Frymaster Gen III LOV, BIELA14-T Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

BIELA14-T Series

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Gen III LOV™ Electric Fryer

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS AND NOTICES ............................................................................................................... Page ii

WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................................................................. Page v

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

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

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

M4000 COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... Page 4-1

OPERATING THE BUILT-IN FILTRATION SYSTEM .......................................................................... Page 5-1

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... Page 6-1

OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... Page 7-1

RTI (BULK OIL) INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... Page A-1

JIB PREPARATION WITH SOLID SHORTENING OPTION ............................................................... Page B-1

SOLID SHORTENING MELTING UNIT USE ...................................................................................... Page C-1

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do Not Store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or an

other appliance.

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NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS FRYMASTER FOOD SERVICE
EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER,
OR ANY OF ITS FACTORY 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 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
This appliance is intended to be used for commercial applications, for example in kitchens of restaurants,
canteens, hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc., but not for continuous
mass production of food.

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 TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLERS
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

When installed, this appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, or the
appropriate national code of the country in which installed.

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WARNING

The appliance must be installed and used in such a way that any water cannot contact the fat or oil.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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 KES.

DANGER
This fryer has a power cord (three-phase) for each frypot and may have a single five-wire cord for the entire
system. Prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any repair on your Frymaster fryer; disconnect ALL
electrical power cords from the electrical power supply.

Keep all items out of drains. Closing actuators may cause damage or injury.

This appliance is not intended for use by children under the age of 16 or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Do not allow children to play with this
appliance.

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the fryer and hood, the electrical plug for the 120-volt line, which
powers the hood, must be fully engaged and locked in its pin and sleeve socket.

The instructions in this manual for using a bulk oil system for filling and discarding oil are for an RTI system.
These instructions may not be applicable to other bulk oil systems.

DANGER

WARNING

WARNING

NOTICE

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DANGER
This appliance must be connected to a power supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the
rating plate located on the inside of the appliance door.

WARNING
Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment to avoid contact with hot oil or surfaces that may cause
severe burns or injury.

DANGER

Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.

DANGER
No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under
a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633.

WARNING

Do not block the area around the base or under the fryers.

WARNING

Do not use water jets to clean this equipment.

WARNING
Operation, installation, and servicing of this product may expose you to chemicals/products including
[Bisphenol A (BPA), glass wool or ceramic fibers, and crystalline silica], which is [are] known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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LOV-T™ ELECTRIC 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 two years.

2. All parts, with the exception of the frypot, O-rings and fuses, are warranted for two
years after installation date of fryer.

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

B. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYPOTS

The frypot has a lifetime parts and labor warranty. If a frypot develops a leak after
installation, Frymaster will replace the frypot, allowing up to the maximum time per the
Frymaster time allowance chart hours of straight-time labor. Components attached to the
frypot, such as the high-limit, probe, gaskets, seals, and related fasteners, are also covered
by the lifetime warranty if replacement is necessitated by the frypot replacement. Leaks
due to abuse or from threaded fittings such as probes, sensors, high-limits, drain valves or
return piping are not included.

C. WARRANTY PROVISIONS – EASY TOUCH – TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER

Frymaster L.L.C. warrants the Easy Touch - Touch Screen Controllers against defective material or
workmanship for a period of three years parts and labor from the original installation date.

D. PARTS RETURN

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

E. 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;

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 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 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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BIELA14-T SERIES GEN III LOV™ ELECTRIC FRYER

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

NOTE: The Frymaster BIELA14-T fryer requires a start-up, demonstration and training before
normal restaurant operations can begin.

1.1 General

Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This manual covers
all configurations of McDonald’s BIELA14-T LOV™ models. The fryers in this model family have most parts in
common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to as “LOV™ fryers.

The BIELA14-T LOV™ fryers feature a low oil volume frypot, automatic oil top off, automatic intermittent filtration
unit and a touch screen. 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. The BIELA14-T LOV™ fryers are controlled
with an M4000 touch screen controller. Fryers in this series come in full- or split-vat arrangements, and can be
purchased in batteries of up to five vats.

Each frypot is equipped with a temperature probe for precise temperature control.

BIELA14-T LOV™ fryers are shipped completely assembled. All fryers are shipped with a package of standard
accessories. Each fryer is adjusted, tested, and inspected at the factory before crating for shipment.

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.

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.

he BIELA14-T LOV™ fryers incorporate a high-temperature detection feature which shuts off power to the

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elements should the temperature controls fail.
The controller is equipped with a lithium battery. Replace battery with Panasonic CR2032 3V lithium battery, part
number 8074674 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery can be
purchased from your Factory Authorized Servicer.

CAUTION

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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1.3 Information for the M4000 Controllers

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.

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.

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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.

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 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 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 ______________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

RETAIN AND STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE USE.

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BIELA14-T SERIES GEN III LOV™ ELECTRIC FRYER

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 General Installation Requirements

Proper installation is essential for the safe, efficient, trouble-free operation of this appliance.

Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6 of this
manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment.

Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as defined in Section

1.6 of this manual) to install or otherwise service this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may

result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel.

Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local or national codes or
regulations, installation and operation shall comply with the codes or regulations in force in the country in
which the equipment is installed.

Service may be obtained by contacting your local Frymaster Authorized Servicer.

Building codes prohibit a fryer with its open tank of hot oil being installed beside an open flame of any type,
including those of broilers and ranges.

All fryers shipped without factory supplied cords and plug assemblies must be hardwired using flexible
conduit to the terminal block located on the rear of the fryer. These fryers should be wired to NEC
specifications. Hardwired units must include installation of restraint devices.

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 Authorized Servicer (FAS).

If this equipment is wired directly into the electrical power supply, a means for disconnection from the
supply having a contact separation of at least 3-mm in all poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.

This equipment must be positioned so that the plug is accessible unless other means for disconnection from
the power supply (e.g., a circuit breaker) is provided.

If this appliance is permanently connected to fixed wiring, it must be connected by means of copper wires
having a temperature rating of not less than 167°F (75°C).

If the electrical power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Frymaster Authorized Servicer or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

DANGER

NOTICE

DANGER

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE

This appliance must be connected to a power supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the
rating plate located on the inside of the appliance door.

DANGER

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DANGER
All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished
with the appliance. Refer to the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance when installing or servicing
this equipment.

DANGER
Do not attach an apron drainboard to a single fryer. The fryer may become unstable, tip over, and cause
injury. The appliance area must be kept free and clear of combustible material at all times.

In the event of a power failure, the fryer(s) will automatically shut down. If this occurs, turn the power switch OFF.
Do not attempt to start the fryer(s) until power is restored.

This appliance must be kept free and clear of combustible material, except that it may be installed on combustible
floors.

2.1.1 Clearance and Ventilation

A clearance of 6 inches (15cm) must be provided at both sides and back adjacent to combustible construction. A
minimum of 24 inches (61cm) should be provided at the front of the equipment for servicing and proper operation.

WARNING

Do not block the area around the base or under the fryers.

DANGER

No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer
under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633.

2.1.2 Electrical Grounding Requirements

All electrically operated appliances must be grounded in accordance with all applicable national and local codes,
and, where applicable, CE codes. In the absence of local codes, the appliance must be grounded in accordance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable. All units (cord
connected or permanently connected) should be connected to a grounded power supply
system. Wiring diagrams are supplied with the fryer. Refer to the rating plate on the inside of
the fryer door for proper voltages.

The equipotential grounding lug allows all the equipment in the same location to be electrically
connected to ensure there is no electrical potential difference between the units, which could be
hazardous.

This appliance is equipped with a special (grounding) plug for your protection against electrical shock, and
must be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut, remove, or otherwise bypass the
grounding prong on this plug!

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the fryer and hood, the electrical plug for the control power,
which powers the hood, must be fully engaged and locked in its pin and sleeve socket.

2.1.3 Australian Requirements

To be installed in accordance with AS 5601 / AG 601, local authority, gas, electricity, and any other relevant statutory
regulations.

DANGER

WARNING

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2.2 Power Requirements

The three-phase supply plug for the elements is rated at 60 amps, 250 VAC and is NEMA configuration L15-60P. The
control and filter plug is rated at 20 amps, 120/208 VAC and is NEMA configuration L21-20P. Each fryer should have
its cord for the element supply on an individual circuit as well as the control cord.

WIRE

VOLTAGE PHASE

SERVICE

208 3 3 6 (16) 39 39 39

240 3 3 6 (16) 34 34 34

480 3 3 8 (10) 17 17 17

220/380 3 4 6 (16) 21 21 21

240/415 3 4 6 (16) 20 20 21

230/400 3 4 6 (16) 21 21 21

MIN.

SIZE

AWG

(mm2)

AMPS PER LEG

L1 L2 L3

NOTICE
If this appliance is permanently connected to fixed wiring, it must be connected by means of copper wires
having a temperature rating of not less than 167°F (75°C).

DANGER
This appliance must be connected to a power supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the
rating plate located on the inside of the appliance door.

DANGER
All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished
with the appliance. Refer to the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the appliance when installing or servicing
this equipment.

2.3 After Fryers Are Positioned at the Frying Station

DANGER

No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer
under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633.

1. Once the fryer has been positioned at the frying station, use a carpenter’s level placed across the top of the

frypot to verify that the unit is level, both side-to-side and front-to-back.

To level fryers, adjust the casters being careful to ensure the fryer(s) are at the proper height in the frying
station.

The front right caster may be locked with setscrews that may need to be loosened to move into place. Once in
place, the caster setscrews can be locked with the caster wheel parallel to the fryer from front to back to ease
moving the fryer in and out of the hood for cleaning and preventing the caster from hitting the oil reservoir.

When the fryer is leveled in its final position, install the restraints provided by the KES to limit its movement so
that it does not depend on or transmit stress to the electrical conduit or connection. Install the restraints in
accordance with the provided instructions. If the restraints are disconnected for service or other reasons, they
must be reconnected before the fryer is used.

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 Authorized Servicer (FAS).

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DANGER
Hot oil can cause severe burns. Avoid contact. Under all circumstances, oil must be removed from the fryer
before attempting to move it to avoid spills, falls, and severe burns. Fryers may tip and cause personal
injury if not secured in a stationary position.

2. Clean and fill frypot(s) to the bottom oil level line with cooking oil. (See Equipment Setup and Shutdown

Procedures in Chapter 3.)

2.4 Installing the JIB Cradle

Open the fryer door (typically the far-right door or
third door) and remove the cross brace used for
shipping support by removing the four screws (see
Figure 1). Install the JIB cradle shipped (may differ in
appearance than one showed) in the accessories
pack with the screws that were removed in the
cross-brace removal step (see Figure 2). In some
configurations the cradle is optional. Install the
optional JIB splash shield to protect the bottom of

Figure 1 Figure 2

the JIB (see Figure 3). If using the solid shortening
option see Appendices B and C in the rear of this
manual for installation instructions.

Fi

ure 3

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE BIELA14-T SERIES LOV™ ELECTRIC FRYER

Control Panel

(M4000

Controller

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BIELA14-T SERIES GEN III LOV™ ELECTRIC FRYER

CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Elements

Tilt Housing

Basket Holder

Top Cap

Bezel

Reset
Switch

Power
Switch

Dispose Handle
and Lock

Filter Pan

Pre-Filter

Screen

Pre-Filter

Wrench

JIB Oil Reservoir
Behind Door (See
Sec. 3.3 Figure 1)

TYPICAL CONFIGURATION (BIELA314-T SHOWN)

NOTE: The appearance of your fryer may differ slightly from that

shown depending upon configuration and date of manufacture.

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3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures

WARNING
The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of
operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning
procedures.

CAUTION
Before turning on the fryer, ensure the frypot drain valves are closed. Remove the basket support rack(s), if
installed, and fill the frypot to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line. If solid shortening is being used, make sure it is
packed down into the bottom of the frypot.

3.1.1 Setup

DANGER
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line
with water or oil before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the
elements and may cause a fire.

DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot
liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature.

WARNING
The BIELA14-T is not intended to use solid shortening without a solid shortening kit installed. The use of
solid shortening without a solid shortening kit will clog the top off oil lines. The oil capacity of the BIELA14-T
LOV™ electric fryer is 32 lbs. (3.8 gallons/14.5 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for a full-vat and 18 lbs. (2.2 gallons/8.33
liters) at 70°F (21°C) for each half of a dual-vat.

1. Fill the frypot with cooking oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the frypot. This will allow for

oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher than the bottom line; overflow may occur as heat
expands the oil. For bulk oil systems see Section 5.3.9 for instructions to fill the vat from bulk. If solid
shortening is used, make sure it is packed down into the bottom of the frypot.

2. Ensure that the power cord(s) is/are plugged and locked (if applicable) into the appropriate receptacle(s). Verify

that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no portion of the prongs visible.

3. Ensure that the power is switched on. The master switch is located behind the left fryer door on the front of

the left contactor box.

4. Ensure that the controller is switched ON by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds. The fryer

will automatically enter the melt cycle mode if the frypot temperature is below 180ºF (82ºC) and will display
MELT CYCLE IN PROGRESS. (NOTE: During the melt cycle, the elements will energize for a few seconds, then
go out for a longer period.) The shortening must be stirred occasionally during the heating process to ensure
all the shortening in the vat is liquefied. When the frypot temperature reaches 180ºF (82ºC), the unit will
automatically switch to the heating mode and PREHEAT is displayed until within 15°F (9°C) of setpoint. The
elements will remain energized until the frypot temperature reaches the programmed cooking temperature.
Once the fryer reaches setpoint, the controller display changes to START and the fryer is ready for use.

5. Ensure that the oil level is at the top OIL LEVEL line when the oil is at its cooking temperature.

6. The maximum batch load for French Fries in oil or fat shall be no more than 1½ pounds or 0.7 kilograms.

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Shutdown

R

1. Place the controller ON/OFF switch in the OFF position to turn the fryer off.

2. Filter the oil and clean the fryers (See Chapters 5 and 6).

3. Clean the filter pan and replace the filter paper or pad. Do not leave solid shortening

in the filter pan over night.

4. Place the frypot covers on the frypots.

3.2 Operation

This fryer is equipped with M4000 controllers (illustrated right). Refer to the M4000
Controller Operating Instructions in Chapter 4 for the controller programming and operating

procedures.

Refer to Chapter 5 of this manual for operating instructions for the built-in filtration system.

3.3 Low Oil Volume Automatic Refill

When the Low Oil Volume (LOV™) system is
in place on the fryer, the frypot oil levels are
continually checked and topped off as
necessary from a reservoir in the cabinet.

JIB (Jug In Box) Reset
Switch: Resets the yellow

indicator after an oil change.

The reservoir holds a 35-pound box of oil.
In a typical operation this will last
approximately two days.
Components of the system are annotated at the
right (see Figure 1).

NOTE: The system is intended to top off the
frypots, not fill them. The frypots will require

Special Cap: Has plumbing
attached to draw oil from the
reservoir to the fryer vats.

Jug In Box (JIB):

The JIB is the
reservoir for the oil.

manual filling upon startup and after deep clean
(boil-out) unless a bulk fresh oil system is used.

Figure 1

3.3.1 Prepare the System for Use

Once the fryer is positioned under the hood
install the JIB (Jug In Box) basket shipped in the
accessories pack (see Figure 2). If using the solid
shortening option see Appendices B and C.

M4000 CONTROLLE

3.3.2 Changing the oil reservoir

Remove the original lid from the oil container and foil liner. Replace with the provided cap, which has connected
suction hardware. Ensure the feeder tube from the cap reaches to the bottom of the oil container.

Place the oil container inside the cabinet and slide it into place (as shown on the following page). Avoid catching the
suction hardware on the cabinet interior as the container is placed in the fryer.

The system is now ready for operation.

Figure 2

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3.3.3 Routine Oil Changes

When the oil reservoir level is low, a yellow
indicator is activated (see Figure 3) and displays
TOP OFF OIL EMPTY. Press the check button to
clear the screen. Once the reservoir is refilled
and/or replaced, press and hold the orange reset
button next to the oil reservoir until the yellow
indicator is no longer illuminated. If using solid
shortening see Appendices B and C for
instructions.

1. Open the cabinet and slide the JIB from the

cabinet (see Figure 4).

Figure 3

Yellow indicator that oil reservoir is empty.

2. Remove the cap and pour any remaining oil in the container
into all fry vats equally (see Figure 5).

Figure 4

3. With the replacement jug upright remove the
cap and foil seal (see Figure 6).

Figure 6

WARNING
Do not add HOT or USED
oil to a JIB.

Figure 5

4. Put the tube in the new full container (see Figure 7).

Figure 7

5. Slide the JIB onto the shelf inside the
fryer cabinet (as seen in Figure 4).

6. Press the JIB reset switch to turn the
JIB yellow indicator on the M4000
controller off (see Figure

3.3.4 Bulk or Front Dispose Oil Systems

Instructions for installing and using bulk oil systems are found in Appendix A
located at the rear of this manual.

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Figure 8

BIELA14-T SERIES GEN III LOV™ ELECTRIC FRYER

CHAPTER 4: M4000 CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 M4000 General Information

Welcome to the M4000, an easy to use touch screen controller with the utility of 40-product menu capability. One
button push starts a cook cycle for a selected product. Just choose a menu item on a product button and press the
START button under the display showing the desired item. The controller can move seamlessly from McNuggets to
Crispy Chicken to any added menu item.

The M4000 will operate with electric and gas fryers, both full- and split-vat.

4.2 M4000 Button Description and Functions

4.2.1 Navigation Buttons

Product/Change Product

Start Cook/Cancel Alarm

Heat
Indicator

On‐Off
(Press and
Hold to
switch on.
Press to
switch off)

Home
Button
(Settings,
Recipes)

4.2.1.1 Main Menu Button Bar

The main menu button bar at the bottom of the screen is
used to navigate the various M4000 menus (see Figure 1).

4.2.1.2 Home Button

The home button is used to switch to the home screen (see
Figure 2). The home screen has Crew Mode, Menus, Recipes,
Settings and Service buttons.

Change
Language

Filter
Menu

Temp

Change
Menu

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Energy
Saver

Information
Statistics

Figure 1

Figure 2

TPM

(Oil Quality)

4.2.1.3 Crew Mode Button

The crew mode button switches from the home screen to the cooking
mode (see Figure 3).

4.2.1.4 Menus Button

The menus button is used to set up multiple menus with specific
products such as breakfast, lunch and changeover menus (See Figure

4).

4.2.1.5 Recipes Button

The recipes button allows editing or adding of products (see Figure 5).

4.2.1.6 Settings Button

The settings button allows access to edit the settings of the fryer (see
Figure 6).

4.2.1.7 Service Button

The service button allows access to service functions in the fryer (see
Figure 7).

During programming and other functions if no activity occurs within
one minute, the controller returns to the previous operation mode.

4.2.1.8 Power Button

Pressing and holding the power button for three (3) seconds soft
powers up the user interface and fryer. Pressing the power button
when the fryer is on turns the fryer off (see Figure 8).

4.2.1.9 Language Button

Pressing the language button switches between a primary language
and a secondary language, if the feature is configured in manager
settings (see Figure 9).

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

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4.2.1.10 Filter Menu Button

Pressing the filter menu button provides access to the functions associated with filtering, disposing,
draining, filling as well as deep cleaning the vats (see Figure 10). If an auto filter is skipped the button
turns yellow until the filtration is completed.

4.2.1.11 Temperature Button

Pressing the temperature button displays the actual vat temperature and the setpoint temperature
(see Figure 11).

4.2.1.12 Menu Button

Pressing the menu button allows switching between different menus if configured (see Figure 12).

4.2.1.13 Energy Saver Button

Pressing the energy saver button switches the fryer from a standard setpoint to a lower temperature
setpoint when the fryer is idle, to save energy costs (see Figure 13).

4.2.1.14 Information Statistics Button

Pressing the information statistics button provides information on filter statistics, oil statistics, life
statistics, usage statistics, recovery time, last load statistics, and software versions (see Figure 14).

4.2.1.15 Escape Menu Items

To escape or back out of MENUS and SUB-MENUS, press the Home or Back arrow button
(see Figure 15).

4.2.1.16 TPM (Total Polar Materials) OQS (Oil Quality Sensor) Button

Pressing the TPM button when solid, displays the last 30 days of TPM/OQS readings (see Figure 16).
Pressing the TPM button when blinking, denotes it has been more than 24 hours since the last OQS
filter and will prompt for an OQS filter.

Figure 15

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 16

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4.3 M4000 Menu Summary Tree

Reflected below are the major programming sections in the M4000 and the order in which submenu headings will
be found under the sections in the Installation and Operation Manual.

Filtration Menu

Auto Filtration
Maintenance Filter
Dispose Oil
Drain Oil
Fill Vat from Drain Pan
Fill Vat from Bulk (Bulk Only)
Oil Pan to Waste (Bulk Only)
Deep Clean

Home Button

Crew Mode (Cooking Mode)
Menus (1234)

Create New

Recipes (1234)

Product Name
Temp
Cook Time
Load Size
Quality Timer
Shake 1
Shake 2
Filter

Settings

Manager (1234)

Language

Date & Time
F° to C°/ C° to F° (Toggles Temperature Scale)
Sound

Filter Attributes

Energy Savings (Enabled, Temperature, Time)
Lane Assignments (# of Baskets)
Brightness
Screen Saver

Service (1650)

Locale (CE / Non-CE)
Energy Type (Gas / Electric)
Vat Type (Full / Split)

Oil System Type (JIB / Bulk)
Waste Oil (None / Bulk/Front Dispose)
Auto Top Off Vat (On / Off / User Prompted Top Off)
User Prompted Top Off Timer
ATO Delay Time
Filtration Time Settings
Filtration Type
OQS Setup

Service

Manager (4321)

E-Log
Passcode Setup
USB Menu Operation

Copy Menu from USB to Fryer

Crew

Hi-Limit Test

Primary
Secondary

Volume
Tone

Filter After (Cooks)
Filter Time (Hours)
Filter Lockout
Filtration Lockout Time

Basket Configuration

OQS (Enable/Disable)
Oil Type (Oil Curve)
Display Type (Number/Text)
Discard Now (TPM Value)
Discard Soon (TPM Offset Value)
Dispose Delay Timer

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4.4 M4000 Information Summary Tree

Reflected below are the information statistics in the M4000 and the order in which submenu headings will be found
in the controller.

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4.5 Basic Operation

4-6

4.6 Cooking

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4.7 Fryer (Service) Setup Programming

It is necessary upon initial power up or when changing out a controller to configure the parameters for the fryer.
The setup includes locale, energy type, vat type, fresh oil type, waste oil type and auto top off settings. These

settings should ONLY be changed by a technician.

DISPLAY ACTION

1. With the controller at the off/standby position, press the Home
button.

2. Press the Settings button.

3. Press the Service button.

1 6 5 0 4. Enter 1650

5. Press the √ (check) button.

□ LOCALE 6. Press the Locale button.

CE NON-CE

SETUP COMPLETE RESET THE SYSTEM 8. No action.

7. Select CE or NON-CE. CE (European Conformity standards) or Non-
CE (non-European standards)

9. Press the √ (check) button.

□ ENERGY TYPE 10. Press the Energy Type button.
GAS ELECTRIC 11. Select GAS or ELECTRIC

SETUP COMPLETE RESET THE SYSTEM 12. No action.

13. Press the √ (check) button.

□ VAT TYPE 14. Press the Vat Type button.

FULL VAT SPLIT VAT 15. Select FULL VAT or SPLIT VAT.

4 16. Select Basket Configuration. Default is 4.

17. Press the Product icon and choose the desired product. Repeat for
other lanes.

18. Press the Save button when complete.

SETUP COMPLETE RESET THE SYSTEM 19. No action.

20. Press the √ (check) button.

21. Press the Down arrow button.

□ OIL SYSTEM TYPE 22. Press the Oil System Type button.

23. Select JIB or BULK.

JIB BULK

NOTE: A JIB (Jug in a Box) or BIB (Bag in a Box) is a disposable type oil

container. A bulk system has large storage oil tanks that are connected to
the fryer that fills an onboard reservoir.

SETUP COMPLETE RESET THE SYSTEM 24. No action.

25. Press the √ (check) button.

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