® OPERATION & CAR E MAN UAL FAE-55FS Solid State Control FAE-55F Manual Control ELECTRIC FRYERS FAE-55F • FAE-55FS COOK/HOLD SERVE SYSTEMS by W164 N9221 Water Street PHONE: 262.251.3800 800.558.8744 PRINTED IN U.S.A. U . S . A ./ CANADA ● P.O. Box 450 ● ® Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53052-0450 FAX: 262.251.7067 - 800.329.8744 U . S . A ./ CANADA 262.251.1907 INTERNATIONAL U.S.A. WEBSITE: www.alto-shaam.
® — E L E C T R I C F RYE R S S P E C I F I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N DELIVERY The Alto-Shaam electric fryer has been thoroughly tested and inspected to insure only the highest quality unit is provided. When you receive your fryer, check for any possible shipping damage and report it at once to the delivering carrier. See Transportation MODEL FAE-55F or FAE-55FS 1. Shortening Capacity: . . .55 lb (25kg) 2. Chicken (fresh) . . . . . . . . .30 lb (13kg) 3. Chicken (frozen) . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT SET-UP PROCEDURES SAFETY PROCEDURES Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the safe operation of electrically energized equipment. In accordance with generally accepted product safety labeling guidelines for potential hazards, the following signal words and symbols are used throughout this manual. Used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage in the event the statement is ignored.
M A N U A L C O N T R O L • FA E - 5 5 F F E AT U R E S & O P E R AT I N G C O N T R O L S 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) FRYER position turns ON the fryer and power light and turns OFF the filter pump. Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temperature set on the control thermostat (#10). OFF position turns OFF the fryer and de-energizes the lower panel filter pump switch (#8).
SOLID STATE CONTROL • FAE-55FS • FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) FRYER position turns ON the fryer and power light and turns OFF the filter pump. Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temperature set on the selected MENU key (#7). OFF position turns OFF the fryer and de-energizes the lower panel filter pump switch (#8). FILTER position energizes the lower filter pump switch (#8) and turns OFF the fryer.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 1. CLEANING: Prior to leaving the factory, the fryer is tested for proper operation with peanut oil. After testing is complete, the oil is removed but oil residue remains. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the fry pot before filling it with fresh oil. See Cleaning the Fryer section in this manual. 2. Examine the cradle rollers. Adjust or tighten as required. Lubricate the rollers with vegetable oil.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 5. For Ventilator Hood models • VAE-55 Install the drip pan into the mounting bracket behind the fryer door at the lower right front of the fryer. 7. If drip pan is not installed, oil will drip onto the floor which could cause slipping or falling. Fill the fry pot to the COLD OIL LINE in the fry pot with room temperature commercial quality shortening. This requires 55 lbs. of liquid shortening.
OPERATI NG I N STR UCTION S • FAE-55F • MAN UAL CONTROL PRE-HEATING THE FRYER 1. Make sure fry pot is filled with liquid cooking oil to the COLD OIL LINE inscribed on the inside of the fry pot. 2. Open the door to access the lower control panel, and set the thermostat to the desired cooking temperature. Close door. 3. Set the power switch to FRYER. The power light and heat light will turn ON. The heat light will cycle ON and OFF with the heating elements.
F A E - 5 5 F S • S O L I D S TAT E C O N T R O L • O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S ® FRYER OFF TIME TEMP HEAT READY MANUAL FILTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A. PROGRAMMING THE KEY FUNCTIONS PAUSE CLEAN STANDBY BASKET FILTER fashion to MENU keys 1 thru 6. As each control panel key is pressed, a "beep" will sound. The illuminated indicator for each key will light whenever the key is pressed, and while the function associated with that key is active.
SOLID STATE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED...... 4. Program MENU keys 2 thru 6 in the same manner. MENU key 7 can be programmed, or left as a "manual" menu key. NOTE: Only MENU key 7 can be programmed while another MENU is cooking. 5. Exit the programming mode by pressing and holding TIME and TEMP keys for 1 second. The readout will display "00:00" or "Preheat". 6. Be sure to record which MENU key corresponds to which menu item or product to be cooked. C.
MAI NTE NAN C E A. CRADLE LIFT ASSEMBLY LUBRICATION Failure to keep the cradle lift screw properly lubricated will result in premature wear of the brass lift nut. Wear caused by lack of proper lubrication is NOT covered by warranty. Disconnect the fryer from electrical power before lubricating the cradle lift drive screw. The lift motor could start unexpectedly, causing serious injury if power is not disconnected. C.
F I LT E R I N G O I L IMPORTANT: Filtering the cooking oil helps to ensure the quality of the food product. Careful observation of the finished food product will help you determine your optimal filtering frequency. Example: Filter the oil after each six loads of fresh breaded product. BURN HAZARD • HOT OIL SPLATTER ➔Protective clothing and gloves must be worn during the filtering process. Hot oil may splatter resulting in serious injury.
DI SCAR DI NG U S ED OI L 5. Place a suitable metal oil disposal container under the drain pipe. IMPORTANT: The following instructions for discarding old oil from this fryer are to be disregarded if you possess a Mobile Oil Caddy. This manual oil pump/removal system allows you to hand pump the used oil directly from the fry pot into the Mobile Oil Caddy. You may then pump the oil into the oil disposal drum by reversing the pump rotation. 6.
CLEANING THE FRYER 6. KETTLE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (After discarding old oil) NOTE: For safe handling if using a metal container, allow the solution to cool to 120°F or below. Always safely dispose of used cleaning solution as required by local ordinances. HOT BOIL OUT METHOD (Use low foaming commercial fryer cleaner only.) SLIPPING AND FALLING HAZARD • SPILLED OIL Do not store oil in the filter reservoir while cleaning the kettle.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G • F A E - 5 5 F S • S O L I D S TAT E C O N T R O L PROBLEM REMEDY FRYER WILL NOT HEAT WHEN POWER SWITCH IS IN FRYER POSITION DISPLAY not lit. ➔Check the service power breaker. Reset if tripped. If breaker continues to trip, contact a licensed electrician to repair field wiring (if that is the cause), or contact an authorized service agency. DISPLAY LIT, READY indicator lit, HEAT indicator not lit. ➔Fryer is at programmed temperature. Display reads "00:00".
TR O U B LE S H O OTI N G • FAE-55F • MAN UAL CO NTR O L PROBLEM REMEDY FRYER WILL NOT HEAT Power light NOT ON. ➔Check the service power breaker. Reset if tripped. If breaker continues to trip, contact a licensed electrician to repair field wiring (if that is the cause) or contact an authorized service agency. ➔Check the hi-limit thermostat. Reset by pressing the hi-limit reset button on the lower control panel until it "clicks". FIRE HAZARD/HOT OIL The hi-limit thermostat is a fire protection device.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G • F A E - 5 5 F S • S O L I D S TAT E C O N T R O L PROBLEM REMEDY OIL NOT RETURNING TO FRY POT DURING FILTER CYCLE The surface of the filter leaf may become clogged with crumbs or other debris. If this happens: ➔Turn OFF the drain valve handle and press the power switch OFF. ➔Using appropriate gloves, carefully and very slowly slide the filter reservoir out approximately 6".
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Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Damage and Claims All Alto-Shaam equipment is sold F.O.B. shipping point, and when accepted by the carrier, such shipments become the property of the consignee. Should damage occur in shipment, it is a matter between the carrier and the consignee. In such cases, the carrier is assumed to be responsible for the safe delivery of the merchandise, unless negligence can be established on the part of the shipper. 1.
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