Frymaster PMJ135 User Manual

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Computer Magic III.5 (CM III.5) - Page 1-1

Basket Lift Timers - Pages 2-1, 2-5

Frymaster Fryer Controllers

User’s Manual

Digital Controller - Page 3-1

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

24-Hour Service Hotline

1-800-551-8633

FEBRUARY 2013

NOTICE

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.

CHAPTER 1

CM III.5 OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

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1 Left LED Display. 2 Right LED Display. 3 Temperature Check and Program Lock Switch. 4 Left ON/OFF Switch. (In full-pot fryers, either switch will turn the controller on and off.)

Right ON/OFF Switch. (In full-pot fryers, either switch will turn the controller on and

off.) 6 Left Product Buttons. 7 Right Product Buttons. 8 Program Mode Switch.

INTRODUCTION

The Computer Magic III (CM III.5) ensures consistent product quality by allowing the operator to enter specific cooking parameters for up to 12 products. These parameters remain stored in the computer’s memory. Pressing a single button initiates a cooking cycle using the stored parameters so that every batch is fried the same way. For fryers equipped with basket lifts, the computer also controls lowering and raising the basket. Other features include a melt-cycle for solid shortening, a boil-out mode for cleaning the frypot, and automatic recovery-time checks. The computer can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius, and to display the time remaining in a cooking cycle or to constantly display the frypot temperature.

NOTE: This computer is configured for the fryer on which it is installed (i.e., gas or electric and full- or split-pot). Although identical in appearance, computers configured for use on one type of fryer are not directly interchangeable with those configured for use on another type.

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DEFINITIONS

Product Button: One of the numbered buttons on the control panel. A setpoint and up to 12

sets of cooking parameters (one set for each product) can be programmed into the computer. The buttons are also used to enter the values for the setpoint and cooking parameters.

Frypot Setpoint: An operator-determined frying temperature. When the computer is turned

on, it automatically brings the cooking oil or shortening to the setpoint and maintains it at that temperature until the computer is turned off.

Cooking Parameters: The set of cooking variables associated with a product. They are sensitivity,

cook time, shake time, and hold time.

Sensitivity: A built-in feature, which adjusts cooking time to compensate for the drop in

frypot temperature when product enters the oil. Different products vary in density, batch size, and temperature. Food products will also vary in cook time. A proper sensitivity setting will assure a high-quality product. Setting 0 is the least sensitive and setting 9 is the most sensitive (see the chart on page 1-5).

Cooking Time: The operator-determined time for cooking a product. Shake Time: The operator-determined time during the frying cycle when the product

should be shaken.

Hold Time: The operator-determined time product can be held before being served.

COMPUTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Turn the computer on by pressing either of the ON/OFF Switches. NOTE: A decimal between digits 1 and 2 in either LED Display indicates that the unit is heating.

1. One of the following will be displayed:

in the melt-cycle mode until the temperature of the cooking oil or shortening reaches 180°F (82°C) or the melt-cycle is canceled by the operator.

b. , indicating that the frypot temperature is 21ºF (12ºC) higher than the setpoint. Do

nothing; the controller will allow the oil to cool to the setpoint before firing the burners or energizing the elements.

c. , indicating that the frypot temperature is 21ºF (12ºC) lower than the setpoint. Do noth-

ing; the controller will raise the oil temperature to the setpoint.

, indicating that the fryer is operating in the melt-cycle mode. The fryer will remain

d. , indicating that the frypot temperature is within the cooking range. NOTE: For

best results, cooking should not be attempted unless the display indicates

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e. , indicating a heating problem. Turn the fryer off and call the Frymaster hotline. f.

, indicating the frypot temperature is in excess of 410ºF (210ºC). If this appears in the

display, turn the fryer off immediately! NOTE: In computers used in the European Union (those with the CE mark), the temperature is 395°F (202°C).

indicating that the computer has detected a problem in the temperature measuring

and control circuits. Turn the fryer off and contact an authorized servicer.

2. When appears in the displays, press a product switch to initiate a cook cycle.

a. The display will indicate the programmed cook time and begin to count down. On fryers

equipped with basket lifts, the product basket will be lowered into the frypot.

b. If a shake time is programmed, an alarm will sound at the specified time and the display will

read SH#, where “#” will be the button number. The alarm will sound for 3 seconds then selfcancel. If no shake time has been programmed, sh# will not appear during the cook cycle.

c. At the end of the cooking cycle, an audible alarm will sound, cooc will be displayed, and the

associated product button indicator will flash. To cancel the cook alarm, press the flashing button. On fryers equipped with basket lifts, the product basket will be raised from the frypot.

d. At this time, the hold time will be displayed (if programmed greater than zero), and the

countdown will begin. When the countdown reaches zero, hD# will be displayed (where # is the button number) and an alarm will sound. The hold alarm is canceled by pressing the

Programming Switch . NOTE: If the display is in use, the hold time countdown will not be displayed.

3. To check the frypot temperature at any time, press the Temperature Check Switch once. To

check the setpoint, press the switch twice. If you suspect the temperature is incorrect, check the temperature of the frypot with a thermometer or pyrometer to verify that the computer readout is reasonably close to the measured reading. If it is not, contact a factory authorized service center for assistance.

4. On full-pot fryers, during idle periods, should appear in both displays. On split-pot

fryers,

should appear only on the side that is turned on. If not, check the actual

temperature and setpoint.

CAUTION

The electronic circuitry in your computer can be affected adversely by current fluctuations and electrical storms. Should it fail to function or program properly for no apparent reason, the computer should be reset by unplugging the computer and

plugging it back in. This could prevent a service call.

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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Enter the programming mode by pressing the Program Mode Switch

the left display. If you enter the programming mode by mistake, press the switch again to exit the programming mode. NOTE: If you try to enter the programming mode while the computer is cooking, the display will flash .

2. Press product buttons 1, 6, 5 and 0 in that order. Unless this code is entered, programming will

not be accepted. This is to prevent unauthorized persons from changing your current instructions.

3. sp-r (Setpoint) will appear in the left display. Any previously programmed setpoint will

appear in the right display. To change the setpoint, enter the desired setpoint temperature using the number keys. The highest programmable setpoint is 375ºF (191ºC). Press the Program

Mode Switch to lock in the new setpoint (or the old setpoint, if it was not changed).

NOTE: On split-pot fryers, sp-R indicates the setpoint for the right frypot. After the right frypot setpoint has been programmed press to lock it in, sp-L (left frypot setpoint) will

appear in the left display. Enter the setpoint for the left frypot in the same manner as for the right frypot. Press to lock it in.

4. selp (Select Product) will appear in the left display. Press the product button to be

programmed (or press to return to the normal operating mode). In full-pot fryers, any product button, including L and R may be used. In split-pot fryers, product buttons L and 1-5 are used for the left frypot and buttons R and 6-0 are used for the right frypot.

5. sens (Sensitivity) appears in the left display. Any previously programmed sensitivity setting

appears in the right display. To change the sensitivity setting, enter the new setting and press to lock it in. If the setting was not changed, pressing accepts the previous setting. A chart

has been provided on page 1-5 to assist in choosing a sensitivity setting. It is meant as a guide only and the settings may be changed to suit different needs.

cooc (Cook Time) appears in the left display. Any previously programmed cooking time will

appear in the right display. Pressing will accept the current cooking time. To change the cooking time, enter the new time using the Number keys. Press

to lock in the new time.

sh_ (Shake Time) appears in the left display. If your product requires shaking during the cook-

ing process, set the number of seconds to cook before shaking using the number keys.

For example, entering “30” means the product needs to be shaken after it has been cooking for 30 seconds. At the end of 30 seconds, an alarm will sound and the product switch will flash for 3 seconds. If the product does not require shaking, enter “0”. The number entered will appear in

the right display. Press to lock in the programmed time.

8. hd_ (Hold Time) appears in the left display. Set the time the product may be held before

disposal, anything from 13 seconds to 60 minutes. If you do not wish to use the hold time feature, enter 0. Press to lock in the time.

. will appear in

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9. selp (Select Product) again appears in the left display. If more products are to be pro-

grammed, return to Step 5 and follow all instructions to this point, repeating for each product.

10. When you complete your programming, lock in the whole program by pressing the Temperature

Check/Program Lock Switch .

Sensitivity Settings for Various Products

Product 350° F/76° C Sensitivity Setting

Chicken

chicken fillet, 1 ¼ oz. 3:25 5 chicken fillet (frozen), 4 oz. 4:20 5 chicken patty (frozen), 5 oz. 6:15 5 frozen chicken 5 fresh chicken, 9 pieces 5

Potatoes

steak fries 3:43 5 regular fries, ½-inch 3:16 5 shoestrings, ¼-inch 1:50 5 shoestrings, 3/8-inch 2:40 5 tater tots 2:05 5 hash browns 2:05 5 farm fries 1:14 5

Seafood

crab cakes 4:00 3 clam cakes 4:00 3 large scallops 3:25 3 small scallops 1:10 3 shrimp (35 to a lb.) 2:15 3 shrimp (40 to 75 to a lb.) 1:45 3 shrimp (75 to 100 to a lb.) 1:10 3 cod, 2 ½ oz. 3:25 7 flounder fillet, 7 oz. 4:35 3 flounder, whole, 10-12 oz. 6:25 3 cod fillet, 3 ½ oz. 4:35 7 perch, 5 oz. 4:30 3 haddock, 7 oz. 6:25 7 clams 2:00 3 oysters 1:10 4 strip clams (fresh) 0:35 4 strip clams (frozen) 0:45 4

Vegetables

okra 4:30 4 eggplant 4:00 4 zucchini 3:00 4 mushrooms 3:45 4 onion rings (frozen) 3:00 4 cauliflower 1:45 4

Other

corn dogs 4 chicken fried steak patty 5:00 5

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CANCELING THE MELT-CYCLE

DANGER

Do not cancel the melt-cycle mode if using solid shortening!

The melt-cycle is designed to prevent scorching shortening and overheating the frypot or elements while gradually melting blocks of shortening. The computer automatically starts the fryer in the melt-cycle mode and displays during the melt-cycle operation. The computer remains in the melt-cycle mode until the temperature in the frypot reaches 180°F (82°C) or the melt-cycle is canceled by the operator. If you are not using solid shortening, you may cancel the melt-cycle feature.

To cancel the melt cycle on a full pot, press the "R" button. To cancel on a split pot, press the "L" button for the left side pot and the "R" button for the right side. will be replaced by . The decimal point between digits 1 and 2 will illuminate indicating the unit is heating.

USING THE BOIL-OUT FEATURE

CAUTION

Before using this feature, ensure the frypot is filled with a mixture of cold water and

detergent.

1. To program the fryer for boil-out, press the Program Mode Switch.

left display.

NOTE: For split-pot fryers, use the left ON/OFF switch for the left frypot and the right ON/OFF switch for the right frypot. Both frypots cannot be boiled out simultaneously.

2. Press product buttons 1, 6, 5 and 3 in that order. boil will appear in the right display. The

temperature is automatically set for 195ºF (91ºC). The fryer will attain this temperature and remain there until the ON/OFF Switch is pressed, which cancels the boil-out mode. If boilover occurs, turn off the fryer immediately, allow it to cool, then re-enter the boil-out mode to continue the process.

will appear in the

FRYER RECOVERY TIME CHECK FEATURE

The recovery check is a measurement of the elapsed time required for the fryer to raise the temperature of the cooking oil from 250°F to 300°F (121°C to 149°C). The computer automatically checks the recovery time each time the frypot temperature drops below the low-end benchmark of 250°F (121ºC).

To check the recovery time, press the Program Mode Switch display. Press product buttons 1, 6, 5 and 2 in that order. The recovery time will appear in both displays for 5 seconds. Although many factors, including the size of the frypot and amount and temperature of the product placed in the frypot, affect the recovery time, the recovery time should be

. will appear in the left

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