Automatic Lift Fryer MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC Service Manual Serial Numbers 137733 and higher CS-TM-010.
BKI LIMITED WARRANTY 2812 Grandview Dr.
Automatic Lift Fryer Table of Contents CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction Introduction The BLF Fryer is compact, attractive and functional in design. It is constructed of a stainless steel fryer pot for cleaning ease. Exclusive BKI patented features and safety devices offer flexibility, efficiency and reliability plus PERFECTION IN FRYING! The BKI name and trademark on this unit assures you of the finest in design and engineering -- that it has been built with care and dedication -- using the best materials available.
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction Specific Precautions Risk of fire exists if the oil level drops below 5mm of the maximum oil level. Use of oil/shortening older than the manufacturers recommendations for life of the oil is prone to surge boiling and flash fires. Follow the oil manufacturers guidelines for the life cycle of oil/shortening. Do not open the drain valve or the fill valve while the fryer is under pressure. Serious burns may result.
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction Safe Work Practices Keep The Casters Locked To avoid spilling shortening, keep the casters locked. If any shortening spills near your fryer, clean it up immediately. Noncombustible Floors Only Make sure your floor is noncombustible. Do not operate your fryer on floors that are wood, carpeted or have rubber mats. • Placing your fryer on a combustible floor could cause a fire. Serious injury could result.
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction Do Not Overfill The Fryer With Shortening Hot shortening and steam may escape and burn you if you put too much shortening in the fryer. Fill the fryer to approximately one inch below the fill marks that are inside the fryer pot. Heat the shortening. If needed, carefully add more shortening to bring the level to the fill marks. Do Not Let Any Water Get Into The Fryer Always remove excess moisture from food before placing it into the fryer basket.
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction Keep this manual with the Equipment This manual is an important part of your equipment. Always keep it near for easy access. If you need to replace this manual, contact: BKI Technical Services Department 2812 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, S.C. 29680 Or call toll free: 1-800-927-6887 Outside the U.S., call 864-963-3471 Protect Children Keep children away from this equipment. Children may not understand that this equipment is dangerous for them and others.
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction Be Prepared for Emergencies Be prepared for fires, injuries, or other emergencies. Keep a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher near the equipment. You must use a 40-pound Type BC fire extinguisher and keep it within 25 feet of your equipment. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance services, hospitals, and the fire department near your telephone. Know your responsibilities as an Employer • Make certain your employees know how to operate the equipment.
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction Safety Labels CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Installation Installation For installation information, refer to Automatic Lift Fryer, MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC, Installation and Operation Manual LI0225. CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to the figure and table below for an explanation of the fryer’s controls and indicators. CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Item # 1 2 Description Computer Momentary Switch Operation Function Used to program the cooking computer and activate the programs. BASKET UP – Momentarily pushing the switch to this position causes the lift mechanism to rise. This is enabled only when the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch is in the FRY position. BASKET DOWN – Momentarily pushing the switch to this position causes the lift mechanism to lower. This is enabled only when the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch is in the FRY position.
Automatic Lift Fryer Item # 6 Description ALARM button A, B, C, D preset buttons Beeper Display 7 High Limit Reset Switch 8 Drain Lever 9 10 11 Fill Lever Rinse Hose Connector Pump Motor Reset Switch Operation Function This button allows the user to set an elapsed time at which the internal alarm will sound during a cycle. The time is set by pressing and holding the ALARM button while using the UP and DOWN arrows to change the time.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Care of the Shortening To extend the life of your shortening, for the best possible flavor in your products, and for economy and efficiency of operation, we urge you to follow these recommendations: 1. Use only high-quality frying shortening without additives, of low moisture content and with a high smoke point. 2. Press excess moisture from products before breading. The more moisture released in the shortening, the quicker it will break down. 3.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 3. The digital timer has a STIR OIL function that operates in one of four reconfigurable modes. If the timer needs to be reconfigured, follow step a. If the timer does not need to be reconfigured, follow step b. a. Press and hold the ALARM button and at the same time place the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch in the FRY position. The display will show the word “STIR” until the ALARM button is released. When the button is release the display will show the current configuration mode.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Hot shortening may splash out of the pot causing severe injury when dropping chicken into pot. Carefully drop pieces of chicken into pot to prevent shortening splashes. 3. Carefully drop the chicken in the shortening one piece at a time starting with thighs and drumsticks. The fryer is designed to accommodate 48-50 pieces of chicken. 4. Activate the timer by pressing the START/STOP button on the digital timer. The timer will begin the count down. 5.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation BLF-FC Operation System Programming Use the following figure and table to set options that apply to each product programs. Figure 1. System Programming Sequence CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Table 1. System Programming Procedure STEP ACTION DISPLAY COMMENTS 1 Press the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to FRY. LOW 2 Press PROG on the keypad. PROGRAM CODE 3 Input 1712 and ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. PROGRAM DEGREES °F This command allows you to choose the temperature scale option you want to use. The display will show either show °F or °C. 5 Press TOGGLE/CLEAR until the desired option is displayed.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Product Programming Use the following figure and table to set a maximum of eight product programs. The product programs must be set before cooking can begin. Figure 2. Product Programming Sequence CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Table 2. Product Programming Procedure STEP ACTION Press the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to FRY. DISPLAY 1 2 Press PROG on the keypad. PROGRAM CODE 3 4 Input 1724 and press ENTER. Select the program product number (1-8). Press ENTER. 5 6 7 8 9 PROGRAM PRODUCT # PROGRAM PRODUCT X PROGRAM TIME1 00:00 Press TOGGLE/CLEAR and input the number of minutes you want to cook. Press ENTER. Press TOGGLE/CLEAR and input the cooking temperature for product to be cooked.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation STEP ACTION 12 Press TOGGLE/CLEAR until the desired option is displayed. 13 Repeat steps 5-12 when programming stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 for Electric and Gas appliance types. DISPLAY PROGRAM VALVE1 X COMMENTS X refers to the solenoid valve option selected. OPEN is used for Models ALF and BLF Automatic Lift fryers. If your program requires the solenoid valve to be closed while cooking, choose the CLOSED option.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation Start-Up 1. Make sure the main drain valve is closed. 2. Fill pot with shortening to about one inch below the mark. Risk of fire exists if the oil level drops below the minimum oil level. The level of oil within the pot must not fall below 5mm of the maximum oil level. Use of oil/shortening older than the manufacturers recommendations for life of the oil is prone to surge boiling and flash fires. Follow the oil manufacturers guidelines for lifecycle of oil/shortening.
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 4. Carefully drop the chicken in the shortening one piece at a time starting with thighs and drumsticks. The fryer is designed to accommodate 48-50 pieces of chicken. 5. Press the desired program number a second time. The red light above the program number will flash and the computer will display “COOK”. This will start a countdown in minutes and seconds until the end of the cycle. 6.
Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance Maintenance For maintenance information, refer to Automatic Lift Fryer, MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC, Installation and Operation Manual LI0225. CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Use the information in this section to identify replacement parts. To order replacement parts, call your local BKI sales and service representative. Before calling, please note the serial number, model number and voltage on the rating tag affixed to the unit.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 3. Door Assembly Table 3.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 4. Drain Valve & Plugs Table 4. Drain Valve & Plugs Parts ITEM # 1 2 PART # MB19101000 FT0243 QTY 1 2 DESCRIPTION DRAIN VALVE REPLACEMENT PLUG, 3/8" SQ HEAD PIPE CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 5. Drain/Motor/Piping Assembly CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Table 5.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 6. Front Panel BLF-F Table 6. Front Panel BLF-F Parts ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART # N0523 S0127 S0104 TI0032 PL0004 T0075 K0040 QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION DECAL, CTL PNL BLF-F SWITCH, ROCKER 2P,3 POS SWITCH, RKR DPDT 15A 250V LAMP TIMER, 230V DIGITAL 4 BUTTON PILOT LIGHT, ROUND 250V THERMOSTAT, SOLID STATE FRYER KNOB, S/S STRAT T0075 CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 7. Front Panel BLF-FC Table 7. Front Panel BLF-FC Parts ITEM # 1 2 3 4 PART # N0525 S0127 S0104 CP0039 QTY 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION DECAL, CTL PNL BLF-FC SWITCH, ROCKER 2P, 3 POS SWITCH, RKR DPDT 15A 250V LAMP CONTROLLER, VFD LESS HARNESS CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 8. Rear Panel BLF-F Table 8.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 9. Rear Panel BLF-FC Table 9.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 10. Oil Vat Assembly CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Table 10.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Figure 12. Terminal Block Assembly Table 12. Terminal Block Assembly Parts ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART # TB0044-N TB0049 TB0048 TB0047 TB0046 TB0044-G TB0044-C TB0044-B TB0044-A MA10503700 TB0051 QTY 4 1 1 4 5 2 2 2 2 1 1 DESCRIPTION TERM BLOCK TAGS "N" TERM BLOCK 2 POLE JUMPER TERM BLOCK GROUND BLOCK TERM BLOCK END PLATE WAP TERM BLOCK, WDU10 #102030 TERM BLOCK TAGS PIC/GROUND TERM BLOCK TAGS "C" TERM BLOCK TAGS "B" TERM BLOCK TAGS "A" RAIL CUT TO 3.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Accessories Description BASKET, BLF BASKET, BLF (GRANDE) - option BRUSH, DRAIN (LONG WHITE) BRUSH, L TIPPED 40152 BRUSH, POT SCRUBBER, WHITE CORD SET, BLF-FC 7' - option FILTER HOSE, FEMALE SOCKET - option FILTER VAT DOLLY BLF-F - option GLOVE, NEOPRENE FILTER, FKM-F 13.5 X 20.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Table 13. Storage Cover Assembly Parts ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART # FB16009303 SCR136 N0358 K0044 FB16007003 N0162 SCR007 SCR005 QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 DESCRIPTION HANGER, FRY POT COVER BLF SCREW, 10-24 X 3/8 SLTD TRUSS DECAL, BLF COVER CAUTION KNOB, LARGE COVER, #3200 COVER, STORAGE BLF TOP DECAL, CAUTION HOT SURFACES SCREW, 8 X 3/4 PHIL TRUSS HD SCREW, 8 X 1/2 PHIL TRUSS HD Figure 14. Storage Cover Assembly (Optional) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts Components Description Component # Figure # Item # CALROD, 208V 5675W FKM-F CALROD, 240V 5675W FKM-F CASTER, W/TOP PLATE 5" CAPACITOR, 7.
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Refer to the table below to find the wiring diagram associated with your unit. Wiring Diagram Figure # BLF/BLF-F 208/220V/240V, 3 Phase Figure 16 BLF/BLF-F 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V, 3 Phase Figure 17 Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V Figure 18 European BLF-FC 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V Figure 19 CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 16. BLF/BLF-F 208/220V/240V, 3 Phase M CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 17. BLF/BLF-F 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V, 3 Phase M CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (Sheet 1 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (Sheet 2 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (Sheet 3 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 18. Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V (Sheet 4 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V (Sheet 1 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V (Sheet 2 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V (Sheet 3 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams Figure 19. European BLF-FC 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V (Sheet 4 of 4) CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer Notes Notes CS-TM-010.
Automatic Lift Fryer 2812 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville, S.C. 29680, USA http://www.bkideas.com Made and printed in the U.S.A LI0226/0808 CS-TM-010.
REVISION HISTORY 01 1/31/13 KW 02 2/22/13 KW CS-TM-010.02 LCO 13-003 – remove all references to PO Box 80400; add 2812 Grandview Drive. BKI is no longer using PO Box. Initial Release-Supersedes all previous documents.
