AUSTHEAT AF822 Twin Tank, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...th Lockable 1 Drain Adjustable Legs Rear Castors Digital LED Temperature Displays Fish Plate Fish Plate Lifter Stainless Steel Baskets Strainer These instructions cover the models of High Performance Free Standing Deep Fryers listed above Although there are slight variances between models the installation operation care and maintenance procedure is the same for all ...

Page 2: ...chures please contact your nearest authorised dealer or contact AUSTHEAT directly at our head office AUSTHEAT PO Box 500 DEE WHY NSW 2099 Australia Telephone 61 2 9971 1788 Facsimile 61 2 9971 7211 Copyright 2013 Austheat All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying or posting to a website without t...

Page 3: ...PANEL LAYOUT 9 Controls description 9 Thermostats 10 Thermal Cut Out 10 What to do if the thermal cut out trips for the first time 10 What to do if the thermal cut out trips a second time 11 Pilot Lights 11 Temperature Display 12 OPERATION 12 Oil Level 12 Filling with Liquid Oil 12 Filling with Solid Oil and using the Melt Cycle 13 Cooking 13 Tips for Healthy Frying 14 Various Types of Fats and Oi...

Page 4: ...5 TIPS ON DEEP FRYING 16 GENERAL SAFETY 18 SAFETY FEATURES 18 GENERAL FIRE SAFETY 18 COOKING SAFETY 18 CLEANING CARE MAINTENANCE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 21 Models AF822 21 SPECIFICATIONS 22 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS 23 AF822 23 CONTROL PANEL COMPLETE 24 ELEMENT BOX 25 ELECTRICAL BOX ASSEMBLY 26 Notes 27 Warranty Terms 28 ...

Page 5: ... been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety These fryers should NOT be left unattended during operation These fryers are heating units and as with any commercial heating unit the surfaces on them will get hot Always be careful when near an operating fryer and ensure that any risk to unwary customers or staff is minimised ...

Page 6: ... Electromagnetic Compatibility As testament to such compliance these units bear the C Tick symbol For further information contact the Australian Communications Authority PO Box 13112 Law Courts Melbourne VIC 8010 ACSS Advance Control Safety System The ACSS framework is a stringent and specific set of voluntary requirements aimed at the electrical safety reliability and longevity of equipment used ...

Page 7: ...compliance with all requirements Electrical Connection Before connecting the fryer to the power supply ensure that all the controls are in the OFF position A licensed electrician must install this fryer to comply with national installation codes and regulations The fryers are supplied ready for connection to a three phase plus neutral and earth mains supply Means for disconnection from supply must...

Page 8: ...ish plate from the tank using the lifter located on the bracket inside the door A handle is provided that swings out from underneath the element box To lift the element box grasp the handle on the left side and swing it out towards the front of the fryer through 90 The handle can then be used to lift the element box to the raised position When lifted to the raised position a support latch on the r...

Page 9: ...ECONDARY THERMOSTAT 2 thermal overloads labelled THERMAL CUT OUT RESET BUTTON 2 melt cycle switch s labelled MELT SWITCH 2 digital temperature displays Please note that this item is not visible on the control panel It is mounted behind the display panel on the front of the fryer above the door 2 thermostat selector switches These are mounted on either side of the fryer on the front display panel n...

Page 10: ... is designed to function when the oil temperature reaches a dangerous level If the oil reaches that level the thermal cut out will open cutting all power to the elements When the thermal cut out has tripped the red button on the control panel will protrude out from the panel as an indication that this has occurred If the thermal cut out has tripped it indicates that there is an underlying problem ...

Page 11: ...ious electrical problem that needs to be addressed immediately In such cases follow the procedure below 1 Turn OFF the fryer immediately There is a danger of fire 2 DO NOT reset the thermal cut out 3 Seek advice from qualified electrical personnel They will be able to check the fryer for faults and make any necessary repairs Resume operation of the fryer only after it has been cleared for use by t...

Page 12: ...h of the form Please note the following The danger of fire exists if the oil level is below the minimum indicated level The danger of surge boiling exists if the oil is above the maximum indicated level The danger of surge boiling also exists if over wet or too large a load is used Refer to the specifications page for the volume of oil required for your particular model Filling with Liquid Oil Fil...

Page 13: ...el marks as described above in Oil Level During this phase the fryer will remain protected by the control thermostat and the thermal cut out When melting is complete the melt switch should be returned to the OFF position and the fish plate lowered carefully into the tank The fryer is now ready for cooking Cooking 1 Fill the fryer tanks with oil as described above 2 Rotate the main switch to the ON...

Page 14: ...e oil Check your oil to food ratio 6 1 oil to food is recommended Top up the cooking oil regularly Tips for Healthy Frying Are you concerned about your customers health Would you like to improve the flavour and nutritional value of your fried product And would you like to save money doing so Then read on and take the first step towards a higher quality healthier product that actually can help save...

Page 15: ...mmends frying oils that have a nutrient profile taking all these factors into account These include 1 Oils from specially bred seeds e g Sunola Liquid Gold 2 Industry blends of fats and oils Saving Costs Improving Oil Life and Increasing Efficiency Food quality and operating efficiency is improved by cooking in regularly filtered oil Long oil life can be achieved by frequently filtering the oil in...

Page 16: ...t back up to temperature Lower temperatures produce greasy food Turn fryer to 140 C during quiet times to save power and save the oil 3 Cook chips in a separate fryer Fresh batter mix used for battered food crumbs from crumb coatings seasonings sausages and seafood all damage the oil If you have enough fryers keep one fryer for chips only this oil will last longer 4 Cook chips for 3 4 minutes 5 Av...

Page 17: ...The cost of a filtering machine will be offset by your savings on the oil Filtering extends the useful life of the oil Skim the surface of the oil frequently while cooking 9 Clean fryer frequently Detergent damages the oil If you use detergent rinse well after with a solution of white vinegar and water 1 cup of vinegar in a 20 litre bucket of water Finally rinse with water 10 Cover the fryer when ...

Page 18: ... and take care to avoid contact with hot surfaces refer to installation for guide to ventilation Always ensure the power cable is not in contact with hot parts of the machine when in use and ensure that if the cable is damaged in any way that is replaced immediately SAFETY FEATURES All fryers in this range are equipped with a thermal cut out to protect against abnormal oil temperatures and a safet...

Page 19: ...e Wipe the fryer down with warm soapy water using a damp sponge or cloth Do not spray the fryer with a water jet from a hose or pressure cleaner Filter the cooking oil daily if the fryer is constantly in use Although every care is taken during manufacture to remove all sharp edges care should be taken when cleaning to avoid injury Caution Some cleaning agents can damage stainless steel or the poly...

Page 20: ...any other point that supplies power to the machine eg an isolating switch on the wall The mains power is not faulty The temperature has been set correctly and the thermal cut out has not tripped Refer to the Thermal Cut Out section above for more information on this control The thermostat knobs are not loose or broken rendering the thermostats inoperable The circuit breakers located inside the doo...

Page 21: ...ls AF822 Note These circuit diagrams have been provided for reference and to assist qualified service and repair agents only Under no circumstances should a person not suitably qualified attempt repairs to any electrical equipment ...

Page 22: ...00 W 15000 W Power Consump tion 1 25kg 1 25kg 1 25kg 1 25kg 1 25kg Recomme nded Batch Load per 15L per tank 39 L 39 L 29 L 29 L Oil Volume 450mm 600mm 600mm 450mm 450mm Width Nominal Dimensions 1080mm 1080mm 1080mm 1080mm 1080mm Height 800mm 800mm 800mm 800mm 800mm Depth Constant Research Development may necessitate machine changes at any time ...

Page 23: ...Page 23 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS AF822 ...

Page 24: ...Page 24 CONTROL PANEL COMPLETE ...

Page 25: ...Page 25 ELEMENT BOX ...

Page 26: ...Page 26 ELECTRICAL BOX ASSEMBLY ...

Page 27: ...Page 27 Notes ...

Page 28: ...s to actually repair the fault will be met by this company This company reserves the right to reject a claim for warranty if it is not completely satisfied with the circumstances under which it occurred and any costs incurred for false claims or faults due to incorrect usage etc are the responsibility of the claimant Under no circumstances shall Austheat Australia Pty Ltd or any subsidiary company...