Anetsberger Brothers, Inc. 180 North Anets Drive • Northbrook, Illinois 60062 • 847-272-0770 • Fax 847-272-1943 For ANETS Factory Warranty Service • 800-837-2638 .4;-4 Models 14VF 14VFS Installation, User Operation, & Maintenance Manual 14VFS shown on standard 6” legs ! DANGER Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
! DANGER Read these specifications, Code Requirements, Installation Requirements, Installation Instructions, and Operating Instructions very carefully. Failure to follow the Instructions could cause the fryer to malfunction. A fryer malfunction can result in property damage, serious bodily injury, or death. CONTENTS Shipping Container Inspection ....................................................... 3 Fryer Gas Supply Specifications ....................................................
SHIPPING CONTAINER INSPECTION 1. Carefully examine the shipping carton for external damage. When damage is noted, notify the delivery carrier immediately. Save all packing materials for damage claim examination. 2. If no external damage is noted, remove the shipping carton from the fryer and examine the fryer carefully for damage. Place the fryer in a safe location, if damage is noted, so that the freight damage claims adjuster can examine the fryer. 3.
FRYER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS The ANETS Fryer Model 14VF/14VFS requires no external electric power source. Figure 1 is the wiring diagram of an ANETS 14VF Fryer. Figure 1. Fryer Model 14VF/14VFS Wiring Diagram CODE REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT: Read the Code Requirements and ALL installation instructions carefully, before starting the installation. Contact the factory (800/ 837-2638) if any problems or questions arise.
From the top of the flue on the fryer, allow a minimum of at least 10 inches vertical clearance beneath a ventilating hood. Figure 2. Fryer Model 14VF/14VFS Site Installation Requirements CODE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) e. Install this fryer on a non-combustible floor with its back and sides at least 6” away from any combustible wall, as shown in Figure 2. ! WARNING Install this fryer under a ventilation hood that conducts combustion products outside the building.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Install the fryer in accordance with the preceding Code Requirements, as well as the following Installation Requirements. 1. DO NOT install this fryer in a mobile home, trailer, or recreational vehicle. 2. Install this fryer in a location that allows it to be moved away from other adjacent appliances for cleaning and maintenance.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (Continued) LEG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Flatten the shipping carton (after unpacking the fryer and its parts and accessories) for fryer surface protection during leg installation. 2. Position the side of the fryer flat on the carton, exposing the fryer bottom mounting brackets for leg installation, as shown in Figure 3. 3. Place the leg mounting plate flush against the mounting bracket on the fryer bottom. LEG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 5.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS CASTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Flatten the shipping carton (after unpacking the fryer and its parts and accessories) for surface protection during caster installation. 2. Position the side of the fryer flat on the carton, exposing the fryer bottom mounting brackets for caster installation, as shown in Figure 4. 3.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (Continued) CASTER LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 6. Reinsert each mounting screw through the caster mounting plate; next, place a spacer of the required size on the screw before inserting the screw into the fryer mounting bracket. 7. Repeat step 6 for all remaining screws. 8. Tighten all four mounting screws evenly and securely against the caster mounting plate into the fryer bottom mounting bracket. 9. Return the fryer to its desired location.
FRYER OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS ! CAUTION DO NOT attempt to operate this fryer during an interruption of gas service. Turn all fryer controls to OFF, including the gas control valve knob, then close the gas supply line valve. When notified that the interruption of gas service has ended, perform the Lighting Procedure (later in this manual). ! DANGER NEVER operate this fryer when its flue is blocked because the combustion products can cause injury to personnel.
FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal operation of an ANETS Fryer requires that the kettle is filled with liquid shortening to above the lower indent level marked on the rear of the kettle, before lighting the fryer’s main burners. ! CAUTION: Shortening MUST be in liquid form to avoid scorching or discoloration and possible damage to the kettle. Damage caused by melting solid shortening will NOT be covered by the warranty.
FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) LIGHTING PROCEDURE NOTE: The gas line of a new fryer installation may contain a considerable amount of air which will hinder immediate lighting. You may have to press in the control knob as long as several minutes before the pilot flame burns steadily. match to the end of the pilot burner, until the pilot flame lights. NOTE: A butane lighter may also be used to light the pilot flame.
FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) RECOMMENDED FRYING TIME FOR POPULAR FRIED FOODS Load the fryer basket with the food product while the basket is not in the hot liquid shortening. DO NOT overload the fryer basket. Load only a premeasured quantity of food product (1½ lb, typically; less, if smaller portions are desired). Place the loaded fryer basket into the hot liquid shorteningcarefully to avoid splashing.
FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE (Continued) DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE (Continued) NOTE: Cleaning is recommended at the end of a workday to prepare the fryer for proper operation the next time it is to be used. ! DANGER Avoid moving the fryer while it contains HOT shortening. Drain the shortening from the fryer before moving it for service, cleaning or maintenance to avoid spilling or splashing. [Refer to steps 1 through 7.
FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) MONTHLY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Regular maintenance is recommended to keep the fryer operating properly. Once each month, before beginning fryer operation, check the flue (behind the backsplash panel) to ensure that it is clear and free of obstructions, enabling exhaust combustion gases to flow freely toward the ventilation hood area. DO NOT allow the flue to become excessively dirty. Monthly, observe the condition of the ventilation hood.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE All service (repairs or part replacement) must be performed by a qualified Service Agency. PROBLEM Pilot flame does not stay lighted. CAUSE REMEDY 1. Dirty/sooty pilot burner. 1. Clean the pilot burner. Perform the Lighting Procedure. 2. Low gas supply pressure [less than 6” W.C. for natural gas (11” W.C. for propane) when all other gas-powered equipment is operating.]. 2. Measure the gas supply pressure.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Pilot flame goes out repeatedly. CAUSE (Continued) REMEDY 1. Low gas supply pressure [less than 6” W.C. for natural gas (11” W.C. for propane) when all other gas-powered equipment is operating.]. 1. Measure the gas supply pressure. Contact your local gas supplier to obtain adequate gas supply volume and pressure. 2. Loose thermocouple or high-limit thermostat connection(s) on gas control valve. 2. Check and tighten the connections. 3.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE (Continued) REMEDY Main burners do not ignite. (Continued) 5. Gas control valve has failed. 5. Replace the gas control valve. Main burners do not stop burning. 1. Thermostat has failed. 1. Turn the thermostat control knob to OFF. If the burners do not quit burning, the thermostat has failed and must be replaced. 2. Gas control valve has failed. 2. Turn the gas control valve knob to OFF.
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE Liquid shortening does 3. Loose knob on thermostat; or thermostat not reach the desired requires calibration (temperature setting temperature for frying. differs by about 10°F from the measured (Continued) shortening temperature). (Continued) (Continued) REMEDY 3. (Continued) ture ‘click points’ step at least three times to ensure that the shortening temperature has stabilized.
LIMITED WARRANTY ANETSBERGER BROTHERS, INC., Northbrook, Illinois, USA, certifies that all equipment of its manufacture is, to the best of its knowledge, free from defective material and workmanship. ANETSBERGER BROTHERS, INC., agrees to replace any integral part of its equipment that proves defective within 15 months of date of original shipment from the factory, or 12 months from the date of installation, whichever is sooner.