Frymaster K3000 Installation Manual

CONTROLLER

YUM K3000

Operation Manual

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NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS MANITOWOC
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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 EXP ENSES INCUR RED B Y
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.

NOTICE
This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified
personnel only. A Frymaster Dean 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.

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.

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
Prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any repair on your Frymaster fryer, disconnect
ALL electrical power from the fryer.

NOTICE

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

CHAPTER 1: K3000 CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Using the K3000

ON/OFF

 Press ON/OFF button fryer heats to setpoint or idle temperature and displays: COOL or DROP.

Cooking

 Fryer displays COOL or DROP
 COOL display: Press product button; fryer heats to setpoint and displays DROP.
 Press product button and drop product.
 DROP display: Press product button and drop product. (Product buttons 1-5 and 11-15 start cooks on the left

display. Products 6-10 and 16-20 start cooks on the right display.)

 DONE display: Press product button to cancel alarm.
 Press and hold product button to cancel cook cycle.

Responding to Polish Prompt

 Controller displays Polish Now, alternating with Yes No.
 Press Yes (button under Yes display) and the polish cycle launches.

Controller displays Cool after polish cycle.

Controller Button Navigation

 Product: Active when adjacent LED is lit. Press to launch cook cycle. Press and hold to stop a launched cook

cycle. Press at end of cook cycle to halt alarm.

 Scan: Press once, all product buttons are lit; Select Product displayed. Press product button to view product

name. Press Scan again to repeat. Press Scan twice to return to normal operation.

 Left/Right Arrows: Navigate options in left display.
 Up/Down Arrows: Navigate options in right display. Press the up/down arrow simultaneously to change to a

second language if one is selected in setup.

 Exit Cool: Set fryer’s cook cycle exit temperature to 250°F (121°C) or setpoint.
 Thermometer: Fryer ON: Press and release for setpoint/left; vat temp/right.
 Thermometer: Fryer OFF: Press to display temperature, time, date, system version, K3000 version and circuit

board versions.

 Checkmark: Fryer OFF: Press and hold 3 seconds: Scroll filter usage; Press and hold 10 seconds: Product

setup.

 Checkmark: Fryer ON: Respond to prompts.
 Filter: Press and release: Cooks remaining to filter cycle. Press and hold: Filter options: Filter and Dispose.

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1.2 Navigating Controller

Press and hold the checkmark button for 10 seconds produces the setup mode, which first displays Product Setup. Follow
the steps below to navigate the options

Left Display Right Display Action

OFF OFF
Product Setup

Product Setup

vat setup
Tech Mode

Exit Exit

Blank Press  to scroll: Vat Setup, Tech Mode, and Exit. With the desired selection

Blank Product setup (entering and editing menu items) is described on page 1-10 through

Blank Vat Setup is described on page 1-4.
Blank Tech Mode is described on page 1-6.

Press and hold until Product Setup is displayed.

displayed, press .

1-13.

Press Scan button three times to return the Controller to OFF.

1.3 Viewing Operational Stats

The K3000 collects and stores information on the cook cycles and filter cycles. This data is accessed in the info mode,
which is accessed by pressing the checkmark button. The steps to view the data are detailed below:

Left Display Right Display Action

OFF OFF

Press and hold  until INFO MODE is displayed. Release and press .

Oil stats

Total cooks ­last dispose

Total heads—last
dispose

Last dispose date

TEMP > 300F—
TODAY

TEMP > 300f–
Since dispose

TEMP > 300F—1
back
TEMP > 300f—2
baCK

FILTERS—since
dispose

Filters—1 back

Filters—2 back

Polishes—since
dispose

Polishes—1 back

Polishes—2 back

Reset oil stats Yes no

Reset oil stats Enter code

Continued on the following page

Blank Press  to scroll: Oil Stats, Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the

Number Press . (This is the number of cooks since the last dispose.)

Number Press . (This is the number of heads cooked since the last dispose.)

Number Hrs Press . (This is the number of hours the temperature of the oil rose above 300°F

Number Hrs Press . (This is the number of hours the oil temperature was above 300°F since

Number Hrs Press . (This is the number of hours the oil temperature was above 300°F since

Number Hrs Press . (This is the number of hours the oil temperature was above 300°F since

Number Press . (This is the number of filters since oil disposal.)

Number Press . (This is the number of filters that have occurred since the previous oil

Number Press . (This is the number of filters that have occurred since two oil disposals

Number Press . (This is the number of polishes since oil disposal.)

Number Press . (This is the number of polishes that have occurred since the previous oil

Number Press . (This is the number of polishes that have occurred since two oil

desired stats displayed, press .

Press . (This is the date of the last dispose.)

during operation today.)

oil disposal.)

the previous oil disposal.)

two oil disposals ago.)

disposal.)

ago.)

disposal.)

disposals ago.)
Press  to scroll or  to reset oil stats.
Enter 3228.

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1.3 Viewing Operational Stats cont.

Left Display Right Display Action

complete

Blank

Exit Exit

Filter Stats

MON date

Filtered Number and day

Flt bpsd Number and day

Cooks Number and day

Heads Number and day

FLT AVG Number and day

REVIEW USAGE

USAGE SINCE
DATE TIME

TOTAL COOKS

QUIT COOKS

On HOURS

Reset usage Yes no

Reset usage Enter code

Complete

Exit Exit

Last load

Product Product name

Started

Actual time

Progtime

Max temp

Min temp

Avg temp

Heat on

Ready Yes or no

Exit Exit

Blank

Blank

Blank

Number
Number

Number

Blank

Blank

Time
Number Minutes
Number Minutes
Number
Number
Number

Number

Press button once to return to menu, or Scan button once to return the
Controller to OFF.

Press  to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press .

Press  to scroll seven days of data. With the desired date displayed,
press .

Press  to scroll number of times the vat was filtered in the seven -day
period. Press .

Press  to scroll number of times the filter prompt was bypassed in the
seven-day period. Press .

Press  to scroll number of cook cycles that occurred in the seven-day
period. Press .

Press  to scroll number of heads that were cooked in the seven-day
period. Press .

Press  to scroll average number of daily filter cycles that occurred in
the seven-day period. Press . Press  button once to return to menu, or
Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.

Press  to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press .

Press . (This is the date and time of the last usage reset.)
Press . (This is the total number of cooks since the last usage reset.)
Press . (This is the total amount of cooks that were cancelled since the last

reset usage.)
Press . (This is the total amount of hours the fryer was on since the last

reset.)
Press  to scroll or to reset oil stats usage.

Enter 3228.

Press  to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press  or press Scan to return the Controller to OFF.

Press .
Press . (This is the product last cooked.)
Press . (This is the time the last cook started.)
Press . (This is the actual cook time including flex time.)
Press . (This is the actual programmed cook time.)
Press . (This is the maximum temperature of the oil during the last cook.)
Press . (This is the minimum temperature of the oil during the last cook.)
Press . (This is the average temperature of the oil during the last cook.)

Press . (This is the percentage of the cook time the heat source was on
during the last cook.)

Press . (If the fryer was back to proper temperature before the cook cycle
was started.)

Press  to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press  or press Scan button to return the Controller to
OFF.

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1.4 K3000 Setup Mode

Setup mode allows the Controller to be set for language displays, vat sizes, and temperature range displays. Follow the
steps below to enter and navigate Vat Setup.

Vat Set Up

Left Display Right Display Action

OFF OFF

Product Setup

Blank

Vat setup Enter code

System

Blank

Language English

2nd language English

Locale Non-ce

ENERGY Gas

type KJ3 Full

System volume 9

Tempr format F

Exit Melt Tempr 100F

Setback tempr 250F

Fresh oil None

waste NONE

DRAIN SWITCH NO

RECOVERY

DISABLED

ALARM
Exit Exit

OFF OFF

Time/date

Blank

Time entry time

Date format Mm/dd/yy

Enter date date

Exit Exit

Continued on the following page

Press and hold until Product Setup is displayed.
Press  to scroll to Vat setup and press . Product setup is described on pages 1-10

through 1-13.
Enter 3228.
Press button or press  to scroll to Time/Date, Filter, E-Log, Change Password or Edit

Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed, press . If SYSTEM is not chosen skip to
the relevant selection.

Press  to scroll to choice and press .
Press  to scroll to choice and press . (This option allows another language to be

toggled easily from the front panel (ex. Spanish as a second language.)).
Press  to scroll to choice Non-CE or CE and press .
Press  to scroll to choice Gas or Electric and press .
Press  to scroll choices: the choices are: Gas-KJ3/CF-FULL, 118G/D63 FULL, H55

FULL, H55 SPLIT, MJ45 FULL, MJ45 SPLIT, HV75 FULL, HV105 FULL, 114/HD 50
FULL, HD60 FULL, HD65 FULL D80 FULL, 11814 FULL and MJ35 FULL, . Electric-
118E/RE80 FULL, FPRE117 FULL, FPRE117 SPLIT, FPRE114 FULL and FPRE114
SPLIT, 11817 FULL, FPRE122 FULL, FPRE122 SPLIT FPC128 FULL, FPC128 SPLIT
and FPC136 FULL. With the vat size of the fryer controlled by the Controller displayed,
press .

Sets sound level for Controller. Enter level, 1-9 (0=Lowest/ 9=Loudest). Press .
Press  to scroll choices: F for Fahrenheit; C for Celsius. Press .
Use numbered buttons to change default setting (use 10 for 0). Press . (This is the

temperature for the fryer to exit the melt cycle.) Default is 100F (38C).
Use numbered buttons to change default setting (use 10 for 0). Press . (This is the

temperature during setback or idle mode.) Default is 250F (121C).
Press  to scroll choices JIB, Bulk-RTI, Bulk-F (Frontline) or None. Press .

All fryers except OCF should be set to NONE.

Press  to scroll choices JIB, Bulk-RTI, Bulk-F (Frontline) or None. Press .

All fryers except OCF should be set to NONE.

NOTE:

NOTE:

Press  to scroll choices YES and NO. (This is if a drain switch is installed.) Press .
Press  to scroll choices DISABLED and ENABLED. (This is a recovery alarm that

locks out the fryer if the fryer does not heat properly. The default is disabled). Press .
Press button.
None required.
Press .
Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). Press .
Press  to scroll choices. With the date format displayed, press .

Use numbered buttons to change date (use 10 for 0 ). Press .
Press  button once and press  to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-Log, Change

Password or Edit Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed, press or press the
Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.

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1.4 K3000 Setup Mode cont.

Left Display Right Display Action

DST SETUP

OFF OFF

Product Setup

Vat setup Enter code

DST ENABLED

DST START
MONTH

DST START
SUNDAY

DST END MONTH

DST END
SUNDAY

EXIT Exit

filter

Global filter
count

Eod filter time 21:00

This is daylight savings time setup. In the United States, daylight savings time begins each year at 2:00 A.M.
on the second Sunday in March, with clocks moving ahead one hour. Daylight savings time ends each year at
2:00 A.M. on the first Sunday in November, with clocks moving back one hour. For the two states and
international locations, which do not use DST, set to disabled.

Blank

3

2

11

1

Blank

20

Press and hold until Product Setup is displayed.

Press  to scroll to Vat setup and press .

Enter 3228.

Press  to scroll choices DISABLED and ENABLED. Press . (This enables or
disabled daylight savings time. Default is enabled.) If disabled is chosen, pressing the 
button, displays exit. Press the exit scan button three times to exit.

Enter the daylight savings time starting month using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government starting month “3”.) Press .

Enter the daylight savings time starting Sunday using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government starting Sunday “2”.) Press .

Enter the daylight savings time ending month using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government ending month “11”.) Press .

Enter the daylight savings time ending Sunday using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government ending Sunday “1”.) Press .

Press  button once and press  to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-Log or Change
Password. With desired choice displayed, press or press the Exit/Scan button three
times to return the controller to OFF.

Press .
Press . (Changes the total number of cooks that occur before a filter prompt. The default

is 20.)
Use numbered buttons to change end of day filter alert time. Press .

1 polish timer EnableD

1 polish time 08:00

1 polish
duration

1 polish delay
time

1 polish start
tempr

2 polish timer enabled

2 polish time 14:00

2 polish
duration

2 polish delay
time

Continued on the following page

30

00:00

300F

30

01:00

Press  to scroll to choice and press . (This enables or disables the polish timer.)
Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the time the first polish

prompt will occur each day. The default is 8:00 AM.) Press .
Use numbered buttons to change (use 10 for 0). (This is the duration, in minutes for a

polish. The default if 30 minutes.) Press .
Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the amount of time which an

operator can delay the start of a polish.) Press . After the delay the operator must
polish.

Use numbered buttons to change temperature (use 10 for 0). (This is the temperature
required for a polish to begin.) Press .

Press  to scroll to choice and press . (This enables or disables the second polish
timer.)

Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the time the second polish
prompt will occur each day.) Press .

Use numbered buttons to change (use 10 for 0). (This is the duration, in minutes for a
polish. The default if 30 minutes.) Press .

Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the amount of time which an
operator can delay the start of the second polish. The default is one hour.) Press . After
the delay the operator must polish.

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1.4 K3000 Setup Mode cont.

Left Display Right Display Action

2 polish start tempr 300F

Use numbered buttons to change temperature (use 10 for 0). (This is the
required temperature for the second polish to begin.) Press .

Exit Exit

Press  button once and press  to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E­Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. Wit h desired choice displayed,
press or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.

E-Log

NOW Time/date

A E# Time/date

Blank

Press . (This is a log of the ten most recent error codes.)
Press . (Current time and date)
Errors listed A-J. Press  to scroll through errors. If no errors exist, pressing

 will display No Errors.

Exit Exit

Press  button once and press  to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E­Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. Wit h desired choice displayed,
press or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.

C-Log

Blank

Press . (This is a reserved internal data collection feature that only exists in
pressure fryers.)

Exit Exit

Press  button once and press  to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E­Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. Wit h desired choice displayed,
press or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.

Change password

Product setup

Blank
Current code

Press .
Use numbered buttons to change code (use 1 0 for 0) . P ress .

(1724)

Vat setup

Current code

Use numbered buttons to change code (use 1 0 for 0) . P ress .

(3228)

Exit Exit

Press  button once and press  to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E­Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. Wit h desired choice displayed,
press or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.

Edit alarm names

Alarm 1 NUM1

Blank

Press .
Enter or edit alarm name with letter buttons. Press . Continue scrolling

through names up to alarm 10. (Ex. Shake, Stir, etc.)

Exit Exit

Press  button once and press  to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E­Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. Wit h desired choice displayed,
press or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.

1.5 Navigating Filter Menu

The K3000 has five functions in the Filter Menu: Filter, Clean, Dispose, Fill Vat from Pan and Drain to Pan. They are
accessed by pressing and holding the Filter button until FILTER is displayed. The first matrix below steps through the
initial navigation. Navigation of the functions are covered in separate matrices. The Controller must be on and at
setpoint to use all the functions of the filter menu. If the fryer is not at setpoint the Controller displays WAIT FOR
FILTER.

Entering Filter Mode

Left Display Right Display Action

DROP DROP

Press and hold the filter button until Filter is displayed.

filter

Blank Press  to scroll to choices: Filter, Dispose and Exit. With the desired choice

displayed press . Follow the instructions below to navigate the modes.

1-6

Filter

Left Display Right Display Action

Blank
Filter Now? alternating

with yes/no

OPEN DRAIN VALVE

Draining

OPEN RETURN VALVE

POLISHING COUNTDOWN TIMER

CLOSE DRAIN VALVE CONFIRM

Filling

CLOSE RETURN VALVE when
full and press confirm
COOL COOL

filter

Blank

Blank
Blank
Blank

Blank

CONFIRM

Press .
Press YES.

Open drain valve.
None required.
Open return valve.
None required.
Close drain valve and press CONFIRM.
None required.
Press CONFIRM.

Clean

Left Display Right Display Action

Blank

Clean now? Yes NO
Open drain valve
Draining
Scrub vat complete? Yes

CLEAN

Press .
Press YES.
Open drain valve
None required.
Clean the vat with a scrub brush. Clean the sediment from

around the ATO sensors with a screwdriver or similar
object to remove any sediment from around the sensors
and press the YES button to continue when complete.

OPEN RETURN VALVE
Polishing 5-minute

countdown timer
Fill vat? YES
CLOSE DRAIN VALVE CONFIRM
filling
CLOSE RETURN VALVE WHEN
FULL AND PRESS CONFIRM
off off

CONFIRM

Open return valve.
None required.

Press YES.
Close drain valve and press CONFIRM.
None required.
Press CONFIRM.

Dispose

Left Display Right Display Action

Blank

Dispose now? Yes NO
REMOVE PAN CONFIRM
Insert disposal unit Confirm
OPEN DRAIN VALVE
DISPOSING
VAT EMPTY? CONFIRM
Clean vat complete? Confirm
CLOSE DRAIN VALVE
REMOVE DISPOSAL UNIT CONFIRM
INSERT PAN CONFIRM
Manually fill vat Confirm
off off

dispose

Press .
Press YES.
Remove the filter pan and press CONFIRM.
Insert disposal unit under the drain and press CON FIR M .
Open the drain valve.
None required.
Press CONFIRM once the vat is empty.
Press CONFIRM once the vat is clean.
Close drain valve and press CONFIRM.
Remove disposal unit from the fryer and press CONFIRM.
Insert the filter pan and press CONFIRM.
Fill vat with oil to the bottom fill line and press CONFIRM when full.

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Drain to Pan

Left Display Right Display Action

Blank

DRAIN TO PAN? Yes NO
OPEN DRAIN VALVE
draining
VAT EMPTY? CONFIRM
CLOSE DRAIN VALVE
OIL IN DRAIN PAN CONFIRM
FILL VAT FROM DRAIN PAN? YES NO
OPEN RETURN VALVE OPEN RETURN VALVE
FILLING
CLOSE RETURN VALVE WHEN
FULL AND PRESS CONFIRM
off off

Drain to pan

CONFIRM

Press 
Press YES.
Open the drain valve.
None required.
Press CONFIRM.
Close the drain valve.
Press CONFIRM.
Press YES.
Open the return valve.
None required.
Press CONFIRM.

Fill Vat from Pan

Left Display Right Display Action

Blank

FILL VAT FROM PAN? YES NO
OPEN RETURN VALVE
FILLING FILLING
CLOSE RETURN VALVE WHEN
FULL AND PRESS CONFIRM
off off

FILL VAT FROM PAN

CONFIRM

Press 
Press YES.
Open the return valve.
None required.
Press CONFIRM.

1.6 Polishing

The K3000 displays a series of prompts when a polish filter cycle is under way. The steps are detailed below.

Left Display Right Display Explanation/Action

Polish Now? Yes NO

Add FILTER POWDER CONFIRM

**

INSERT PAN CONFIRM

**

CHANGE FILTER PAPER CONFIRM

*
*

Add filter powder Confirm

Insert pan confirm

*
*

OPEN DRAIN VALVE

Draining

OPEN RETURN VALVE

POLISHING 30-MINUTE COUNTDOWN

TIMER

Close drain valve

FILLING

CLOSE RETURN valve when
full and press confirm

COOL COOL

CONFIRM

Respond to prompt with button push. Press YES or NO. Yes produces a
filter, detailed below. No delays filter and cooking continues.

Add filter powder and press CONFIRM.
Insert filter pan and press CONFIRM.
Remove the filter pan and change the filter paper.
Add filter powder and press CONFIRM.
Insert filter pan into fryer.
Open the drain valve.
None required. The oil drains from the frypot to the filter pan.
Open the return valve.
None required. The oil flows from the filter pan to the frypot and back to

the filter pan for 30 minutes.
Close the drain valve.
None required. The oil returns from the filter pan to the frypot.
Close the return valve and press CONFIRM.

*NOTE: Only occurs on first polish of the day.
**NOTE: Only occurs on first polish after lunch and subsequent polishes during the day.

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1.7 Prompts Encountered While Programming

The K3000 can be programmed for single-segmented cooking, which is used for most products and segmented cooking,
which is used for bone-in chicken. When pro gram ming for either product, the time prompts encountered are sequentially
numbered. For non-segmented products, enter 0:00 for the second time prompt (2 Time) and the additional programming
steps associated with segmented programming don’t appear .

For segmented products, the process is longer. As many as 10 segments can be introduced during the cook cycle of one
product. The complete cook cycle can be thought of as a timeline, with temperatures changes introduced at time-specific
points on the timeline.

As Time 2, Time 3, Time 4 appear in the programming steps, the time entered is NOT the duration of the specific cycle,
but the point a temperature change occurs on the timeline. For example, a Time 2 change that is to change a temperature
in a 13 minute cycle after 2 minutes is entered as 11. The first temperature change will occur with 11 minutes remaining
on the time line. See graphic on page 1-12.

Below is a explanation of the prompts presented in the sequence they occur. Programming is detailed on pages 1-12
thorough 1-15.

Left Display Right Display Explanation/Action

Long name Name or button

number

Short Name Name or button

number

COOKING MODE SINGLE SETPOINT

1 Time 0:00 or Previously

entered #

1 Tempr Temperature

1 Flex number

1 PRESSURE

OPEN

SOLENOID

2 Time Time

2 Tempr Temperature

Enter the full name of the product

Enter the four character abbreviated name of the product

Segmented: If multiple setpoint or segmented cooking is desired press 
MULTIPLE SETPOINT and go to 1.9 and follow the instructions.

Non-Segmented: Leave at default of SINGLE SETPOINT.
In segmented and non-segmented programming, the total cook time is entered

here.
This is the setpoint for non-segmented products; the initial setpoint for

segmented products.
Flex is the feature in the Controller that allows the fryer to react to large and

small loads with the same cooking curve. It is generally not used with bone-in
chicken. The default value is 5. The range is 0-9.

This option is only present on pressure fryers. During cooks it determines if the
pressure solenoid should be open or closed. For segmented or multi-setpoint
cooking it may be closed and open during different cycles during the cook.

Segmented: Enter time remaining in the cook cycle after the first temperature
change occurs. Non-Segmented: Enter 0:00

Segmented: This is the first temperature change, which occurs at the point
entered at the 2 Time prompt. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear

2 Flex On or Off

2 PRESSURE

OPEN

SOLENOID

3 Time Time

3 Tempr Temperature

3 Flex On or OFF

See 1 Flex.
See 1 Pressure Solenoid.

Segmented: Enter time remaining in the cook cycle after the second temperature
change occurs. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear.

Segmented: This is the second temperature change, which occurs at the point
entered at the 3 Time prompt. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear

See 1 Flex.

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1.7 Prompts Encountered While Programming cont.

Left Display Right Display Explanation/Action

3 PRESSURE

OPEN

SOLENOID

4 Time Time

4 Tempr Temperature

4 Flex On or Off

4 PRESSURE

OPEN

SOLENOID

5 Time Time

1 Alarm Time Time

1 Alarm Name Shake, stir, numbered alarm

1 Alarm Mode Manual or Auto

1 Alarm Tone Short, Medium, Long, double

or long short, none

See 1 Pressure Solenoid.

Segmented: Enter time remaining in the cook cycle after the third
temperature change occurs. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear.

Segmented: This is the third temperature change, which occurs at the point
entered at the 3 Time prompt. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear

See 1 Flex.
See 1 Pressure Solenoid.

Segmented: Enter 0:00 if no more segments are needed.
Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear.

An audible alarm in the cook cycle, indicating a need to shake or stir the
product.

Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
The alarm can be self cancelling (Auto) or manually canceled (Manual),

which requires a button push. Navigate choice with arrow buttons under
display.

The duration of the audible alarm is optional. Navigate choice with arrow
buttons under display.

2 Alarm Time Time

2 Alarm Name Shake, stir, numbered alarm

2 Alarm Mode Manual or Auto

2 Alarm Tone Short, Medium, Long, double

or long short, none

3 Alarm Time Time

3 Alarm Name Shake, stir, numbered alarm

3 Alarm Mode Manual or Auto

3 Alarm Tone Short, Medium, Long, double

or long short, none

After Cooking Set Point or COOL

Filter Lockout Number

Head Count 0

Instant On 0

Exit Exit

The second point in the cook cycle an alarm sounds.
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.

The third point in the cook cycle an alarm sounds.
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.

Setpoint: Fryer remains at setpoint; Cool: Fryer holds at 250°F (121°C).
Number of cook cycles for the product before a filter prompt.
Number of heads of chicken or the equivalent number for a non-chicken

product.
This is the time, in seconds, the fryer heats before the Controller checks the

temperature.
Press or Scan button to exit programming.

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1.8 Programming for Single Setpoint (Non-Segmented) Items

Programming for non-segmented food items is shown below. The right column has the action necessary to continue. Exit
from a programming step at any time by pressing the Scan button until the display returns to its pre-programming statu s .

Left Display Right Display Action

OFF OFF

Product Setup

Product Setup Enter Code

Select Product

Blank

Blank

Press and hold  until Product Setup is displayed.
Press .
Enter 1724.
Press desired product button 1-20 that is not currently used to program

new product otherwise press a product button that is not lit.

Long Name Product name or button

number

Short Name Abbreviated Product name or

button number

COOKING MODE SINGLE SETPOINT

1 Time 0:00 or previously entered time

1 TempR Temp

1 Flex

1 PRESSURE
SOLENOID

2 Time 0:00 or previously entered time

1 Alarm TIME 0:00 or previously entered time

1 alarm name shake

1 ALARM MODE AUTO OR MANUAL

1 alarm tone Short, medium, long double or

2 alarm time 0:00

After Cooking Cool or Setpt

Number

OPEN

long short, none

Enter product name with letter buttons. Advance cursor with .
Press .

Enter abbreviated four character product name with letter buttons.
Press .

Press . If multiple setpoint or segmented cooking is desired press 
MULTIPLE SETPOINT and go to 1.9 and follow the instructions.
(Default is SINGLE SETPOINT)

Enter total cook time with numbered buttons. Press .
Enter cooking temperature. Press .

Enter the level of flex, 0-9, for the product. Press .
Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press the  button to

change to CLOSED. (Option only for pressure fryers.)
Enter 0:00. Press .
Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the alarm should

sound. (Example: If a cook time is 5:00 and the shake time should be
30 seconds into the cook time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that
time for shaking, stirring, etc. Press . (Note: If alarm time is set to
0:00 skip to After Cooking below.)

Press  to scroll through the alarm names (ex. Shake). Press .

Press  to scroll to Auto or Manual alarm mode. Press .
Press  to scroll to choice of alarm tones. Press .

Press . Leave at 0:00 for non-segmented cooking.
Press  to scroll to Cool or Setpoint mode the fryer should exit to

after cook cycle: cool = 250; Setpoint = cooking temp. Press .

Filter Lockout 0

QUANTITY? No

Head Count 0 or previously set number

Instant On 0

Exit Exit

Select Product

Product Setup

OFF OFF

Blank

Blank

Enter number of cook cycles before a filter prompt and press .
Press  to scroll to YES if a quantity per load is required, otherwise

leave to default NO.
Enter number of head or the equivalent value for the product . Press .

This is the time, in seconds, the fryer heats before the Controller
checks the temperature. Enter value and press .

Press Scan button to exit or the button for additional programming.

More Programming? Press product button a nd fol l o w inst r uct i ons
above. Exit Programming? Press Scan Button.

Press Scan button to exit or the button for additional programming.

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1.9 Multi-Setpoint (Segmented)

1.9.1 Cooking Programming Overview

The K3000 is capable of segmented cooking, a feature which allows a cooking cycle to be broken into a
number of parts, each with its own cooking temperature and time.

An abbreviated version of the programming for a 13-minute cook cycle with four cooking
temperatures is shown below. Steps are compressed for clarity. The cook times represent when on
the timeline of the total cook cycle the segment occurs. In this example, the first temperature
change occurs with 11 minutes remaining in the total cook time; 11 is entered at the prompt for the
second cook time. Two minutes into the total cook cycle, the temperature will change;11 minutes
will remain. Cook times for the remaining segments are arrived at by subtracting the segment length
from the remaining cook time. The complete programming steps are shown on pages 15 and 16.

 Step 1 sets total cook time and initial setpoint.
 Step 2 sets the duration of the first cooking segment, 2 minutes, and the setpoint of the first

temperature change.

 Step 3 sets the duration of the second cooking segment, 4 minutes, and the setpoint of the

second temperature change.

 Step 4 sets the duration of the third cooking segment, 3 minutes, and the setpoint of the third

temperature change.
The four remaining minutes in the cook time elapse at the final temperature. No entry is required to
use the final minutes

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1.9.2 Alarm Programming Overview

Alarms are set to remind operators to shake fry baskets or tend to the product in some other way at
points during the cook cycle. The instructions below detail setting three alarms in a 13-minute cook
cycle. To enter a single alarm, exit the sequence after setting the first alarm.

Three alarms can be programmed for a cook cycle. The K3000 counts down cook times from
the total time to zero. Alarms are entered at the point in the countdown they are desired. The
example below is for alarms at 11:00, 6:00 and 2:00 on the countdown clock; the alarms will
occur two, seven and 11 minutes into the 13-minute cook cycle.

11:00

1:

At the Alarm 1
prompt, enter
11:00. The alarm
will occur with 11
minutes remaining
in the cook cycle;
two minutes have
passed.

2:

At the Alarm 2 prompt,
enter 6:00, The alarm will
occur with 6:00 remaining
in the cook cycle; seven
minutes have passed.

6:00

3:

At the Alarm 3
prompt, enter 2:00.
The alarm will
occur with 2:00
remaining in the
cook cycle; 11
minutes have
passed.

2:00

Cook
cycle
ends

13:00

2:00 7:00 11:00

Points in the cook cycle the alarms occur

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1.10 Programming for Multi-Setpoint (Segmented) Items

Left Display Right Display Action

OFF OFF

Press and hold until Product Setup is displayed.

Product Setup
Product Setup Enter Code
Select Product
Long Name Product name or button number

Short Name Abbreviated Product name or

COOKING MODE SINGLE SETPOINT

1 Time 0:00 or previously entered time

1 Tempr temperature

1 Flex 0 or previously entered value

1 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN

2 Time 0:00 or previously entered time

2 Tempr 0:00 or previously entered

2 Flex 0 or previously entered value

2 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN

3 Time O:00 or previously programmed

3 Tempr

3 Flex 0 or previously entered value

3 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN

4 Time 00 or previously entered time

4 tempr 0:00 or previously programmed

4 Flex 0 or previously entered value

4 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN

Blank

Blank Press desired product button

button number

temperature

time
0:00 or previously programmed

temperature

temperature

Press .
Enter 1724

Enter product name with letter buttons. Advance
cursor with . With name entered, press 

Enter abbreviated four character prod uct nam e with
letter buttons. Press .

Press . If multiple setpoint or segmented cooking
is desired press  Multiple Setpoint (Segmented)
and follow the instructions in the next section.
(Default is SINGLE SETPOINT)
Enter total cook time for segmented item and press
.

Enter initial cooking temperature and press .
Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press

.
Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press

the  button to change to CLOSED. (Option only

for pressure fryers.)

Enter time remaining after first temperature change
(see page 1-11) and press .

Enter first temperature change and press .

Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press
.

Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press
the  button to change to CLOSED. (Option only

for pressure fryers.)

Enter time remaining after second temperature
change and press .

Enter temperature of the second segment and press
.

Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press
.

Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press
the  button to change to CLOSED. (Option only

for pressure fryers.)

Enter time remaining after third temperature change
and press .

Enter temperature of the third segment and press .

Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press
.

Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press
the  button to change to CLOSED. (Option only

for pressure fryers.)

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1.10 Programming for Multi-Setpoint (Segmented) Items cont.

Left Display Right Display Action

5 Time :00 or previously entered time

1 Alarm time :00 or previously entered time

1 Alarm Name SHAKE

1 alarm mode Manual or auto

1 Alarm Tone Short, medium, long double or

long short, none

2 Alarm time Time

2 Alarm name name

2 alarm mode Manual or auto

2 Alarm Tone Short, medium, long double or

long short, none

3 Alarm time name

3 alarm Mode Manual or auto

Leave at zero if no more segments are needed and
press . If more segments are needed, 5 is the limit,



continue programming as shown above.

Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the
alarm should sound. (Example: If a cook time is 5:00
and the shake time should be 30 seconds into the cook
time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that time for
shaking, stirring, etc. Press .
Press  to scroll through choices: Shake, Stir, Num1.
With NUM 1 displayed, scroll through number
choices with . Display name and press .
Choose mode with  and press .

Choose tone with  and press .

Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the
second alarm should sound. (Example: If a cook time
is 5:00 and the shake time should be 30 seconds into
the cook time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that
time for shaking, stirring, etc. Press .

Press  to scroll through choices and press .
Choose mode with  and press .
Choose tone with  and press .

Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the
third alarm should sound. (Example: If a cook time is
5:00 and the shake time should be 30 seconds into the
cook time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that
time for shaking, stirring, etc. Press .

Choose mode with  and press .

3 Alarm Tone Short, medium, long double or

long short, none

After cooking Set Point or cool

Filter Lockout 0

QUANTITY? No

Head count User prompt 00

Instant ON 0

Exit Exit
Select Product

OFF OFF

Blank

Choose tone with  and press .

Choose fryer status after cook cycle with  and
press .

Enter number of cook cycles before a filter prompt
and press .

Press  to scroll to YES if a quantity per load is
required, otherwise leave to default NO.

Enter chicken head count or equivalent number for
non-chicken item and press .

This is the time, in seconds, the fryer heats before the
Controller checks the temperature. Enter value and
press .

Press .
Press Scan twice. Display goes to OFF.

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1.11 K3000 Menu Summary Tree

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CHAPTER 2: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

2.1 Introduction

This chapter provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that may occur
during the operation of your equipment. The troubleshooting guides that follow are intended to help
you correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problems with your equipment. Although the chapter
covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered. In
such instances, the Frymaster Technical Services staff will make every effort to help you identify
and resolve the problem.

When troubleshooting a problem, always use a process of elimination starting with the simplest
solution and working through to the most complex. Most importantly, always try to establish a clear
idea of why a problem has occurred. Part of your corrective action involves taking steps to ensure
that it doesn’t happen again. If a controller malfunctions because of a poor connection, check all
other connections while you’re at it. If a fuse continues to blow, find out why. Always keep in mind
that failure of a small component may often be indicative of potential failure or incorrect functioning
of a more important component or system.

If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical
Service Department or your local Frymaster Authorized Servicer for assistance.

Before calling a servicer or the Frymaster HOTLINE [phone]):

 Verify that electrical cords are plugged in and that circuit breakers are on.
 Verify that gas line quick-disconnects are properly connected.
 Verify that any gas line cutoff valves are open.
 Verify that frypot drain valves are fully closed.
 Have your fryer’s model and serial numbers ready to give to the technician assisting

you.

DANGER
Hot oil will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this appliance when filled
with hot cooking oil or to transfer hot cooking oil from one container to another.

DANGER
This equipment should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical circuit
tests are required. Use extreme care when performing such tests.

This appliance may have more than one electrical power supply connection point.
Disconnect all power cords before servicing.

Inspection, testing, and repair of electrical components should be performed by an
factory authorized servicer only.

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2.2 Troubleshooting Fryers

2.2.1 Error Messages and Display Problems

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

No display on the

controller.

Fryer repeatedly cycles

on and off when first

started with MLT

CYCL displayed.

Heat indicator is on

and blower is running,

but burner will not

ignite.

Fryer does not heat

after filtering.

Controller displays

Hot hi-1.

Controller displays Hi

temp.

A. Controller not turned on.
B. No power to fryer.
C. Failed Controller or other

component

Fryer is in melt-cycle mode.

Blown fuse on interface board
or ignition module.

Drain valve is open. Verify that the drain valve is fully closed.

Frypot temperature is more than
410ºF (210ºC) or, in CE countries,
395ºF (202ºC).

Frypot temperature is more than
40 ºF (4ºC).

A. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the

Controller on.

B. Verify that the fryer is plugged in and that the

circuit breaker is not tripped.

C. Call your FAS for assistance.

This is normal when fryer is turned on with oil
temperature below 100 F° (38C°).

Contact your FAS for service.

Shut the fryer down immediately and call your
FAS for assistance.

Press the power button to turn off fryer and let
cool before returning power to fryer. If issue
continues call your FAS for assistance.

Controller displays

RECOVERY

FAULT/ YES and

alarm sounds.

Controller display is in

wrong temperature

scale (Fahrenheit or

Celsius).

Controller displays

High limit

failure

disconnect

power.

Controller displays

TEMPR PROBE

FAILURE.

Recovery time exceeded maximum
time limit.

Incorrect display option
programmed.

Failed high limit

Problem with the temperature
measuring circuitry including the
probe or damaged Controller
wiring harness or connector.

Clear error and silence the alarm by pressing the 
(YES) button. If the error continues call your FAS
for assistance.

Toggle between F° to C° by pressing the  button
until Product setup is displayed. Press  to scroll
to Tech Mode and press . Enter 1658. Press the
scan button. The Controller displays OFF. Turn

the Controller on to check temperature. If the
desired scale is not displayed, repeat.

Shut the fryer down immediately and call your
FAS for assistance.

Shut the fryer down and call your FAS for
assistance.

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

Controller displays

HEATING

FAILURE.

Controller displays

SERVICE

REQUIRED followed

by an error message.
Controller heat LED

illuminated but fryer is

not heating. (HP

Pressure fryers only)

Controller displays

HEATING

FAILURE, CHECK

HI-LIMIT, DRAIN
VALVE, VACUUM

SWITCH, BLOWER

MOTOR.

(HP Pressure

fryers only)

Contactor issue, gas valve off,
failed Controller, failed
transformer, open high-limit
thermostat.

An error has occurred which
requires a service technician.

Main power switch is off.

Open high-limit, open drain valve,
faulty drain valve switch, plugged
vacuum pressure switch, failed
blower motor.

It is normal for this message to appear during
startup if a gas fryer’s lines have air in them.
Check that the gas valve is on. If it continues,
shut the fryer down and call your FAS for
assistance.

 (NO) to continue cooking and call

Press
your FAS for assistance. In some cases,
cooking may not be allowed.

Turn on main power switch and ensure
heating lamp is illuminated.

Check drain valve, high-limit, vacuum
pressure switch, blower motor.
If it continues, shut the fryer down and call
your FAS for assistance.

2.2.2 Filtration Problems

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

Controller

displays IS VAT

FULL? YES

NO after a

filtration.

CLEAN, POLISH,

FILTER OR

DISPOSE won’t

start.

Controller displays

WAIT FOR

Filter.

Controller displays

CHANGE FILTER

PAPER?

A. Normal after filtering or filling. A. Press  (YES) if the vat is full, otherwise

press  (NO) and follow prompts.

Temperature too low or Controller
displays OFF.

A. Another function is still in

process.

B. MIB has not cleared checking

system.

Daily filter paper change prompt
has occurred.

Ensure fryer is at 250°F(121°C) or setpoint
before starting; ensure the Controller is ON.

A. Wait until the previous function ends to

start another filtration cycle.

B. Wait one minute and try again.

Press  (YES), follow prompts and change
the filter paper. Do NOT
FILTER PAPER prompts.

ignore CHANGE

Controller displays

INSERT pan.

A. Normal during Change Filter

Paper routine.

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A. Insert pan and press  (CONFIRM)

button.

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

Controller displays

OIL IN DRAIN

PAN / CONFIRM

Controller displays

FLT DYLD

Controller displays

POL DYLD

Drain valve open or possibility that
oil is in drain pan.

A filter cycle has been delayed.

A polish cycle has been delayed.

Press  (CONFIRM) and follow directions for
FILL VAT FROM DRAIN PAN.

This is a normal display when a filter has been
delayed. After the next filter prompt press
YES to filter.

This is a normal display when a polish has
been delayed. After the next polish prompt
press YES.

2.2.3 Error Log Codes

Code ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

E03 ERROR TEMP PROBE FAILURE Temp probe reading out of range
E04 HI 2 BAD High limit reading is out of range.

E05 HOT HI 1 High limit temperature is past more than 410°F

(210°C), or in CE countries, 395°F (202°C)

E06 HEATING FAILURE A component has failed such as controller, interface

board, contactor, gas valve, ignition module or

open-high limit.
E20 INVALID CODE LOCATION SD card removed during update
E21 FILTER PAPER PROCEDURE ERROR

(Change Filter Paper)

E22 OIL IN PAN ERROR Oil may be present in the filter pan.
E25 RECOVERY FAULT Recovery time exceeded maximum time limit.

E28 HIGH TEMP ALARM Oil has exceeded 40 ºF (4ºC) over setpoint.

24 hour timer has expired

2.2.4 HP Pressure Fryer Specific

The HP pressure fryer has a STRATIFY mode that turns the pump on for various times to mix the
oil so that excess water can escape from the oil.

It enters STRATIFY mode when:

-The fryer reaches 300F (149C) after initially heating.

-Every 30 minutes after cooks.

-After an EXIT COOL.

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