressure] level at the workstation for
operating personnel is below 70 decibels.

Read, understand and obey all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES:

During Installation -

This equipment must be installed by qualified personnel, in compliance with all
manufacturer’s instructions and local building, food safety and electric codes.

Caution! The shipping carton and pallet have banding under tension, nails or staples
and possibly wood splinters. When uncrating, wear gloves and eye protection to reduce
the risk of injury.

Caution! The HCMF -18 model weighs 265 lbs. or 120 kg. and the HCMF -30 model
weighs 365 lbs. or 165 kg. Do not attempt to remove this unit from the shipping carton
without the help of others.

Important! Failure to provide the recommended rear or side clearance may shorten the
life of the High Capacity Meat Freezer, increase compressor running time, increase
energy usage and impact unit warranty coverage.

When Loading Product –

Always use disposable gloves when removing frozen grill product from the freezer and
placing it on the grill, to avoid potential cross contamination.

Important Product Loading Tips:

1. DO NOT over-fill the High Capacity Meat Freezer. This freezer requires good air
circulation to maintain uniform frozen temperatures.

2. DO NOT let inner plastic bags block or obstruct the openings or vents in the rear
of the storage compartment.

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NOTE: Recommended maximum HOLD time for all products is 24 hours.
CAUTION: Do not allow freezer door to remain open for any longer than the time

required to remove the frozen product required. Keeping the door open will raise freezer
compartment temperature, require the compressor to work harder and potentially result
in a FOOD SAFETY problem.

During Store Closing Procedure –

1. Before closing, all remaining frozen product must be returned to long-term
freezer storage.

2. This equipment must not be cleaned with a high-pressure water jet or steam
cleaner.

3. Use only Cleaning and Sanitizing Agents approved by McDonald’s and specified
for this application in their restaurants.

CAUTION: When unplugging the HCMF, avoid any contact with hot surfaces on the
Grill Station. Allow the Grill Station to cool before unplugging the HCMF. Contact with
hot grease or hot surfaces can cause severe burns.

Note! Never defrost the freezer by scraping the inside walls, regardless of how much
ice is present. The only proper method for defrosting is to unplug the freezer, open the
door and allow frost or ice to melt.

During Preventative Maintenance –

WARNING! Verify the freezer is disconnected from the power source before attempting

any preventive maintenance. Failure to disconnect the electric power could result in
electric shock, burns, injuries or death.

CAUTION! The fins on a condenser coil are very sharp, and some refrigeration lines
can be very hot, resulting in possible cuts and/or burns. Avoid physical contact with the
fins on the condenser coil or any related refrigeration lines. Gloves are recommended
when cleaning the condenser coil.

Basic Troubleshooting:

1. Store Personnel authorized “troubleshooting” on the HCMF is limited to the steps
and procedures outlined in Section 7 of this manual.

2. For any other service or performance problem not covered or corrected by Basic
Troubleshooting procedures, call: Franke Technical Support at [phone]
(press 2) in North America.

3. All service or repair work must be done by a licensed professional trained and
authorized to perform service on Franke products.

4. Only factory authorized repair parts may be used when servicing this unit.

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Table of Contents

Important CAUTIONS & WARNINGS Page 2

Equipment Diagram: Key Components Page 5

1 Installation Page 6

2 Disposable Gloves Holder Page 9

3 Operating Controls Page 10

4 Loading the Freezer Page 12

5 Store-Closing Procedure Page 14

6 Preventative Maintenance Page 15

7 Basic Troubleshooting Page 17

8 Unit Specifications Page 19

9 Product Warranty Page 20

10 Service Commitment & Contact Information Page 21

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Franke HCMF Key Components

HCMF-30 [18005519 – Condenser-Right] Model Shown

Front Door
(Hinged Right)

Top Roll-Back
Product Access
Door

Remote
Temperature
Display/Control

Disposable Glove
Bracket

Locking
Casters

Grill Tool Shelf

Right Side
Service Access
Panel

Front Vented
Condenser Coil
Access Panel

Power ON/OFF
switch

Rear-View

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CAUTION! The HCMF-18 model weighs 265 lbs. [120 kg] and
the HCMF-30 weighs 365 lbs. [165 kg]. Do not attempt to
remove this unit from the shipping skid without assistance.

Installation

(For Model HCMF-18 or HCMF-30 – High Capacity Meat
Freezers)

1 Remove Carton from Freezer

This unit will arrive in a skid-mounted carton.

CAUTION! The shipping container may have staples and
will have banding under tension, which can cause
injuries. Wear gloves and eye protection to reduce the
risk of injury when removing the carton.

 Cut the plastic banding using heavy scissors or tin snips.

Use caution to avoid contact with banding, when cut.

 Lift cardboard carton straight up and off unit.

2 Roll Unit Off Skid

 With a person on each side of the unit, grasp the freezer

at the sides.

 Keeping the crate bottom or skid stationary, lift and slide

the unit off the wood blocking, to the rear of the unit.

 When the rear wheels are on the floor, push the unit back

until all four wheels are off the skid.

 Peel protective white adhesive film from all stainless steel

surfaces, inside and outside the HCMF.

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NOTE! Use only McDonald’s approved cleaning and
sanitizing agents according to instructions.

3 Remove Packing & Loose Components

The High Capacity Meat Freezer has doors and loose
components that have been secured so they won’t open or
shift during shipping.

 Cut and remove any plastic banding securing the front

door and roll-back top door.

 Remove any tape or foam blocking used to secure the

inside wire shelves.

 The glove bracket will be packed in a separate parts bag.

Remove it from that packaging.

4 Wash and Sanitize Freezer Interior & Components

 Wipe down, sanitize and dry the freezer interior.
 Close the freezer door.

5 Check Door Swing/Hinge Location

High Capacity Meat Freezers are
typically shipped from Franke with
the front loading door hinged right,
so it opens from the left and swings
right. When in position, it is best if
the door swings toward the front of
the store, so that it isn’t in the way
for loading or when bringing cases
from the rear of the store.

The HCMF door is field-reversible and designed for right or left
swing. You may need to remove the hinges and reverse the
door swing for easier loading or optimum kitchen flow.

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