Frymaster BIRE14 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FRYMASTER BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES

ELECTRIC FRYER

This equipment chapter is to be

installed in the Fryer Section of the

Equipment Manual.

MANUFACTURED

8700 LINE AVE.

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106-6800

PHONE: [phone]

TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-8633

1-800-24 FRYER

FAX: [phone]

BY

Do Not Store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................................................................... Page i

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... Page 1-1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... Page 2-1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. Page 3-1

OPERATING THE BUILT-IN FILTRATION SYSTEM ........................................................... Page 4-1

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ Page 5-1

OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... Page 6-1

Frymaster L.L.C., 8700 Line Avenue 71106, Shreveport, LA 71106

PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-24-FRYER NOVEMBER 2011

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NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS
MANITOWOC FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR
RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS
AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, 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 SERVICER.

NOTICE
This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified
personnel only. A Frymaster Dean Factory Authorized Servicer (FAS) or other qualified
professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation,
maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
See Chapter 1 of this manual for definitions of qualified personnel.

NOTICE
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the appropriate national and local
codes of the country and/or region in which the appliance is installed. See NATIONAL
CODE REQUIREMENTS in Chapter 2 of this manual for specifics.

NOTICE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS
This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the basic plumbing code of the
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service
Sanitation Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

NOTICE
Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning
and technical procedures and may not conform to onsite management operational
procedures.

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF UNITS EQUIPPED WITH COMPUTERS

U.S.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to meet the
Class B limits.

CANADA

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A or B limits for radio noise emissions as
set out by the ICES-003 standard of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassany les limites de
classe A et B prescrites dans la norme NMB-003 edictee par le Ministre des Communcations
du Canada.

DANGER
Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or
modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating,
and service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

DANGER
The front ledge of this appliance is not a step! Do not stand on the appliance. Serious
injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil.

DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

DANGER
The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system 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.

WARNING
Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to
seal the joint between the fry vessels. Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge
shortening will distort the strip, adversely affecting its fit. It is designed for a tight fit and
should only be removed for cleaning.

DANGER
Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without
depending on or transmitting stress to the electrical conduit. A restraint kit is provided with
the fryer. If the restraint kit is missing contact your local Frymaster Factory Authorized
Servicer (FAS) for part number 826-0900.

DANGER
This fryer has two power cords and prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any repair

on your Frymaster fryer; disconnect BOTH electrical power cords from the electrical power
supply.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

Frymaster, L.L.C. makes the following limited warranties to the original purchaser only for this
equipment and replacement parts:

A. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYERS

1. Frymaster L.L.C. warrants all components against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year.

2. All parts, with the exception of the frypot, heating elements and fuses, are warranted for one
year after installation date of fryer.

3. If any parts, except fuses, become defective during the first year after installation date,
Frymaster will also pay straight-time labor costs to replace the part, plus up to 100 miles/160
km of travel (50 miles/80 km each way).

B. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYPOTS

(Applies to fryers manufactured after December 1, 2003, only.)

If a frypot develops a leak within ten years after installation, Frymaster will, at its option, either
replace the entire battery or replace the frypot, allowing up to the maximum time per the
Frymaster time allowance chart hours of straight-time labor plus up to 100 miles/160 km of
travel (50 miles/80 km each way) to change the frypot.

C. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - HEATING ELEMENTS

1. Frymaster L.L.C. warrants the heating elements against defective material or workmanship
for a period of three years from the original installation date, parts only.

2. This warranty does not cover ancillary components, including the high-limit, temperature
probe, and contactors.

D. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - COOKING COMPUTER

1. Frymaster L.L.C. warrants the M-2000 Cooking Computer against defective material or
workmanship for a period of one year from the original installation date, parts and labor.
Replacements for defective units during the second year include part only. Labor is charged
to the store during the second and third years. The third year, warranty will cover the part at a
reduced cost of $90.00.

2. During this warranty period, Frymaster will, at its option, repair or replace defective cooking
computer returned with new or factory rebuilt and functionally operative units.

3. For replacement of defective computers under warranty, call your local Frymaster Factory
Authorized Servicer. All computers replaced under the Frymaster exchange program only
carry the remaining original warranty.

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E. PARTS RETURN

All defective in-warranty parts must be returned to a Frymaster Authorized Factory Servicer
within 60 days for credit. After 60 days, no credit will be allowed.

F. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not cover equipment that has been damaged due to misuse, abuse, alteration,
or accident such as:

• improper or unauthorized repair (including any frypot which is welded in the field);

• failure to follow proper installation instructions and/or scheduled maintenance procedures as

prescribed in your MRC cards. Proof of scheduled maintenance is required to maintain the
warranty;

• improper maintenance;

• damage in shipment;

• abnormal use;

• removal, alteration, or obliteration of either the rating plate or the date code on the heating

elements;

• operating the frypot without shortening or other liquid in the frypot;

• no fryer will be warranted under the seven-year program for which a proper start-up form has not

been received.

This warranty also does not cover:

• transportation or travel over 100 miles/160 km (50 miles/80 km each way), or travel over two

hours;

• overtime or holiday charges;

• consequential damages (the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged), loss

of time, profits, use or any other incidental damages of any kind.

There are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose.

This warranty is applicable at the time of this printing and is subject to change.

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BIRE14/MRE14 SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This
manual covers all configurations of McDonald’s RE14 models. The fryers in this model family have
most parts in common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to as “RE14” fryers.

Although similar in appearance to the PH14 McDonald’s electric fryers, the RE14 fryers feature a
significantly different rotating element with an enhanced design. The Euro-Look design
incorporates a rounded topcap and a large round drain, which ensures that fries and other debris, will
be washed into the filter pan. Other features, including the deep cold-zones and easy to clean, open
frypots remain essentially unchanged. The RE14 fryers are controlled with the M2000 computer.
Fryers in this series come in full- or split-vat arrangements, and can be purchased as single units or
in batteries of up to five fryers.

1.2 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
one below.

DANGER
Hot oil causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot oil or to
transfer hot oil from one container to another.

CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a

malfunction of your system.

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 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.

Fryers in this series are equipped with the following automatic safety features:

1. Two high-temperature detection features shut off power to the elements should the temperature

controls fail.

2. A safety switch built into the drain valve prevents the elements from heating with the drain valve

even partially open.

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1.3 Computer Information for the M2000 Computers

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been
shown to meet the Class B limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio and television technician for
additional suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

1.4 European Community (CE) Specific Information

The European Community (CE) has established certain specific standards regarding equipment of
this type. Whenever a difference exists between CE and non-CE standards, the information or
instructions concerned are identified by means of shadowed boxes similar to the one below.

CE Standard

Example of box used to distinguish CE and

Non-CE specific information.

1.5 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel

Operating information for Frymaster equipment has been prepared for use by qualified and/or
authorized personnel only, as defined in Section 1.6. All installation and service on Frymaster

equipment must be performed by qualified, certified, licensed, and/or authorized installation
or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6.

1.6 Definitions

QUALIFIED AND/OR AUTHORIZED OPERATING PERSONNEL

Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information in this
manual and have familiarized themselves with the equipment functions, or who have had previous
experience with the operation of the equipment covered in this manual.

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QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL

Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or companies which, 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.

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who have been
authorized by Frymaster, L.L.C. to perform service on the equipment. All authorized service
personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service and parts manuals, and to stock
a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized
Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com. Failure to use
qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster warranty on your equipment

1.7 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

What to do if your equipment arrives damaged:

Please note that this equipment was carefully inspected and packed by skilled personnel before
leaving the factory. The freight company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon
acceptance of the equipment.

1. File Claim for Damages Immediately - regardless of extent of damage.

2. Inspect For and Record All Visible Loss or Damage, and ensure that this information is noted

on the freight bill or express receipt and is signed by the person making the delivery.

3. Concealed Loss or Damage- If damage is unnoticed until equipment is unpacked, notify the

freight company or carrier immediately upon discovery and file a concealed damage claim.
This must be submitted within 15 days of date of delivery. Be sure to retain container for
inspection.

Frymaster

DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS

INCURRED IN TRANSIT.

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1.8 Service Information

For non-routine maintenance or repairs, or for service information, contact your local Frymaster
Authorized Servicer (FAS). In order to assist you quickly, the Frymaster Factory Authorized
Servicer (FAS) or Service Department representative requires certain information about your
equipment. Most of this information is printed on a data plate affixed to the inside of the fryer door.
Part numbers are found in the Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual. Parts orders may
be placed directly with your local FAS or distributor. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized
Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com. If you do not have
access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711
or by email at [e-mail].

The following information will be needed in order to assist you efficiently:

Model Number _________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Voltage _______________________________
Nature of the Problem ____________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

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