Gastrofrit table-top deep fat fryer, table-top pasta cooker, FT - 250, TWT - 250 Operating Manual

Operating manual

table-top models

deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

Gastrofrit AG
Weiherstrasse 11
CH - 9400 Rorschach
Tel. ++41 71 855 80 70
Fax ++41 71 855 80 71

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

Table of contents

1. Model options table-top models

2. Technical specifications

2.1 Electric connection

2.2 Dimensions

3. Device installation

3.1 Stability

4. Hazard warnings

4.1 Hazard warnings deep fat fryer

4.2 Hazard warnings pasta cooker

5. Oil filtering (deep fat fryer)

6. Safety thermostat (deep fat fryer)

7. Cleaning

7.1 Dishwasher cleaning

8. Operation

9. Customer service, maintenance

9.1 Potential troubles

10. Conformity

1. Model options table-top models

Deep fat fryer: FT - 250
Pasta cooker: TWT - 250

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

A special link element is available for linking two individual devices.

Capacity (Litre) Performance (kW)

10 6.9
10 7.2

Type
FT - 250
TWT - 250

Weight net (kg)

12
12

Height
280
280

Width

255
255

Type
FT - 250
TWT - 250

2. Technical specifications

2.1 Electric connection:

3 NAC400V (3L + N + PE)

2.2 Dimensions (mm)

Depth

620
620

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3. Device installation

When installing the device the following must be ensured:

1. The distance of the back panel of the fryer to the closest wall should be at

2. The device should not be positioned on an inflammable support and/or installed

3. Connection of the device must be left to qualified staff.

least 30 mm.

in a burning unit. Inaddition the applicable local safety fire and building
regulations shall apply. The food inspectorate provisions must also be observed.

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

4. Hazard warnings

4.1 Hazard warnings Deep Fat Fryer

The deep fat fryer must not be operated without fat or oil. When level is below lowest limit this can
constitute a risk of fire. Do not remove heater during operation!

Feeding food in too large quantities or in a too wet condition increases the foaming of the oil and
reduces the quality!

In case of fat or oil fire use device lid for fire fighting. If device is burning
cover fryer immediately with lid! Switch off main switch, remove main plug!

-->> Do NOT use water to extinguish oil or fat fire!

Applicable equipment must be available for fighting oil or fat fire: e.g. fire extinguisher,
stationary extinguishing facilities (Halon fire extinguisher).

Do not move deep fat fryer while hot oil or fat is in reservoir or receiver tank and do not remove
receiver tank when containing hot oil or fat. Allow oil or fat to cool down to min 60°C.

Used, contaminated oil/fat is highly inflammable and favours foaming.

Refilling of cold oil/fat to hot oil/fat is dangerous. Risk of spraying and burning.

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

4.2 Hazard warnings pasta cooker

The pasta cooker must not be operated without water.

Do not move pasta cooker in heated condition!
Do not remove receiver tank when changing the water until water has cooled down to room
temperature (max 60°C).

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

Procedure:

- Switch off device by setting On/Off knob to 0

- open the drain valve to drain oil to an

- Important: Close drain valve when finished!

- place supplied microfilter over the frying reservoir

external reservoir

5. Oil filtering (deep fat fryer)

Filtering the oil from time to time can increase the lifetime of the oil by filtering off small particles by
means of a microfilter.

and pour the oil (approx. 60°C) in the reservoir
through the filter and refill if necessary.

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

6. Safety thermostat (deep fat fryer)

In case of failure of the thermoregulator and the oil/fat overheats or if the oil level is too low the safety
thermostat will activate at 230°C and automatically stop the heater.

The reset button is located below the control element (refer to drawing 7.1 with reset button). Press
this button to reset the safety thermostat. If the safety thermostat switches off continuously please call
service!

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

7. Cleaning

- Switch off device by setting On/Off knob to 0

- open drain valve and drain oil to external reservoir
For fryer: Do not dispose off used oil via sewer lines but dispose off properly!
For pasta cooker: drain used water to sink

Clean the tank by boiling water with fat-solvent detergent and deliming agent in the device.
Do not exceed max oil level when filling water.

- switch off device by setting On/Off knob to 0

- lift heating element

- remove dirt using brush

- discharge waste water to empty receiver tank

- rinse carefully and dry

- do not use water jet to clean device

- replace heating element in device

- dry wet mains plugs before reusing them, if required

- the device is now ready-to-use again

Do not clean device in dishwasher

All steel sheets are made of stainless steel and can be treated with a commercial chrome steel
cleaner.

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7.1 Dishwasher cleaning

- switch device off by setting On/Off knob to 0°C

- disconnect mains plug

- allow heating element to cool, raise and remove

- lift inserted tank to remove from enclosure
Only tank and enclosure are dishwasher-proof; do not place heating element with control box in
dishwasher!

- when refitting ensure that heater is positioned correctly and safety switch clicked into place

1 On/Off switch
2 Heating element (control box)
3 Tank
4 Tank
5 Safety switch heater

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8. Operation

Intended use of device: deep frying of food (exclusively).

Operability:

- ensure that the available voltage corresponds with the performance plate of the device and the
fusing is enough!

- open device with lid on top and remove basket attached to the back of the device

- remove basket

- close drain valve: horizontal position = closed (vertical position = open)

- fryer: fill oil until level mark

- pasta cooker: fill reservoir with water

The device is now ready for use again. Attention: Operation must always be supervised.

Oil/water capacity:

see below: 2. Technical specifications

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

Deep frying (fryer):

-press On/Off button

- set thermostat to required temperature

- red indicator lamp flashes

- when lamp stops flashing the selected temperature is reached

- place food in basket. Fill to ¼

- for frozen food shake off well before immersing

- place basket in frying reservoir

- once the food reached desired brownness raise basket and hang

Attention:

Operation of the fryer must always be supervised. When refilling oil during operation
refill cold frying medium slowly and carefully in order to avoid
risk of spraying and burning. Used and contaminated oil is highly inflammable and favours
foaming.

on hanger for draining.

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

Cooking (pasta cooker):

- press On/Off button

- set thermostat to required temperature

- red indicator lamp flashes

- when lamp stops flashing the selected temperature is reached

- place food in basket or serving cup

- place basket in boiling tank

- once the desired cooking time is reached raise basket and hang on hanger for draining

Attention:

Operation of the pasta cooker must always be supervised.
Refilling of water during operation must be made slowly and carefully in order to avoid risk of
spraying and burning.

Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker

9. Customer service, maintenance

In case of operation failures contact GASTROFRIT AG in Rorschach (0800 823 825 free hotline for
Switzerland). Leave all repairing and connection works to qualified staff.

Note (for repairing service with Gastrofrit training only):
Isolate all circuits before accessing terminals.

Important:
Please always state device type and device number (door inside) when calling the service
facility.
We recommend writing down the type and number below.

Regular maintenance will increase the lifetime of your device. With service and maintenance contract
you can charge your manufacturer with a biannual check. For more details on service contracts call
free hotline [phone] or visit www.gastrofrit.ch.

Type: __________________________________

Number: __________________________________

Voltage: __________________________________

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9.1Potential troubles

To avoid fault indications, before calling for a technician, check if:

- fuse of electric connection leads are intact

- plug is connected

- the main switch on the device or external is switched on

- the device was started correctly

- the safety thermostat is activated

- the temperature sensor broke off (alarm)

- the device does not contain oil/water or not enough oil/water

- the device is not switched off

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10. Conformity