Perfect Fry PFC User Manual

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PFC SERIES MODELS

OWNER’S MANUAL

L20-390 R0

Be sure ALL operators read, understa nd a nd

have access to this manual at all times.

PHONE: 603-225-6684 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 10 Ferry St., Concord, NH 03301 FAX: 603-225-8472 GENERAL INFORMATION: [email protected] CUSTOMER SUPPORT: [email protected] WEB: www.perfectfry.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A PERFECT FRYER! ....................................................................................................... 1

WARRANTY REGISTRATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

FRYER ACTIVATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 1

OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................................... 2

REGULATIONS & RECYCLING .............................................................................................................................................. 3

SAFETY FIRST ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................................... 5

LECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 5

REPARE COUNTER-TOP AREA ................................................................................................................................................. 6

UNPACK .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

COOKING ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12

CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

DAILY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

EEKLY MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

ERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

TIPS ON DEEP FRYING ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

OIL FACTS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 20

STARTING UP ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21

ANUAL MODE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

PRESET TIMES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

RESET MODE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22

RESET LOCKED MODE .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

OOKING TIME CORRECTION .................................................................................................................................................. 23

OPEN DOOR – PAUSED COOKING ............................................................................................................................................ 23

TANDBY MODE .................................................................................................................................................................... 24

HUTTING DOWN ................................................................................................................................................................... 24

USER DEFINED OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 25

ACKGROUND MENU - ACCESSING .......................................................................................................................................... 26

CTS

(COOK TIME SENSITIVITY) ........................................................................................................................................... 26

ACKGROUND MENU - MAP .................................................................................................................................................... 26

PTION CHANGES ................................................................................................................................................................. 30

USTOMIZING PRESETS ......................................................................................................................................................... 31

CUSTOMIZING PRESETS ON THE FRONT LABEL ......................................................................................................................... 32

HELP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

YSTEM ERROR CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 33

ROUBLE-SHOOTING TABLE .................................................................................................................................................... 35

PFS AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER....................................................................................................................................... 36

BLOW-APART DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................ 38

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................................................................................................................................... 39

THE PERFECT FRY 1 2 3 WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 40

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Thank You for Purchasing a Perfect Fryer!

Warranty Registration

To ensure that you receive the highest quality service & support;

1. Simply fill out the online warranty registration form anytime at www.perfectfry.com and automatically receive your warranty activation code.

2. Fill out the enclosed warranty registration form and mail or fax it to Perfect Fry Company then phone Toll Free 603-225-6684 (Monday-Frida y 8:00-5:00 EST) to receive your warranty activation code.

Fryer Activation

SEE THIS LCD DO THIS GET THIS LCD

THANK YOU FOR

PURCHASING A PERFECT

FRYER SN# XXXXX

CALL OR GO ONLINE

ENTER WARRANTY CODE

AND PRESS START :



1) Enter your warranty activati on code

2) Press

3) Your Perfect Fryer is now perm anentl y activated

For temporary access, enter 123456 then press .

Temporary access is valid for 90 days.

Now that you have registered and activated your fryer;

• Take advantage of our food program partners whose rebates help offset the cost of your

newly purchased Perfect Fryer. Food program rebates will be sent to you, however if you wish to view our current partners immediately, please visit www.perfectfry.com.

• Take comfort in knowing that your Perfect Fryer is backed by an industry leading 1..2..3

warranty (see page 40 for further detail s ).

• Take comfort in knowing that the management and staff at Perfect Fry Company are

dedicated to ensure that you, the owner and operator of a Perfect Fryer, receive a top quality product that is thoroughly inspected and tested prior to shipment.

• Take comfort in knowing that our local distribution network is committed to supplying your

service and warranty needs. Each distributor has dedicated service staff that is able to answer any questions you may have regarding the operation of your Perfect Fryer. We also have an online knowledgebase available 24/7/365 at perfectfry.com with many great tips and solutions.

HEATING

ºF

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OWNERS RESPONSIBI LIT IES

It is the owner’s responsibility to:

• Insure the PERFECT FRYER is properly maintained.

• Allow only properly trained personnel to operate, clean and

maintain a PERFECT FRYER.

• Contact local authorities having jurisdiction to insure that the installation conforms to all local fire, building and health regulations.

• Schedule and maintain documentation that the appropriate inspection and maintenance of the PFS Automatic Extinguisher has been completed.

• Insure that the model ready for installation matches the supply voltage.

• Insure that the main power supply is disconnected before the PERFECT FRYER is serviced.

• Insure that all safety devices are intact.

• Insure that a proper surface is provided for the PERFECT

FRYER to sit on.

• Insure that proper clearances are kept.

• Operate and store the PERFECT FRYER above 32°F (0°C).

• Return the PERFECT FRYER for recycling when it reaches end

of life.

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CSA 22.2

Commercial Cooking Appliances forming part of

REGULATIONS & RECYCLING

Installation of your PERFECT FRYER must conform to all local fire and health regulations and building codes. The installation use and maintenance is to be in accordance with the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, NFPA 96 - 2004.

The table below describes the standards that your PERFECT FRYER has been tested to and the corresponding listing marks.

STANDARD DESCRIPTION LISTING MA RK

UL 197 UL 197 SB (UL 710B)

No. 109-M1981

NSF 4

EN60335-1

EN60335-2-37

EN61000-6-1 EN61000-6-3

Commercial electric cooking appliances. Commercial electric cooking appliances with recirculating systems.

UL 197 & UL 197 SB supplement also reference the following standards which your PERFECT FRYER meets applicable parts thereof:

• UL 1046: Grease Filters for Exhaust Ducts.

• UL 300: Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection

of Restaurant Cooking Areas.

• NFPA 17A: Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems.

• NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of

Commercial Cooking Operations.

• EPA 202: Determination of Condensable Particulate Emissions for Stationary Sources.

Canadian Electrical Code, Part 2 Safety Standards for Electrical Equipment.

Commercial Cooking, Rethermalization, and Powered Hot Food Holding and Transport Equipment.

Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 1. General Requirements Amendment 8913 - October 1995 Amendment 9475 - May 1997

Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2. Commercial Electric Deep Fat Fryers

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Emissions & Immunity for Light Industrial Environments

The table below describes the recycling procedures for your PERFECT FRYER.

WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 2002/96/EC

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.

STORAGE:

 Do not store your PERFECT FRYER below 0°C (32°F)

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MODEL

VOLTS

AMPS

WATTS

NUMBER

RECEPTACLE

For use on an individual branch circuit rated 30A minimum. For supply connectors, use minimum no. 10 AWG wire (30A rated). This fryer must be

connected to a grounded, dedicated 208 VAC single phase circuit according to local installation standards and codes.

INSTALLATION

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 NEMA receptacle within 4 feet of the fryer. See the manufacturer’s label on your PERFECT FRYER for the electrical Model No.

•

PFCXXX, then check off your Model Number.

Electrical Specifications

PERFECT FRY

CIRCUIT

NEMA

Put a check mark  in the box beside the Model Number of your PERFECT FRYER.



□

PFC 187

□

PFC 375

□

PFC 570

□

PFC 570

120 16.0 20 1875 5-20

240 16.0 20 3750 6-20

240 24.0 30 5700 L6-30

208 27.0

Minimum

5700

properly

All models are single phase; 50/60 hertz.

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Clearances:

1” on sides 2” on back 0” on top

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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

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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

1 Air Filter Cage



2 Air Filter Cartridge



3 Grease Filter



4 Grease Filter Tray



5 Basket Lift



6 Heater Module



7 Oil Vat



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8 Oil Spill Tray



9 Front Panel



10 Door



11 Door Spring (2)



Large Basket

 

(PFC187 & PFC375 only) Extra Large Basket

(PFC570 & PFC570 only)

14 Oil Drainage Kit (Optional)

XL Basket Cover (Optional)

(PFC570 & PFC570 only)

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7) Ensure that blow-off caps on fire extinguisher nozzles are kept in place

8) Go to ASSEMBLY section (next page)

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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) Install grease filter into grease filter tray

Note: magnet should be on right side

4) Install grease filter/grease filter tray into

filter compartment by sliding along rails and towards back

SYSTEM ERROR

PLEASE CHECK/CHANGE

HEATER BOX GREASE FILTER AIR FILTER PLAC EMENT FRONT PANEL

5) Fit air filter cage over air filter cartridge

Note: Make sure arrows are pointing up

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COLD

HOT

ASSEMBLY (Continued)

6) Slide air filter cartridg e firml y back into filter compartment and fasten down with latch.

7) Install spill tray into bottom cooking compartment

Note: Indents on bottom of spill tray

should fit into indents on bottom of cabinet

8) Set heater module onto vat Note: “^” grooves on bottom of heater

module should fit onto back of v at

9) 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)

10) 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.

11) 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 forward from

vertical position and insert arms into spill tray.

12) Install and close front panel. Turn latch ¼ turn clockwise and press down

13) The fryer will now begin heating. In a few minutes, you will be ready to start cooking!

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1. Insert Basket

2. Press Start

Fill Line

COOKING

Large Basket Extra Large Basket

3. Frying 4. Remove & Serve

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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

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

15).

Do not wash air filter cartridge

3) Remove grease filter tray from cabinet. Remove grease filter

from tray and drain any oil that has accumulated. Wash both parts in soap and hot water. Rinse well in hot water and dry.

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CLEANING (Contin ued )

4) 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.

5) Remove basket lift, oil v at and heater mod ul e

(picture right). Use a spray on oven cleaner and enclose with plastic bag for at least one hour or leave overnight if possible. 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

6) Remove spill tray and drain any oil that has accumulated.

Wash in soap and hot water. Rinse well in hot water and dry.

7) With internal components removed, clean cooking and filter

compartments with grease cutting soap or oven cleaner if necessary. Rinse with damp cloth and dry.

Do not spray female connector

8) Move fryer, clean counter-top and external surfaces

9) Ensure that blow-off caps on fire extinguisher nozzles are kept in place

10) Re-install all parts (see ASSEMBLY page 9)

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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

PFS Automatic Extinguisher

• The PFS automatic extinguisher must be inspected monthly by the owner/operator and semi-annually by authorized service personnel as per NFPA 17A. It is important that a maintenance program is set up with a local fire service company to ensure t ha t local jurisdictional codes are being met. Please refer to PFS automatic ex ti ng ui s her (page

36) for more information.

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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 recover 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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Table 1 Preset Mode Functionality

Feature

Manual

Mode

Preset

Mode

Preset Locked

Mode

Manually enter cook time

  

Automatically enters preset time

  

Remains in same mode after cook cycle

  

READY PRESET

KEYPAD PRESET NAME

PRESET KEY

OIL TEMPERATURE CANCEL KEY

START KEY

ON/OFF KEY

NUMBER KEYS

RIGHT ARROW KEY

LEFT ARROW KEY

PRESET MODE

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

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OPERATING INSTR UCTIONS

• Displays user

• To turn ON

• To turn OFF

clean

• To put in STANDBY (see page 24)

Shows which of six modes

•

your PERFECT FRYER is in

• See page 21 for defaults

• See page 31 to customize

• Choose any one of 9 preset

cooking times (See page 21)

• 0 to 9

365

FRENCH FRIES

• Shows which preset mode your PERFECT FRYER is in (See page 21)

• Always displayed

• Choose between ºC & ºF

(See page 30)

• 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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1) Put food in basket

ex:

11 33 0

3:00

4:00

2:00

4:00

2:30

3:00

3:30

350ºF

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

YOU DO THIS LCD PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS

1) Press for ½ second.

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Starting Up

HEATING MANUAL

1) Now in HEATING mode

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

Manual Mode

COOKING MANUAL

1:30

COOKING MANUAL

0:00

Preset Times

ºF

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 kno w 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 (fact ory 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 31 and 32.

Time

repetitively will toggle between MANUAL mode, PRESET mode

Name

POPPERS CHEESE BITES CORN DOGS

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Time

Name

FISH FILLETS CHICKEN WINGS POTATO WEDGES

Time

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YOU DO THIS

LCD

PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS

7) COOKING cycle is complete

12) Fryer returns to MANUAL mode

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)

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

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

Cook cycle starts automatically

7) Wait for “Beep”

8) Open door

9) Remove basket

10) Follow steps 2 through 6 to cook

2 (for example)

another order this way

COOKING PRESET

4:00

CHICKEN TENDERS

READY PRESET

350

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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 know th at

food is cooked Note: Still in

PRESET LOCK mode

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350ºF

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

Cooking Time Correction

YOU DO THIS LCD PERFECT FRYER DOES THIS

1) Enter incorrect cooking time (4:30 instead of 1:30 for example)

2) Press

Press

4) Press to erase cooking

time

5) Enter correct cooking time

6) Press

44 33 0

11 33 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 press if

you want the cooking cycle to continue

3) Close door and press 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 cycle begins

5) Fryer counts down time remaining

6) Cooking time erased, now in

READY mode

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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 26 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

• CTSTM Cook Time Sensitivity

• Temperature read-out: ºC or ºF

• Preset Cooking Times

Cooking Oil Standby Temperature

•

• Count of Cook Cycles

• Cooking Oil Temperature

• Basket Drain Time

• Sound Volume

• And Much More

• Use in combination with

START & CANCEL to access background menu

• Use to enter password (See page 26)

• Use to enter cook or standby temperature

• Use to enter preset times

• Home screen

LANGUAGE OPERATION OPTIONS PRESETS USER COUNTERS PRESET COUNTERS

• Goes back a screen

• Resets the screen

• Acts like an “escape” key

• Goes forward a screen

• Selects an option

•

• Moves menu selection up

• Toggles character selection

up in making preset names

• Moves menu selection down

• Toggles character selection down in making preset names

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OPERATION OPTIONS

CTS REMINDER TIME MELT CYCLE FACTORY SETUP

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

FRENCH FRIES

TIME: TEMPERATURE: CTS: NAME:

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)

Background Menu - Accessing

READY MANUAL

350

PFC VER.: 6.X.X

FRYER SN# XXXXX

ENTER PASSWORD:



LANGUAGE

OPERATION OPTIONS

PRESETS USER COUNTERS PRESET COUNTERS

MAIN MENU

▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

ºF

1) Press

together

2) Release together

3) Press

44 77 55 0

4) Scroll down to the desired menu

selection and press

PFC VER.: 6.X.X

FRYER SN# XXXXX

ENTER PASSWORD:



LANGUAGE OPERATION OPTIONS PRESETS USER COUNTERS PRESET COUNTERS

▲,

▼

OPERATION OPTIONS

WAIT MODE  STANDBY MODE  PRESET MODE  BUZZER VOLUME 9 KEY VOLUME 4

▲,

▼

MAIN MENU

START TO SELECT

START TO SELECT

CTSTM (Cook Time Sensitivity)

• CTS

adjusts cooking time to compensate for the drop in cooking

oil temperature when a basket of product is placed into the fryer.

CTS

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

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.

• A setting of 0 means no CTS

whatsoever.

setting under the Operation

3:00

FRENCH FRIES



350ºF

LANGUAGE

Background Menu - Map

 ENGLISH (factory default)  ESPANOL  FRANCAIS





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OPERATION OPTIONS

WAIT MODE STANDBY MODE PRESET MODE BUZZER VOLUME KEY VOLUME

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

OPERATION OPTIONS

UNITS DRAIN TIME COOK TEMP STANDBY TEMP LCD CONTRAST

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

OPERATION OPTIONS

CTS REMINDER TIME MELT CYCLE FACTORY SETUP

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

OPERATION OPTIONS

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USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)

 WAIT MODE

 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

 Temperature 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 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

CTS



 Adjusts cooking time to compensate for drop in cooking oil

COOK TIME SENSITIVITY

temperature when basket of product is placed into fryer. Refer to page 26 for more information.

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





<MORE▼>

ºF

15S

350ºF

275ºF 5

<MORE▼>



<MORE▲>

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PRESETS

1: FRENCH FRIES 2: CHICKEN TENDERS 3: 4: POPPERS 5: CHEESE BITES

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

PRESETS

6: CORN DOGS 7: FISH FILLETS 8: CHICKEN WINGS 9: POTATO WEDGES

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

FRENCH FRIES

TIME: TEMP: CTS NAME:

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

RRRRRRRRR

USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)

 REMINDER TIME

 Time elapsed after cook cycle is finished  Reminds operator to remove product after it has finished cooking  “Beeps” and displays “PRODUCT READY” on LCD  Choose between 0 and 99 minutes  Default is 0 (disabled)

 MELT CYCLE

 When , fryer will gradually melt solid blocks of shortening until temperature reaches 212ºF

(100ºC). It is designed to prevent scorching shortening and overheating element.

 Press

to cancel and heat regularly. DO NOT CANCEL IF USING SOLID

SHORTENING!

 Default is 

PRESETS

 1: FRENCH FRIES  2: CHICKEN TENDERS  3: ONION RINGS  4: POPPERS  5: CHEESE BITES  6: CORN DOGS  7: FISH FILLETS  8: CHICKEN WINGS  9: POTATO WEDGES

Preset properties that can be changed (refer to page 31)

 TIME

 Cook Cycle Time

 TEMP

 Cook Cycle Temperature

 CTS

 Cook Time Sensitivity (refer to page 26)

 NAME

 Preset Name

3:00

ONION RINGS 2:30

FRENCH FRIES

3:00

3:00

350ºF

4:00

2:00

3:00

4:00

3:30

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USER COUNTERS

COOK TIME: NO. CYCLES: ON TIME: RESET ALL

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

PRESET COUNTERS

1: FRENCH FRIES 2: CHICKEN TENDERS 3: ONION 4: POPPERS 5: CHEESE BITES

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

PRESET COUNTERS

6: CORN DOGS 7: FISH FILLETS 8: CHICKEN WINGS 9: POTATO WEDGES RESET ALL

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

TOTAL COUNTERS

COOK TIME: NO. CYCLES: ON TIME:

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)

USER COUNTERS

 COOK TIME

 Accumulated cook cycle time in hours

 NUMBER OF CYCLES

 Accumulated number of cook cycles

 ON TIM E

 Accumulated on time in hours

 RESET ALL

 To reset all values to 0

PRESET COUNTERS

 NUMBER OF CYCLES

 Accumulated number of cook cycles

 RESET ALL

 To reset all values to 0

TOTAL COUNTERS

 COOK TIME

 Accumulated cook cycle times in hours, cannot be

reset

 NUMBER OF CYCLES

 Accumulated number of cook cycles, cannot be reset

 ON TIM E

 Accumulated on time in hours, cannot be reset

OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ALL PFC MODELS –7/11/2012

0HR

115

RINGS 138

221

0HR

230

121

223

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OPERATION TESTS

FANS INTERLOCKS BASKET DRAWER HEATER

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

OPERATION TESTS

DISPLAY CIRCUIT BOARD

▲,▼ START TO SELECT

SET DEFAULTS

USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)

OPERATION TESTS (for service personnel)

 FANS

 Use the arrow keys to turn fans on and off (note: oil

temperature must be below 122ºF (50ºC))

 Monitor rpm and current values of each fan

 INTERLOCKS

 To view interlocks and if they’re open or closed   = Open,  = Closed

 BASKET

 Use the arrow keys to move arm up and down  Monitor current values of motor

 DRAWER

 N/A (for PFA models only)

 HEATER

 For factory heater calibration. Do not adjust.

 DISPLAY

 Use START and CANCEL to turn all the pixels of the

LCD on and off

 CIRCUIT BOARD

 Monitor the circuit board temperature

SET DEFAULTS

 Press start to reset options and presets to factory defaults  PRESETS and UNITS will not change

Option Changes

(Example ºF to ºC)

PRESS START TO RESET

OPTIONS AND PRE SETS

TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

WAIT MODE  STANDBY MODE  PRESET MODE  BUZZER VOLUME 9 KEY VOLUME 5

Note: All OPERATION OPTIONS menu items can be customized by following this basic

OPERATION OPTIONS

1) From OPERATION OPTIONS menu, scroll down to UNITS using

▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

2) Press

procedure (some use the arrow keys).

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key

OPERATION OPTIONS

UNITS ºC

DRAIN TIME 15S COOK TEMP 350ºF STANDBY TEMP 275ºF LCD CONTRAST 6

▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

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

Note: maximum 20 characters

SEE THIS LCD DO THIS GET THIS LCD

LANGUAGE OPERATION OPTIONS

PRESETS

USER COUNTERS PRESET COUNTERS

1:FRENCH FRIES 3:00

2:CHICKEN TENDERS 4:00 3:ONION RINGS 2:30 4:POPPERS 3:00 5:CHEESE BITE S 2:00

TIME: 3:00 TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5 NAME: FRENCH FRIES

MAIN MENU

▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

PRESETS

▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

FRENCH FRIES

▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)

Customizing Presets

1) From main menu, scroll down to PRESETS using

2) Press

key

3) Change PRESET 1’s settings by scrolling down using the

4) Press

key

5) Change PRESET 1’s cook time by scrolling down using the

6) Press

key

1:FRENCH FRIES 3:00 2:CHICKEN TENDERS 4:00 3:ONION RINGS 2:30 4:POPPERS 3:00 5:CHEESE BITE S 2:00

▲,

TIME: 3:00 TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5 NAME: FRENCH FRIES

▲,

TIME:

TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5 NAME: FRENCH FRIES

▲,

PRESETS

START TO SELECT

▼

FRENCH FRIES

START TO SELECT

▼

FRENCH FRIES

START TO SELECT

▼

3:00

FRENCH FRIES

TIME:

TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5 NAME: FRENCH FRIES

▲,

▼

TIME: 0:55 TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5

NAME:

FRENCH FRIES

▲,

▼

TIME: 0:55 TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5

NAME:

FRENCH FRIES

▲,

▼

TIME: 0:55 TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5

NAME:

QUICK FRIES

▲,

▼

START TO SELECT

FRENCH FRIES

START TO SELECT

FRENCH FRIES

START TO SELECT

QUICK FRIES

START TO SELECT

0:55

7) Set new COOK TIME (e.g.: 55 seconds)

8) Press

9) Change PRESET 1’s name by scrolling down with the

10) Press

key

(A small cursor appears under first letter of the name

PRESET 1.)

11) To change character above small cursor, use the

12) Press

13) Press

14) To enter your selection, press

and keys

to move forward

to move back

after underscore mark ( _ ) appears

15) “QUICK FRIES” will now appear on bottom left of LCD during PRESET modes

FRENCH FRIES

TIME: 0:55

TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5 NAME: FRENCH FRIES

TIME: 0:55 TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5

NAME:



▲,

TIME: 0:55 TEMP: 350ºF CTS: 5

NAME:



▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

FRENCH FRIES

START TO SELECT

▼

FRENCH FRIES

FRENCH FRIES _

▲,

START TO SELECT

▼

COOKING PRESET

0:55

QUICK FRIES

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USER DEFINED OPTIONS (Continued)

Customizing Presets on the Front Label

Used in conjunction with your custom programmed presets (please refer to page 31), 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 correspon ding 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

• 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 e leme nt, but the fa ns cont in 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 35. If the solution suggested doesn’t solve the problem, call your service rep. or PERFECT FRY at 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

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 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

ºF

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CAUSED BY DO THIS

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

• Cooking oil level is too low.

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

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

and keys together and

HEATING MANUAL

378

ºF

HEATING MANUAL

ºF

HEATING MANUAL

ºF

HEATING MANUAL

ºF

SYSTEM ERROR

PLEASE CHECK

BASKET MOTOR

• Basket motor has been obstructed

• Check for cause of obstruction before

returning fryer to normal use

• Correct cause of obstruction

HEATING MANUAL

ºF

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“PROBLEM”

PROBABLE CAUSE

PROBABLE SOLUTION

HELP (Continued)

Trouble-shooting Table

Won’t turn ON when you

press the

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

key

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

4) Plug in fryer

5) Check circuit breaker or replace fuse

6) Make sure PERFECT FRYER is plugged in according to its electrical specifications (see page 5)

1) Replace heater module

2) Replace electronics box module

1) Make sure that the basket lift is installed properly (see page 11)

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 vinegar solution

2) Replace the cooking oil

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The PFS must be stored above 32°F (0°C)

PFS AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER

Note: Please refer to the PFS Automatic Extinguisher Installation, Inspec tion,

Maintenance & Recharge Manual (L20-361) for more detailed information.

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTIO N

The PFS consists of a cylinder assembly (with pressure switch and gauge), actuating lever, fusible link assembly, manual pull station, and two nozzles. It is designed and acceptable for use in areas that have ambient conditions between 32°F (0°C) and 120°F (50°C).

2. OPERATION Automatic Operation

Upon the detection of a fire, the PFS will automatically operate. The fusible link rated at 280ºF (138ºC) will operate when exposed to the fire and operate the PFS automatic extinguisher unit. When operated, the PFS unit will discharge wet chemical agent through the provided discharge piping and distribution nozzles.

Manual Operation

The PFS unit can also be operated manually by pulling the remote lever (to be mounted on the front of the cooking appliance) that is clearly marked “In Case Of Fire - PULL”.

IMPORTANT: The manual pull handle is to be pulled ONLY IN CASE OF FIRE in the PERFECT FRYER (use when the automatic system has failed).

NOTE: Power shut-off is also achieved by system operation. If the pressure in the cylinder(s) drops below 92 psi (6.3 bar), the pressure switch opens, deactivating the power relay causing the appliance to de-energize.

3. INSPECTIO N & MAINTENANCE

The PFS must be serviced on a regular basis. Three types of servicing are required:

Monthly

An inspection or “quick check” must be conducted by the owner/operator and include verification of the following:

1) The PFS is in its proper location.

2) The PFS shows no physical damage or condition that might prevent operation.

3) The pressure gauge is in the green operating range.

4) The maintenance tag is in place and is up to date.

5) The manual pull is unobstructed.

6) The nozzle blow-off caps are intact and undamaged.

Semi-Annually

The system must be inspected by authorized service personnel, as per NFPA 17A and include the following:

1) A check to see that the hazard has not changed.

2) Examination of the fusible link, cylinder, tubing, nozzles and all auxiliary equipment.

3) Fusible links must be replaced at least annually from the date of installation. They must be destroyed when removed. They need to be replaced with the proper rated link (6GT587). A fusible link loaded with grease or other material can result in an excessive delay in actuation.

4) Verif icat ion that the agent distribution piping is not obstructed. Remove the blowoff caps (6GT014) from the nozzles to ensure that they are free of grease build-up and inspect them for deterioration. Replace them as necessary.

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PFS AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER (Continued)

Inspection and Maintenance Semi-Annually (continued)

5) Where semi-annual maintenance of any wet chemical containers or PFS components reveals conditions such as, but not limited to, corrosion or pitting in excess of manufactured limits, structural damage or fire damage, repairs by soldering, welding, or brazing, the affected part(s) shall be replaced or hydrostatically tested. The hydrostatic testing of wet chemical containers shall follow the applicable procedures outlined in NFPA 17A.

6) All wet chemical systems must be tested for proper operation. A discharge of the wet chemical is normally not part of the test. Simply remove one lead from the pressure switch to initiate appliance shut-down.

7) Where the maintenance of the PFS reveals defective parts that could cause an impairment or failure of proper operation of the PFS, the affected parts must be replaced or repaired.

8) The maintenance report, with recommendations if any, shall be filed with the owner or with the designated party responsible for the PFS.

9) The PFS must have a tag or label indicating the month and year the maintenance is performed and identifying the person performing the service. Only the current tag or label must remain in place.

Twelve Years

Maintenance must be done by authorized service personnel, as per NFPA 17A and include the following:

1) The wet chemical extinguishing agent must

be removed and discarded.

2) T he cylinder needs to be hydrostatically

tested to 300 psi (21 bar).

3) If t he cylinder shows no signs of rupture or

distortion, recharge the PFS as directed in the recharging instructions.

SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE (I & M) LOG: PERFECT FRY Serial No. _______________

Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date _________ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________ Date __________ I & M by ___________________ Date ______ ___ _ I & M by __________________

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Item

Description

Part #

Item

Description

Part #

Front Door

4ST888

Extra Large Basket

6HT905

Front Panel

4ST889

Basket Lift Assembly

3HT740

Kit Door Springs-PFC

2DT957

Motor Module

2HT689

Lift & Turn Latches

6HT503

PFS Automatic Extinguisher

2GT001

Air Filter Cartridge

2FV803

Extension Spring - Firemaster

6GT674

Filter Cage

6ST730

Electronics Box Module

2WT679

Airflow Module

2HT723

Control Access Panel Assembly

3HT731

Kit Main Fan

2DT951

Oil Spill Tray

6ST734

Fire Damper

6HT588

Kit Control Fan

2DT952

Grease Filter Assembly

3HT727

Mini Lift Off Hinges

2DT961

Grease Filter Tray

6ST728

Air Filter Switch Assembl y

3HT724

Female Connector Assembly

3CT765

Grease Filter Switch

6HT566

Heater Module 5700W

8ET900

Door Switch

6HT566

Heater Module 3750W

2ET763

Front Panel Switch

6HT567

Heater Module 3000W

2ET762

Airflow Switc h

6HT646

Heater Module 2830W

2ET761

Kit Gasket Front PFC

2DT959

Heater Module 1875W

2ET760

Feet

6HV026

Heater Module 1500W

2ET747

Hose Oil Drainage

6HT739

8L Oil Vat

6ST737

Kit Fusible Link

2DT960

Kit Firemaster WC

2DT943

NS = Not Shown

BLOW-APART DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST

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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)

WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)

Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-37 EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-3

Manufacturer’s Name: Perfect Fry Company LLC Manufacturer’s Address: P.O. Box 501

Concord, NH, USA 03302-0501

Importer’s Name: ________________________________ Importer’s Address: ________________________________ ________________________________

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) _________________ _ ______________(Ful l 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 only).

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

Labor Parts Electronics

1) Perfect Fry Compan y LL C warrants this fryer to be free from defects in m aterials and wor kmanship and will repair or replace it at Perfect Fry Company LLC's option f or a period of two years after purc hase providing the purchaser follows the manufacturer's recommended procedures for operation and maintenance contained in this manual. Perfect Fry Company LLC shall not be liable for injury or damage to property other than this fryer.

2) The warranty applies 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 a nd expenses are the responsibil ity 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. Par ts rep aired or replac ed und er 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.

TERMS OF WARRANTY

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Perfect Fry Company LLC.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501

Shipping Address: 10 Ferry St., Concord, NH 03301

Tel: 603-225-6684

Fax: 603-225-8472

General Information: [email protected]

Customer Support: [email protected]

Web: www.perfectfry.com

PRINTED IN USA

L20-390 R0

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