Parry GDF, GDFP User Manual

Instruction Manual

Double Pedestal Gas Fryer

GDF/GDFP

Contents

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Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Product Overview .................................................................................................................... 2-3

Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 4

Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................... 5

Technical Data ............................................................................................................................. 6

Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................ 7-11

Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................................................ 11-12

Maintenance Instructions...................................................................................................... 13-14

Fault Finding ............................................................................................................................. 15

Service Information.................................................................................................................... 16

Exploded View .......................................................................................................................... 17

Parts List ............................................................................................................................... 18-19

Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................... 20

Warranty Information ................................................................................................................ 21

Disposal & Recycling ................................................................................................................. 22

Parry Catering Equipment (Midlands) Ltd, Town End Road, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3PT.

Sales Tel: [phone]

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Product Overview

The Parry GDF gas double pedestal fryer is the ideal choice for commercial caterers looking
for a robust, reliable and easy-to-use solution. The freestanding fryer features two large
baskets and powerful burners, making it perfect for frying fish, chicken, chips and doughnuts
in takeaways, restaurants or other professional catering establishments.

It leads the industry in:

Design and aesthetic appeal
Performance
Power
Functionality
After sales support

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Product Overview

Features

GDF/P

Unpacked weight (kg)

110

Packed Weight (kg)

130

Dimensions (w x d x h) mm

600 x 790 x 970

KW – Natural
KW – Propane

19.05

20.93

BTU – Natural
BTU – Propane

91,100
94,618

Input Gas Connection

½” BSP Female

GAS INPUT PRESSURE – Natural
GAS INPUT PRESSURE - Propane

20 mbar
37 mbar

Can be converted using conversion
kit

Yes

Warranty

2 years

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Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE USE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT- YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE GAS SAFETY REGULATIONS. THIS
APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE USED IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
A MINIMUM AREA OF 450mm² PER 1 Kw (3400 Btu/HR) OF TOTAL INPUT MUST BE
ALLOWED. PARTICULAR ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO THE SUPPLY OF CLEAN FRESH AIR
AT LOW LEVEL TO THE APPLIANCE.

Attention is drawn to the requirement of the fryer to be fixed to the floor by means of fixing
holes in the flanged feet.

The data plate on the rear of the appliance must be checked to ensure the appliance is
suitable for the gas supply available. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the
rules in force.

Read the user instructions, read the installation instructions and ensure the correct
ventilation requirements are met. Attention should also be drawn to the need for regular
servicing.

In normal use parts of the catering equipment may become hot, suitable precautions must
be taken to avoid accidental burns, therefore the appliance should be positioned to
minimise the risk of accidental touching. It is the responsibility of supervisors to warn users
of this and ensure the operators of this equipment are trained in safe operation of this
appliance. It is recommended the appliance be fitted below a ventilating hood, preferably of
the extractor type, incorporating a grease filter.

All commercial gas catering equipment is recommended to be mounted below an extraction
canopy. Please consult a ventilation engineer or refer to Guidelines DW172 to calculate the
ventilation requirements for cooking areas containing different pieces of gas catering
equipment.

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Installation Instructions

POSITIONING

The appliance must not be installed on or against combustible surfaces – minimum
clearances must be:
Rear 150mm (6”)
Sides 150mm (6”) FROM ANY ADJACENT WALL

It is recommended that the appliance be sited below a ventilating hood preferably of the
extractor type incorporating a grease filter.

The minimum distance between the top of the appliance and any over shelf or ceiling

constructed of combustible material must be 1525mm (60”). All local fire regulations must

be observed before the appliance is commissioned the gas safety regulations require that all
gas connections on the gas line are tested for gas soundness between the gas meter and the
appliance. All packing and protective film must be removed from the panels etc. prior to
commissioning the appliance.

GAS CONNECTION

The gas connection is ½” B.S.P.T. on the left hand side rear of the fryer. The supply pipe

must not be less than ½”, an easily accessible isolation cock should be fitted in the pipework
as close as possible to the fryer. An approved flex may be used in conjunction with a
straining cable.

Gas hoses used to connect the appliance to the gas supply must be of the correct
specification for the gas and pressure of the appliance. The gas hose must comply with the
national requirements in force, and be CE marked, of a metal braided construction suitable
for commercial catering equipment. The hoses should be periodically examined and
replaced as necessary

The tube or hose shall be fitted such that there are no sharp bends or torsional strain which
may cause damage or failure of the tube or hose, especially near the end fittings. Torsional
strain can be prevented by the use of internal unions, swivel joints, etc. The bend radius
should not exceed that stated by the Manufacturer. The hose should not touch the ground
and should be no longer than 1.5m long.

A manual valve should be positioned upstream of the tube or hose unless the connection
fitting incorporates a self-sealing quick release coupling.

Where a quick release coupling is used for horizontal travel such as in commercial catering
appliances it is advisable that the coupling is facing downwards to prevent the ingress of
debris and ensure the hose is formed in to a smooth curve.

All units should have a restraining cable fitted preventing the unit from being pulled away
from the wall and causing the gas hose to become disconnected accident

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Technical Data

TEST DATA GDF FRYER

GAS

TOTAL HEAT INPUT

(NETT)

TOTAL GAS RATE

NATURAL GAS G20 @ 20mbar

19.05 kW

2.02 M3/hr

PROPANE GAS G31 @ 37mbar

20.97 kW

0.86 M3/hr

GAS

INJECTOR

PILOT INJECTORS

NATURAL GAS G20 @ 20mbar

INJECT0230

PINJ76378

PROPANE GAS G31 @ 37mbar

INJECT0160

PINJ76371

GAS

PILOT RATE

(Per Side)

FULL RATE

(Per Side)

NATURAL GAS G20 @ 20mbar

0.055 M³/HR

1.008 M³/HR

PROPANE GAS G31 @ 37mbar

0.015 M³/HR

0.429 M³/HR

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Operating Instructions

USER INSTRUCTIONS

The attention of the user is drawn to the current Gas Safety (Instructions and Use)
Regulations in force. This appliance must be used in accordance with these, also the need
for regular servicing which must be carried out by a competent and qualified person.

SAFETY NOTE

Some parts and surfaces of this appliance can get hot in use. It is the responsibility of the
Kitchen Supervisor to inform and warn every user of this and to ensure the user wears any
necessary protective clothing when operating the fryer.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: DO NOT LIGHT BURNERS WHEN THE PAN IS EMPTY

1) Open the compartment door, ensure the drain valves are closed and check the level of

cooking oil (between maximum and minimum markings). The oil required to fill the pan to
the correct level is 12 litres per pan.

2) Turn on the gas supply.

3) Turn the thermostat to position 1.

4) Turn top control knob anticlockwise

until stops, Press control knob in and
turn anticlockwise to Ignite pilot. If
pilot fails to ignite, repeat the
procedure until pilot is lit. Hold knob
in for 20-30 seconds to ensure pilot
flame is fully established.

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Operating Instructions

5) Release the knob and turn fully anti-

clockwise to main burner position.

6) Turn the thermostat dial to the

appropriate setting

(Please note if using solidified oil or fat

follow the steps below)

NOTE: LIDS SHOULD NOT BE USED WHILST FRYING

SHUT DOWN OF THE FRYER

1) When appliance is not required for cooking, turn control knob clockwise to the pilot setting

this will leave the fryer ready for the next time. Turn back to main burner setting once
required and adjust thermostat to the required setting.

2) To turn the unit off completely, turn the control knob clockwise to the off position and turn

off gas supply.

USE OF SOLIDIFIED OIL OR FAT

1) In an empty pan

IMPORTANT: If solidified oil or fat is to be used, remove the grid from the bottom of the pan,

break the solidified oil or fat into small pieces and fill the V shaped bottom of the pan.

Light the appliance and turn the thermostat knob to 130˚C (Setting 2). Continue to add pieces
of fat into the pan until the V shaped bottom is filled with the molten fat. If the fat appears
to be overheating, turn the thermostat OFF, continue to add fat and turn the thermostat ON
when the fat has cooled.

Refit the grid and put the remaining oil or fat into the pan until the level is up to the

mark. Allow to heat up slowly until all the fat has melted, then turn the thermostat knob to
the required cooking temperature.

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Operating Instructions

2) Already solidified in the pan

Light the appliance and turn the thermostat ON for approximately 5-10 seconds, and then
turn OFF again. Leave it for 30 seconds before repeating the 5-10 seconds cycle.

Continue to repeat until the fat has melted so that any remaining un-melted pieces are free
floating, then turn the thermostat to the required temperature.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

With the thermostat knob turned to the required cooking temperature, allow the oil or fat
to heat up for about 20 minutes before starting to cook. After each load is removed from
the fryer always allow 2½ minutes for the temperature of the oil to recover before the next
load is put into the oil.

THE FRYING MEDIUM

Ensure oil is always maintained at the level indicated. Good quality vegetable oil is
recommended. The life expectancy of oils will be lengthened if they are filtered regularly –
food particles not removed turn rancid and reduce oil quality. The life of the oil will also be
extended if the temperature is turned down when the fryer is not is use.

“Please note also, using old oil will reduce the flash point and therefore present a greater

fire hazard and be more prone to surge boiling. Attention should also be drawn to the effect
of over-wet food and too large a charge on surge boiling”.

Chip Frying

The recommended load for each batch is 1.4 kg (3 lbs) for each basket. This will fill the
basket about 2/3rd full and it is important that this load should not be exceeded.

Fish Frying

Cook fish by free floating them. Four or five 100g pieces may be cooked at one time. Slide
the fish into the pan slowly to avoid splashing of the oil or fat and prevent the fish sinking
and sticking to the base of the pan.

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Operating Instructions

Cooking Chart – the following chart is for guidance only.

Maximum basket load not to exceed 3 lbs

Food

Time

Temperature

Chicken pieces

5-8 mins

175°C

Chipped potatoes (Blanched)

3 mins

165°C

Chipped potatoes (Browning)

1-2 mins

190°C

Chipped Potatoes (Raw)

4-5 mins

190°C

Doughnuts

3-4 mins

170°C

Fish fillets

5-7 mins

175°C

Fritters

3-4 mins

175°C

Potato Chips

2 mins

190°C

Scampi

3-4 mins

175°C

Temperature Settings

STAT No.

Temperature

1

120°C

2

135°C

3

145°C

4

160°C

5

175°C

6

185°C

7

195°C

ALL THE ABOVE ARE +/- 5°C

To Obtain Best Results

Keep the pan clean
Use good quality oil or fat which has high breakdown temperature
Use only clean oil or fat and strain daily.
Maintain the oil or fat at the correct level
Do not start to fry until the oil has reached the correct temperature

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Operating Instructions

Do not exceed the temperature of the oil or fat as recommended by the supplier.
Do not overload the fryer.

Remove the crumbs or pieces floating on the surface of the oil.
When using frozen foods follow the food manufacturers cooking instructions

carefully

To conserve energy, turn the thermostat knob to the OFF position during breaks in

frying.

Cleaning Instructions

Drainage

Always allow the oil to cool to a maximum 55˚C before draining.
Remove the blanking nut from drain tap, fit discharge pipe into tap, drain oil into

suitable receptacle, taking care not to overfill so that it is not difficult to handle.

Excess oil in the base of the tank can be removed with kitchen paper.
For best results oil should be drained and filtered every day the fryer had been used.
This will prolong the life of the oil.

Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned after every use

Isolate the appliance from the gas supply.
Allow oil to cool to maximum 55˚C.
Drain as per instructions for draining.
Wash tank and top surface of the fryer body.
Clean the drain tube assembly, using a tube or flue brush suitable for 15mm tube, with

the drain tap in the open position. Clean by inserting brush into inlet and outlet of
drain tube.

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Cleaning Instructions

Wash all parts thoroughly.
Ensure all parts are thoroughly rinsed and dried. To ensure there is no water left in

the drain tube, flush with a small amount of clean cooking oil.

Re-assembly in reverse order.
Stainless steel cleaners maybe used on the exterior of the unit and cleaning

instructions on the product must be adhered to.

Never clean the unit with water jets.

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Maintenance Instructions

Ensure the appliance is isolated from the power supply before installing, cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.

Maintenance and service must only be undertaken by a qualified electrician.

Parry Catering provides a complete after-sales service by offering the sales of spare parts
directly to customers. Buying spares straight from the manufacturer allows customer to
experience exceptional value and speedy delivery on all spare parts.

For more information on buying spares visit:

www.parry.co.uk/parry-commercial-catering-spares

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

To be done by engineer

Ensure fryer is filled with oil.
Fit pressure gauge to multifunction valve and go through lighting procedure, check

flame failure device opens in no more than 30 seconds.

Turn thermostat to 150°C and check that the pressure at the test point is:

NATURAL GAS 20mb ( 8” W.G.)
PROPANE GAS 37mb (14” W.G.)

Adjust governor if necessary.

Only leave burner on for a minimum amount of time to ensure fryer does not get too hot.

Turn the thermostat to off and ensure the burner has extinguished completely within

3-4 seconds

Turn the thermostat on again to 150°C and ensure the burner cross lights smoothly

from the pilot.

Check burner flames are uniform and there is no spillage of the flames away from the

heat exchanger.

Turn the thermostat off and blow out the pilot. Check that the flame failure valve

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closes within 60 seconds. This can be done by feel or sound.

Maintenance Instructions

Turn off the gas, remove pilot and withdraw burner assembly, clean the burner parts

and ensure the injectors are clear.

Reassemble the pilot and main burners.
Go through the lighting up procedure, turn the thermostat to 150°C and allow to heat

up. Check the thermostat cuts out the gas, turn the thermostat to 190°C, allow to heat
up and note the oil temperature is 190°C+5°C.

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Fault Finding

Malfunction

Test and Probable Cause

Solution

Piezo Ignitor not sparking
Piezo Ignitor not sparking

Replace Lead

Fractured Electrode Insulator

Replace Electrode

No spark being generated at all.

Replace Piezo

Pilot burner will not light or stay
lit

Thermocouple / interrupter
connections not secure

Tighten Connection

TEST: Is there gas at the point
when holding the control knob in
the pilot position:

Yes

Check over temperature stat for
open circuit and then check
thermocouple voltage (min.
15mv)

Yes, Very Little

Check supply, then check pilot jet
for blockages and clean if
necessary.

No

Check Supply.

If all the above are OK control valve is faulty

Over temperature stat operates

Check if the temperature is over
220°C

If not, replace Control Stat

TEST: Check if the control stat
operates on temp. rise when set
point is low / 100°C

If yes, check calibration of the
control stat. (See Installation

instructions for details)

Manually reset over temperature
stat

If not working

Replace Control stat then
manually reset over temperature
stat.

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Service Information

This appliance should be routinely serviced to prolong its lifetime. Parry recommends that
the appliance is serviced every 12 months by a Parry authorised engineer. Failure to service
your product within the initial 12 month warranty period will cause the 24 month warranty
to become void.

If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service

agent, or a similarly qualified person.

Enhanced 2 Years Warranty

Parry Catering (Midlands) Ltd offer an enhanced warranty of two
years (including parts and labour) on all of the Parry manufactured
products. To take advantage of this you should register you warranty
by logging onto the company website and filling out our simple form.

www.parry.co.uk/the-parry-warranty

If you have any issues with your product and wish to request a
warranty call you can contact our friendly team who will organize a
Parry approved service engineer to attend and fix your problem.

All warranty requests can be sent to [email protected]
alternatively call our warranty department for technical
assistance on 01332 875544

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Exploded View

Main Assembly

Burner Assembly

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Parts List

Main Assembly

Part Number

Description

Code

1

Bottom LH Hinge

ULT6BOHINGEBL

2

Hinge Pin Bush

ULTHINGEBUSH

3

Hinge Pin Bush

ULTHINGEBUSH

4

Top LH Hinge

ULT6BOHINGETL

5

Gland Nipple

NIPP67061

6

Gland Disc

DISC67061

7

Graphite Seal

SEAL07000

8

*Body

*NO CODE

9

*Batter Plate

*NO CODE

10

Fryer Basket

BASKETGFR

11

Plastic Handle

HANDLBASK

12

*Lid

*NO CODE

13

Tee Knob

TEEKNOB

14

*Flue Cover

*NO CODE

15

*Inner Flue

*NO CODE

16

12mm Equal Tee

FRYERTE12

From April 2021 use

GDFGASRAIL

16a

12mm Equal Elbow

GDF12ELBOW From April 2021 use

GDFGASRAIL

17

12mm Inlet Pipe

NEWFRYERPIPE From April 2021 use

GDFGASRAIL

18

15mm – 12mm Reducing Set

REDS1512F From April 2021 use

GDFGASRAIL

19

15mm x ½” BSP Connector

CONNECT15 From April 2021 use

GDFGASRAIL

16, 16a, 17, 18, 19

Gas Rail Assembly

GDFGASRAIL

20

Leg Plate

LEGPLATE

21

Adjuster Boss

ADJM12

22

Hex Leg

LEG50-100HEX

23

Drain Valve

ULTVALVE1

24

Drain Valve Cap

ULTFRYBLANK

25

*Drip Guard

*NO CODE

26

Roller Catch Bracket

LCPP4BODOORKEEP

27

Roller Catch Assembly

*NO CODE

28

Door Handle

GB6HANDLE

29

*LH Door Assembly

*NO CODE

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Parts List

Burner Assembly

Part Number

Description

Code

1

15mm x 3/8 BSPT

GDF15ADAPT

1a

15mm – 12mm Reducing Set

REDS1512F

2

8mm x ¼ Tapper Compression

Coupling

COUPLE8MM

3

Manifold Strap (Part of

MANIFOLD1)

4

Injector Manifold

MANIFOLD1

5

Burner Injector

NAT Gas = INJECT0230
LPG Gas = INJECT0160

6

Over Temperature Thermostat

TMST07000

7

Burner

BURNR7000

8

Universal Thermocouple

THCP900MM

9

Pilot Assembly cw Electrode & Pilot

Injector

Setup for LPG gas

PILOT7000ADJ-LPG

Setup for NAT gas

PILOT7000ADJ-NAT

10

Pilot Injector

(If required without pilot assembly)

NAT Gas = PINJ76378

LPG Gas = PINJ76371

11

*Pilot Bracket

*NO CODE

12

*Burner Carriage

*NO CODE

13

GV30 Gas Valve

VALVEGDSF

14

8mm x 3/8 BSPT

GDFSADAPT

15

6mm Pilot Shear Nut

VALVEGDFFITT

16

Interrupter

VALVETHCINT

16a

Interrupter Lead

GDSFINTLEAD

17

6mm Pilot Pipe

GFPILOTPIPE

18

8mm Burner Pipe

GFBURNERPIPE

GV30 Gas valve Blanking Plugs

VALVEGDFPLUG

*Metalwork components

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Replacement Parts

REPLACEMENT OF ALL PARTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ENGINEER

PILOT JET AND ELECTRODE

Undo pilot feed from gas valve, undo thermocouple from valve, remove screw from pilot
bracket, pilot assembly, c/w thermocouple and ignitor can now be removed.

THERMOCOUPLE

Undo thermocouple from gas valve; release probe end from the bracket on the pilot
assembly. Fit new in reverse order.

CONTROL THERMOSTAT

Drain fryer
Remove screws from mounting bracket
Remove the thermostat gland nut
Release thermostat phial from clip inside tank
Pull stat through tank, there will be some resistance felt due to the packing gland

being compacted.

Re-assemble in reverse order

CONTROL VALVE

Disconnect the gas supply pipe work and pipe to burners.
See previous notes for removal of pilot/thermocouple assembly, also thermostat

assembly.

Remove screws securing valve to bracket.
Remove fittings from valve to fit into replacement valves, as these are not supplied

with new valve.

Refit in reverse order.

SAFETY THERMOSTAT

Drain fryer
Remove spade connections on thermostat
Remove the two screws securing thermostat to bracket
Undo the gland nut on the tank and withdraw thermostat phial from bracket,

through the wall of the tank.

Fit new thermostat in reverse order.

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Warranty Information

Not covered under warranty

Fault due to incorrect installation, poor maintenance

or equipment abuse.

Resetting of equipment or circuit breakers.
Faulty electrics – e.g. customer’s plug socket, plug,

wiring, junction box fault, wrong fuse.

Products must be serviced within the first 12

months to be eligible for the 2 year warranty

Product not covered by warranty if combustible

materials have been used, e.g. plastic trays.

Foil used on racks, blockages and lime scale issues.

Failure to grant access for pre-arranged service

call.

Equipment that has been set up or used incorrectly

e.g. dishwasher detergents, levelling and setting up
of doors on a six burner cooker.

Excessive carbon build-up on griddle plates or

overuse of lava rock on chargrills. (Recommended
use by Parry no more than 2kg.)

All of the above points are not covered by

warranty and any costs incurred, because of the
above, will be forwarded to the parties responsible
for placing the call.

The manufacturer’s warranty is only valid in the UK

mainland. Northern Ireland, Western Isles, Inner
Hebrides and Islands are parts only warranty. Please
be aware that the warranty starts from the date of
purchase from Parry and not the sale or installation
date of the equipment.

To be eligible for a 2 year warranty, products must be
serviced at least once within the first 12 months of
purchase.

All service calls will be carried out between 8am
and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Your warranty is invalid if your equipment has not
been installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. The misuse, alteration
or unauthorised repairs of the equipment will also
invalidate the warranty.

During the warranty period it is at Parry’s

discretion whether to repair or replace the
equipment.
The warranty only applies if the equipment has
been used in a professional manner following the

manufacturer’s instructions and maintenance

guidelines.

The warranty covers defects in the material and
component failure only. We are not liable for trading
loss, loss of perishable items, water damage or loss
due to injury or fire damage.

Please ensure you have referred to the

manufacturer’s instruction before placing a warranty

call.

Contact our warranty department on 01332 875544
for technical assistance.

Please have your model number ready before calling.

All warranty requests must be submitted to

[email protected].

Failure to pay any warranty charges will result in your
warranty being put on hold until the bill has been
settled. Any issues regarding the raised charges should
be put in writing to our warranty department for
further investigation.

Register your product by visiting our website

www.parry.co.uk

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Disposal & Recycling

The packaging should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations in force.