SAFETY FIRST ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................. 4
PREPARE COUNTER-TOP AREA ............................................................................................................................... 5
TIPS ON DEEP FRYING ....................................................................................................................................... 12
STARTING UP ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
PRESET TIMES ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
COOKING TIME CORRECTION ................................................................................................................................ 19
OPEN DOOR –PAUSED COOKING ......................................................................................................................... 19
SHUTTING DOWN ................................................................................................................................................. 20
USER DEFINED OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 21
TM
CTS
(COOK TIME SENSITIVITY) ......................................................................................................................... 22
BACKGROUND MENU -MAP .................................................................................................................................. 22
CUSTOMIZING PRESETS ON THE FRONT LABEL ...................................................................................................... 28
HELP ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
SYSTEM ERROR CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................... 29
When your PERFECT FRYER has reached end of life, please
deliver the fryer to your local distributor. They will prepare and
deliver the fryer for recycling to the WEEE collection system in
your country. Most of the fryer’s materials can be recycled.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FRYER IN MUNICIPAL WASTE!
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SAFETY FIRST
LIFTING & MOVING:
Your PERFECT FRYER’s gross shipping weight is 92 lb. (42 kg). Net weight = 80
lb. (36 kg).
DEEP FRYING:
Cooking oil is very hot 350ºF (177ºC). Hot oil can cause severe burns. DO NOT
TOUCH THE COOKING OIL UNLESS YOU ARE SURE IT HAS COOLED.
HEATER MODULE:
DO NOT DROP
DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER
CLEANING:
Before cleaning fryer or removing oil, let fryer cool to 122ºF (50ºC). DO NOT
TOUCH HEATER MODULE, VAT OR OIL UNLESS YOU ARE SURE IT HAS
COOLED.
COOKING OIL MAINTENANCE:
For sanitation and safety, we recommend that the cooking oil is replaced once a
week, more often for higher volume usage. Use a commercial grade deep-fryer
formulated cooking oil. OLD OIL HAS A REDUCED FLASHPOINT. OLD OIL AND
OVER-WET FOOD ARE PRONE TO SURGE BOILING.
SERVICING:
DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING THE FRYER.
There is no need to unplug your PERFECT FRYER for normal cleaning or
maintenance.
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MODEL
HASES
AMPS
AMPS
WATTS
POWER SUPPLY
INSTALLATION
Your PERFECT FRYER is NOT to be operated in North America as it not certified for
those areas.
A portable restaurant kitchen extinguisher is necessary as a safety precaution and
should be located nearby.
The procedures for operation and mainten ance are contained in this manual. Perfect Fry
Company LLC. shall not be liable for injury or damage to property other than this fryer.
Electrical Power Supply
•
Your PERFECT FRYER must be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit that meets
your fryer’s requirements (see table below).
Improper Installation may damage the fryer and void your warranty
•If your PERFECT FRYER’s plug does not fit your wall outlet receptacle, have an
electrician install the appropriate receptacle within 4 feet of the fryer.
See the manufacturer’s label on your PERFECT FRYER for the electrical Model No.
•
DSEXXX, then check off your Model Number.
Electrical Specifications
PERFECT FRY
Put a check mark in the box beside the Model Number of your PERFECT FRYER.
□
DSE300
□
DSE570
VOLTS/P
240
1Ø
240
1Ø
12.5 15 3000
24.0 30 5700
230
□
DSE570
3Ø Delta
14.3 15 5700
(3 wire)
400/230
□
DSE570
3Ø Wye
8.2 15 5700
(4 wire)
CIRCUIT
For use on an individual branch circuit rated
15A minimum. Country specific plug
supplied.
For use on an individual branch circuit rated
30A minimum. Plug not supplied.
For use on an individual branch circuit rated
15A minimum. For supply connectors, use
minimum no. 14 AWG wire (15A rated).
Plug not supplied.
For use on an individual branch circuit rated
15A minimum. For supply connectors, use
minimum no. 14 AWG wire (15A rated).
Plug not supplied.
All models are 50/60 hertz.
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Clearances:
1
2 3 4 6 5
12
10
11
INSTALLATION (Co nti nue d)
Prepare Counter-top Area
Unpack
1) Cut straps on shipping box
2) Remove box top and body
3) Remove outer plastic wrapping and keep box along with foam corners and
sides
4) Lift your PERFECT FRYER onto counter-top
Your PERFECT FRYER weighs 80 lb. (36 kg). Lift it carefully with your legs or with the
help of another person and place it in its final location.
5) Remove all foam stuffing and parts
6) Put check mark in box once the part is removed
7) Go to ASSEMBLY section (next page)
1 Air Filter Cage
1” on sides
2” on back
0” on top
2 Air Filter Cartridge
3 Basket Lift
4 Heater Module
5 Oil Vat
6 Oil Spill Tray
7 Front Panel (NS)
8 Door (NS)
9 Door Springs (NS)
10 Extra Large Basket
11 Oil Drainage Kit (Optional)
12 XL Basket Cover (Optional)
NS = Not Shown
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1) Clean parts and inside of cabinet (all except air filter cartridge)
ASSEMBLY
a) Wash in warm soapy water
b) Rinse with hot water
c) Rinse with vinegar solution (1 part vinegar to 2 parts water)
The heater box must NOT be immersed in water or other liquid.
2) Plug in fryer and press
Note: LCD will display what is missing
and will beep twice when part is
installed
3) Fit air filter cage over air filter cartridge
Note: Make sure arrows are pointing up
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK/CHANGE
HEATER BOX
GREASE FILTER
AIR FILTER PLAC EMENT
FRONT PANEL
4) Slide air filter cartridg e fir mly back into
filter compartment and fasten down with
latch.
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COLD
HOT
5) Install spill tray into bottom cooking
compartment
Note: Indents on bottom of spill tray
should fit into indents on bottom of
cabinet
6) Set heater module onto vat
Note: “^” grooves on bottom of heater
module should fit onto back of v at
7) Pour frying oil into vat. Fill to COLD
level mark. Use commercial grade deep
fryer cooking oil. DO NOT OVERFI LL .
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ASSEMBLY (Continued)
8) Slide heater module/vat into cooking
compartment and push in all the way.
Ensure electrical connection is
complete with a firm push on the
heater module.
9) Install basket lift
a) Hold basket tray vertical
b) Install rod into pivot hole – left
side
c) Install rod into motor coupler –
right side
d) Pivot basket tray forw ard from
vertical position and insert arms
into spill tray.
10) Install and close front panel. Turn latch ¼ turn clockwise and press down
11) The fryer will now begin heating. In a few minutes, you will be ready to start cooking!
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CLEANING
Daily Maintenance
Do not unplug the fryer and always make sure the fryer is turned off
Do not touch heater module, oil vat or oil unless you are sure it has cooled
1) Wipe basket(s) with paper towel to remove crumbs and food particles
2) Wipe crumbs, oil and any other food matter from inside of door into spill tray using a
paper towel
3) Clean outside of fryer with a good stainless steel cleaner and
wipe dry
Do not clean the outside or any other stainless steel part using
abrasive cleaners. Use only light degreasers on powder coated
surfaces.
4) Check oil level on the back of vat to make sure it is up to cold line
(at room temperature). If not, add oil as necessary. Replace the
cooking oil once a week or more often if necessary. Use a
COMMERCIAL GRADE DEEP FRY COOKING OIL.
Weekly Maintenance
Do not unplug the fryer and always make sure the fryer is turned off
Do not touch heater module, oil vat or oil unless you are sure it has cooled
1) Open front panel by lifting and turning latches. Lift it off its hinges. The front panel can be
cleaned as is or apart if preferred.
2) Remove air filter cartridge and set aside (for replacement, see page 11).
Do not wash air filter cartridge
3) Pour cooking oil from vat into containers for
disposal. Have empty containers handy for
proper disposal of used cooking oil. A rendering
company can help with proper disposal.
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CLEANING (Contin ued )
4) Remove basket lift, oil vat and heater module (picture right). Use a spray on oven
cleaner and enclose with plastic bag for at least one hour or leave overnight if possible.
(ECOLAB→ Grease strip Plus and EASY-OFF→ are recommended). Wash in soap and
hot water and rinse well in hot water. Rinse parts in a solution of: 1 part white vinegar
[5% acetic acid] and 2 parts water. The vinegar rinse is very important. It neutralizes
soap residue that causes oil breakdown
foaming. Soap residue turns oil dark and
reduces its performance significantly.
Clear water rinse parts.Clean the male
and female terminals on connectors
with rubbing alcohol and cotton swab.
The heater box must NOT be
immersed in water or other liquid.
Do not spray male connector
5) Remove spill tray and drain any oil that
has accumulated. Wash in soap and hot water. Rinse well
in hot water and dry.
6) With internal components removed, clean cooking and filter
compartments with grease cutting soap. Rinse with damp
cloth and dry.
Do not spray female connector
7) Move fryer, and then clean counter-top and external surfaces.
8) Re-install all parts (see ASSEMBLY page 6)
OIL VAT BEING SPRAYED WITH OVEN CLEANER
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CLEANING (Contin ued )
Periodic Maintenance
Air Filter Cartridge Replacement
• Replace the air filter cartridge at least once every 3
months, more often for hig her vol ume usag e.
Replacement is safer and easier when the fryer is
cool rather than hot.
•Only PERFECT FRY filters may be used in your
PERFECT FRYER.
Steps to replace air filter cartridge:
1) Open front panel by lifting and turning latches
2) Release latch on air filter cage, and remove air filter
cage and air filter cartridge from filter compartment
3) Remove old used air filter cartridge from air filter
cage
4) Wipe air filter cage clean
5) Fit air filter cage over new air filter cartridge and
write date on cartridge
( Arrows up)
6) Install air filter cage and new air filter cartridge firmly
back into filter compartment and latch in place
7) Close front panel and latch shut
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MINIMIZE THE MOISTURE
MAXIMIZE THE PROFIT
TIPS ON DEEP FRYING
Great Food in Less Time
•
Use premium quality commercial deep frying oil. Canola and Soybean oils are
recommended. Do not use household cooking oils from your local supermarket. Poor
quality oils may shorten the life of the air filter cartridge.
•Keep food frozen until ready to fry. Frozen product will absorb less oil during the
cooking process.
•Remove ice from food. Ice results in excess bubbling and spillage of oil out of the
vat.
•Minimize the moisture. Excess moisture extends the
cooking time. Water, ice, sugar and breading all
contribute to shortening the life of the oil.
•Try to reduce the amount of breading that falls off of the food. Breading often has
sugar and other ingredients that will reduce the oil’s life and darken the appearance of
food. Consider filtering the oil to remove the breading particles.
Do not overfill the basket. Excess food may not be cooked properly.
•
REDUCE THE COOKING TIME
Common Questions
•
How Much Oil to Use?
The PERFECT FRY has a capacity of 2 gallons of oil (8L). Fill the oil vat to the cold
line only.
•How Much to Fry?
Fill the basket to the fill line only. The basket has an approximate capacity of 2 lbs (1
kg) of product per cycle.
•What is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cooking?
The ideal temperature range for cooking product is between 350°F and 360°F (177°C
and 182°C). The factory default setting for cooking temperature is 350°F (177°C).
•Should Frozen Food Be Defrosted?
DO NOT THAW FROZEN FOOD! Frozen foods only should be put directly into the
fryer in order to minimize moisture.
•Can I Refreeze Frozen Foods?
NO, do not refreeze frozen foods. Foods that are refrozen can absorb more oil, which
will result in a dry, brittle and tasteless product.
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OIL FACTS
Frying oil is especially formulated to withstand high temperatures. For this reason, you must ensure you are
using the right product. Liquid vegetable shortening is produced by several companies; the oil has an additive
and/or has been formulated to increase the performance during high temperature usage.
DO NOT USE OIL THAT IS RECOMMENDED BOTH FOR SALAD AND FRYING!
Fill the oil vat to the cold line only. The oil expands as it heats and if overfilled, the bottom of the basket will
remain in the oil when in the up/serve position.
How Much to Fry?
• Fill the basket no higher than the fill line. Do not overload the basket.
• Keep baskets clean and free of breading/batter build up.
• Remove ice crystals or excess water before frying.
• Do not salt or season before frying.
• Remove surplus and/or batter before frying.
• Do not allow frozen food to thaw before frying.
• Drain fried foods before serving.
How Hot is TOO Hot?
Ideal frying temperature range is between 350°F and 360°F (177°C and 182°C). Factory default setting is
350°F (177°C). When frying at too low a temperature, food absorbs more oil which increases oil consumption.
Excessive Oil Usage?
The fried product is absorbing oil. Possible reasons for this include:
• Excess breading or batter, shake off excess before frying.
• Allow basket to drain longer, adjust the drain time.
• Food is being allowed to thaw before frying.
Cleaning Your Fryer?
•Refer to the Cleaning section of this owner’s manual. Remember to clean the basket and drip tray.
Filtering Your Oil?
The most important procedure you can do is to maintain the oil, extending its life:
• Filter at least once a day, preferably first thing in the morning when the oil is at room temperature.
• Filtering removes all the contaminants from the previous days cooking.
• Clean the oil vat.
Points to Remember:
• Clean the cooking chamber at least once a week and rinse thoroughly.
• Filter oil daily.
• Do not overheat oil.
• Use the standby mode when possible.
• Do not salt product prior to frying.
• Remove ice crystals and moisture before frying.
• Maintain oil level in vat, check to ensure it is at the hot line often.
• The oil is dead when foaming appears continuously on the oil surface
Your oil, product taste, and customers depend on you.
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OIL FACTS (Continued)
If the oil temperature is set too high, the food will cook on the exterior and the interior will be undercooked.
When the interior is cooked completely, the exterior will be overdone or burnt. The higher temperature will also
cause the oil to break down faster and smoke.
During slow periods, take advantage of the standby mode which allows the oil to cool down to 275°F (135°C),
prolonging the oil life and reducing energy costs while allowing quick recovery time when required.
The oil temperature should not be adjusted when cooking different products. Adjust the cooking time instead.
Frozen Foods
Put frozen foods directly into the fryer. DO NOT THAW FROZEN FOODS! Blot excess water from food before
frying. Remove ice crystals that may be at the bottom of the product bag.
OIL AND WATER DO NOT MIX! Water reacts with oil and makes it break down rapidly resulting in darkening,
smoking and foaming (a process called hydrolysis). Excess water in the oil can cause the following problems:
• Unnecessary temperature drop meaning longer cooking times.
• More energy usage to maintain cooking temperature.
• Excessive splattering inside the fryer resulting in a mess to clean up.
• Decreased life of the air filter and the oil.
Refreezing Frozen Foods?
Frozen foods should be fried frozen. Foods that are refrozen can absorb more oil and make your fried foods
taste greasy. Refrozen food forms excessive ice and these ice crystals can bond food pieces together causing
clumping. Remember:
• Always FRY FOOD FROZEN.
• NEVER REFREEZE thawed food.
• REMOVE ice crystals from product before frying.
• DO NOT accept thawed or refrozen product from supplier.
Excessive Foaming?
The main reason for foaming is improper rinsing of oil vat after cleaning:
• To remove soap residue, rinse 3 times with water after cleaning or neutralize with a water and vinegar
solution (1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water).
• Take care of your oil; use standby mode during slow periods. High temperature and oxygen contribute
to oil breakdown. Filter oil and clean vat at least once a day when using heavily breaded products.
Excessive Smoking/Oil Darkening?
• Oil is too hot, check temperature.
• Inadequate filtering, breading or batter build-up in vat causes oil breakdown, giving food a bitter taste.
• Moisture content is too high. Use precooked frozen products only. Remember to remove ice crystals.
Grease Soaked Food?
• Frozen food is being allowed to thaw before frying.
• Oil is in the advanced stages of breakdown, replace immediately.
• Oil temperature is too low, check temperature.
• Product has too much breading or batter, remove excess.
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OIL FACTS (Continued)
Food Not Browning Properly?
• New oil may not brown the product; check color again after a few basket loads.
• Too much product is in the basket; fill no higher than the fill line.
• Product is not frying long enough, follow manufacturers suggested cooking times.
• Oil temperature is too low, check oil temperature.
• Product is frying in excess foam.
• Oil level is too low, check the oil level.
Premature Oil Breakdown?
• Oil is at full temperature during slow periods, use standby mode.
• Oil is contaminated. Never use wire brushes, copper pads or steel wool for cleaning. Use a hard
bristle brush and filter oil regularly. Rinse with water vinegar solution.
• Also, see section; HOW HOT IS TOO HOT?
Statements used in OIL FACTS section are taken from:
• NAFEM Food Service Industry
• Canola Research Foundation
• Sysco Oil Publication
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OPERATING INSTR UCTIONS
READY PRESET
KEYPAD
PRESET NAME
PRESET KEY
OIL TEMPERATURE
Bookmark not defined.)
CANCEL KEY
START KEY
ON/OFF KEY
NUMBER KEYS
RIGHT ARROW KEY
LEFT ARROW KEY
PRESET MODE
Bookmark not defined.)
ACTIVE MODE
LCD SCREEN
information
• Easy to use, just a firm
touch with your finger tip
• A smooth flat surface
that’s easy to keep
clean
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• Displays user
• To turn ON
• To turn OFF
• To put in STANDBY
(see page 22)
Shows which of six modes
•
your PERFECT FRYER is
in
• See page 18 for defaults
• See page 27 to customize
• Choose any one of 9 preset
cooking times
(See page Error!
• 0 to 9
365
FRENCH FRIES
°
F
• Shows which preset mode
your PERFECT FRYER is
in (See page Error!
• Always displayed
• Choose between ºC & ºF
(See page Error!
• Stops a cook cycle
• Resets the screen
• Begins a cook cycle
• Adjusts cook time up by 10
second increments
• Adjusts cook time down by
10 second increments
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
1) Put food in basket
ex:
11 33 0
0
1
1
3:00
4
4
3:00
7
7
4:00
2
2
4:00
5
5
2:00
8
8
4:00
3
3
2:30
6
6
3:00
9
9
3:30
350ºF
350ºF
350ºF
YOU DO THIS LCD PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS
1) Press for ½ second.
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL DSE SERIES MODELS
Starting Up
HEATING MANUAL
1) Now in HEATING mode
70
ºF
2) Oil temperature rising to operating
temperature
2) Allow 10 to 30 minutes for oil to
reach operating temperature
350ºF or 177ºC).
(
2) Open door
3) Set basket on basket lift
4) Close door
5) Enter cook time and press
6) Wait for “Beep”
7) Open door
8) Remove basket
READY MANUAL
350
ºF
Manual Mode
COOKING MANUAL
1:30
COOKING MANUAL
0:00
Preset Times
3) Once operating temperature is
reached, now READY to start
cooking
1) Brief pause, basket lowers into oil
2) COOKING cycle begins
3) Fryer counts down time remaining
4) COOKING cycle is complete
5) Basket raised out of oil
6) Food drains (time adjustable)
7) Fryer “beeps” to let you k now that
food is cooked
8) Fryer returns to READY mode
NOTE: Pressing
NOTE: The default presets are programmed and displayed to show you the PERFECT
Cooking Times & Names (factory defaults)
Name
FRENCH FRIES
CHICKEN TENDERS
ONION RINGS
and PRESET LOCKED mode.
FRYER’s capabilities. We recommend that you change the presets to match your
own requirements. Please refer to pages 27 and 28.
Time
repetitively will toggle between MANUAL mode, PRESET mode
Name
POPPERS
CHEESE BITES
CORN DOGS
Time
Name
FISH FILLETS
CHICKEN WINGS
POTATO WEDGES
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YOU DO THIS
LCD
PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS
7) COOKING cycle is complete
12) Fryer returns to MANUAL mode
350ºF
350ºF
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Preset Mode
1) Put food in basket
2) Open door
3) Set basket on basket lift
4) Close door
5) Press
6) Press
Cook cycle starts automatically
7) Wait for “Beep”
8) Open door
9) Remove basket
10) Follow steps 1 through 6 to cook
1 (for example)
1
Note: You can choose between 9
different presets
another order this way
1) Press +
READY PRESET
350
COOKING PRESET
ºF
3:00
FRENCH FRIES
READY MANUAL
350
Preset Locked Mode
READY PRESET
350
ºF
ºF
1) Now in PRESET mode
2) LCD displays PRESET
3) LCD displays FRENCH FRIES
(default setting is 3:00)
4) Brief pause, basket lowers into oil
5) COOKING cycle begins
6) Fryer counts down time remaining
8) Basket raised out of oil
9) Food drains
10) Fryer “beeps” to let you know that
food is cooked
11) Fryer returns to READY mode
1) Now in PRESET LOCK mode
2) PRESET is displayed on LCD
2) Put food in basket
3) Open door
4) Set basket on basket lift
5) Close door
6) Press
7) Wait for “Beep”
8) Open door
9) Remove basket
10) Follow steps 2 through 6 to cook
2 (for example)
2
Cook cycle starts automatically
another order this way
COOKING PRESET
4:00
CHICKEN TENDERS
READY PRESET
350
ºF
3) LCD displays 4:00 (for example)
4) Brief pause, basket lowers into oil
5) COOKING cycle begins.
6) Fryer counts down time remaining
7) COOKING cycle is complete
8) Basket raised out of oil
9) Food drains
10) Fryer “beeps” to let you kno w that
food is cooked
Note: Still in
PRESET LOCK mode
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350ºF
350ºF
350ºF
350ºF
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Cooking Time Correction
YOU DO THIS LCD PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS
1) Enter incorrect cooking tim e
(4:30 instead of 1:30 for example)
2) Press
3)
Press
4) Press to erase cooking
time
5) Enter correct cooking time
6) Press
44 33 0
11 33 0
0
0
COOKING MANUAL
4:30
PAUSE MANUAL
4:29
READY MANUAL
350
COOKING MANUAL
ºF
1:30
1) Brief pause, basket lowers into oil
2) COOKING cycle begins.
3) Fryer counts down time remaining
4) COOKING cycle PAUSE
5) Basket raised out of oil
6) Cooking time erased, now in
READY mode
7) Brief pause, basket lowers into oil
8) COOKING cycle begins.
9) Fryer counts down time remaining
Open Door – Paused Cooking
(Safety and Health regulations require doors and panels to be closed during cooking)
PAUSE MANUAL
1) Open door during cook cycle
2) Close door and pr ess if
you want the cooking cycle to
continue
3) Close door and pres s if
you do not want the cooking cycle
to continue
1:24
DOOR OPEN
COOKING MANUAL
1:24
READY MANUAL
350
ºF
1) COOKING cycle PAUSE
2) Basket raised out of oil
3) Brief pause, basket lowers into oil
4) COOKING c ycle begins
5) Fryer counts down time remaining
6) Cooking time erased, now in
READY mode
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SEE THIS LCD
DO THIS
GET THIS LCD
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Standby Mode
READY MANUAL
350
Note: During slow periods, using standby mode reduces energy costs, allows a quick
recovery and minimizes oil breakdown.
ºF
1) Press and together
2) Release both
Note: Temperature will decr ease to 275ºF
(to set default standby temperature,
see page 20 for more information)
STANDBY MANUAL
275
ºF
Shutting Down
YOU DO THIS LCD PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS
TURN YOUR PERFECT FRY OFF:
• At end of day
• To replace deep fry oil
• To clean
• For other service or maintenance
READY MANUAL
350
ºF
1) Now in READY mode
2) Now in COOLDOWN mode
3) No power to heater element
4) Fans continue to cool fryer
5) Fryer counts down temperature
6) LCD backlighting goes off
7) Temperature decreases to
122 ºF (50ºC)
8) Fans stop
9) LCD goes blank
10) Your PERFECT FRYER is off
1) Press
DO NOT UNPLUG FRYER
Fans must remain ON
during COOLDOWN mode
READY COOLDOWN
350
ºF
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MAIN MENU
▲,▼START TO SELECT
PRESET KEY
CANCEL KEY
START KEY
Acts like an “enter” key
NUMBER KEYS
RIGHT ARROW KEY
LEFT ARROW KEY
MAIN MENU SCREEN
USER DEFINED OPTIO NS
CUSTOMIZE YOUR PERFECT FRYER WITH YOUR OWN SETTINGS
• CTS
oil temperature when a basket of product is placed into the fryer.
CTS
adjusts cooking time to compensate for the drop in cooking
TM
increases cooking time to accommodate for differences in
product moisture content, basket-load size, and initial temperature.
• A proper CTSTM setting will ensure a high quality product. For
example; 2 lbs of French fries will cook to the same quality as only
6 ounces of French Fries.
• In addition to having a “global” CTS
TM
Options menu for manually entered cook cycles, each preset can
be programmed with its own individual setting. This provides for a
lot of flexibility among different food products.
• Some experimenting with the range of 1 to 9 may be required to achieve optimum quality. A
value of 5 is a good place to start and is the default.
When , will not allow cooking until oil has reached operating temperature
Default is
STANDBY MODE
When , gives user ability to put fryer into standby
mode
This is an energy saving feature which holds oil temperature at
desired standby temperature
Default is
BUZZER VOLUME
Intensity of “beep” for finish of cook cycle and system errors
Choose between 0 and 9
Default is 9
KEY VOLUME
Intensity of “beep” when a key is pressed
Choose between 0 and 9
Default is 4
UNITS
Temperatur e of oil in the vat
Choose between ºC (Celsius) and ºF (Fahrenheit)
DRAIN TIME
Time a basket of cooked food sits out of the oil before you hear the “beep”
Choose between 0 and 30 seconds
Default is 15 seconds
COOK TEMPERATURE
Operating temperature of the oil
Choose between 275ºF (135ºC) and 375ºF (190ºC)
Note: Between 350°F and 360°F (177°C and 182°C) is ideal. If the temperature is set too low, the
food will absorb too much oil and taste greasy. If the temperature is set too high, the food will cook
too quickly on the outside and will be too dark once the inside is cooked. It may also cause the oil
to breakdown quicker and cause smoking.
Default is 350ºF (177ºC)
STANDBY TEMPERATURE
Oil temperature when fryer is in standby mode
Choose between low (ambient room temperature) and high (cook temperature)
Default is 275ºF (135ºC)
LCD CONTRAST
Visibility of screen
Choose between 0 and 9
TM
CTS
Adjusts cooking time to compensate for drop in cooking oil temperature when basket of
COOK TIME SENSITIVITY
product is placed into fryer. Refer to page 22 for more information.
9) Change PRESET 1’s name by scrolling
down with the key
10) Press
(A small cursor appears under
first letter of the name
PRESET 1.)
11) To change character above small cursor,
use the and keys
12) Press
to move forward
13) Press to move back
14) To enter your selection, press
after underscore mark ( _ ) appears
15) “QUICK FRIES” will now appear on
bottom left of LCD during PRESET
modes
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FRENCH FRIES
TIME: 0:55
TEMP: 350ºF
NAME:
FRENCH FRIES
TIME: 0:55
TEMP: 350ºF
NAME:
TIME: 0:55
TEMP: 350ºF
NAME:
<MORE ▼>
▲,
START TO SELECT
▼
FRENCH FRIES
FRENCH FRIES
<MORE ▼>
▲,
START TO SELECT
▼
FRENCH FRIES
FRENCH FRIES _
<MORE ▼>
▲,
START TO SELECT
▼
COOKING PRESET
0:55
QUICK FRIES
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2 3 1
USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)
Customizing Presets on the Front Label
Used in conjunction with your custom programmed presets (please refer to page 27),
easily identify your own custom presets by using the supplied label page. Simply follow
the steps below:
1) Remove preset slider (default presets are located on front and custom preset label
template is located on back).
2) Choose preprinted labels or create your own label from supplied label sheet.
3) Apply labels to preset slider in proper preset box (up to 9 labels cor responding to 9
programmed presets may be used on preset slider).
4) Install preset slider under preset menu label by starting from bottom (moving fryer to
edge of counter may make this easier).
1 Preset Label Menu
2 Preset Slider
3 Preset Labels
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SEE THIS LCD
CAUSED BY DO THIS
GET THIS LCD
•Heating Element is not installed properly
with rubbing alcohol and cotton swab.
•Heating Element is not installed properly
with rubbing alcohol and cotton swab.
HELP
•Your PERFECT FRYER “beeps” twice to signal an error condition. When the error condition is corrected, two beeps
signal OK.
•It is possible to have more than one SYSTEM ERROR displayed at the same time. When that happens, all error
conditions will be displayed on the LCD. All must be corrected.
•When a SYSTEM ERROR condition exists, the PERFECT FRY de-energizes the heating eleme nt, but the fans con tin ue
to run.
•When there appears to be a problem, but no SYSTEM ERROR message is displayed, refer to the trouble-shooting table
on page 34. If the solution suggested doesn’t solve the problem, call your service rep. or PERFECT FRY at 1-603-225-
6684.
System Error Conditions
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
FRONT PANEL
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
FILTER PLACEMENT
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
GREASE FILTER
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
HEATER BOX
• Hinged front panel is not installed or shut properly
• Check to see that front panel is closed securely with
two black latches
• Air filter cartridge is not installed properly
• Check to make sure cartridge is properly installed
( up) in air filter cage, and cage is securely latched
in place
• Grease filter is not installed properly
• Check to see that it sits in grease tray (magnet on
right hand end of grease filter), and that filter and tray
are properly installed in filter chamber
• Check to see that heater module has been properly
placed on oil vat
• Check to see the electrical connection between heater
module and connector is made at inside back of fryer
compartment
• Clean the male and female terminals on connector
HEATING MANUAL
84
HEATING MANUAL
84
HEATING MANUAL
84
HEATING MANUAL
84
ºF
ºF
ºF
ºF
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
AIRFLOW/AIR FILTER
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
PRIMARY OVERTEMP.
• There is improper air flow
• Make sure air intake (front) and exhaust (rear) vents
are not obstructed
• Clean grease filter thoroughly
• Replace the air filter cartridge
• Loss of pressure in the Fire Extinguisher, system
needs to be recharged
• Call PERFECT FRY at 1-603-225-6684 for
recommended fire Service Company near you.
• Check to see that heater module has been properly
placed on oil vat
• Check to see the electrical connection between heater
module and connector is made at inside back of fryer
compartment
• Clean the male and female terminals on connector
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HEATING MANUAL
84
HEATING MANUAL
84
HEATING MANUAL
84
ºF
ºF
ºF
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SEE THIS LCD
CAUSED BY DO THIS
GET THIS LCD
•Cooking oil level is too low.
1-603-225-6684
HELP (Continued)
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
SECONDARY OVERTEMP.
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
MAIN FAN
CONTROL FAN
EBOX FAN.
•Make sure oil level is between the hot and
cold lines at rear of vat.
• Cooking oil has overheated.
• Press and keys together and
release to reset
•Is it possible the heater modul e was
submerged in water? If so, call
• Main ventilation fan is not functioning properly
• Check main ventilation fan to see if it is
moving air and the fan blades are moving
•Remove obstruction and/or check electrical
connection
• Control fan is not functioning properly
• Check control fan to see if it is moving air and
the fan blades are moving
•Remove obstruction and/or check electrical
connection
• Electronics box fan is not functioning properly
• Check main ventilation fan to see if it is
moving air and the fan blades are moving
•Remove obstruction and/or check electrical
connection
HEATING MANUAL
378
ºF
HEATING MANUAL
84
ºF
HEATING MANUAL
84
ºF
HEATING MANUAL
84
ºF
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
DRAWER MOTOR
SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE CHECK
BASKET MOTOR
• Drawer motor has been obstructed
• Basket motor has been obstructed
HEATING MANUAL
84
ºF
HEATING MANUAL
84
ºF
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“PROBLEM”
PROBABLE CAUSE
PROBABLE SOLUTION
HELP (Continued)
Trouble-shooting Table
Won’t turn ON when you
press the key
ON but will not heat
Baskets will not lower into
or rise out of cooking oil.
Outer surface is unusually
hot
Cooking oil spills into spill
tray, excessively
1) Not plugged in
2) Circuit breaker or fuse
3) Wiring
1) Connector on heater module
2) Electronics box module
1) Basket lift not working
2) Motor not working
1) Dirty grease filter
2) Air filter cartridge plugged
3) Fans not operating
1) Too much oil in vat
2) Too much ice or water in
food
3) Too much food in basket
4) Oil has reached end of its
life
1) Plug in fryer
2) Check circuit breaker or replace fuse
3) Make sure PERFECT FRYER is
plugged in according to its electrical
specifications (see page 4)
1) Replace heater module
2) Replace electronics box module
1) Make sure that the basket lift is installed
properly (see page 8)
2) Check wiring
3) Replace Motor
1) Remove and clean grease filter
2) Replace air filter cartridge
3) Check rear of fryer for air flow
1) Remove some oil (when oil is cold it
should not be above cold oil line inside
vat)
2) Cook only frozen foods recommended
for use in deep fryers; remove excess
ice from food before placing food in
basket
3) Do not fill food above top of basket
4) Change oil
Food floats out of basket
Excessive smoking
Excessive foaming
1) Too much cooking oil in vat.
1) Oil has “broken down”
2) Moisture
1) Soap residue
2) Oil has “broken down”
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1) Remove some oil; do not fill above cold
oil line.
1) Replace the cooking oil
2) Too much moisture or ice crystals
1) Rinse parts with vineg ar solutio n
2) Replace the cooking oil
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Item
Description
Part #
Item
Description
Part #
1
Front Door
4ST888
NS
Small Baskets
6HU036
2
Front Panel
4ST889
NS
Large Basket
6HV053
3
Kit Door Spring (2/kit)
2DT957
14
Extra Large Basket
6HT905
4
Kit Front Panel Latch (2/kit)
2DT962
15
Basket Lift Assembly
3HT740
5
Replacement Filter
2FV803
16
8L Oil Vat
6ST737
6
Filter Cage
6ST730
17
Oil Spill Tray
6ST734
7
Airflow Module
2HT723
18
Motor Module
2HT689
8
Kit Main Fan
2DT951
19
Electronics Box Module
2WT679
9
Fire Damper
6HT588
20
Control Access Panel Assembly
3HT731
10
Grease Filter Assembly
3HT727
NS
Kit Control Fan
2DT952
11
Grease Filter Tray
6ST728
NS
Kit Front Panel Hinges (2/kit)
2DT961
12
Female Connector Assembly
3CT765
NS
Kit Air Filter Switch
2DT955
13
Heater Module 5700W
8ET900
NS
Kit Gasket - Front Perimeter
2DT959
NS
Heater Module 1500W
2ET747
NS
Kit Feet Rubber (sheet)
2DT969
NS
Heater Module 3000W
2ET762
NS
Kit Oil Drainage
2DT931
14
8L Oil Vat
6ST737
6
1 2 3 7 8 9 12
13
16
15
16
14
15
19
20
19
21
20 4 11 5 10
NS = Not Shown For warranty information, see page 34
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DECLARATION O F CONFORMITY
(FOR CE PERFECT FRYERS ONLY)
Application of Council Directive(s): Low Voltage Directive (93/68/EEC & 72/23/EEC) EMC Directive (2004/108/EC & 89/336/EEC)
Type of Equipment: Commercial Electric Deep Fat Fryer
Model Number: ________________________________
Serial Number: ________________________________
Year of Manufacture: ________________________________
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms
to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s)
Place: Perfect Fry Company LLC.
Concord, NH, USA
Date: ___/___/___ ________________________________(Signature)
_________________ _ ______________(Full N ame)
________________________________(Position)
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THE PERFECT FRY 1 2 3 WARRANTY
During the first year after purchase, all labor required in
repairing or replacing a defective part will be provided free
of charge.
During the first 2 years after purchase, all parts of the fryer
which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship
will be replaced free of charge (parts o n ly).
During the first 3 years after purchase, if the electronics
module proves to be defective in materials or
workmanship, it will be replaced fre e of charge (parts
only).
year
years
years
Labor
Parts
Electronics
1) Perfect Fr y Company LLC. warrants this f ryer to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
and will repair or replace it at Perfect Fry Company LLC.'s option for a period of two years after
purchase providing th e purchaser follows the manufacturer' s recommended procedures for operati on
and maintenance cont ained in this m anual. Perfect F ry Company LLC. shall not be liable for injur y or
damage to property other than this fryer.
2) The warranty app lies to materials at the factory for two years (3 years electronics ) and labor for one
year from date of purchase . The warranty does not in clude materials and labor e mployed in cleaning
the fryer. Any an d all trans portation and shipp ing charges and expenses ar e the respons ibility of the
Purchaser. The warranty card must be completed and registered with Perfect Fry Company LLC.
within 30 days of purchase to validate the warranty. The warrant y will cease to exist if maintenance
has not been perform ed according to the manufacturer’s instructions . This warranty does not cover
damage arising from or caused by improper maintenance, directly or indirectly, transportation, accident,
misuse, improper insta llati on, f ire, f lood, or ac ts of God. P arts r epaire d or rep lace d under th is warrant y
are warranted throughout the r emainder of the original warranty period onl y. The warranty does not
apply to parts and service supplied or obtained from other than Perfect Fry or its authorized
distributors.
3) Other than the warranty expressed in clause 1) hereof, Perfect Fry Company LLC. expressly disclaims
all conditions and warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Perfect Fry shall not be responsible for, nor does
this warranty extend to, any consequential or incidental damages or expenses of any kind or nature,
regardless of the cause thereof or any knowledge which Perfect Fry may have regarding the probability
of the occurrence of such damages or expenses including, without limitation, injury to persons or
property, loss of life, loss of use of the products, lost goodwill, loss of income, lost resale profits, work
stoppage, impairment of other goods, breach of contract, negligence or such other actions as may be
deemed or alleged to be the cause of a loss or damage.