Frymaster SR38 Owner’s Manual

Super Runner 38 Series Electric Fryers

Installation & Operation Manual

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This product has been certified as commercial cooking equipment and must be

Installed by professional personnel as specified.

We suggest installation, maintenance and repairs should be performed by your

Local Dean Factory Authorized Service Agency.

WARNING!

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR

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

INSTALLATION, OPERATING, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY

BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT

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

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

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

LATEST EDITIONS).

WARNING!

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

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

FRONT LEGS MAY BE INSTALLED ON THIS UNIT ONLY.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER COOKING APPLIANCE.

Cover Photo

SR38E w/6” (15cm) Legs

DEAN

SUPER RUNNER 38

ELECTRIC FRYER

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE INFORMATION 2
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3
3 INSTALLATION 5
4 DAILY OPERATION 9
5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 10
6 TROUBLESHOOTING 12
7 COMPONENT LISTING & INSTALLATION STANDARDS 13
8 WIRING DIAGRAM 14

1. PARTS ORDERING AND SERVICE INFORMATION

1.1 ORDERING PARTS:

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

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

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

1.2 SERVICE INFORMATION:

Call the “800” number on the cover of this
booklet for the location of your nearest
Maintenance & Repair Center or contact the
factory direct. Always give the model and
serial numbers of your filter and fryer.

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

Model Number
Serial Number
Voltage
Nature of the Problem
Any other information which may be
helpful in solving your service problem.

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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2.1 DESCRIPTION: The Dean Super

Runner Series 38 electric fryers are
energy-efficient, electrically heated units,
listed by the Underwriter’s Laboratory and
manufactured to their basic performance
and application specifications.

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

2.2 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:

a. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION: Welded,

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

kilowatt (KW) output of the heater
elements and electrical requirements.

DANGER

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

2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION:

a. GENERAL: A licensed electrician

should install any electrically heated
equipment.

b. CLEARANCES: The fryer area must

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

1. Other than household use;

b. BODY CONSTRUCTION: An

aluminized steel base with stainless
steel front and enamel sides. The
frame is supported by 6” adjustable
legs or optional 6” rigid rear casters.

c. OPERATING CONTROLS: Unit is

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

d. AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURE:

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

e. RATING PLATE: This is attached to

the inside front door panel.
Information provided includes the

2. Non-combustible floor installation

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

3. Combustible construction with a

minimum clearance of 6” (15 cm)
side and 6” (15 cm) rear, and
equipped with factory-supplied 6”
(15 cm) adjustable legs or 6” (15
cm) casters.

CAUTION

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

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c. STANDARDS: All electrical cooking

appliances must be electrically
connected and grounded in accordance
with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the latest editions of:

U.S. Standards:

1. National Electric Code Standards
ANSI/ NFPA # 70.

American National Standards
Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

2.5 RECEIVING AND UNPACKING:

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

After unpacking, immediately check the

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

2. NFPA Standards #96 and #211.

National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110

Canadian Standards:

1. Canadian Electrical Code C22.1, Part I

Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Rexdale, ONT M9W 1R3

2. CAN 1-B149 Installation Codes

Canadian Gas Association
55 Scarsdale Road
Don Mills, ONT M3B 2R3

2.4 AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION:

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

If your equipment arrives damaged:
a. File claim for damages immediately –

Regardless of extent of damage.

b. Visible loss or damage – Be sure this

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

c. Concealed loss or damage – If damage

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

NOTE: DEAN DOES NOT ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR
LOSS INCURRED IN TRANSIT.

a. A commercial, heavy-duty fryer should

be vented to the outside of the
building.

b. Filters and drip troughs should be part

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

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