Star Max 510FF SERIES Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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DEEP FAT

FRYER

MODEL

510FF SERIES

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z15998 Rev. - 5/30/12

510FF

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

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CAUTION

Specications

Model Voltage Ph Amps Watts

510FF

120V

1 Ph 15.0 1,800

CSA NEMA 5-20P

Power

Suppy Cord

NEMA 5-15P

Approximate Weight Dimensions
Installed Shipped Width Depth Height

20 lbs 25 lbs 11” 17.625” 14.25”

GENERAL INFORMATION

This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and
experienced in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor for use
directly by the general public in food service locations.

Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels associated
with the unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated with its use
understand the units operation & safety before they use the unit.

All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed. This
unit has been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition.
If equipment is received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be
made with the delivering carrier.

Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is unpacked,
a request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within 15 days.
Be certain to retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for inspection.
The carrier will make an inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.

INSTALLATION

These fryers are equipped for the voltage and wattage indicated on the nameplate mounted to
the element housing and are designed for use on alternating current (AC) only.

WARNING

DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (DC).

PLACE THE LAMINATED WARNING SIGN SUPPLIED WITH THE FRYER IN AN
AREA VISIBLE TO THE FRYER OPERATOR.

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

These fryers are designed to a 10 lb. maximum capacity of fat.

Follow these simple steps for setting up the fryer:

1. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position. Plug the cord into a suitable receptacle. The
receptacle should match the plug.

2. Adding Fat: Replace kettle and swing the element down, making fryer ready for use.
Add fat. A fat level line on the rear of the kettle will guide you in determining the minimum
cold fat level (the fryer has a 10 lb. capacity). A higher fat level can be used when frying

bulky foods, such as chicken or sh cakes. The fat level should be chosen carefully so

that the foaming action of the fat does not spill out of the kettle. If solid shortening is
used, pack carefully around the element.

3. Controls:
a. ON/OFF Two-Pole Switch - Located on the front control panel is a two-pole switch which

turns power on or off. An indicator light (top) is located on the control housing.

b. Thermostat Control - Located on the control housing, this control allows you to select

the desired frying temperature. A signal light (bottom) indicates when the element is on.
When the light goes off, the desired temperature has been reached.

c. HI-Limit Thermostat - Should fat temperatures reach 450°, this control will shut off the

power. Both lights on the control panel will go out. The fat temperature must cool to 400°
F and the manual reset button located on the back panel of the control housing must be
pressed to restore operation. Should HI-Limit control activate twice in succession, the

primary thermostat should be checked for malfunction by a qualied service technician.

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CAUTION

4. Frying: After fat has been added, turn the switch on and set the thermostat at 200°F. After

the fat has melted, turn the thermostat to the desired setting. Included in this instruction
manual is a frying chart and some helpful hints on fat use. After the selected fat temperature

has been reached, slowly lower 1/3 lled basket into the fat. Do not overload basket, as this

causes foods to be improperly fried.

NOTE: Baskets should be allowed to drain after frying cycle. The kettle handles serve
as basket holders.

HOT FAT IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. DO NOT COME IN DIRECT CONTACT
WITH HOT FAT.

5. Idling: During idle periods turn thermostat control to approximately 200°. The fast

recovery fryers can be brought up to frying temperature in a matter of minutes. Lowering the
temperature during idle periods saves fuel costs and prolongs fat life.

6. Draining kettle: Turn switch to "OFF". Raise element to the rst stop and allow to drain.

Raise the element to the vertical position and siphon the oil out of the kettle.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE KETTLE FILLED WITH HOT OIL. If you do not have
a siphon, order one from your dealer or dip the oil out and strain into a container. After oil has
been removed, remove the kettle and clean.

7. Cleaning the exterior: The exterior surfaces can be cleaned by regularly wiping with a soft

cloth. Any discoloration can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIPS

1. DO NOT re empty kettle or with fat or oil beneath the minimum level indicator.

2. DO NOT fry foods in excess of 385°F (196°C).

3. DO NOT overll your fry kettle.

4. DO NOT allow burned crumbs to accumulate.

5. DO melt solid fat or shortening before lling fryer.

6. DO keep kettle lled to capacity at all time.

7. DO use correct fry fats and shortening, and follow temperature recommendations.

8. DO lter fat and clean fry kettle daily.

CAUTION

CAUTION

DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT FAT. CHECK FAT LEVEL FREQUENTLY.
DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER AT ANY TIME.

INAPPROPRIATE USE DUE TO A LACK OF COMMON SENSE MAY RESULT
IN PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact the factory or one of its representatives or a local service company for service or
maintenance if required.

CAUTIONS FOR ALL DEEP FAT FRYERS

NEVER LEAVE AN OPERATING FRYER UNATTENDED

REMEMBER HOT OIL IS DANGEROUS –

WARNING – INSTALLATION

• Locate your fryer in a protected place so
that it cannot be tipped over or knocked
off its support. A mechanical restraint
should be installed to prohibit the fryer
from tipping or moving. Consult your local
codes for allowable methods of restraint.

• Install an automatic re extinguisher over
the fryer and in the exhaust duct.

• Be sure your power supply is installed

properly and in accordance with the local
and national codes.

• Install a shut-off switch or gas valve close
to the fryer. It must turn off the fryer
immediately.

• Failure to add a mechanical restraint can
result in oil splashing out and contacting
the skin, leading to serious injury or death!

WARNING – HOT OIL

• Hot oil is dangerous – Severe burns can
result when hot oil contacts the skin.

• Hot oil is ammable – Keep open ames

away from hot oil and its vapors.

RESPECT IT!

WARNING – MAINTENANCE

• Have your equipment checked regularly to
insure its safe and properly functioning.

• If your fryer starts to smoke or boil
abnormally, cut off the power supply
immediately and determine the reason for
the smoking or boiling before attempting
to use it again.

WARNING – TRAINING

• Train all personnel to understand the
hazards of hot oil. Instruct them on the
proper action to take if something does
not seem to be acting properly.

• Instruct your personnel on what to do if

there is an oil re. Do not use water on
an oil re! Use only re extinguishers of

the approved type and never direct such

extinguishers so as to blow the oil out of

the oil container.

• Inappropriate use due to a lack of
common sense may result in product
damage or personal injury.

• Never allow water or ice to get in hot oil.

IT CAN EXPLODE!

WARNING - ENVIRONMENT

• Keep your oors clean and free of grease

and all other substances so no one slips
accidentally and contacts the hot fryer.

• Keep areas and lters clean above your

fryers – Oil soiled lint or dust can ignite

easily and ames will spread rapidly.

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CARE OF FAT

In three to six months you may spend as much for fat
as you paid for your kettle. So fat is an item you want
to know all about; how to select it; how to manage it.
The more production you can get from each pound of

fat, the more protable your frying operation will be.

To get a high rate of production per pound of fat you
have to avoid two things. One is early breakdown
and spoilage of the compound so that you have to

throw it away before it does enough work to "earn its
keep." The other is excessive sponging up of fat by

the food being fried.

The main cause of fat breakdown is excessive heat.
On the other hand abnormal absorption is caused by
frying too long at too low temperatures. One answer
to both problems is exact control of heat — so that
fat neither smokes up nor soaks up.

Of course, no fat "keeps" forever. Not only heat, but

air and moisture, salt particles and crumbs of food
work to break it down. But you can slow up fat de­terioration by maintaining proper temperatures and

by draining your kettle, ltering or straining the fat

once or twice a day and by keeping the kettle itself
absolutely clean.

A number of commercial devices and materials are
available to aid in eliminating fat impurities. There are

several excellent models of pressure lters as well
as strainer-type lters, which, if used regularly, will

prolong life of fat.

However, no purication device will renew broken

down or rancid fat or put new life into it. Once you
have allowed fat to break down it becomes unsuitable
for frying — in fact browning is impossible.

In addition to ltration, you can prolong the usefulness

of fat by sweetening it with fresh compound every day

- replacing about 15% of the bulk you started with. If
you do enough frying so that normal absorption of fat
in food amounts to 15% to 20% of the capacity of your
kettle every day - then you can call that your turn-over
food. It means you can add the recommended 15%
of fresh fat without discarding any of the old.

10 POINT PROGRAM

TO PRESERVE FAT AND PRODUCE THE FINEST FRIED FOODS

1. Choose a fat that does not break down quickly.
Hydrogenated shortening, corn, and peanut oils
are less likely to break down under high tempera­tures.

2. Do not fry foods at temperatures above those

recommended. The higher the fat temperature,
the more rapid the rate of fat deterioration. Above
400°F fats quickly deteriorate.

3. During short intervals between frying, turn the
heat down. Do not keep heat on for long periods

between batches.

4. Keep fat clean. Strain or lter daily or at end of

each shift. Add at least 15% fresh fat to your
kettle daily.

5. At least once a day, cool a small amount of fat and

taste it to see if it has picked up foreign avors.

6. Discard fat that tends to bubble excessively

before food is added.

7. Do not overload baskets-pieces should not touch

when frying. Shake baskets to prevent food from
sticking together. Fry similar sizes together.

8. Never salt foods directly over fat, salt in fat
reduces its life.

9. Raw, wet foods, such as potatoes and oysters,

should be drained or wiped dry before frying to
extend the life of the frying fat. Have foods to be
fried at room temperature.

10. Keep fat temperatures below smoking point to
minimize frying odors.

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HANDY FRYING CHART

TIME IN
FOOD COATING PROCEDURE TEMP MINUTES

POTATOES

Standard French Fries Cut in uniform pieces 1/2” 350° 5-7
Blanch Only square the long way 350° 3-1/2
Brown Only 350° 3-1/2
Long Branch Cut in uniform pieces 3/4”
square the long way 350° 7-10

Julienne (shoe string) Cut in uniform pieces 1/8”

to 1/4” square the long way 350° 3-6
Chips Soak in cold running water
until water does not run milky 350° 2-3

CHICKEN

Large Pieces Batter or Some prefer rolling in 325° 9-1l
Small Pieces Breading seasoned our, dipping in egg 340° 7-10

Pre-cooked wash, and frying 350° 3-4

FISH

Fillets (Large) Breading Select llets of uniform 350° 4

Fillets (Small) or Batter size, skin out and dry. 350° 3
Oysters Breading Use Oyster liquor in batter
or Batter or breading 350° 5
Clams Batter 350° 1
Scallops Breading 350° 4
Shrimp Batter Some prefer soaking 1/2 hour
in cold seasoned milk 350° 3
Smelts Breading Cut spinal cord several 350° 4
places to prevent curling

MEATS

Chicken Fried Steak Breading Sever all connecting membranes
at one inch intervals to prevent
curling 360° 3-4
Cutlets Breading 350° 3-4
Chops Breading 340° 3-4
Meat Balls Breading or

rolled in our 340° 4-6

Brains Breading 340° 3-5

VEGETABLES

Asparagus Batter or crumbs Pre-cook in salted water 350° 3

Cauliower Batter or crumbs Pre-cook and separate owers 350° 3

Egg Plant Crumb Breading Peel, cut cross-wise into 1/4”
slices 350° 3
Onions Light batter Slice thin, soak in milk for
two hours 350° 3

FRITTERS

Fruit (bananas, pineapples, apricots, berries) Serve with fruit juice 350° 3-5
Corn Batter Serve with syrup or jelly 350° 3-5

Vegetable (peas, green beans) Serve with tomato cheese sauce 350° 5-8

MISCELLANEOUS

Croquettes Breading 360° 3
Chinese Noodles 375° 1-2

French Toast 375° 1

DOUGHNUTS

Cake 375° 1-1/2 - 2
Yeast, raised 375° 1

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This unit has been tested for proper operation before leaving our plant to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. However, there are instances in which
the unit may be damaged in transit. In the event you discover any type of damage to your product upon receipt, you must immediately contact the transportation
company who delivered the item to you and initiate your claim with same. If this procedure is not followed, it may affect the warranty status of the unit.

All workmanship and material in Star products have a one (1) year limited warranty on parts & labor in the United States and Canada. Such warranty is limited
to the original purchaser only and shall be effective from the date the equipment is placed in service. Star's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair
of defects without charge, by the factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-agencies. Models that are considered portable (see below) should be taken
to the closest Star service agency, transportation prepaid.

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LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

> Star will not assume any responsibility for loss of revenue.

> On all shipments outside the United States and Canada, see International Warranty.

* The warranty period for the Ultra-Max, Hot Plates, Griddles, Charbroilers is (3) years parts & labor.

* The warranty period for the Star-Max, Charbroilers, Griddles, Hot Plates, Fryers & Finishing Oven is (2) years parts & labor.

* The warranty period for the JetStar six (6) ounce & Super JetStar eight (8) ounce series popcorn machines is two (2) years.

* ThewarrantyperiodfortheChrome-MaxGriddlesisve(5)yearsonthegriddlesurface.Seedetailedwarrantyprovidedwithunit.

* The warranty period for Dura-Tec coatings is one year under normal use and reasonable care. This warranty does not apply if damage occurs to

Dura-Teccoatingsfromimpropercleaning,maintenance,useofmetallicutensils,orabrasivecleaners,abrasivepads,productidentiersand
point-of-sale attachments, or any other non-food object tha comes in continuous contact with the roller coating. This warranty does not apply to the
“non-stick” properties of such materials.

> This warranty does not apply to "Special Products" but to regular catalog items only. Star's warranty on "Special Products" is six (6) months on parts

and ninety (90) days on labor.

> This warranty does not apply to any item that is disassembled or tampered with for any purpose other than repair by a Star Authorized Service Center or

the Service Center's sub-agency.

> This warranty does not apply if damage occurs from improper installation, misuse, wrong voltage, wrong gas or operated contrary to the Installation and

Operating instructions.

> This warranty is not valid on Conveyor Ovens unless a "start-up/check-out" has been performed by a Factory Authorized Technician.

Parts that are sold to repair out of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part only is warranted, the labor to replace the part is NOT warranted.

SERVICES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY

1. Traveltimeandmileagerenderedbeyondthe50mileradiuslimit

2. Mileage and travel time on portable equipment (see below)

3. Labor to replace such items that can be replaced easily during a daily cleaning
routine, ie; removable kettles on fryers, knobs, grease drawers on griddles, etc.

4. Installation of equipment

5. Damagesduetoimproperinstallation

6. Damages from abuse or misuse

7. Operated contrary to the Operating and Installation Instructions

8. Cleaning of equipment

9. Seasoning of griddle plates

Star will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any products considered "Portable" including items listed below.
These products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair:

* TheModel510FD,510FFFryer.
* TheModel526TOAToasterOven.
* TheModelJ4R,4oz.PopcornMachine.
*TheModel518CMA&526CMACheeseMelter.
* TheModel12MC&15MC&18MCPHotFoodMerchandisers.
* TheModel12NCPW&15NCPWNachoChip/PopcornWarmer.
* All Hot Dog Equipment except Roller Grills & Drawer Bun Warmers.
* All Nacho Cheese Warmers except Model 11WLA Series Nacho Cheese Warmer.
* All Condiment Dispensers except the Model HPD & SPD Series Dispenser.
* All Specialty Food Warmers except Model 130R, 11RW Series, and 11WSA Series.
* AllQCS/RCSSeriesToastersexcept Model QCS3 & RCS3 Series.
* All Fast Steamer Models except Direct Connect Series.

The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.

Should you need any assistance regarding the Operation or Maintenance of any Star equipment; write, phone, fax or email our Service Department.

In all correspondence mention the Model number and the Serial number of your unit, and the voltage or type of gas you are using.

PARTS WARRANTY

10. Voltage conversions

11. Gas conversions

12. Pilot light adjustment

13. Miscellaneous adjustments

14. Thermostat calibration and by-pass adjustment

15. Resettingofcircuitbreakersorsafetycontrolsorresetbuttons

16. Replacementofbulbs

17. Replacementoffuses

18. Repairofdamagecreatedduringtransit,delivery,&

PORTABLE EQUIPMENT

FOR ASSISTANCE

 installationORcreatedbyactsofGod

ALL:
* Pop-Up Toasters
* Butter Dispensers
* Pretzel Merchandisers

(Model 16PD-A Only)

* Pastry Display Cabinets
* Nacho Chip Merchandisers
* Accessories of any kind
* Sneeze Guards
* Pizza Ovens

(Model PO12 Only)

* Heat Lamps
* Pumps-Manual

2M-4497-2 11/21/14

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MODEL 510FF
120V/240VE/CSA

STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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PARTS LIST September 12, 2012

Model: 510FF DEEP FAT FRYER

Fig No Part No Qty Description Application

1 E1-510013 1 KETTLE ASSEMBLY
2 E1-Z15967 1 BODY
3 E1-Y9051 1 BOTTOM
4 2C-Y7565 4 NUT RETAINER
5 2A-Y7555 4 LEG-FOOT
6 E1-Y9174 1 BRACKET RIGHT
7 E1-Y9173 1 BRACKET LEFT
8 E1-510027 1 ELEMENT HOUSING ASSEMBLY

9 2P-Y9176 3 SNAP-BUTTON
10 E1-Y9175 2 BRACKET-GUIDE
11 2I-5659 2 GROMMET
12 B4-Y6205 1 CLIP
13 E1-Y9058 1 COVER ELEMENT HOUSING

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15 2K-8043 1 BUSHING HEYCO
16 E1-510010 2 PILOT LIGHT ASSY 120V
17 2E-Y5166 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER
18 2T-Z7208 1 THERMOSTAT
19 2T-Y1668 1 THERMOSTAT (HIGH LIMIT)
20 E1-Z15706 1 KNOB-THERMOSTAT
21 2N-Y9169 1 ELEMENT-HEATER, 1.8kW 120V
22 2P-5737 4 CLIP CAPILLARY
23 2P-Y3406 2 WIRE SPACER
24 2P-Y3453 2 WIRE SPACER
25 E1-510012 1 HANDLE ASSEMBLY
26 E1-Y9321 1 BAR-HANDLE

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28 E1-Y9450 1 PLATE (BASKET RACK)
29 2I-Y9535 4 FOOT, RUBBER
30 2M-Z15804 1 STAR-MAX LOGO
31 2M-Z7219 1 INDICATOR DIAL
32 2C-8477 3 TINNERMAN CLIPS
NI 2M-Z8942 1 LABEL-FRYER BURN WARNING
NI 2M-Z8943 1 SIGN-FRYER WARNINGS

E1-510004
E1-510007 LEAD IN CORD 20A, CSA

2B-510009 1 BASKET, 1 LB. (OPTIONAL)
2B-510015 1 BASKET, .5 LB. L/H (not shown)
2B-510016 1 BASKET, .5 LB. R/H (not shown)

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LEAD IN CORD 15A, 120V 120V

IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE 1
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF 1

Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.

Star Manufacturing International, Inc.

STAR INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC. COMPANY

Star - Holman - Lang - Wells - Bloomeld - Toastmaster

10 Sunnen Drive, St. Louis, MO 63143 U.S.A.

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