BKI BLG, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...SERIES BLG FC Operation Manual Extra Large Gas Auto Lift Fryer ...

Page 2: ...te from BKI whichever comes first WARRANTY COVERAGE This warranty covers on site labor parts and reasonable travel time and travel expenses of the authorized service representative up to 100 miles round trip and 2 hours travel time and performed during regular weekday business hours EXCEPTIONS Any exceptions must be pre approved in advance and in writing by BKI The extended door warranty on convec...

Page 3: ...onsulting the local gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment ...

Page 4: ... 9 Preparation 9 Location and Clearance 9 Installation Procedure 10 Initial Test and Adjustment 11 Operation 12 Controls and Indicators 12 Care of the Shortening 15 BLG and BLG F Operation 16 Start Up BLG and BLG F 16 Cooking BLG and BLG F 17 BLG FC Operation 18 System Programming 18 Product Programming 20 Start Up BLG FC 23 Cooking BLG FC 23 Operation After Gas or Power Outage 24 Normal Shutoff 2...

Page 5: ... recommended safety precautions listed in this manual Below is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on your equipment be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage Safety Signs and Messages The following Safety signs and messages are placed in this manual to provide instructions and identify specific areas where potential hazards exist and special precautions should ...

Page 6: ... These sparks could cause serious injury damage or fire BKI provides an Equipotential ground terminal for the connection of a bonding conductor after the installation of the appliance per lEC60417 1 This terminal is located on the inside of the Power Entry Supply box near the Earth connection and is marked with this symbol Full Disconnection In accordance with Local and or National wiring codes th...

Page 7: ...act your local gas supplier for instructions about what to do if you smell gas Post those instructions somewhere near the fryer so that everyone who uses or works near the fryer knows what to do if they smell gas Beware of High Voltage This equipment uses high voltage Serious injury can occur if you or any untrained or unauthorized person installs services or repairs this equipment Always Use an A...

Page 8: ...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 Water will cause the hot shortening to spatter You could be burned Do Not Overload the Basket With Food Hot shortening and steam may escape and burn you if you place too much food in the basket Wear Safe...

Page 9: ...l 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 NEVER allow children to play near or operate your equipment Keep Safety Labels Clean and in Good Condition Do not remove or cover ...

Page 10: ...equipment Make certain your employees are aware of the safety precautions on the equipment and in this manual Make certain that you have thoroughly trained your employees about operating the equipment safely Make certain the equipment is in proper working condition If you make unauthorized modifications to the equipment you will reduce the function and safety of the equipment Do Not Smoke Near The...

Page 11: ...Gas Pressure Fryer Introduction 8 Safety Labels ...

Page 12: ... back of either the left or right side panel The Authorized Service Agent that installs your fryer must connect the cord set at the rear of the fryer to an electrical source with a voltage matching that stamped on the name and rating tag Refer to the wiring diagrams in this manual Make sure a connector is used that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances ANSI Z21 69 CS...

Page 13: ... BKI service agent installs the fryer An authorized BKI service agent should be a qualified gas service technician and a licensed electrician Failure to restrain the fryer could allow it to move causing hot shortening to spill out or a possible break in the gas line causing an explosive condition 1 Install an ANSI Z83 11 CGA 1 8 compliant restraining device such as BKI part number FT0279 per the i...

Page 14: ...turer s recommendations for life of the oil is prone to surge boiling and flash fires Follow the oil manufacturer s guidelines for lifecycle of oil shortening Overfilling the fryer pot with shortening could lead to serious injury Ensure that the fryer pot is filled with shortening only to the fill mark when shortening is hot Do not use any shortening other than what is specified in this manual and...

Page 15: ...Gas Pressure Fryer Operation 12 Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to the figure and table below for an explanation of the fryer s controls and indicators ...

Page 16: ... ARROW button is used in the same manner as the UP ARROW button except it will cause the time to decrease The time is increased or decreased in 30 second increments START STOP button Starting the Timer Pressing this button while the timer is not active will cause the timer to begin counting down the time on the display Stopping the Timer Pressing this button while the timer is active will stop the...

Page 17: ...pressed 7 High Limit Reset Switch Located under the control panel If the heating elements inside the pot reach an unsafe temperature power is automatically removed from the control panel lift mechanism and elements Pressing this switch returns power to the control panel left mechanism and elements 8 Drain Lever DRAIN OPEN When placed in this position the drain valve opens and shortening drains int...

Page 18: ...ean any residue or crust formations from the sides and bottom of the pot each time you filter the shortening 5 Add fresh shortening as needed to maintain the proper shortening level TO THE FILL MARK ON THE POT WALL 6 DO NOT HOLD SHORTENING AT HIGH TEMPERATURE when the fryer is not in use If you expect an elapsed time of one hour or more between cooking close the lid and press the 0 button on the B...

Page 19: ...less the STIR OIL function is operating in the OFF mode the digital timer activates a STIR OIL function and begins an internal six minute countdown not displayed At the end of the internal countdown the display shows the words STIR then OIL in 5 second intervals and the alarm sounds Depress the ALARM button and stir the shortening freely while it is heating IMPORTANT Before the first cooking opera...

Page 20: ...pe button desired on the computer control The control will begin to count down Hot shortening may splash out of the pot causing severe injury when lowering basket into pot Carefully lower basket into pot to prevent shortening splashes 5 At the end of the frying cycle the digital timer or computer beeper will sound and the basket will automatically rise to its top position Press the START STOP butt...

Page 21: ...Gas Pressure Fryer Operation 18 BLG FC Operation System Programming Use the following figure and table to set options that apply to each product programs Figure 1 System Programming Sequence ...

Page 22: ... refers to the appliance type you have chosen 8 Press ENTER PROGRAM MELTCYCL YES This command allows you to set the melt cycle option This is normally set to yes if you are using solid shortening The display will show either YES or NO 9 Press TOGGLE CLEAR until the desired option is displayed PROGRAM MELTCYCL X X refers to the melt cycle option chosen 10 Press ENTER PROGRAM GLBLFLTR 0 This command...

Page 23: ... Fryer Operation 20 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 ...

Page 24: ... may also display C depending on the system option that is set 8 Press TOGGLE CLEAR and input the cooking temperature for product to be cooked PROGRAM TEMP1 XXX F XXX refers to the cooking temperature you input 9 Press ENTER PROGRAM TEMPCOM1 FLEX TIME This command enables you to select whether or not time is allowed for the fryer to recover from temperature loss while cooking during this stage The...

Page 25: ...ut the prealarm minutes PROGRAM PREALARM XX XX XX XX refers to the prealarm minutes you input 16 Press ENTER PROGRAM FILTER 0 This command allows you to specify the number of fry cycles you want to complete for this program before a message is displayed reminding you to filter the shortening filter lockout The filter value displayed may be a previously programmed value 17 Press TOGGLE CLEAR and in...

Page 26: ... 4 Add more shortening as required to reach the fill mark Once the oil reaches the fill mark press the ENTER button The computer will display STIR OIL and automatically enter the STIR OIL mode In this mode the computer will heat the oil to 255 F and hold that temperature 5 Stir the oil freely while it is heating Press the 0 button when finished stirring the oil IMPORTANT Before the first cooking o...

Page 27: ...t the end of each day 11 Press the 0 button Idle 255 F will display This will automatically hold the shortening at a cooler temperature 12 To escape the idle mode press the 0 button again and the fryer will heat to its original temperature When you have finished frying for the day turn the FILTER OFF FRY switch to the OFF position Operation After Gas or Power Outage The fryer may shut off automati...

Page 28: ...Fittings Connections Check for leakage around fry pot top deck and fittings heaters hi limit thermostat etc Filtering Procedure Breaded foods require frequent filtering An excess amount of breading left in the fryer pot will reduce the life of the shortening We recommend the shortening be filtered after every three frying cycle loads If the shortening starts to show signs of foaming or has a bad t...

Page 29: ...cally pump into the pot Let the filter continue to pump the shortening until the fill mark in the fryer pot is reached or until air starts bubbling through the shortening As soon as air is seen in the shortening position the FILTER OFF FRY switch to OFF to prevent shortening degradation Add new shortening if the fill mark has not been reached Boil Out Procedure Boil outs remove microscopic particl...

Page 30: ...be done before draining the cleaning solution NEVER pump water or detergent through the filter system 11 After 15 minutes slowly open the drain valve Drain the solution into the filter vat and discard 12 Rinse the pot with hot water using the pot brush to remove remaining sediment drain and discard 13 Close the drain and refill the fryer pot with hot water to the proper level 14 Add approximately ...

Page 31: ...is pumped into the pot the filter pad should be replaced immediately If the filter pad is not properly closed breading crumbs will get through the pad opening and clog the pump Ensure that the filter pad is properly closed upon replacement 1 Place the filter screen inside the filter pad 2 Fold the end of the pad and seal with the bag clip ...

Page 32: ...ms persist contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action Connections not tight Tighten the connections If problems persist contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action Filter valve not open Contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action Filter paper on screen clogged with crumbs Change filter paper If problems persist contact an authorized BKI servic...

Page 33: ...SS OM 047 Revised 10 1 2013 2812 Grandview Dr Simpsonville S C 29680 USA http www bkideas com Made and printed in the U S A ...

Page 34: ...Gas Pressure Fryer 2 REVISION HISTORY REVISION DATE REVISED BY DESCRIPTION 01 10 1 2013 MSS Initial Release Supersedes all previous releases ...