Frosty Factory 137 Service Manual

Model 137

Frosty Factory

of America, Inc.

2301 S. Farmerville St., Ruston, LA 71270

frostyfactory.com

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Service Manual

All technical data, pictures and drawings contained in this manual are not binding on the
manufacturer nor can the manufacturer be held liable for any modifications to the
machine in whole or in part. Revised 1/2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Use of the Manual

1.2 Preliminary Inspection

1.3 Description

1.4 Dimensions

2.0 SAFETY AND INSTALLATION

2.1 Safety Precautions

2.2 Installation

3.0 OPERATION

3.1 Machine Controls

3.2 The Product You Serve

3.3 Product Consistency

3.4 Start Up

3.5 Freeze Time

4.0 MAINTENANCE

4.1 Cleaning

4.2 Re-Assembly

4.3 Preventative Maintenance

4.4 Extended Storage

4.5 Faceplate/Faucet Assembly

4.6 Float Switch

4.7 Thermostat Assembly

4.8 Using the Cleaning Brushes

4.9 Beater Bar Seal Installation

4.10 Scraper Blade and Spring Seal Installation

4.11 Ceramic Seal Removal and Re-installation

5.0 EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

5.1 Drive Belt

5.2 Franklin Motor

5.3 Shim Placement

5.4 Rear Cylinder Assembly

6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

7.0 SPARE PARTS LIST

8.0 WIRE DRAWINGS

9.0 WARRANTY

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Unpack the unit as soon as possible
upon its arrival. Check the entire
machine and its contents for possible
shipping damage. Note damage on

truck lines and notify your carrier
immediately. All machines are

shipped FOB Ruston, Louisiana, which
means that the machines left our docks
in perfect working order. Frosty

Factory of America is not responsible
for damaged merchandise once the
equipment leaves our dock. Inventory

the accessories to be sure they include
the items you specified on your order.
Normally the accessories include:

SECTION 1

WARNING

DO NOT INSERT ANY OBJECTS

INTO CYLINDER OR HOPPER WHILE

MACHINE IS RUNNING!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

DISCONNECT POWER

BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

CAUTION

MOVING PARTS

DO NOT OPERATE UNIT

WITH PANELS REMOVED

Beater Bar, Drip Tray, Faceplate,
Faceplate Knobs, Hopper Cover,
Petro-Gel, Sanitizer, Spare Faucet O-Rings,
Warranty Card, Wire Brushes, Manual.

INTRODUCTION

1.1 USE OF THIS MANUAL

Your service manual has been prepared as a guide to help you get the most from your
Frozen Drink Machine. It contains information about the installation and operation of
your machine. The manual also contains instructions for service and care. The manual
should be read carefully by the operator of the Frozen Drink Machine to become familiar
with the machine and the correct operating procedures described within. The following
notations are used throughout the manual to bring important facts to your attention:

“Warning” - This notation is used whenever the personal safety of the operator(s) might

be jeopardized, if procedures are not followed correctly.

“Caution” - This notation is used whenever the machine or related equipment may

receive or cause damage if not observed.

“Note” - This notation is used to bring important information to your attention that

will enhance the performance of your machine.

1.2 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

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26” (66 cm)

1.3 DESCRIPTION

Stainless

Steel Cabinet

Stainless

Steel

Cylinder

Faceplate

Knobs F0262

Clear Plastic
Faceplate
C6501

Drip Tube

Lighted

Flavor Sign

Control Switches
Top F0416
Bottom F0417

Beater Bar

C6527

Faucet

Assembly

C6513

Fill Indicator

Light F0207

Drip Tray

F0195

Scraper Blade

(not visible)

C6510F

16.5” (42cm)

(72cm)

28.5”

1.4 DIMENSIONS

Legs are 4” high.

Allow 6” behind unit for air circulation,

water hoses or remote connections.

24.5” (61cm)

29¼” (74.3cm)

Drip Tray

Insert

F0196

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WARNING: Do not
attempt to alter the
electrical plug. Serious
injury or electrocution
may result.

6. Install the drip tray, cover, beater bar and faceplate

assemblies on the Frozen Drink Machine.

LOCATION & INSTALLATION

115V

20A

230V

20A

115V

15A

Notice:

Your receptacle should
look like one of these
and match your unit
voltage, amps on the
data plate.

2.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to operate your Frozen Drink Machine until the safety precautions and operating
instructions in this manual are read completely and are thoroughly understood.

Take notice of all warning labels on your Frozen Drink Machine. The labels have been put there
to inform and protect persons operating or servicing your equipment. Care must be taken not to
damage or destroy labels during installation and servicing. The labels have been designed to
withstand routine cleaning and handling. Damaged or missing labels should be promptly
replaced with approved labels from Frosty Factory of America Inc.

2.2 INSTALLATION

Placing your Frozen Drink Machine in a highly visible area will enhance sales. A suitable
station will be able to support 250 pounds and will have a dedicated electrical outlet.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to share the dedicated electrical outlet with any other appliance;

this will cause the circuit breaker to trip.

1. Uncrate your Frozen Drink Machine.

2. The Frozen Drink Machine must be placed on a sturdy platform able to hold the weight of the

machine when full of product. Level the machine by turning the adjustable part of the leg.
The machine must be level front to back as well as left to right.

3. Frozen Drink Machines equipped with air cooled condensers must have correct ventilation.

Air intake is at the rear of the Frozen Drink Machine and discharge through the side; both
require 24” clearance and 8” at the back. All Frozen Drink Machines require12” clearance at
the top.

NOTE: Locating the unit in direct sunlight, near cooking facilities or any high

heat area will reduce the performance of your machine.

CAUTION: Extended operations under severe heat condition can damage the cooling

system.

NOTE: Establishments that serve beverages from frozen drink machines are

responsible for providing the necessary facilities for cleaning and
sanitizing their food service equipment.

4. Place the three-position switch in the OFF position (center).

5. Connect the power cord. The Frozen Drink Machine must be connected to a properly

grounded receptacle. The electrical cord furnished as part of the Frozen Drink Machine has
a three or four prong grounding type plug. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If one must be used, consult the national and local electrical codes. Do not
use an adapter to get around grounding requirements.

SECTION 2

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Normal Operation – Both switches on
snowflake. Machine will freeze mix to

provide frozen beverage as desired.

Cleaning Operation - The drive

motor will run in the faucet position

to allow a stirring action of the rinse

water while cleaning.

Off - The hand symbol is the

recognized international symbol for

“stop”. In this position,

the machine will not run.

Cooling Operation – Top switch on
snowflake, Bottom switch on
thermometer symbol. Machine will

automatically come on whenever
necessary to keep mix cooled to
5ºC/40º F - used primarily for
overnight storage of mix remaining
in the machine.

3.1 MACHINE CONTROLS

Two selector switches located on the front of the machine control operation of the
Frozen Drink Machine. Selection of the right (snowflake) position, with both switches,
will schedule the machine for normal operation. The compressor cycle is protected by a
time delay circuit, which will engage the compressor approximately 2 minutes after
normal operation is initiated. A red fill light located above the switches will illuminate
when the level of mix is low in the hopper. A thermostat knob on the electrical control
box of your machine is set at the factory and should not be changed or adjusted except by
an authorized service repairman.

Refer to the information below for functions available with various combinations of
switch positions.

SECTION 3

OPERATION

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3.2 THE PRODUCT YOU SERVE

3.3 PRODUCT CONSISTENCY

An exclusive torque sensing mechanism
developed by Frosty Factory of America
will produce consistent texture and
thickness of your frozen beverages. The
adjustment screw (accessible through the
left side panel as you face the machine
front) is pre-set at the factory. Various mix
consistencies can be achieved by turning
the screw clockwise (thicker drink) or
counter clockwise (thinner drink). Turn
the screw one full turn then allow enough
time to lapse (about three minutes) for the
compressor to complete a cycle before
sampling. Continue this process until
desired result is obtained.

TCC screw is visible through opening at rear of
cabinet (as shown). Use a straight slot screwdriver
to adjust. Clockwise thickens beverage,
counterclockwise makes beverage thinner.

The Frozen Drink Machine will produce a fine grain, semi-frozen slush when the proper
mix is used. When measured with a refractometer, the proper mix will measure 13 to 18

“brix”. Too little sugar in the mix will cause larger ice crystals to form. Too much sugar

will lengthen the freeze time.

CAUTION: Any attempt to freeze water only will cause severe damage to your

machine.

NOTE: Do not add sugar directly into the machine, as some of it will settle and

result in an improper mix.

FRUIT JUICES with at least 32 grams of sugar per 8-oz. serving will freeze well in
the Frozen Drink Machine. They will remain stable during the freezing process while
retaining their natural color and flavor.

NEUTRAL BASES are used to produce a neutral frozen cocktail base. A wide variety
of different drinks can be created from one neutral base by the addition of various flavors.
Most brands of neutral bases specify a mixture of four parts water to one part neutral
base. However, before use in the Frozen Drink Machine, be sure the “brix” level is 13 to

18.

The amount of ALCOHOL in the recipe will affect the freezing process. As a rule of
thumb, for the mix to freeze properly, the recipe should contain no more than 25 percent
alcohol.

Suggestion for optimum production and sales:

1) Use the finest ingredients available.

2) Test the product before serving it.

3) Keep the machine clean - ALWAYS!

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3.4 START U

Never under any circumstances,
place your finger or any other object
into the hopper or feed hole while the
machine is in operation. Serious
personal injury may occur.

When the cylinder is full and the hopper is filled to one inch from the top, the machine is
ready to run. Turn on by selecting the “right” (snowflake) position of both switches on
the front panel.

Fill the

Hopper

to about

1 inch

from the

top

Do not run the

machine when

the freezing

cylinder is not

completely full!

3.4 START UP

NOTICE: Before start-up, be sure the machine has been sanitized in accordance with

procedures set forth in the cleaning section of this manual.

Pour the mix into the hopper and allow it to drain into the cylinder.

NOTICE: Always add mix as soon as the orange, level indicator light, above the

switches, comes on to prevent air from entering the cylinder.

CAUTION: Allowing air into the cylinder will cause a rocking motion of the machine.

If the mix is not yet frozen the air can escape by turning the machine off for
20-30 seconds.

WARNING:

3.5 FREEZE TIMES

The freeze time on the Frozen Drink Machine Model 137A is approximately 30
minutes when ideal conditions are met. Such as, starting mix temperature of 40
degrees and room temperature at 80 degrees. The time will increase with warm mix or
if the machine is not properly ventilated or is operated in a hot environment. Recipes
with high alcohol or high sugar content will naturally take a little longer.

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SECTION 4

MAINTENANCE

4.1 CLEANING

The following cleaning procedure should be used for initial start-up and on an as

needed basis to comply with the minimum cleaning and sanitizing frequencies
specified by the Federal, state or local regulatory agency having jurisdiction.

(1) Turn the machine to the off, “hand” position then remove hopper cover.

(2) If applicable, drain mix into a sanitized container as per local health code procedures.

NOTE: Do not put hands or foreign matter into mix.

(3) Pour two gallons of cool water (75ºF) into the hopper. Place upper switch in

“faucet” position to let the machine stir for 2 minutes. Turn machine “OFF”, drain
and dispose of the rinse water. Repeat until water is clear.

(4) Remove the knobs from the faceplate by turning in a counter clockwise direction.

Carefully pull the faceplate straight away from the front of the machine. Remove the

beater bar assembly from the cylinder. Then slide the spring seal off the rear of the
beater bar. Unscrew white faucet cap to remove faucet
plunger from faucet body. Remove all o-rings for
cleaning.
NOTE: Do not unscrew faucet body from faceplate to
clean. (Leak free service after disturbing the
Teflon seal cannot be assured).

(5) All parts removed during the above steps plus the
drip tray and insert can now be cleaned in your warm
(100º F) cleaning solution. Rinse all parts in clean
rinse water and allow to air-dry before re-assembly.
(6) Use cloth and cleaning solution to wipe any residue from

cylinder and hopper.

(7) Re-assemble as shown in section 4.2 (next page).
(8) Mix two gallons of warm water (approximately 100º F

with two ounces of sanitizing powder to achieve 100 parts/million (PPM) sanitizing
solution.

(9) Pour the sanitizing solution into the hopper.
(10) Place upper switch in “faucet” position. Let solution stir for 5 minutes. Turn
upper switch “OFF” (hand) position. Drain all solution.
Notice: Do not leave the solution in the machine for more than 5 minutes.
(11) Pour product into hopper. Replace hopper cover. Place both switches in right
(snowflake) position when ready to freeze product.