Frymaster 742A User Manual

Operating, Service & Parts Manual

MPF50S Series Portable

Filtration System

Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.

24-Hour Service Hotline [phone]

*8196301*

MAR 2008

Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference.

Installation, maintenance, and repairs should be performed by your Frymaster Dean

Factory Authorized Service Agency.

WARNING

Safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends on its proper installation.

Installation MUST conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the

latest edition of the National Electric Code, N.F.P.A. 70.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This filter is equipped with a three-prong, grounded plug for your protection against

shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded, three-hole

receptacle. Do not cut off, remove or otherwise bypass the grounding prong on this

plug.

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, it MUST be a three-conductor, grounded

cord of 16 gauge or greater.

DANGER

Do not filter more than one fry tank at a time.

Hot fluid – Do not fill above a point 1-½ inches below the OIL CONTAINER RIM.

WARNING

This filter unit is not suitable for outdoor use. When operating this unit, it MUST be

placed on a horizontal surface.

WARNING

This filter unit is not suitable for installation in an area where a water jet can be used,

and this appliance MUST NOT be cleaned with a water jet.

NOTICE:

If this filter unit is cleaned with water, disconnect the unit from power source before

cleaning and thoroughly dry the filter unit before reconnecting to electrical power

source.

DANGER

The crumb tray (if equipped) in portable filter systems must be emptied into a fireproof

container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can

spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.

NOTICE:

Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning

and technical procedures and may not conform to on-site management operational

procedures.

NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS
ENODIS EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART

PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED

SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS

ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER,

FRYMASTER DEAN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS,

DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY

OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY

MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE

CENTER.

MPF50S Series Portable Filtration Systems

Operation, Service & Parts Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page #

1. INTRODUCTION 1-1

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2-1

3. FILTER PREPARATION 3-1

4. OPERATING/FILTER INSTRUCTIONS 4-1

5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 5-1

6. TROUBLESHOOTING/SERVICE PROCEDURES 6-1

7. PARTS LIST 7-1

MPF50S SERIES PORTABLE FILTRATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Parts Ordering

Place parts orders directly with your local Frymaster/Dean Factory Authorized Service Center. A
list of FASCs was included with the filter when shipped from the factory. If you do not have access
to this list, please contact the Frymaster/Dean service department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865­1711, or go to Frymaster/Dean’s website at: www.frymaster.com.

To help speed your order, the following information is required:

Model Number Type
Serial Number
Optional Features

Item Part Number Quantity Needed

1.2 Service Information

Call the 1-800-551-8633 or [phone] Service Hotline number for the location of your nearest
Factory Authorized Service Center. Always give the model and serial numbers of your filter unit.
Also, identify if your unit is supplied with or without a heater.

To assist you more efficiently, the following information will be needed:

Model Number Type
Serial Number

Optional Features

Nature of Problem:

Additional information (i.e. oil temperature at filter time, time of day and other pertinent
information) may be helpful in solving your service problem.

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MPF50S SERIES PORTABLE FILTRATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.3 After Purchase

In order to improve service, fill out the following chart with the nearest Frymaster Authorized
Service Technician and FASC in your area.

Authorized Service
Technician/FASC
Address

Telephone/Fax
Filter Model Number
Filter Serial Number

1.4 Safety Information

Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly.

Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the
ones below.

CAUTION

CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a
malfunction of your system.

WARNING

WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in
damage to your system, and which may cause your system to malfunction.

DANGER

DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in injury
to personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause your system to malfunction.

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MPF50S SERIES PORTABLE FILTRATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.5 Service Personnel

1.5.1 Definitions
A. Qualified and/or Authorized Operating Personnel

1. Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information

in this manual and have familiarized themselves with the equipment functions, or have had
previous experience with the operation of equipment covered in this manual.

B. Qualified Installation Personnel

1. Qualified installation personnel are individuals, or firms, corporations, or companies that,

either in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible for the
installation of electrical appliances. Qualified personnel must be experienced in such work,
be familiar with all electrical precautions involved, and have complied with all requirements
of applicable national and local codes.

C. Qualified Service Personnel

1. Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster/Dean equipment and

have been authorized by Frymaster/Dean to perform service on Frymaster/Dean equipment.
All authorized service personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service
parts manuals and stock a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster/Dean equipment. A list
of Frymaster/Dean Factory Authorized Service Centers (FASCs) was included with the filter
when shipped from the factory. Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the
Frymaster/Dean warranty on your equipment.

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MPF50S SERIES PORTABLE FILTRATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2.1 General

MPF50S portable filters can be used with a variety of Frymaster fryers, as well as other
manufacturers’ equipment. Oil capacity is approximately 50 pounds. Unit specifications are listed
below.

Model Unit Height

(inches)

MPF50S 13-¼ 13-¼ 30 11-¾ 50

Unit Width

(inches)

Unit Length

(inches)

Tank Height

(inches)

Oil Capacity

(pounds)

Unit

Height

Tank

Height

Unit

Width

Unit

Length

MPF50S Series portable filter dimensions.

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MPF50S SERIES PORTABLE FILTRATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2.1 General (cont.)

Oil or shortening is gravity-drained from the fryer into the filter ("S" Models), or pumped from the
frypot into the filter pan, and then filtered through filter paper. Filter powder, which enhances the
filtering process, is distributed over the paper prior to filtering.

All units are shipped completely assembled with accessories packed inside the filter pan. All units
are adjusted, tested and inspected at the factory before shipment.

WARNING

The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of

the inherent dangers of operating a hot oil filter system, particularly the aspects of

oil filtration, and draining/cleaning procedures.

An Off/Return (MPF50S) switch
activates/deactivates the filter pump. The filter
also has a Heater/Filter switch for use when
filtering solid shortening.

A thermal-overload switch on the pump motor

MPF50S switch/light panel

provides protection against overheating.

NOTE: If the thermal overload is triggered,

wait 45 minutes, and then press the
reset button to activate the circuit after
the failure has been detected and
repaired.

The motor thermal overload switch (arrow) is
located on the left side of the filter.

2.2 Rating Plate

Information on the rating plate includes model and serial numbers, as well as electrical requirements.
The rating plate is located on the back housing, near the electrical receptacle. Have the rating plate
information handy when communicating with the factory about a unit or requesting special parts or
information. Without rating plate information, proper identification of the unit cannot be confirmed.

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