Frymaster Electric Fryer User Manual

Super Runner 38 Series Electric Fryers (CE)

Installation & Operation Manual

CE ONLY

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

LATEST EDITIONS).

FRONT LEGS MAY BE INSTALLED ON THIS UNIT ONLY.

PROTECT THE POWER CORD SET.

FUTURE REFERENCE.

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS COMMERCIAL COOKING

EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY PROFESSIONAL

PERSONNEL AS SPECIFIED.

WE SUGGEST INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY YOUR LOCAL DEAN FACTORY

AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY.

WARNING!

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR

MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH. READ

THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT

SAFE AND SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON ITS
PROPER INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION MUST BE PLANNED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL CODES OR IN THE ABSENCE OF

LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, NFPA 70-1984 (OR

WARNING!

DO NOT INSTALL SWIVEL CASTERS ON THIS UNIT. UNIT MAY TIP AND CAUSE

SEVERE INJURY. LEGS OR A COMBINATION OF REAR FIXED CASTERS AND

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER COOKING APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT

THE SERVICER/INSTALLER MUST USE A GOOSE NECK AND RETAINER TO

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SR38E w/15cm (6”) Legs

DEAN

SUPER RUNNER 38 ELECTRIC FRYER

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, SERVICE & PARTS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE INFORMATION 2
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3
3 INSTALLATION 5
4 DAILY OPERATION 9
5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 11
6 TROUBLESHOOTING 13
7 WIRING DIAGRAM 14
8 PARTS LIST 15
9 PORTABLE FILTER OPERATIONS 17

1. PARTS ORDERING AND SERVICE INFORMATION

1.1 ORDERING PARTS:

Customers may order parts directly from their
local Authorized Parts Distributor. For this
address and phone number, contact your
Maintenance & Repair Center or call the Dean
Factory Service Hotline. The factory address
and phone numbers are on the cover of this
booklet.

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

Model Number
Serial Number
Type of Voltage
Item Part Number
Quantity Needed

1.2 SERVICE INFORMATION:

Call the Dean Factory Service Hotline number
on the cover of this booklet for the location of
your nearest Maintenance & Repair Center or
contact the factory direct. Always give the
model and serial numbers of your filter and
fryer.

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

Model Number
Serial Number
Voltage
Nature of the Problem

Any other information which may be helpful in
solving your service problem.

1.3 AFTER SALES:

In order to improve service, have the following
chart filled in by the Dean Authorized Servicer
who installed this equipment.

Authorized Servicer
Address

Telephone/Fax
Model #
Serial #
Type:
Fryer Equipped For:

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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLATE.

2.1 DESCRIPTION: The Dean Super

Runner Series 38 electric fryers are
energy-efficient, electrically heated units,
certified by NSF and the Underwriters
Laboratory and manufactured to their
basic performance and application
specifications. The Dean SR38-E is
certified for installation and operation in
the European Community (CE).

Units are shipped completely assembled
with any accessories packed inside the
fryer vessel. They are adjusted, tested,
and inspected at the factory prior to crating
for shipment. Sizes, weights and input
rates are listed in this manual.

2.2 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:

a. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION: Welded,

heavy gauge steel with three heater
elements fixed inside the vessel with a
protective, chromed wire mesh crumb
screen over the elements. Drain
tapped into front right corner of vessel
with front-controlled manual drain
valve.

b. BODY CONSTRUCTION: An

aluminized steel base with stainless
steel front and enamel sides. The
frame is supported by 15 cm (6 inches)
adjustable legs or optional 15 cm (6
inches) rigid rear casters.

c. OPERATING CONTROLS: Unit is

shipped standard with a liquid filled
bulb thermostat. The temperature
control is mounted in the cabinet
behind the front door on the bottom
left side of the cabinet.

e. RATING PLATE: This is attached to

the inside front door panel.
Information provided includes the
kilowatt (kW) output of the heater
elements and electrical requirements.

DANGER!

THE FRYER MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY
TO THE TYPE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE
IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHED RATING

2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION:

a. GENERAL: A licensed electrician

should install any electrically heated
equipment.

b. CLEARANCES: The fryer area must

be kept free and clear of all
combustibles. This unit is design­certified for the following installations:

1. Other than household use;

2. Non-combustible floor installation

equipped with factory-supplied 15
cm (6 inches) adjustable legs or
optional 15 cm (6 inches) rigid rear
casters;

3. Combustible construction with a

minimum clearance of 15 cm (6
inches) side and 15 cm (6 inches)
rear, and equipped with factory­supplied 15 cm (6 inches)
adjustable legs or 15 cm (6 inches)
rigid casters.

CAUTION

d. AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURE:

High temperature detection to shut-off
electric heater elements should the
controlling thermostat fail.

LOCAL BUILDING CODES USUALLY
PROHIBIT A FRYER WITH ITS OPEN
TANK OF HOT OIL FROM BEING
INSTALLED BESIDE AN OPEN FLAME
OF ANY TYPE, WHETHER A BROILER
OR THE OPEN BURNER OF A RANGE.

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c. STANDARDS: All electrical cooking

appliances must be electrically
connected and grounded in accordance
with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the latest editions of
the European Community (CE)
standards.

2.4 AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION:

a. The area around the fryer must be kept

clear to prevent any obstruction to
ventilation air flow as well as for
service and maintenance. Never use
the interior of the fryer’s cabinet for
storage.

b. A commercial, heavy-duty fryer

should be vented to the outside of the
building.

c. Filters and drip troughs should be part

of any industrial hood, but consult
local codes before constructing and
installing any hood.

and is signed by the person making the
delivery.

♦ Concealed loss or damage: If damage is

unnoticed until equipment is unpacked,
notify freight company or carrier
immediately, and file a concealed damage
claim. This should be done within fifteen
(15) days of date of delivery. Be sure to
retain container for inspection.

NOTE: Dean does not assume responsibility

for damage or loss incurred in transit.

2.5 RECEIVING AND UNPACKING:

Check that the container is upright.
Unpack the fryer carefully and remove all
accessories from the carton. Do not
discard or misplace these, as they will be
needed.

After unpacking, immediately check the
equipment for visible signs of shipping
damage. If such damage has occurred,
contact the carrier and file the appropriate
freight claims. Do not contact the factory,
as the responsibility of shipping damage is
between the carrier and the dealer or end­user.

If your equipment arrives damaged:

♦ File claim for damages immediately,

regardless of extent of damage.

♦ Visible loss or damage: Be sure this is

noted on the freight bill or express receipt

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3. INSTALLATION

3.1 POSITIONING:

a. Initial Installation: If installed with

legs, do not push against any unit edges
to adjust its position. Use a pallet or lift
jack to lift it slightly and place it where
it is to be installed.

b. Relocating The Fryer: If relocating a

fryer installed with legs, remove all
weight from each leg before moving.

must be installed on the fryer rear
channel assembly only.

4. Proceed to Step 3.3, Leveling, after legs
and/or optional rear rigid casters are
installed to ensure the fryer is level before
using.

b. Leg Installation:

1. Remove unit from pallet.

2. Carefully raise unit with forklift, pallet
jack, or other steady means.

Note: If a leg becomes damaged during
movement, contact your service agent for
immediate repair/replacement of that leg.

DANGER!

THIS FRYER MAY TIP AND
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF
NOT SECURED IN A
STATIONARY POSITION.
REMOVE ALL SHORTENING
BEFORE MOVING FRYER AS
IT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS UPON CONTACT.

3.2 LEG AND CASTER INSTALLATION:

a. General:

1. Install legs and casters (optional)
near where the fryer is to be used, as
neither are secure for long transit.
Unit cannot be curb mounted and
must be equipped with the legs (or
legs and optional rigid casters)
provided.

2. When positioning the fryer, gently
lower the fryer into position to
prevent undue strain to the legs and
internal mounting hardware. Use a
pallet or lift jack to lift and position
the fryer if possible. Tilting the fryer
may damage the legs.

3. Insert hex head bolts (1/4-20 threads by
19mm (¾") long) from top of side panels
and channels through bolt holes of leg
mounting plates as shown in the Figure
3-1 on the next page.

4. Mount washer and lock nuts (1/4-20
threads Stover lock nut) from bottom of
the leg mounting plates. The lock nut has
a portion of threads deflected. Make sure
the nut starts freely on the bolt like a
common nut until the deflected thread
portion is reached.

5. On the front door hinge corner, the bolts
will be inserted first through the holes of
the hinge plate, then followed with side
panel, channel, and leg mounting plate.

6. Tighten the bolts and nuts with each bolt
to 5.65 joules (50 inch-lbs.) minimum
torque.

CAUTION

FOR CASTER RETROFIT, THE UNIT
MUST BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
AND DRAINED OF SHORTENING
BEFORE INSTALLING THE CASTERS.

c. Installing Optional Rear Rigid Casters:

1. Install casters only at the rear of the unit
as shown in the Figure 3-1.

3. If the optional rigid casters are to be
installed on the fryer, the casters

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2. Follow the same instructions for leg
installations as given above in steps

3.2.b.1-6.

Side Panel

Front Channel

Rear Channel

Side Panel

Structural Back

Front Door

Front Channel

Front Leg w/Mounting Plate

P/N 2698

Adjust as needed.

Leg and Rigid Caster Installations

WARNING!

A FRYER MUST BE LEVEL
BEFORE FILLING WITH OIL.
IF THE FRYER IS NOT LEVEL,
THE FRYER MAY TIP OVER
AND MAY CAUSE INJURY TO
THE OPERATOR.

3.3 LEVELING:

Caster Shims

(P/N 900-2949)

if required.

Washer P/N 1008

1/4-20 HX HD Lock Nut

(P/N 2701)

Figure 3-1

b. Legs (Only):

19mm (1/4 - 20 x 3/4 in)

HX Bolt (P/N 1007)

Rear Rigid Caster

15.2 cm/6 in
(P/N 2701)

line-up it may not match adjacent
units.

1. If the floor is smooth and level,
level the unit by using the caster
shims. Adjust to the high corner
and measure with the spirit level.

2. Adjust leg height with an
adjustable or 27mm (1-1/16”)
open end wrench by turning the
hex bullet on the bottom of the
leg. See figure 3-2 on page 7.

a. Place a carpenter’s spirit level across

the top of the fryer and level the unit
both front-to-back and side-to-side. If
the fryer is not level, the unit may not
function efficiently, the oil may not
drain properly for filtering and in a

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3. The hex bullet is for minor leg

height adjustment only. Do not
adjust more than 22mm (1").

4. When leveling the unit, the leg
body should be held firmly to
keep the leg from rotating while

turning the hex bullet foot to the

Figure 3-2

required height.

Adjust leg height with an
adjustable wrench.

on a smooth platform. Do not rely on
leg thread or caster shims for
adjustments.

e. If the fryer is moved, re-level the fryer

following the instructions given in
Steps 3.3.a-c.

f. This fryer must be restrained to

prevent tipping when installed in order
to avoid the splashing of hot liquid.
The means of restraint may depend on
the type of application, such as
connecting to a battery of appliances
or installing the fryer in an alcove, or
by separate means, such as restraining
devices. A bracket has been provided
on the fryer back panel for this
purpose.

c. Rigid Casters (Only):

1. Install the optional rigid casters on the
fryer rear channel only.

2. Do not use more than two metal shims
per caster.

3. There are no thread adjustments for the
rigid casters.

WARNING!

DO NOT USE MORE THAN
TWO METAL SHIMS PER
LEG/CASTER.

USING MORE THAN TWO
SHIMS PER LEG/CASTER
MAY CAUSE THE FRYER TO
BECOME UNSTABLE, TIP
OVER, AND MAY CAUSE
INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.

d. If the floor is uneven or has a decided

slope, it is recommended to place the fryer

The install must be reviewed at the
time of installation to ensure it
meets the intent of these
instructions. The on-site supervisor
and/or operator(s) should be made
aware that there is a restraint on the
appliance and, if disconnection of
the restraint is necessary, to
reconnect this restraint after the
appliance has been returned to its
originally installed position.

3.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

Plan and carry out installation in
accordance with local codes.

a. Connections: Connections to the

terminal block and grounding lug
should be made through the hole
provided for this purpose in the
junction box. To install this fryer, the
servicer/installer must use a goose
neck and retainer to protect the cord
set.

b. Wiring Diagram: It is attached to the

inside of the fryer door. Amperage for
each unit depends on the type of
installation and accessories supplied
with the unit. A 230/400V Wiring
Diagram is provided in Chapter 7 also.

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