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 FR YER FRYER Models MX-14E, MX-14-2E, MX-7E, MX-14AA, MX-14-2AA, MX-7A Installation, User Operation, & Maintenance Manual MX-14E shown with optional casters ! DANGER Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
CONTENTS Shipping Container Inspection ....................................................... 3 Fryer Gas Supply Specifications .................................................... 4 Fryer Electrical Specifications ....................................................... 5 Figure 1 - Fryer MX-14E Wiring Diagram ............................ 5 Code Requirements ...................................................................... 6 Figure 2 - Fryer Site Installation Requirements .......................
! 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. SHIPPING CONT AINER INSPECTION CONTAINER 1. Carefully examine the shipping container for external damage. When damage is noted, notify the delivery carrier immediately.
FRYER GAS SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS Please make sure that your desired fryer location has gas supply factors that are suitable for this product: Models MX-14E, MX-14-2E, MX-14AA, &MX-14-2AA INPUT REQUIRED: 111,000 BTU/Hr * MANIFOLD PRESSURE SUPPLY PRESSURE*** Natural Gas 3½“ W.C. ** 6“ W.C., minimum Propane Gas 10“ W.C. 11“ W.C., minimum Models MX-7E & MX-7A INPUT REQUIRED: 55,000 BTU/Hr * MANIFOLD PRESSURE SUPPLY PRESSURE*** Natural Gas 3½“ W.C. ** 6“ W.C., minimum Propane Gas 10“ W.C. 11“ W.C.
FRYER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Please make sure that your desired fryer location has electrical supply factors that are suitable for this product: 120 Volts, 60 Hz, (Refer to Table 1 for amperage requirements), 1-phase, three-wire connection, including an electrical ground, via a dedicated circuit breaker. A model-specific electrical circuit diagram is mounted inside the front door of each fryer. Table 1. Fryer Amperage Requirements Model MX-14E MX-14-2E MX-7E MX-14AA MX-14-2AA MX-7A Amperage 2 A. 4 A.
CODE REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT: Read the Code Requirements and the Installation Requirements and Iinstructions carefully, before starting the installation. Contact the factory (800/ 837-2638) if any problems or questions arise. The fryer installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition); the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/ CGA-B149.1 (latest edition); or the Propane Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.
INST ALLA TION REQ UIREMENTS INSTALLA ALLATION 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 has the fryer’s electrical receptacle nearby (5 feet or less away) to avoid straining the fryer’s power cord. (See Figure 2.) 3.
INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS INSTALLA ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Figure 3. Typical Leg Installation LEG LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Move the fryer to its desired location. ! WARNING The fryer MUST NOT tip, rock or wobble, to avoid splashing or spilling its HOT shortening contents during operation. 2. Turn the screw-type leg adjustment ends as necessary to level the fryer, until NO tipping, rocking, or wobbling is evident. 3.
INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS INSTALLA ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Figure 4. Typical Caster Installation CASTER LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Move the fryer to its desired location. 2. Determine whether the fryer tends to wobble or rock when in its desired location. If it does, perform steps 3 through 9. If it does not, skip to step 10, then proceed to the Installation Instructions.
INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS INSTALLA ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) FRYER RESTRAINING DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING Fryers MUST have a movementlimiting (restraining cable) device installed to prevent tipping that causes splashing or spilling its HOT contents. NOTE: This movement-limiting device is to be furnished and installed by the fryer’s installing contractor before the fryer is connected to the gas line at its desired location. 1.
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! CAUTION DO NOT operate this fryer during a power outage or interruption of gas service. Turn all fryer controls to OFF, including the gas control valve knob, then close the gas supply line valve. Also, switch off the circuit breaker controlling electric power to the fryer. When notified that the power outage has ended, perform the Lighting Procedure (later in this manual).
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FRYER PREPARATION FOR USE “BOIL OUT” INSTRUCTIONS New ANETS Fryers are cleaned and leak-tested at the factory before shipping. Before using a newly installed fryer for food preparation, clean the kettle again, as follows: 1. Thoroughly wipe the interior of the kettle with clean cloths. Open the front door on the lower portion of the fryer to access the drain ball valve.
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Normal operation of an ANETS Fryer requires that the kettle is filled with liquid shortening above the lower indent level, marked on the rear of the kettle, before lighting the fryer’s pilot and turning on the main burner. ! 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.
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE NOTE: Shutdown is recommended at the end of a workday or whenever no frying is required for a period of several hours. The fryer MUST be shutdown during any power outage or interruption of gas service. To prevent damage, the fryer MUST also be shutdown whenever there is no shortening in the kettle. 14 1. Turn the thermostat knob to OFF. 2.
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 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 per basket, or less, if smaller portions are desired).
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) RECOMMENDED FRYING TIME FOR POPULAR FRIED FOODS Food Product Breaded Foods Calamari Cauliflower, Pre-cooked Cheese Sticks Clams Egg Plant, Pre-cooked Mushrooms Oysters Onion Rings Tamale Sticks Veal Cutlet ANETS High Performance Fryer 340° F.
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE 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. (Continued) 5. Allow shortening to cool before draining. Slowly open the drain ball valve to drain the shortening. Take care to avoid spilling or splashing the shortening. ! DANGER DO NOT move the fryer while it contains HOT shortening.
FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE (Continued) scheduled during the next normal working shift. 12. Return the screen (or, if used, the sediment tray) to its proper position in the kettle. Place the fryer baskets on the basket hanger (or the lifter frame) for this fryer. 13. Perform the Lighting Procedure to return the fryer to operation, when desired.
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING All service (repairs or part replacement) must be performed by a qualified Service Agency. PROBLEM CAUSE Pilot (piezo-electric) 1. Electrode of igniter out of position or pushbutton igniter does dirty/sooty electrode. not light the pilot flame. Pilot flame does not stay lighted. REMEDY 1. Move electrode within 3/16” of pilot burner tip. Clean the electrode. 2. Loose spark wire; loose igniter nut. 2.
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Pilot flame does not 6. High-limit thermostat problem has shut off stay lighted. (Continued) the gas. (Continued) (Continued) REMEDY 6. (Continued) flame stays lit, the high-limit thermostat has failed and must be replaced. ! CAUTION: DO NOT return the fryer to normal operation with its high-limit thermostat bypassed/disconnected. Pilot flame goes out repeatedly. 7. Gas control valve has failed. 7.
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Main burners do not ignite. (Continued) CAUSE REMEDY 3. POWER switch of fryer not switched ON. 3. Press the POWER switch ON. 4. Gas control valve knob set to OFF or PILOT. 4. Perform the normal Lighting Procedure. Turn the gas control valveknob to ON to light the main burners. If the burners do not light, the gas control valve has failed and must be replaced. 5. Front door open, causing the door microswitch to actuate. 5.
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE (Continued) REMEDY Liquid shortening does 1. Low gas supply pressure [less than 6” W.C. 1. Measure the gas supply presnot reach the desired for natural gas; (11” W.C. for propane) sure. temperature for frying. when all other gas-powered equipment is Contact your local gas supplier to obtain adequate gas supply operating], causing reduced heat from main pressure. burners. 2. Low gas manifold pressure [less than 3½” W.C.
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE (Continued) REMEDY 3. (Continued) Liquid shortening does 3. Loose knob on thermostat; or thermostat Recalibrate the thermostat by: not reach the desired requires calibration (temperature setting dif(a) removing the cap on the temperature for frying. fers by about 10°F from measured shortenthermostat control knob; (b) (Continued) ing temperature).
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Basket does not lower, when the timer control pushbutton is pressed after the timer control knob is set to a time value. (Continued) Basket does not raise, after the timer control knob reaches a timer value of 0 (zero). 24 CAUSE (Continued) REMEDY 5. Timer has failed. (Continued) 5. (Continued) button to start the timer operation. If the basket does not lower into the kettle, the timer has failed and must be replaced.
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Basket does not raise, after the timer control knob reaches a timer value of 0 (zero). CAUSE 1. Lifting mechanism or motor has failed. (Continued) (Continued) REMEDY 1. (Continued) If the motor operates, but the motor shaft is not turning, the gear inside the lift motor has failed and the lift motor must be replaced. If the motor does not operate, check for 120-volt power between the motor’s terminals.
FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE FRYER TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM HEATING indicator is off, while burners are aflame. CAUSE (Continued) REMEDY 1. HEATING indicator wiring problem. 1. Repair indicator wiring if a problem is detected. Otherwise, the indicator is defective and should be replaced. 2. Indicator has failed. 2. Replace the HEATING indicator. 1. POWER indicator wiring problem. Indicator portion of POWER switch is unlighted, while fryer is operating. 2. POWER indicator has failed. 1.
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.
Anetsberger Brothers, Inc. 180 North Anets Drive • Northbrook, Illinois 60062 • 847-272-0770 • Fax 847-272-1943 Toll-free Customer & Warranty Service: 800/ 837-2638 Web Site: www.anetsberger.com Keep this Manual in a Convenient Location for Reference Form I-105; Rev. 10/01 Price $20.