| INSTALLATION &   OPERATION MANUAL   1ERD/1ERC SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS   1ER50D   1ER85D   ML-136496   ML-136497   1ER50C   1ER85C   ML-136498   ML-136499   For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts   VULCAN-HART   DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC   3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.   BALTIMORE, MD 21222   WWW.VULCANHART.COM   FORM 32903 (11-05)   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   In addition, check for possible shipping damage. If the fryer is damaged, save the packaging material   and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.   Do not use the door or its handle to lift the fryer.   LOCATION   The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. Minimum clearance from   combustible construction is 6" (152 mm) from the sides and 6" (152 mm) from the back of the fryer.   Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction is 0" from the sides and 0" from the back.   At least 16" (406 mm) clearance must be between the fryer and any open-top flame units. Adequate   clearances for servicing and proper operation must be allowed. The fryer may be installed on   combustible floors.   In the United States of America:   1. State and local codes.   2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI/Z223.1 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The American   Gas Association, Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209.   3. NFPA Standard #96.   4. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The   National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.   In Canada:   1. Local codes.   2. CSA C22.2 Canadian Electrical Code.   The above are available from the Canadian Standard Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100,   Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6.   ASSEMBLY   When installed, the fryer must be restrained to prevent tipping to avoid the splashing of hot liquid. The   means of restraint may be the manner of installation, such as connection to a battery of appliances or   installing the fryer in an alcove, or by separate means, such as adequate ties.   Legs   Position fryer in an open space near the final installation area. Tilt fryer on its side, being careful to avoid   scratching the finish. Thread legs into mounting holes provided on bottom of fryer by screwing in a   clockwise rotation until tight.   Carefully raise fryer to its normal position and place it in the installing location.   — 3 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Casters (Accessory)   If it is necessary to disconnect the restraint, unplug electrical   supply before disconnection. Reconnect the restraint before   plugging the electrical supply in and returning the fryer to its   installation position.   Instructions for installing casters to the fryer are included with   the casters.   LEVELING   Place a carpenter's level on top of the fryer and level the fryer   front-to-back and side-to-side by turning the adjustable legs or   casters.   Fig. 1   ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS   WARNING: ELECTRICALANDGROUNDINGCONNECTIONSMUSTCOMPLYWITHTHENATIONAL   ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL CODES.   WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW   LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES.   WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A 120V FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE   PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE   CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. IF THE   RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT   REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.   Place fryer as near to its final position as possible. Connect 3 phase line to X, Y and Z of terminal block.   To reach terminal block, remove electric cover plate from fryer.   For each 151/2" (394 mm) and 21" (533 mm) section, a 3 phase supply line capable of handling the   required KW at the fryer's rated voltage (208, 480) is needed. Refer to the fryer data plate for this   electrical information.   If a fan interlock is needed, it should be connected to 1 and 2 on the four pole barrier strip. 1 and 2 go   to a set of dry contacts on the power switch.   — 4 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   OPERATION   WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,   CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER.   WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE   FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK.   BEFORE FIRST USE   • Clean the protective metal oils from all surface parts and the tank interior using a noncorrosive,   grease-dissolving commercial cleaner. Follow the cleaner manufacturer's directions.   • Rinse thoroughly and drain (open the front door to access the drain valve).   • Wipe tank completely dry with a soft, clean cloth.   • Clean all fryer accessories.   • Rinse all accessories thoroughly after cleaning and wipe dry.   FILLING FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING   Liquid shortening may be used in all 1ER Series Fryers.   Solid shortening can only be used in fryers equipped with   a melt cycle. Melting solid shortening without using a melt   cycle will damage the fry tank, heating elements and   scorch the shortening. See Melt Options in this manual   under your particular model for more information.   1. Fill the fryer tank.   2. Shortening level should be between the MIN and   MAX lines in fry tank (Fig. 2). Shortening will   expand when heated; do not fill the fry tank past   the MAX line.   Fig. 2   3. Add fresh shortening as needed.   After draining shortening, allow the tank to cool down before adding all new shortening to avoid   scorching new shortening.   DAILY SHORTENING ADDITION   Add approximately 15% new shortening daily. Keep level of shortening at fill level line in fry tank. Add   fresh shortening as needed.   HIGH LIMIT CONTROL   If the shortening becomes overheated, one of the temperature shutoff devices will shut the fryer off. DO   NOT turn fryer on until the shortening temperature is below 300°F (149°C).   If the high limit device has shut the fryer system off, push the red reset button on the back of the element   head(s) before turning the fryer back on.   If this situation persists, shut fryer down and contact a Vulcan-Hart authorized service agency.   — 5 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   1ERD SERIES   CONTROLS —   Control Guide   — Power switch; for turning the fryer on or off. (Power switch is located behind the door panel.)   — For cleaning purposes when the fryer is filled with water. Temperature is maintained at   approximately 192°F (89°C).**   — — For entering and exiting the program mode. For scrolling through program parameters.   Starts and stops the timer; Silences the alarm after the timer times out; For entering   temperature and time values in the program mode.   — — Starts and stops the timer; Silences the alarm after the timer times out; For entering   temperature and time values in the program mode.   For viewing actual shortening temperature and set temperature.   **NOTE: The boil button is used during cleaning for the boil out. Depressing this button will set the   thermostat to a simmer point of 198°F. Note that there is a special feature in the controller that will sense   water verses oil and automatically send the controller into the boil out mode when water is placed into the   vat.   — 6 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   PROGRAMMING   Temperature, time and other parameters must be set before operating. Once these parameters are set,   the fryer can be operated at the touch of a button.   Press   to enter the program mode and scroll through the parameters. If the Parameter Lock feature   is disabled, program mode is immediate. If the Parameter Lock feature is on, LoC is displayed in the   window and program entry cannot be accessed. To access the program mode while LoC is on, press   within 6 seconds of pressing   . To turn the Parameter Lock feature off, see   Program Guide below.   Programming Guide   Once in the program mode, the parameters are displayed in the order listed below. To exit the program   and save changes, press and hold   for approximately 2 seconds.   PARAMETER   Left Timer   SELECT   DISPLAY   SCROLL   LED is lit above the left basket   icon. The time value is displayed scroll to next   in window. item.   Press   and   Press   or   to enter time.   LED is lit above the right basket Press   and   Press   Press   or   or   to enter time.   to enter   icon. The time value is displayed scroll to next   Right Timer   in window.   item.   Press   scroll to next   item.   and   The temperature value is   displayed in window.   Set Temperature   temperature.   Press   scroll to next   item.   and   00F   or   -00F   Offset   Calibration   For service only   CY L (Liquid shortening)   Melt Options:   Liquid shortening   Solid shortening   No melt   Press   or   to select melt   Press   scroll to next   item.   and   or   CY S (Solid shortening)   or   option.   CY O (No melt)   Press   or   to select   gAS   or   ELEC   Press   scroll to next   item.   and   Energy   Source   source of heat.   Press or   to lock or   LoC (Unlock Parameter)   or   ULoC (Lock Parameter )   Press   scroll to next   item.   and   Parameter Lock   unlock program entry.   Press or to   select Fahrenheit or Celsius.   Press   scroll to next   item.   and   F or   C Fahrenheit or   Celsius   — 7 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Melt Options (1ERD Series)   The controller has three options for bring shortening up to temperature:   CY L (Liquid shortening) - For slowly bringing liquid shortening up to temperature.   CY S (Solid shortening) - For slowly melting solid shortening.   CY O (No melt) - For immediately bringing liquid shortening up to fry temperature.   When using solid shortening in the fryer, the CY S (solid shortening) option must be used. Solid   shortening must be gently warmed to a liquid state before heating to frying temperatures. Melting solid   shortening without using this option will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening.   1. Remove crumb screens from fryer tank.   2. Lift elements out of each tank area.   3. Chop the solid block of shortening into pieces that can be packed into the bottom of fryer tank.   4. Pack bottom of the tank with shortening chunks.   5. Lower elements back into tank.   6. Pack the remaining chunks of shortening completely around and over top of the elements, then   place the screen on top of the shortening.   Upon startup, if the CY L or CY S melt option is selected and the shortening temperature is below 135°F   (57°C), CY is displayed in the window and the fryer cycles to bring the shortening up to temperature.   If the shortening temperature is over 150°F (65°C), HEAT is displayed in the window and the fryer   quickly heats up to set temperature.   The temperature is displayed in the window when the fryer has reached the set temperature. After the   first initial startup, the fryer always defaults to the last entered melt option.   To display the actual temperature at any time, press   return display to set temperature.   and hold for 3 seconds. Press   again to   USING THE FRYER (After Startup)   1. Load the fry basket(s); do not overfill.   2. Carefully lower basket(s) into shortening.   3. Press   to start the left timer. Press   to start the right timer.   to silence the left timer beeper. Press   4. When the timer times out, a beeper sounds. Press   to silence the right timer beeper.   NOTE: To cancel the timer after countdown has started, press and hold   seconds.   or   for at least 3   SHUTDOWN   1. Press the power switch OFF.   EXTENDED SHUTDOWN   1. Press the power button OFF.   2. Drain the fryer.   3. Turn the main electrical supply line OFF.   — 8 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   1ERC SERIES   CONTROLS —   Control Guide   — Power switch; for turning the fryer on or off. (Power switch is located behind the door   panel.)   — — — For setting fry temperature. For viewing shortening temperature and set temperature.   For entering and exiting the program mode.   For selecting program parameters. For setting timers 1 through 0. For entering   temperature and time values.   Through   — — — — For toggling through the selections under program parameters.   For setting time on timers 1 through 5 in the program mode.   For setting time on timers 6 through 0 in the program mode.   For cleaning purposes when the fryer is filled with water. Temperature is maintained   at approximately 192°F (89°C). **   **NOTE: The boil button is used during cleaning for the boil out. Depressing this button will set the   thermostat to a simmer point of 198°F. Note that there is a special feature in the controller that will sense   water verses oil and automatically send the controller into the boil out mode when water is placed into the   vat.   — 9 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   PROGRAMMING   Temperature, time and other parameters must be set before operating. Follow the Program Guide to   configure the fryer to your particular operation.   Programming Guide   Press   to enter into the program mode, then follow the steps under each parameter to enter the   desired information. To exit the parameter and save changes, press   . To exit the program   completely, press   again.   PARAMETER   STEPS   LEFT DISPLAY   SELECT   RIGHT DISPLAY   OPTIONS   F or C   Press   Press   Press   Press   DEGREES F or C   DEGREES F or C   PROGRAM   Fahrenheit or   Celsius   to select Fahrenheit or Celsius.   when complete.   F or C   Press   Press   Press   Press   SELECT   OPTIONS   SET PASS   NO PASS   PROGRAM   NEW PASS   NEW PASS   No Password   Required   to select NO PASS.   when complete.   Press   Press   Press   Press   Press   SELECT   OPTIONS   SET PASS   PASS REQ   CODE XXXX   PROGRAM   NEW PASS   NEW PASS   NEW PASS   Password   Required   to select PASS REQ.   and enter numeric code.   when complete.   Press   Press   Press   Press   SELECT OPTIONS   VOLUME #   OPTIONS   BEEPER   BEEPER   Beeper   Volume   to select volume.   when complete.   1, 2 or 3   PROGRAM   — 10 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Programming Guide (Cont.)   PARAMETER   STEPS   LEFT DISPLAY   SELECT   RIGHT DISPLAY   Press   OPTIONS   Press   ENGLISH (Factory Default) LANGUAGE   Language   Press   to select a language.   when complete.   ENGLISH/ESPANOL   FRANCAIS/DEUTSCH   HOLLAND   Press   PROGRAM   Press   Press   Press   Press   SELECT   OPTIONS   NO MELT/LIQUID/SOLID   NO MELT/LIQUID/SOLID   PROGRAM   Melt Options   to select melt options.   (See Melt Options)   when complete.   Press   Press   Press   SELECT   OPTIONS   RECOVERY*   PROGRAM   Recovery   Time   when complete.   Press   Press   Press   Press   SELECT OPTIONS   FILTER   OPTIONS   PROG 0000   ACT 0000   Filter   to scroll through options.   when complete.   FILTER   PROGRAM   Press   Press   Press   Press   SELECT   OPTIONS   PROG 00   ACT00   DISPOSE   DISPOSE   PROGRAM   Dispose   to scroll through options.   when complete.   Press   Press   Press   SELECT   OPTIONS   PROG 00   PROG 00   Set Back   To   275°F   Enter 11-99 min. of idle time   when complete.   IDLE SET BACK   PROGRAM   *Recovery - During a cold start, the controller measures the time the fryer takes to heat from 200°F to 250°F (93°C to   121°C) and compares it with factory default values.   — 11 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Melt Options (1ERC Series)   The controller has three options for bring shortening up to temperature. Upon startup, the fryer will   display the selected melt option in the window when heating:   HEATING   MELT L   MELT S   NO MELT - For immediately bringing shortening up to fry temperature.   LIQUID - For slowly bringing liquid shortening up to temperature.   SOLID - For slowly melting solid shortening.   When using solid shortening in the fryer, the SOLID melt option must be used. Solid shortening must   be gently warmed to a liquid state before heating to frying temperatures. Melting solid shortening   without using this option will damage the heating elements and scorch the shortening.   1. Remove crumb screens from fryer tank.   2. Lift elements out of each tank area.   3. Chop the solid block of shortening into pieces that can be packed into the bottom of fryer tank.   4. Pack bottom of the tank with shortening chunks.   5. Lower elements back into tank.   6. Pack the remaining chunks of shortening completely around and over top of the elements, then   place the screen on top of the shortening.   If the LIQUID or SOLID melt option is selected and the shortening temperature is below 135°F (57°C),   MELT L or MELT S is displayed in the window and the fryer cycles to bring the shortening up to   temperature. If the shortening temperature is over 135°F (57°C), HEATING is displayed in the window   and the fryer quickly heats up to set temperature.   The temperature is displayed in the window when the fryer has reached the set temperature. After the   first initial startup, the fryer always defaults to the last entered melt option.   Filter Programming   The Filter parameter can be programed to alert the operator to filter the shortening by counting the   number of cook counts. When the actual cook count is the same as the programmed cook count,   FILTER flashes in the window. It also can be programmed to time the filtering process.   • PROG 0000 - Enter the number of cook counts you want the controller to count before giving   a filter alert (each time a timer times out is equal to one cook count). To disable the filter   reminder, enter 9999.   • ACT 0000 - Leave at 0000 unless editing. This is the number of cook counts.   • TIME 00:00 - Enter the amount of time for timing the filtering process. Leave at zero if you do   not wish to use the timer.   • Pressing either arrow on   starts the filter timer after the drain valve is opened.   • After the timer times out, FILTER DONE is displayed in the window and a beeper sounds for   5 seconds. The filter prompt and cook count are reset to zero. After the beeper stops, CLOSE   DRAIN is displayed in the window (see Daily Filtering on page 31 for more information).   • Turn off is displayed in the window. The operator must cycle power switch to continue.   NOTE: The filter prompt can only be reset by completing a filtering cycle or disabling the   parameter.   — 12 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Dispose   The controller can also be programmed to alert the operator to dispose of the shortening by counting   the number of times the shortening is filtered. When the filter count is the same as the programmed filter   count, DISPOSE is displayed in the window.   • PROG 00 - Enter the number of filter counts you want the controller to count before giving a   dispose alert. To disable the dispose reminder, enter 99.   • ACT 00 - Leave at 00 unless editing. This is the number of times the shortening has been filtered.   • • • • • Turn power switch off and open the drain valve.   Discard the shortening into suitable discharge container.   Close the drain valve and fill the vat with shortening.   Turn power switch on.   Enter the programming mode, select the dispose parameter and reset the actual filter count to   zero. This will also reset the actual cook count to zero.   NOTE: The dispose prompt can only be reset by resetting the actual filter count or disabling the   parameter.   NOTE: The filter prompt takes precedence over dispose.   See Daily Filtering section in this manual for more information.   TEMPERATURE AND TIME PROGRAMMING   Temperature   1. Press   2. Press   to enter program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window.   to enter temperature mode. 000°F and TEMP are displayed in the window.   3. Press   through   to enter desired fry temperature. The fry temperature is displayed in the   window.   4. Press   to exit the temperature mode. Press again to exit program mode completely.   Time   There are ten timers with advanced timing features on the ERC fryer for setting fry times on multiple   products.   Timers   through   : 1. Press   and enter the program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window.   2. Press   . The LED's on timers   through   are lit and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed   in the window.   3. To select a timer, press one of the lit timer numbers; CK# 00:00 and TIME are displayed in the   window.   — 13 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   4. Enter the desired time using keys   entering the time, press ; SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window and the LED's on   timers through are lit.   through   . The time is displayed in the window. After   5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the remaining timers, or press   completely.   to exit the program   Timers   through   : 1. Press   and enter the program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window.   2. Press   . The LED's on timers   through   are lit and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed   in the window.   3. To select a timer, press one of the lit timer numbers; CK# 00:00 and TIME are displayed in the   window.   4. Enter the desired time using keys   entering the time, press ; SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window and the LED's on   timers through are lit.   through   . The time is displayed in the window. After   5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the remaining timers or press   completely.   to exit the program   Advanced Time Features   Each timer has additional timing functions that can be programmed to fit your particular operation.   • DUTY TIME - Notifies the operator during a fry cycle to perform a particular task (shake a   basket, flip a product, etc.). When the remaining cook time is the same as the Duty time, a beeper   sounds and DUTY # displays in the window. Press the flashing timer number to silence the   beeper. The beeper cancels after 5 seconds if not silenced.   • HOLD TIME - Starts after the initial timer beeper is silenced; HD# XX:XX is displayed in the   window. After timing out, a beeper sounds. Press the flashing timer number to silence the   beeper. The beeper cancels after 5 seconds if not silenced.   • COMPENSATED TIME - Automatically adjusts the time for variations in load sizes.   • STRAIGHT TIME - Does not adjust time for variations; used for regular timing operations.   Setting Advanced Time Features   1. Press   and enter the program mode.   2. Press   for timers through , or press   for timers   through   . The LEDs   are lit on the timers available for programming, and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the   window.   — 14 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   3. Select a timer; the programmed time is displayed in the window.   A. Duty Time:   1) Press either arrow on   ; DT# 00:00 is displayed in the window.   2) Enter the desired time using keys   through   . The time is displayed in the window.   3) Continue to the next step or press   B. Hold Time:   to choose another timer.   1) Press either arrow on   ; HD# 00:00 is displayed in the window.   2) Enter the desired time using keys   through   . 3) Continue to the next step or press   C. Compensated or Straight Time:   to choose another timer.   1) Press either arrow on   ; COMP or STRAIGHT is displayed in the window.   to select COMP or STRAIGHT.   to choose another timer or press   2) Press   3) Press   to exit program mode   completely.   USING THE FRYER (After Startup)   1. Load the fry basket(s), do not overfill.   2. Carefully lower basket(s) into shortening.   3. Press the desired number to select the product to be timed. Timers   through   are   programmed for products. Once the product is selected, select   timing of the product on the left or right side of the fryer.   or   button to start   4. When the timer(s) time out, a beeper sounds, REMOVE # is displayed in the window and the   timer number flashes. Press the flashing timer number to silence the beeper.   NOTE: To cancel the timer after countdown has started, press and hold the flashing timer number for   at least 3 seconds.   SHUTDOWN   1. Press the power switch OFF.   EXTENDED SHUTDOWN   1. Press the power switch off.   2. Drain the fryer.   3. Unplug the fryer.   — 15 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Time Programming Quick Chart   Press   to enter the program mode   Press   timers   for   Press   timers   for   to   to   Select a Timer   Enter Time   Using   Exit Program   Press   to   continue   to   Press   Set DUTY Time   Press   Set HOLD Time   Press   SelectCOMPor   STRAIGHT   — 16 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   FRYING GUIDELINES (ALL MODELS)   FRYING   • • • • Heat shortening to set temperature.   Pieces of product to be fried should be about the same size to ensure the same doneness.   Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into the hot oil.   Do not overfill baskets.   Recommended maximum capacities   Lb / kg of   Product   (1 Basket)   Total Lb / kg   of Product   (2 Baskets)   Total Lb / kg   of Product   (3 Baskets)   Models   1ER50D, 1ER50C   1ER85D, 1ER85C   21/2 / 1   31/2 / 1.6   5 / 2.3   7 / 3.1   N/A   101/2 / 4.8   • • • Carefully lower basket into oil.   When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying.   When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake basket several times in a way that does not splatter   the shortening.   • • Batter-covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or basket. If you use   the basket, first dip basket into shortening to reduce batter build-up on basket surfaces.   When frying is completed, remove basket or product. Hang basket on rear basket hanger. Remove   food and season it. Do not salt food over the shortening because salt could cause a chemical   change in the oil.   DAILY FILTERING   WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,   CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER.   Filtering Procedure   1. Turn the fryer off.   2. Slowly remove the baskets and raise the elements out of the tank, especially if shortening is hot,   to prevent splashing.   3. Open the fryer door and attach the drain pipe to the drain valve.   4. Select a container of sufficient capacity and place it below the drain pipe.   5. If you are using a filter bag, tie it securely to the drain pipe. If other filter medium is used, place it   in the container.   6. Open the drain valve carefully so the oil stream is directed through the filter.   7. With a small amount of warm shortening, flush out scraps and sediment in the fry tank. Drain the   tank thoroughly and wipe clean.   8. If it is necessary to clean the tank more thoroughly, follow the procedure shown in CLEANING —   WEEKLY OR AS REQUIRED in this manual.   9. Close the drain valve.   10. Pour strained shortening back into the tank.   11. Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. If using new solid shortening, refer to   MELT OPTIONS procedures in this manual.   — 17 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   DRAIN INTERLOCK   Prevents the heating elements from operating when the drain valve is open.   SHORTENING LIFE   Shortening life may be extended by following these guidelines:   • • • • • • • Do not salt foods over the fryer.   Use good quality shortening.   Filter shortening daily at a minimum.   Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored.   Keep equipment and surroundings clean.   Set thermostats correctly.   Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing in fryer.   CLEANING   WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW   LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES.   DAILY   • • • • Clean all exterior surfaces of your fryer at least once daily.   Use a damp cloth with warm water and a mild soap or detergent.   Rinse thoroughly, then polish with a soft, dry cloth.   Keep the fryer exterior clean and free of accumulated grease to prevent stubborn stains from   forming. If regular cleaning is neglected, grease will be burned on and discolorations may form.   • • • • • Remove discolorations by washing with any detergent or soap and water.   Use a self-soaping nonmetallic scouring pad for particularly stubborn discolorations.   Always rub with the grain of the stainless steel.   Do not use a scouring pad or harsh cleaners on the keypad or display area.   Cleaning instructions for fryers equipped with KleenScreen are covered in a separate instruction   manual. Follow the instructions accordingly.   WEEKLY OR AS REQUIRED   1. Once the shortening has been drained, flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm   shortening. Allow the tank to drain thoroughly.   2. Close the drain valve and fill the tank with a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner,   following the manufacturer's instructions.   3. Add commercial boil out solution. Solution level must be between the MIN and MAX level on the fryer   tank.   4. Press the boil button and bring the solution to a simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.   5. Drain the cleaning solution from the tank.   — 18 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   6. Close the drain valve and refill the tank with water. Add 1 cup (0.2 L) of vinegar to neutralize alkaline   left by the cleaner. Solution level must be between the MIN and MAX level on the fryer tank.   Bring the solution to a simmer and allow it to stand for a few minutes.   7. Drain the tank and rinse thoroughly with clear, hot water. All traces of cleaner must be removed. Dry   the tank thoroughly.   8. Close the drain valve and add shortening. Follow the FILLING FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING   procedure in this manual. If using solid shortening, refer to MELT OPTIONS in this manual.   The fryer is now ready for use.   TROUBLESHOOTING   ALARMS AND ERROR MESSAGES   Open Probe - If an open probe is detected, the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles   are cancelled. All operator buttons are disabled. The control displays the following message:   1ERD Models -   1ERC Models -   Prob   OPEN PROBE   The alarm sounds continuously until the fault clears or the fryer is turned off, then back on. If the problem   persists, call service.   Shorted Probe - If a shorted probe is detected, the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking   cycles are cancelled. All operator buttons are disabled. The control displays the following message:   1ERD Models -   1ERC Models -   Hi   SHORTED PROBE   The alarm sounds continuously until the fault clears or the fryer is turned off, then back on. If the problem   persists, call service.   Hi Temperature - If the temperature is greater than or equal to 415°F (212°C), the heat demand is   disabled and any running cooking cycles are cancelled. All operator buttons are disabled. The control   displays the following message:   1ERD Models -   1ERC Models -   Hi   SHORTED PROBE   The alarm sounds continuously until the fault clears or the fryer is turned off, then back on. Normal fryer   operations resumes when temperature drops below 415°F (212°C). If the problem persists, call service.   Display Flashing "FILTER" - When the display flashes FILTER, the countdown timer has reached   zero. Refer to the Filter Programming procedure in this manual to reset the timer.   1ERC Models -   FILTER   — 19 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   MAINTENANCE   WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING   AND SERVICING THE FRYER.   WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE   FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK.   SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION   To obtain service and parts information concerning this fryer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency   parts depots).   When calling for service, the following information must be available: model number, device number,   serial number, manufacture date (MD) and voltage.   FORM 32903 (11-05)   PRINTED IN U.S.A.   — 20 —   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   |