SUFF/UFF Filtration Systems Installation & Operation Manual Under Fryer Filter (UFF) and Single Under Fryer Filter (SUFF) PARTS LIST INCLUDED Frymaster/Dean, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians.
Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference. Installation, maintenance, and repairs should be performed by your Frymaster/Dean Factory Authorized Service Agency. WARNING Safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends on its proper installation. Installation MUST conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electric Code, N.F.P.A. 70.
NOTICE: If this filter unit is cleaned with water, disconnect the unit from power source before cleaning and thoroughly dry the filter unit before reconnecting to electrical power source. DANGER The crumb tray (if equipped) in portable filter systems must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Chapter 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Ordering Parts Customers may order parts directly from their local Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC). See the numbers listed in section 1.2 to find your nearest FASC. To speed up your order, the following information is required: Model Number Type Serial Number Optional Features Item Part Number Quantity Needed 1.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.3 After Purchase In order to improve service, have the following chart filled in by the Frymaster/Dean Authorized Service Technician who installed this equipment. Authorized Service Technician/FASC Address Telephone/Fax Model Number Serial Number 1.4 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 General Multi-batteried frying systems can come equipped with the Under Fryer Filter (UFF) system. Single fryers can come equipped with the Single Under Fryer Filter (SUFF) system. Filter design varies according to the model of the fryer/frying system. Oil or shortening is drained from the fryer into the filter pan, then pumped back into the frypot by means of oil-return plumbing built into the fryer.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.3 Pre-installation NOTE: Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Dean warranty. A. Standards: Usage of this filter unit must be in accordance with all applicable state and local codes. B. Electrical Connections: SUFF/UFF filter systems require connection to a 120V, 60-cycle, 15-amp power supply, or a 220V, 50-cycle, 7-amp power supply.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION WARNING Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning and technical procedures and may not conform to on-site management operational procedures. 3.1 General Most SUFF/UFF systems use filter paper as the filter medium. Some filter systems can be special ordered with a filter-leaf assembly, which eliminates the need for filter paper.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2 Filter Preparation On initial installation and before each use, clean the filter: a. remove all loose parts from the filter, b. wash the filter pan and all accessories in hot, soapy water, c. and dry thoroughly. 3.2.1 Filter Unit Identification Current Production SUFF/UFF filtration systems use filter paper or a filter-leaf to remove impurities. Filter paper is held in place by a hold-down ring. 1. Filter pan. 2.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Previous Production Previous production filter units differed slightly from current production units. There were two types of hold-down rings: the latchless or weighted hold-down ring (similar to current production) and the latching hold-down ring. 1. Filter pan. 6 2. Filter support grid. 3. Filter paper. 7 4. Hold-down ring. 5. Crumb screen. 6. Front pan cover. 5 7. Rear pan cover.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.1 Filter Unit Identification (cont.) A latching hold-down ring filter assembly is shown below: 1. Filter pan. 7 2. Filter support grid. 4 3. Filter paper. 4. Hold-down ring. 5. Crumb screen. 6 6. Front pan cover. 3 7. Rear pan cover. 5 1 Latching hold-down ring filter assembly (previous production).
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.1 Filter Unit Identification (cont.) SUFF/UFF systems incorporating a filter-leaf assembly use a fine mesh screen to filter impurities and debris from the oil. The oil is pumped through the screen and then returned to the frypot. The advantages of the filter-leaf include unlimited re-use and the elimination of paper cost. Filter pans with filter-leaf assemblies are assembled as illustrated below: 5 1. Filter pan with caddy assembly. 2.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.2 Assembling the Filter Assembling Filter Units with Latchless Hold-down Rings 1. Place the support grid in the bottom of filter pan. Support grid properly placed in filter pan. 2. Put one filter paper sheet on top of the support grid. Be sure the paper covers the filter pan bottom and laps two inches onto the pan wall. Ensure filter paper overlaps two inches on all sides and is evenly distributed under the holddown ring. 3.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.2 Assembling the Filter (cont.) 4. Sprinkle 8 ounces of filter powder on the filter sheet. Ensure the powder covers the filter paper evenly. 5. Place the crumb screen in the filter pan. Allow the crumb screen to rest on the top edges of the hold-down ring. Sprinkle the proper amount of filter powder evenly over the paper. Crumb screen properly placed. 6. Place filter pan cover onto the filter pan assembly.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.2 Assembling the Filter (cont.) Assembling Filter Units with Latching Hold-down Rings 1. Place the filter screen in the pan. Ensure it is properly seated in the bottom recess. Placing filter screen (pan grid) in filter pan. 2. Place one sheet of filter paper over the filter screen. 3. Install the hold-down ring over the filter paper. Ensure the hold-down ring is properly seated in the bottom recess.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.2 Assembling the Filter (cont.) 4. Latch the hold-down ring to lock the filter paper in place. Simultaneously lock both clamps in place by pressing down and in on each clamp (see photo at right). Locking hold-down ring in place. 5. Sprinkle 1-cup (8 ounces/227 grams) evenly over the paper. Applying filter powder to filter paper. 6. Install crumb screen after applying the proper amount of filter powder.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.2 Assembling the Filter (cont.) 7. Place filter pan covers (2) onto the filter pan assembly. Ensure the front cover is correctly positioned over the slip fitting (if applicable). Slip fitting orientation may vary according to fryer system. Pan covers properly placed on filter pan. Assembling Filter Units with the Filter-Leaf 1. Remove the filter pan lid. Filter pan with cover removed. 2.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.2 Assembling the Filter (cont.) 3. Apply the proper amount of filter powder to the filter-leaf, using the manufacturer’s recommended amount. Applying filter powder to filter-leaf. 4. Place the crumb tray in pan after filter powder application. Crumb screen properly placed in filter pan. 5. Replace the pan lid. Ensure the pickup tube is properly positioned in pan lid opening. Pickup tube properly positioned in pan lid access hole.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.2.3 Installing the Filter 1. Slide the filter inside the fryer cabinet. For latchless and latching hold-down ring equipped filters, ensure the male-female slipfitting coupling is fully engaged. Ensure the filter pan opening is directly under the center dump tube (current) or angled drain tubes (previous) to avoid splashing hot oil. The filter pan slides under the fryer (above), connecting with a slip fitting (right).
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.3 Daily Filtration Operation WARNING Use caution and wear proper protective clothing. The oil to be filtered is at or near 350°F (177°C). Ensure all hoses are connected properly and drain handles are in their proper position prior to operating any switches or valves. Failure to do this can result in severe burns.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4 Operating the Filter 3.4.1 Pan Preparation and Operation See Section 3.2.1, Assembling the Filter, and Section 3.2.2, Installing the Filter, for the appropriate filter preparation procedure. CAUTION NEVER operate the filter unit unless cooking oil is at operating temperature (~350°F/ ~177°C). 1. Ensure the filter pan assembly is prepared as described in Section 3.2.1, Assembling the Filter, and turn fryer off. 2.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4.1 Pan Preparation and Operation (cont.) 4. After ensuring the filter pan is correctly positioned under the drain tubes, move the red handle into the open position to drain the frypot into the filter pan. Drain ONLY one frypot at a time. The filter pan is designed to hold the contents of one frypot only. Note: A drain-flush option is available on some 3-battery and larger frying systems, according to model.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation 6. Oil will begin to pump from the filter pan into the frypot. If the frypot tubes, sides and bottom have sediment deposits, clean the frypot with the cleaning brush included with the fryer. Clean beneath and under the burner tubes, using care not to disturb the probes (arrow). Clean all sediment and suspended particles from the burner tubes and frypot as the oil begins to circulate.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation (cont.) 9. After all oil is pumped back into the frypot, bubbles will form, indicating air in the oil return lines. Allow the oil to bubble for 1015 seconds to ensure all oil is evacuated from the return lines. Push the yellow handle to close the oil return valve and deactivate the filter pump (see Step 5 above for additional reference).
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4.2 Filter Operation (cont.) 12. Do not allow crumbs to accumulate in the crumb tray. The crumb tray MUST be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations EACH DAY (see DANGER statement below). Empty the filter pan crumb tray into a fire-proof container at the end of frying operations each day. DO NOT ALLOW CRUMBS TO ACCUMULATE IN TRAY.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4.3 Hose and Wand Operation Some frying systems come equipped with a hose/wand to facilitate the removal of debris from the frypot. On some systems, a blue handle activates the hose/wand flush. On other systems, the quickdisconnect is under positive pressure and has no ON/OFF valve. Plugging the hose into the disconnect activates the flush.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4.3 Hose and Wand Operation (cont.) 4. If the quick-disconnect is under positive pressure (no ON/OFF valve), the oil will start to flow immediately into the frypot. If the flush valve is operated with a blue handle, pull the handle out to start oil flowing. Keep the wand inside the frypot at all times while the filter pump is activated. Pulling the blue handle opens the flush valve on fryers so equipped. 5.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.4.3 Hose and Wand Operation (cont.) 7. After the frypot refills, allow the oil to bubble for 10-15 seconds to ensure evacuation of all oil from the oil return lines. Push in the yellow handle to close the oil-return valve and de-activate the filter pump. Filtration is complete. Filter another frypot or return the fryer to operation. Bubbling oil indicates air flowing through the oil return lines.
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SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4.1 General Cleaning operations fall into three general categories: • • • Wiping unit clean after each filter session; Cleaning filter or filter-leaf assembly, changing filter paper (systems without filterleaf), and preparing the unit for the next day’s business. Weekly cleaning to remove oil deposits and other particles. CAUTION Never operate the filter unit unless cooking oil is at operating temperature. 4.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4.2 Each Filter Use (cont.) At each scheduled boil-out, disassemble the filter-leaf as described and place in the frypot filled with boil-out solution (where applicable). Follow the boil-out procedure in the Installation and Operation manual included with the fryer. After boil out is complete, place the filter-leaf in a vinegar solution (1 pint vinegar to 1/2 gallon water) to neutralize boil-out residue.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4.3 Daily (Close of Business) At the close of a working day, oil in all fryers should be filtered. When the last fryer is finished, follow these steps: 1. Ensure the flexible hose and pump lines are clear by running the filter pump for an additional 10–15 seconds after air bubbles start coming from the oil return line. Then drain the flexible hose into the filter pan (if equipped with a flush option). 2.
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SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Troubleshooting Guide Pump won't start. Return valve not fully opened. Tripped circuit breaker or thermal overload switch. Incorrect or no line voltage. Failed return microswitch. Pump stops during filtering process. Motor is hot. Allow motor to cool for at least 45 minutes and then press thermal overload switch on motor. Reset the 7-amp or 5-amp circuit breaker. Pump stops and motor is cool. Move filter handle to OFF.
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SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 6: PARTS LIST 6.7 Super Cascade 75 (Early Style) (cont.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 6: PARTS LIST 6.8 UFF Components D50 and D60 Series Fryers (Current Production) PART # ITEM (3" drains) 1 * 106-5517 2 * 200-5726 3 803-0289 4 * 823-3361 5 823-4320 6 106-4725 * * * 7 810-2805 * 8 809-0070 * * * * Not illustrated. PART # (1.
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SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 6: PARTS LIST 6.9 UFF Components D50 and D60 Series Fryers (Previous Production) (cont.
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SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 6: PARTS LIST 6.10 KFC 218G/E UFF (2002) (cont.
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SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 6: PARTS LIST 6.12 UFF 85 Filter-leaf Equipped Flatbottom (2424) (cont.
SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 6: PARTS LIST 6.13 Casters and Accessories Use the following diagram to properly replace casters on SUFF/UFF filter pans. Part number 8100006 (Swivel Caster, 2-inch) was used in all SUFF/UFF applications except for BID80 SUFF 80, 18UE SUFF 60, BIH1721 SUFF 60 and IHOP UFF 50 prior to June 1, 2002. Part number 8102141 (Swivel Caster, 2-inch) is used in all current production SUFF/UFF applications except for KFC 18G/E UFF filtration systems after June 1, 2002.
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