EZ Melt Fill & Filter EZ18, EZ24 & EZ34 Operator’s Manual Belshaw Bros., Inc. 814 44Tth Street NW, Suite 103 Auburn, WA 98001 USA Phone: (206) 322-5474 • Fax: (206) 322-5425 Email: service@belshaw.com • http://www.belshaw.
If you accept the machine from the shipping company, you are, in effect, saying that the machine is in good condition, and you must pay for the machine. Belshaw cannot pay for shipping damage, because the freight company has accepted the machine from Belshaw in good condition, and is responsible for its safe delivery. For your protection, inspect the machine to see that no parts are bent, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
Contents 1 Operation 1 Melting and Filling Filtering 2 5 7 Cleaning 10 Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
Preface The EZ Melt, Fill and Filter models EZ18, EZ24, and EZ34 are designed to be used with Belshaw fryers. It performs four functions: • It melts shortening • It holds shortening • It supplies shortening to the fryer kettle • It filters used shortening for re-use floor, possibly causing slips, falls, injury, burns, or even death. • Hot shortening can cause serious burns. Make sure that proper protective gear (face shield, gloves and apron) are worn before filtering, disassembly and cleaning.
1 Operation To help familiarize you with the major parts of your EZ Melt model EZ18, EZ24, or EZ34, please study the photographs below. handle heater head filter assembly kettle casters foot pedal Figure 1-1. Front View. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
hose connector filter assembly heater head power cord kettle frame with casters cube melter foot pedal Figure 1-2. Side View. heating element kettle hose connector supply hose Figure 1-3. Top View, Heater Head. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
Reset button Pump switch with pilot light Heat switch with pilot light Figure 1-4. Heater head Bleeder Pickup tube Heating element kettle Figure 1-5. Elements and kettle. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
Thoroughly clean your EZ Melt before using it. Refer to Section 2, “Cleaning,” for cleaning instructions. WARNING Moisture causes hot shortening to spatter, which may cause serious injury. Thoroughly dry the kettle and any other parts you wash. WARNING To avoid electrocuting yourself or damaging the EZ Melt, never allow water, steam, cleaning solution, or other liquid to enter the heater head. Make sure that the power requirements of the EZ Melt, shown on the data plate, match your power source.
Melting and Filling 1. Completely cover the heating element with shortening. There are two ways to do this: • Pre-melt some shortening in a pan on the stove and pour it into the kettle to cover the element. • Pack solid shortening tightly around the heating element and bulbs. Do not leave any air spaces. Cover the heating element at least 2”/5 cm. (See Figure 1-6) Figure 1-7. Cube Melter WARNING Air spaces can cause the shortening to overheat and catch on fire. 2.
5. Make sure that the HEAT and PUMP switches are in the OFF position. Connect the EZ Melt to the power source. To avoid damaging the heating element, make sure it is completely covered with shortening before you turn the heater on. 6. Turn the machine on using the HEAT switch. When the heat is on, the heating element melts shortening at 200°F/93°C. The heat must also be on to operate the pump. 7. Turn the pump on using the PUMP switch. 8.
WARNING Be careful with hot shortening. Always wear proper protective gear (face shield, apron and gloves) when filtering, disassembling and cleaning Filtering 1. Turn the fryer off. Allow the shortening to cool to 250°F/121°C. Because hot shortening is dangerous, FILTER SHORTENING AT THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE THAT WORKS. Hot shortening may also trip the pump motor. WARNING Maximum filtering temperature is 325°F/163°C WARNING Hot shortening may cause serious injury. 2. Turn the EZ Melt off.
5. 6. Disconnect the supply hose from the hose connector. Hold the two ends of the hose up so shortening does not drip out. Hang hose vertically over a pan so the shortening will drip into the pan. Attach the rinsing hose securely to the hose connector. (See Figure 1-13.) WARNING To avoid burning yourself, never hold or touch the metal portion of the nozzle while the machine is in use. Wear protective gloves.
a. Allow the filter assembly to cool to the touch. b. Lift off the filter assembly, holding it by the frame. c. Invert the filter assembly over a sink or garbage can and shake the sediment off of it. DO NOT rinse the filter. WARNING Rinsing the filter could cause water to drop into the kettle. Hot shortening could spatter and cause serious injury. d. Put the filter assembly back on the EZ Melt. To order replacement filters for your EZ Melt, call Belshaw. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
2 Cleaning 8. Clean the EZ Melt filter. Follow these steps: Daily WARNING Be careful with hot shortening. Always wear proper protective gear (face shield, apron and gloves) when filtering, disassembling and cleaning Clean the EZ Melt after every use. Follow these steps: 1. Turn on the heat and the pump. 2. Press the foot pedal to pump shortening out of the EZ Melt and into a metal container or fryer kettle. 3. When you cannot pump any more shortening out of the EZ Melt, release the foot pedal.
6. Wash the kettle, the cube melter, and the filter frame with warm, soapy water. 7. Dry all the parts completely. The kettle and all other parts must be completely dry before you use the EZ Melt again. WARNING Failure to dry the kettle and all parts of the EZ Melt completely may cause shortening to spatter or erupt. Shortening will overflow the EZ Melt and may result in fire, injury, or death. 8. Re-assemble the EZ Melt. Figure 2-1. Removing the Heater Head.
EZ Melt Fill & Filter EZ18, EZ24 & EZ34 Technical Supplement Belshaw Bros., Inc. 814 44Tth Street NW, Suite 103 Auburn, WA 98001 USA Phone: (206) 322-5474 • Fax: (206) 322-5425 Email: service@belshaw.com • http://www.belshaw.
If you accept the machine from the shipping company, you are, in effect, saying that the machine is in good condition, and you must pay for the machine. Belshaw cannot pay for shipping damage, because the freight company has accepted the machine from Belshaw in good condition, and is responsible for its safe delivery. For your protection, inspect the machine to see that no parts are bent, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
Contents 1 Installation 1 2 Troubleshooting 5 3 Appendix 7 Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
Preface The EZ Melt, Fill and Filter models EZ18, EZ24, and EZ34 are designed to be used with Belshaw fryers. It performs four functions: • It melts shortening • It holds shortening • It supplies shortening to the fryer kettle • It filters used shortening for re-use floor, possibly causing slips, falls, injury, burns, or even death. • Hot shortening can cause serious burns. Make sure that proper protective gear (face shield, gloves and apron) are worn before filtering, disassembly and cleaning.
1 Installation To help familiarize you with the major parts of your EZ Melt model EZ18, EZ24, or EZ34, please study the photographs below. handle heater head filter assembly kettle casters foot pedal Figure 1-1. Front View. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
hose connector filter assembly heater head power cord kettle frame with casters cube melter foot pedal Figure 1-2. Side View. heating element kettle hose connector supply hose Figure 1-3. Top View, Heater Head. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
Reset button Pump switch with pilot light Heat switch with pilot light Figure 1-4. Heater head Bleeder Pickup tube Heating element kettle Figure 1-5. Elements and kettle. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
Thoroughly clean your EZ Melt before using it. Refer to Section 2 in the Operator's Manual, “Cleaning,” for cleaning instructions. WARNING Moisture causes hot shortening to spatter, which may cause serious injury. Thoroughly dry the kettle and any other parts you wash. WARNING To avoid electrocuting yourself or damaging the EZ Melt, never allow water, steam, cleaning solution, or other liquid to enter the heater head.
2 Troubleshooting This section is designed as an aid in troubleshooting, not as a substitute for a qualified technician. You may encounter a problem with your EZ Melt that is not covered in this section, or you may try the remedies suggested here and find that they do not correct the problem. In either case, feel free to call Belshaw Bros. at (206)322-5474. One of our customer support representatives will be happy to help you.
THE SHORTENING DOES NOT FLOW FREELY THROUGH THE FILTER SYSTEM Possible Causes What To Do The hose is crimped. Straighten the hose. Solid shortening is building up inside the hose and pump Filter shortening at a higher temperature. WARNING To avoid being burned, before doing any of the following, turn off the EZ Melt and allow the shortening to cool. The hose is clogged with shortening. Soak the hose in warm or hot water to help release the clogged shortening.
3 Appendix See Parts List Drawing Insert Page. Belshaw Bros., Inc. • www.belshaw.
