Falcon E3840 Installation, Servicing & User Instructions - page 8
SECTION 6 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The fryers are of single pan type and the following units
are covered by this manual.
E3840 - Manual control model.
E3840F - Manual control model with built-in filtration.
USE OF OILS (COOKING MEDIUM)
As these are highly flammable when in their liquid state,
caution should always be taken when using cooking
medium.
Recommendation
PPE`s (Personal Protective Equipment) should be used
when cleaning or handling medium within this fryer.
Medium should not be overheated as this will increase
the risk of fire.
Note: Fryer is fitted with a thermal safety device. This will
stop heating of medium if the medium becomes
overheated.
This appliance will always fail safe.
Note: NEVER leave a working unit unattended.
Medium must always be maintained within fry pot.
Cold Medium - when filling with cold medium (see Figure
6), DO NOT FILL MEDIUM PAST -MIN- LEVEL MARK
(Maximum Cold Fill Mark).
Figure 6
-MIN- Level Mark: Medium should NEVER be allowed to
drop below this mark. Should medium drop below this
mark, top up immediately or switch fryer OFF.
Hot Medium and Topping Up Medium
DO NOT FILL MEDIUM PAST -MAX- LEVEL MARK
(Maximum Hot Fill Mark). (See Figure 6).
Medium and Foodstuffs
As foodstuffs increase volume within fry pot - follow these
rules:
DO NOT ADD WATER TO FRYER MEDIUM AT ANY
TIME!
WARNING
No attempt must be made to operate the appliance
during a power supply failure.
Please ensure that any plastic coated items are removed
prior to use. Before operation, pan requires to be
thoroughly cleaned and dried.
Discolouration of heated parts is caused by factory
testing to ensure unit is satisfactory. It will not affect
quality or performance.
An electronic thermostat with temperature probe is fitted.
The operating thermostat automatically controls oil
temperature. The temperature limit thermostat ensures
that the oil will not reach a dangerous temperature level.
If limit thermostat should activate during operation,
an investigation to determine the reason must be carried
out by a qualified technician.
6.1 APPLIANCE CONTROLS
Refer to Sections 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 for controls layout and
description.
6.2 OPERATION
Safety Precautions
The installer must fit an isolator switch on the electrical
supply to the fryer.
The user MUST be familiar with the location and
operation of the isolalator switch for shutting off electrical
supply in event of an emergency.
6.2.1 Frypot Filling Instructions
Remove lid (if fitted) and baskets and set these aside.
Ensure fryer pan is clean and completely dry. Ensure also
that drain valve is closed. Pour clean, cold oil to -MIN-
pan level mark on element guard/basket support grid.
Both Models
a) Press ON/OFF switch to on position (I).
b) Turn knob to select temperature.
c) Heat demand indicator will illuminate.
6.2.2 Fryer maximum basket loading (Both models)
Pre-blanched chilled fries– 2 x 1.5kg baskets.
Frozen fries – 2 x 1.2kg baskets.
6.2.3 Using the Controller
When unit has been switched on as detailed in
Section 6.2.1 above, fryer may be operated as follows.
Oil temperature will be governed by controller to desired
set temperature, selected by user on control knob.
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