Futura F144 and F131 w/ Blender OWNER'S MANUAL Manual No.
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Owner's Manual For Futura F144/SF144 Stoelting Counter Model Gravity Freezer Soft Serve/Shake This manual provides basic information about the freezer. Instructions and suggestions are given covering its operation and care. The illustrations and specifications are not binding in detail. We reserve the right to make changes to the freezer without notice, and without incurrring any obligation to modify or provide new parts for freezers built prior to date of change.
A Few Words About Safety Safety Information Read and understand the entire manual before operating or maintaining Stoelting equipment. This Owner's Manual provides the operator with information for the safe operation and maintenance of Stoelting equipment. As with any machine, there are hazards associated with their operation. For this reason safety is emphasized throughout the manual. To highlight specific safety information, the following safety definitions are provided to assist the reader.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 1 1.1 Description ............................................................................................................ 1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1 2 SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 2.1 Safety Precautions ...
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Fig. Description Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Model Endura/Futura 131G Freezer ................................................................... 1 Specifications .................................................................................................... 1 Warning Label Locations .................................................................................... 3 Space and Ventilation Requirements ............
SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 DESCRIPTION The Stoelting Futura F144 and F131 w/ Blender countertop combination shake/softserve freezers are gravity fed. The freezers are equipped with fully automatic controls to provide uniform product. The freezer is designed to operate with almost any type of commercial soft serve and shake mixes available, including ice milk, ice cream, yogurt, and frozen dietary desserts.
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL FUTURA 144 COUNTERTOP COMBINATION SHAKE/SOFTSERVE GRAVITY FREEZER Dimensions: Freezer: 22" (56 cm) wide x 28" (72 cm) deep x 34.75" (88 cm) high Crated: 28" (71 cm) wide x 35 1/2" (89.4 cm) deep x 40.3" (102.4 cm) high Weight: Freezer: 385 lbs. (174.6 kg) Crated: 470 lbs. (213.2 kg) Electrical: Approximately 11 total running Amps, 20 Amp. maximum fuse or circuit breakers. NEMA 6-20P power cord provided.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to operate the freezer until the safety precautions and operating instructions in this manual are read completely and are thoroughly understood. Labels should be checked periodically to be sure they can be recognized as warning labels.
2.2 SHIPMENT AND TRANSIT The freezer has been assembled, operated and inspected at the factory. Upon arrival at the final destination, the complete freezer must be checked for any damage which may have occurred during transit. CAUTION Failure to provide adequate ventalation will void Warranty. D. Place the OFF-ON switch in the OFF position. See Figure 8. With the method of packaging used, the freezer should arrive in excellent condition.
2.4 FLOOR STAND INSTALLATION To install the F144 on the floor stand, follow the steps outlined below. 2.5 INSTALLING PERMANENT WIRING WARNING 1. Uncrate the floor stand and place in an upright posi tion. High voltage will shock, burn or cause death. Turn off and lock out main power disconnect before proceeding with installation. Do not operate machine with cabinet panels removed. NOTE Detailed instructions are included with each floor stand. 2.
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SECTION 3 INITIAL SET-UP AND OPERATION 3.1 OPERATOR'S SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFE OPERATION IS NOT AN ACCIDENT; Observe these rules: G. Do not operate under unsafe operating condi tions. Never operate the freezer if unusual or exces sive noise or vibration occurs. A. Know the freezer. Read and understand the Operating Instructions. 3.2 OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Before operating the freezer, it is required that the operator know the function of each operating control.
WARNING E. CLEAN SWITCH The CLEAN switch is a "snap" switch. When the switch is pushed the refrigeration system will be OFF and the auger will rotate for cleaning. When the switch is pushed again, the auger will stop and the CLEAN light will flash indicating the freezer is in the CLEAN mode. To exit the CLEAN mode turn the OFF-ON switch to the OFF position. If the freezer is left in CLEAN for more than 30 minutes or is pushed three times in ten seconds, it will go in error.
L. BLENDER POWER SWITCH (F131 Models Only) The blender power switch is a two position toggle switch used to supply power to the blender. When the switch is in the OFF position, the agitator will not turn. When the switch is in the ON position, the agitator will be activated every time the blender activation switch is pressed. M.
D. Clean sides of hopper, mix inlet regulator and underside of hopper cover using a sanitized soft bristle brush dipped in the sanitizing solution (Fig. 13). Figure 15. Sanitizing Agitator Shaft Figure 13. Sanitizing Hopper E. After five minutes, place a bucket under the spigot and open spigot to drain sanitizing solution. When solution has drained, press the CLEAN snap switch to stop the auger. Allow the freezer barrel to drain completely (Fig. 14). 3.
G. After about 6 to 10 minutes the freezer will shut off and the green lens will illuminate. The product will be ready to serve. Freeze down time may be longer for some frozen diet dessert mixes. High ambient temperatures may extend freeze down time. H. For normal dispensing, move the spigot handle fully open (Fig. 16). 3.5 MIX INFORMATION Mix can vary considerably from one manufacturer to another.
B. Place the OFF-ON rocker switch in the ON position and push the CLEAN switch to rotate the auger. Allow the mix to agitate in the freezer barrel until the mix has become a liquid, about 5 minutes. CAUTION Hazardous Moving Parts Revolving blender agitator shaft can grab and cause injury. Remove watches and jewelry prior to operating blender. Keep hands and clothing away from revolving agitator. The Power switch must be placed in the OFF position for cleaning and when not in use. C.
Figure 20. Auger Flight Wear and Front Auger Support Bushing Wear D. Place the OFF-ON switch in the OFF position. To disassemble the freezer, refer to the following steps: A. Remove the mix inlet regulator from the hopper by pulling straight up. B. Remove the front door by turning off the circular knobs and then pulling the front door off the studs (Fig. 21). Figure 22. Front Door Disassembly D. Remove the clear acrylic splash gaurd from the blender. E.
NOTE Clean the auger drive socket located inside the barrel at the rear seal area. Use clean cloth or paper towel for this purpose. G. Remove the auger assemblies from the freezer. Pull the augers out of the freezer barrel slowly. As the augers are being pulled out, carefully remove each of the plastic flights with springs. H. Keep the rear of the auger shafts tipped up once they D. Clean the drip trays and insert with a soap solution. Rinse with clean hot water.
D. Screw the springs onto the studs in plastic flights. Springs must be screwed into the flights com pletely to provide compression (Fig. 26). Figure 27. Exploded View of Front Door Figure 26. Exploded View of Auger I. Install the front door on the freezer. J. Install the circular knobs on the freezer studs. CAUTION CAUTION Do not place the mix inlet regulator into the hopper before installing the auger.
Important Differences Between Cleaning and Sanitizing 3.12 ROUTINE CLEANING To remove spilled or dried mix from the freezer exterior, simply wash in the direction of the finish with warm soapy water and wipe dry. Do not use highly abrasive materials as they will mar the finish. CLEANING vs. SANITIZING It is important to distinguish between cleaning and sanitizing. Although these terms may sound synonymous, they are not. BOTH are required for adequate food safety and proper machine maintenance. 3.
3. THE USE OF CHLORINE TEST STRIPS SANITIZING – After the machine has been cleaned and contains no milkstone, the machine is reassembled. Then a FDA approved sanitizing solution is run through the machine to kill bacteria. The machine is then ready for food preparation. “Test strips” are used to determine concentrations of active chlorine in sanitizing solutions. To use the strips, tear off a small portion and submerge it into the sanitizing solution.
D. QUARTERLY WARNING High voltage will shock, burn or cause death. Turn off and lock out main power disconnect before servicing. Do not operate machine with cabinet panels removed. The air-cooled condenser is a copper tube and aluminum fin type. Condensing is totally dependent upon airflow. A plugged condenser filter, condenser, or restrictions in the louvered panel will restrict airflow. This will lower the capacity of the system and damage the compressor.
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SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS PROBLEM Freez er does not run. POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Power to freezer is off. 2. Fuse or circuit if blown or tripped. 3. Freeze-up (auger will not turn). 4. High pressure cut-out tripped. 5. Front door not in place. Freez er does not run, PUSH TO FREEZE light flashes. 1. Freezer has been left in the CLEAN mode for more than 30 minutes. 2. CLEAN switch has been activated 3 times within 10 seconds. 3. Low torque error. Freez er w ill not shut off.
PROBLEM Product does not dispense. POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. No mix in hopper. 2. Mix inlet regulator tube is plugged. 3. Special mix inlet regulator needed for mix being used. 4. Capacity of freezer is being exceeded. 5. Drive motor overload tripped. 6. Drive belt failure. 7. Freeze-up. (Auger will not turn.) 1. Fill hopper with mix. 2. Unplug, using small sanitized brush. 3. Order special mix inlet regulator. 4. Slow up on the draw rate. 5. Wait 30 minutes for drive motor overload to reset.
ERROR CODE SYSTEM CODE P.T.F. LIGHT FLASHES MEANING 01 Sequence of one * Program board 02 Sequence of two * Power board 03 Sequence of three * Low torque error 04 Sequence of four ** Clean error 05 Sequence of five * Barrel sensor 06 Sequence of six * Hopper sensor 07 Sequence of seven * Drive motor *Refer to Page 19 for Troubleshooting.
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SECTION 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS 5.1 HOW TO ORDER PARTS To assure receipt of the proper replacement parts, supply your dealer or distributor with the following information: B. Serial number of model, stamped on nameplate. C. Part number, part name and quantity needed. Common part names and numbers are listed in this manual. A. Model number of equipment.
16 2 2 1 3 4 17 3 18 6 7 5 19 8 10 11 12 9 13 9 7 Figure 31. Spigot, Front Door and Auger Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3170644 149003 4157968 624678 666786 522839 274031 674147 521026 744299 681514 Front Door Only 1.5" Spigot Extension 2.
WARRANTY SOFT SERVE / SHAKE FREEZERS 1.
