Frymaster MASTERJET J1C Series, Installation, Operating, Service And Parts Manual

Page 1: ...ciation recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians PRINTED IN THE USA service frymaster com 24 Hour Service Hotline 1 800 551 8633 www frymaster com NOVEMBER 2009 8196513 J1C J1X and J2X Master Jet Series Gas Fryers Installation Operation Service and Parts Manual ...

Page 2: ...ITH COMPUTERS U S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation While this device is a verified Class A device it has been shown to meet the Class B limits CANADA This digital app...

Page 3: ...tem 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 WARNING Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer s joiner strip The strip is present to seal the joint between the fry vessels Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge shortening will distort the strip...

Page 4: ...enance 5 1 Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 5 1 5 2 Annual Periodic System Inspection 5 4 CHAPTER 6 Operator Troubleshooting 6 1 Introduction 6 1 6 2 Troubleshooting Thermostat Controlled Fryers 6 1 6 3 Troubleshooting Abnormal Burner Operation 6 2 CHAPTER 7 Service Procedures 7 Service Procedures Reference Picture Figure 1 7 1 7 1 Replace Controlling or High Limit Thermostat 7 2 7...

Page 5: ...ain warranty service To find the name and location of the nearest ASA call your dealer or call the Frymaster Service Hotline 800 551 8633 You can also go to the Frymaster website www frymaster com click on Service click on Locator key in zip code and it will give you the ASA for that zip code When calling for service please furnish the model number serial number series code number voltage of your ...

Page 6: ...ation may be obtained by contacting your local ASA Information may also be obtained by calling the Frymaster Technical Service Department at 1 800 551 8633 or 1 318 865 1711 When requesting service please have the following information ready Model Number Serial Number Type of Gas In addition to the model number serial number and type of gas please be prepared to describe the nature of the problem ...

Page 7: ...d with a drain safety switch All three models are of an open pot design and have a hand sized opening into the deep cold zone which makes cleaning the stainless frypot quick and easy All fryers are shipped with a package of standard accessories Each fryer is adjusted tested and inspected at the factory before crating for shipment Frypots are constructed of welded heavy gauge stainless steel Heatin...

Page 8: ...ped with a complete set of service and parts manuals and to stock a prescribed minimum amount of Frymaster equipment parts A list of Frymaster Authorized Service Agencies ASA was included with the fryer when it was shipped from the factory Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster Warranty on your equipment 1 6 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure Your Frymaster equipment was c...

Page 9: ...ist between instructions and information in this manual and local or national codes or regulations installation and operation shall comply with the codes or regulations in force in the country in which the equipment is installed DANGER Building codes prohibit a fryer with its open tank of hot oil being installed beside an open flame of any type including those of broilers and ranges Upon arrival i...

Page 10: ...ced close to the intake of the exhaust fan and the fryer must never have its flue extended in a chimney fashion An extended flue changes the combustion characteristics of the fryer causing longer recovery time It also frequently causes delayed ignition To provide the airflow necessary for good combustion and burner operation the areas surrounding the fryer front sides and rear must be kept clear a...

Page 11: ...is section and proceed to Section 2 3 Pre Connection Preparations If your fryer requires the installation of legs install them in accordance with the instructions included in your accessory package 2 3 Pre Connection Preparations DANGER Do not connect this appliance to the gas supply before completing each step in this section DANGER Do not attach an apron drain board to a single fryer The fryer m...

Page 12: ...inimum J1C J1X Maximum J1C J1X Minimum J2X Maximum J2X Natural 6 W C 1 5 kPa 15 mbar 14 W C 3 49 kPa 34 9 mbar 6 W C 1 5 kPa 15 mbar 14 W C 3 49 kPa 34 9 mbar LP 10 W C 2 5 kPa 25 mbar 14 W C 3 49 kPa 34 9 mbar 11 W C 2 74 kPa 27 4 mbar 14 W C 3 49 kPa 34 9 mbar 2 4 Connection to Gas Line DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this appliance the pipe must be blown out thoroughly to remove all foreig...

Page 13: ...mm 1 25 mm 1 Connect the quick disconnect hose to the fryer quick disconnect fitting under the front of the fryer and to the building gas line NOTE Some fryers are configured for a rigid connection to the gas supply line These units are connected to the gas supply line at the rear of the unit When using thread compound use very small amounts on male threads only Use a pipe thread compound that is ...

Page 14: ... rear of the frypot Light the fryer and perform the boil out procedures that are described in the Lighting Instructions and Boiling Out the Frypot topics found in Chapter 3 of this manual DANGER Dry firing your unit will cause damage to the frypot and can cause a fire Always ensure that melted shortening cooking oil or water is in the frypot before firing your unit 4 The burner manifold pressure s...

Page 15: ...ICH IT IS NOT CONFIGURED Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified licensed and authorized installation or service personnel as defined in Section 1 6 of this manual Gas Conversion Instructions for J1C Fryers only For fryers at elevations at or above 5 000 feet 1524 meters call Frymaster Service 1 800 551 8633 to determine the components app...

Page 16: ...ON No warranty is provided for any Frymaster fryer used in a mobile installation or concession Warranty protection is only offered for fryers installed in accordance with the procedures described in this manual Ensure that the following steps are done in sequence before lighting or re lighting the pilot 1 Turn off the manual shut off valve on the incoming service line 2 Turn the operating thermost...

Page 17: ...equipped with a piezo ignitor repeatedly press the piezo ignitor button while depressing the gas valve knob until the pilot lights Continue to hold the knob in for about 60 seconds after the flame appears on the pilot Release the knob The pilot should remain lit CAUTION If the pilot fails to remain lit turn the gas valve knob to the OFF position and wait at least five minutes before attempting to ...

Page 18: ...position 3 2 Boiling Out the Frypot To ensure that the frypot is free of any contamination resulting from its manufacture shipping and handling during installation the frypot must be boiled out before first use Frymaster recommends boiling out the frypot each time the oil or shortening is changed DANGER Never leave the fryer unattended during the boil out process If the boil out solution boils ove...

Page 19: ...y the solution 6 Close the drain valve and fill the frypot with clean water Clean the frypot with a frypot cleaning brush Rinse the frypot at least twice by filling with clean water and draining Dry the frypot thoroughly with a clean dry towel DANGER Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with cooking oil or shortening Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot liquid when the...

Page 20: ...rtening from the fryer with the burner lit Doing so will result in a flash fire if the oil or shortening splashes onto the burner Applying burner heat to an empty frypot will severely damage the frypot and void warranties DANGER Allow oil or shortening to cool to 100 F 38 C or lower before draining to an appropriate container for disposal DANGER When draining oil shortening into a disposal unit or...

Page 21: ... DO NOT insert anything into the drain from the front to unclog the valve Hot oil shortening will rush out creating an extreme hazard WARNING DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the Fryer s Friend This will damage the drain valve ball and prevent the valve from sealing securely resulting in a leaky valve 4 After draining the oil or shortening clean all food particles and residual oil or shorteni...

Page 22: ...s or when the frypot is filled with hot oil If water comes in contact with oil heated to cooking temperature it can cause spattering which can result in severe burns to nearby personnel WARNING Use a commercial grade cleaner formulated to effectively clean and sanitize food contact surfaces Read the directions for use and precautionary statements before use Particular attention must be paid to the...

Page 23: ...es such as baskets Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with a clean cloth dampened with a detergent solution Rinse and thoroughly dry each part Check Calibration of Thermostat Temperature Control Knob 1 Ensure frypot is filled with cooking oil 2 Set the temperature control knob to frying temperature 3 Let the burner cycle on and off automatically three times in order for the cooking oil temp...

Page 24: ...e within 5ºF 2 C If calibration is not possible contact an authorized service agency ASA for service Clean Gas Valve Vent Tube 1 Carefully unscrew the vent tube from the valve NOTE The vent tube may be straightened by hand 2 Pass a piece wire through the tube to remove any obstruction 3 Remove the wire and blow through the tube to ensure it is clear 4 Reinstall tube and bend it so that the opening...

Page 25: ...s are properly tightened Verify that the burner manifold pressure is in accordance with that specified on the appliance s rating plate Verify that the temperature and high limit probes are properly connected tightened and functioning properly and that probe guards are present and properly installed Verify that component box components i e transformers relays interface boards etc are in good condit...

Page 26: ...rmostat does not call for heat does not energize gas control valve at all A Thermostat wires damaged or broken B Thermostat set too low C Thermostat out of calibration D Thermostat contacts burned and pitted A Repair or replace thermostat wires B Increase thermostat setting C Recalibrate the thermostat D Replace the thermostat Thermostat does not control at set point A Thermostat out of calibratio...

Page 27: ... not light all the way around A Rear burner flame deflector broken off B Burner gas pressure too high or too low C One or more main burner orifices clogged D Fryer flue connected directly to vent hood with a chimney like duct A Install new rear burner flame deflector B Adjust gas pressure J1C J1X Natural Gas 4 in W C 1 0 kPa LP Gas 10 0 in W C 2 50 kPa J2X Natural Gas 3 in W C 75 kPa LP Gas 8 25 i...

Page 28: ... line too small F One or more burner orifices clogged A Install new burner flame deflectors B Adjust pilot flame to 1 inches 38 mm C Reposition pilot hood to direct flame toward first burner orifice D Have local gas company raise incoming gas to the proper pressure E Replace incoming gas line with proper size F Clean burner orifices with proper orifice drill Pilot light remains lit when gas valve ...

Page 29: ...nerator low output H High resistance in high limit thermostat contacts I Defective pilot magnet in gas valve J Corroded connection where pilot generator connects to gas valve A Turn gas valve to PILOT position relight pilot B Adjust pilot flame to 1 inches 38mm C Remove and clean the pilot orifice Reinstall D Remove pilot burner Clean burner E Eliminate draft in the kitchen F Reinsert pilot genera...

Page 30: ...7 6 5 4 Item Description Reference 1 Screw in Dial Plate 7 1 Step 2 2 Thermostat Wires 7 1 Step 4 3 Pilot Generator Wires 7 3 Step 1 4 Pressure Tap Plug 7 5 Step 2 5 Pilot Gas Line and Fitting 7 6 Step 3 6 Pipe Union 7 7 Step 4 7 Three Screws Attaching Cowl Topcap 7 10 Step 4 Figure 1 Cabinet Interior ...

Page 31: ...frypot to the OIL LEVEL LINE with shortening Pre melt solid shortening before starting calibration 2 Ensure the gas valve knob is in the OFF position 3 Insert a mercury thermometer or pyrometer in the center of the frypot 2 to 3 inches 50 to 75mm deep 4 Turn the fryer gas valve to the ON position 5 When the shortening temperature reaches 325 F 162 C turn the thermostat adjusting screw clockwise un...

Page 32: ...nerator wires from the top of the gas valve See Figure 1 Item 3 2 Pull out on the retaining clip holding the cartridge Push down on cartridge and remove from the pilot assembly See Figure 2 3 Reverse the previous procedures to install the new cartridge 7 4 Adjust Pilot Flame 1 Remove the screw from the pilot adjustment hole on the gas valve See Figure 3 2 Use a small tip screwdriver to turn the pi...

Page 33: ...tment screw to obtain burner manifold pressure as follows J1C J1X Natural Gas 4 in W C 7 0 kPa J1C J1X LP Gas 10 0 in W C 2 50 kPa J2X Natural Gas 3 in W C 75 kPa J2X LP Gas 8 25 in W C 2 0 kPa Turning the screw clockwise increases pressure counterclockwise decreases pressure 8 Install the gas valve regulator cap screw when the correct manifold pressure is obtained 9 Switch fryer off remove the ma...

Page 34: ...f the valve See Figure 1 Item 6 5 Remove the 2 burner hanger screws See Figure 5 6 Lower the front of the burner assembly and pull straight out to remove 7 Reverse the previous procedures to re install burner assembly 7 8 Replacing Burner Deflector 1 Disconnect the gas supply to the fryer 2 Perform steps in Section 7 7 Removing the Main Burner Assembly to remove the burner assembly 3 Using a 1 2 i...

Page 35: ... equipped remove the frypot covers and basket hangers 4 Remove the screws from the cowl and lift up and off the fryer See Figure 8 and Figure 1 Item 7 5 Remove the screws from the sides and back of the flue cap and remove the flue cap See Figure 9 6 Lift frypot complete with burner gas valve flue drain valve and combustion chamber from the fryer cabinet After lifting frypot partially out of the ca...

Page 36: ...Main Components ITEM PART COMPONENT 1 826 1015 Basket Hanger 2 210 8093 Flue Cap J1C 3 824 1965 Top Cap Cowl J1C 4 810 0180 Door Handle J1C 5 806 9562 Door J1C 6 900 1840 Plate Magnet Striker 7 803 0053 Adjustable Leg J1C Frypot Flue Drain Valve see Page 8 2 Not illustrated ...

Page 37: ...J1C J1X J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS 8 2 8 2 Frypot Components 1 5 2 7 8 6 4 3 J1C J1X J2X ...

Page 38: ...ront 6 812 0392 Insulation Flue Upper 7 806 7915 Drain Valve J1C J1X Full Assembly 810 1338 Valve 1 Ball 810 1568 Handle Drain Valve 8 806 8135 Drain Valve J2X Full Assembly 810 1020 Valve 1 Ball 806 8137 Bracket Drain Switch 810 0820 Handle Drain Valve 816 0211 Sleeve 1 Valve Handle 809 0237 Nut 4 40 Keps Hex with External Teeth 816 0220 Insulation Switch 809 0540 Nut 13 Hex 2 Way Locking Zinc Pl...

Page 39: ...J1C J1X J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS 8 4 8 3 Burner Components J1C J1X Burner Manifold Assembly J2X Burner Manifold Assembly ...

Page 40: ...071 Pilot Assembly Natural 810 1773 Pilot Assembly Propane 810 1831 Pilot Assembly Manufactured Gas 7 Burner Orifice 810 0131 Burner Orifice 56 1 30 mm Natural J1C J1X 810 0129 Burner Orifice 51 1 70 mm Natural J2X 810 0140 Burner Orifice 67 81 mm Propane J1C J1X 810 0134 Burner Orifice 59 1 05 mm Propane J2X 810 1154 Burner Orifice 2 80 mm Manufactured Gas J2X 8 823 0244 Burner Manifold J1C J1X 9...

Page 41: ...J1X 803 0271 Twin Basket J2X 2 Basket Support Rack 803 0030 Basket Support Rack J1C J1X 803 0032 Basket Support Rack J2X 3 803 0197 Frypot Cleanout Rod 4 810 0069 Quick Disconnect Male 5 810 0071 Quick Disconnect Female 6 Flexible Gas Line 810 0081 Flexible Gas Line x 36 810 0082 Flexible Gas Line x 48 812 1227 Drain Nipple Not illustrated ...

Page 42: ...RS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS 8 7 8 5 Thermostat Components ITEM PART COMPONENT 1 806 0138 Thermostat Assembly Kit includes Items 2 and 3 2 806 0087 Thermostat Dial Plate Assembly 3 810 0110 Thermostat Knob 4 826 1177 High limit Thermostat Kit ...

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