VOLLRATH CF4-3600 Medium Duty Electric Countertop Fryers with Drain Instruction Manual

Operator’s Manual
Medium-Duty 15 Lb. Electric Countertop Fryers with Drain

CF4-3600 Medium Duty Electric Countertop Fryers with Drain

WARNING
Fire, Injury, Death Hazard
Correct precautions, procedures and regulations for usage must be followed. Operation and safety training is necessary for all users of this equipment.

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and  packaging. Use this packaging to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.

Safety Precautions

To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully.

WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:

• Do not operate unattended.
• Unit must be only used in a flat, level position.
• Change oil regularly or as necessary. Old or dirty oil has a lower flash point than clean oil.
• Fill oil to correct level. Do not over fill.
• Do not overfill basket. Do not fill basket more than half full.
• Hot oil is flammable – keep open flames away from hot oil and oil vapors.
• The unit and oil may be hot even though the ready light is not on.
• Do not operate unit in public areas and/or around children.
• Do not operate if unit has been damaged or is malfunctioning in any way.
• Do not tamper with the Safe Operation Switch or Over Temperature Protection Switch.
• Unplug the unit, turn off and let it cool before cleaning or moving.
• Do not spray controls or outside of unit with liquids or cleaning agents.
• Do not clean the unit with steel wool.
• Dispose of oil in an environmentally responsible manner.

Note: Each fryer head requires a dedicated circuit and the electrical ratings are per circuit.

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

This equipment is intended to be used for deep frying foods in commercial foodservice operations only. It is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use.

CODES AND REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
Fire, Injury, Death Hazard
This equipment must installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all federal, state and local codes. Failure to install this equipment properly can result in injury or death.

Applicable Codes and Standards
United States
Vollrath recommends all commercial cooking equipment be provided with a ventilation system in compliance with NFPA96.

• Cooking equipment that uses or produces grease (e.g. fryer, griddle), must be provided with hoods that are designed to capture grease and provide fire protection.
• Equipment must be installed in accordance with the requirements and approval of the AHJ “Authority Having Jurisdiction.”

Clearance Requirements

• Minimum clearance from combustible construction: 6″ (15 cm) from the sides and back of the fryer
• Minimum clearance from surface flames from adjacent equipment: 16″ (40.6 cm)

Environment Requirements

• Do not install under combustible materials.
• Should be installed under a hood in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, NFPA 96.
• Locate the fryer in a place where it cannot be pushed off the countertop.
• Keep the area surrounding the fryer clear of combustible materials.
• Keep the area at the front of the fryer clear for unobstructed access during operation.
• Do not place adjacent to a heat-producing appliance.

Electrical Requirements

• Each fryer head requires a dedicated circuit. Some models are supplied with two individual power cords. Each cord must be plugged into a dedicated circuit that matches the rating on the nameplate found on the back of the fryer.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Clean the Equipment
This equipment must be cleaned prior to use. Failure to clean surfaces before using the unit could cause food contamination. See “Cleaning” in this manual.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

A Night Cover. Covers the well and oil when the fryer is not in use.
B Baskets. Hold the food to be fried.
C On/Off Switch. Illuminates when the switch is on the ON position.
D Temperature Control Dial. Sets the temperature of the oil.
Standby Mode. Turns off the heating element. Note: In this mode the ready light will also illuminate.
E Ready Light. Illuminates when oil has reached the set temperature.
F Basket Hook. Holds the basket to allow excess oil to drain from food.
G Maximum Oil Level. Do not fill with oil above this mark because this may cause oil to overflow the well after the basket of food has been added.
Minimum Oil Level. Do not operate with oil below this level as the oil may overheat and could ignite, causing a fire.
H Drain Valve. Drains the oil.
I Heating Element. Heats the oil.
J Over-Temperature Reset Switch. Refer to the Troubleshooting section.

OPERATION

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Overheated oil or oil vapors can ignite causing a fire. Monitor oil temperature, quality and level.
Heat oil carefully. If oil smokes, reduce heat. Do not leave unit unattended. If fire occurs, turn unit off, cover until cool. Do not put water on hot or flaming oil. Do not operate with oil below low oil mark. Dirty oil has a lower flash point. Replace oil on a regular basis. Maintain correct oil level. Use an oil vapor removal system (hood) to reduce oil and grease buildup on wall or ceiling surfaces.

NOTICE: Do not operate the fryer with the night cover(s) over the well(s).

Add Oil to the Wells
NOTICE: Do not pour oil into an empty well when the fryer is hot.

Tips:

• Use a high quality oil that does not break down quickly. For example corn or peanut oil.
• Strain oil daily.
• Add fresh oil as necessary to maintain the oil level.

1. Before each use, check the oil level in each well to make sure it is between the minimum and maximum fill lines.
2. Verify the drain valve(s) are in the closed position.
3. If oil needs to be added, remove baskets from well. Add oil or shortening to well until the oil is between the minimum and maximum fill lines. DO NOT overfill the well.

NOTICE: Melt shortening at 125◦F. Melting shortening at temperatures above 125◦F may trip the high limit control. After shortening has melted, set the dial to the frying temperature.

Pre-Heat the Oil
For dual fryers, each well operates independently and may be set to different temperatures.
Note: The fryer head must be in the down position. If it is not, the fryer will not heat.

1. Plug the fryer into a grounded electrical outlet that matches the rating on the nameplate found on the back of the fryer.
   NOTICE: Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage will cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage, modification to the power cord or electrical components can damage unit and will void the warranty.

2. Press to turn on the fryer. The switch will illuminate.

3. Rotate the dial to desired temperature.
   Food| Suggested Temperature
   ---|---
   French fries| 375°
   Waffle fries
   Potato chips
   Tater Tots®
   Onion rings
   Chicken wings| 350°
   Breaded fish
   Shrimp

4. The ready light will illuminate when the oil reaches the set temperature.

Place Food into the Basket
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Hot oil and parts can cause burns. Use caution when operating this equipment. Do not overfill baskets which could cause hot oil to overflow. Some foods may cause oil to spatter. Use caution when adding food to hot oil and lowering baskets into the fryers.

For Best Results

• Place food so that it can circulate in the boiling oil.
• Select pieces of food that are the same shape and size.
• Skim the oil often.
• Shake the basket often while frying.
Frozen Foods| • Remove ice crystals from frozen food. Ice crystals may cause oil to splatter.
• Dry or drain wet food before placing into the basket.
Batter Dipped Foods| • Lower the basket into the oil, then use tongs to place individual pieces into the oil

1. Place food into the basket(s).• Fill the basket 1/3 to 1/2 full
   • Distribute the food evenly in the basket
   NOTICE: Overfilling baskets could cause hot oil to overflow.

2. Carefully lower the basket(s) into the cooking oil.

3. When frying is complete, remove the basket(s) from the oil and set on the basket hook to allow excess oil to drain from the food.

4. Allow the excess oil to drain back into the well before transferring the food to a serving dish or holding area.

5. Press to turn off the fryer.

6.  Place the night covers over the fryer wells when the fryer is not in use.

CLEANING

CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Do not touch hot liquid or heating surfaces while unit is heating or operating.
Hot liquids and food can burn skin. Allow the hot liquid to cool before handling. Do not drop or spill water into hot oil as it will spray or splatter the hot oil out of the tank.

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an electrical shock.
Do not spray the unit or controls with water or cleaning products.
Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a short circuit or an electrical shock. Do not use unit if power cord is damaged or has been modified.

NOTICE: Hand wash only. Do not wash fryer components in a dishwasher.
NOTICE: Do not use abrasive materials, scratching cleansers or scouring pads to clean the equipment. These can damage the finish.

Clean this equipment daily.

1. Press to turn off the fryer.

2. Unplug the fryer. For fryers with two power cord, both cords must be unplugged.

3. Allow the fryer and oil to cool completely.

4.  Place a 3 gallon or larger metal container under the drain valve.

5. Lift drain valve handle up and slowly rotate it to the open position.

6. After the oil has drained, close the drain valve.

7. Filter or discard the used oil.

8. Remove the baskets from the well.

9. Wash the baskets in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.

10. Lift and rotate the fryer head, placing the pins into the notches as shown below. Allow the head to rest in this position for a minimum of four minutes to allow oil to drain from the fryer head into the well.
    NOTICE: Not waiting for the oil to drain could cause oil to drain onto the control panel or the area below the fryer. This could damage the controls and create a hazardous situation.

11. After the all of the oil has drained from the fryer head, rotate the head backward, placing the pins into the notches as shown below.

12. Clean the wells with a soft cloth or sponge dipped into soapy water.
    OR
    Fill the well(s) with water to the maximum fill mark. Add dish washing liquid and boil the mixture for a few minutes. Then drain the well.

13. Clean the outside of the fryer with a soft cloth or sponge dipped into soapy water.

14. Rinse the equipment thoroughly to remove any soap residue.

15. Dry the equipment thoroughly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Ready light does not illuminate when the temperature control is set to standby.| The fryer is not plugged in.| Plug in the fryer.
The temperature safety switch is tripped.| Reset temperature safety switch. See the Temperature Safety Reset section of this manual.
The fryer head is not positioned correctly.| Ensure the fryer head is positioned correctly in the hinges and lowered into the oil. The fryer head must be in the down position to engage the magnetic interlock switch.
Ready light malfunction.| Replace the ready light.
Oil gets too hot.| The oil level may be too low.| Check the level of oil in the well. It should be between the minimum and maximum fill lines. If is not, turn off the fryer and allow it to cool. Add oil to proper level.
Thermostat control malfunction.| Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
Oil does not get hot enough.| Not allowing sufficient time for fryer to recover.| Wait for the ready light to illuminate before placing food into the fryer.
Thermostat control malfunction.| Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
Oil heats slowly.| The fryer may be plugged into an electrical outlet with incorrect voltage.| Verify the voltage at the outlet matches the voltage rating the label on the fryer. If not, plug the fryer into an outlet with the correct voltage.
Oil does not heat.| Fryer head is not positioned correctly.| Ensure the fryer head is positioned correctly in the hinges and lowered into the oil. The fryer head must be in the down position to engage the magnetic interlock switch.
The temperature safety switch may have activated.| See the instructions in the Temperature Safety Reset section of this manual.
The magnetic safety switch, thermostat, or heating element may have malfunctioned.| Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
Oil boils over top when frying| Too much oil in the well.| Reduce the amount of oil in the well.
Too much food in the basket.| Reduce the amount of food in the basket.
Too much water in the food.| Remove extra liquid or ice crystals from food prior to frying.
Fryer suddenly stops working| The oil may be too hot and the over- temperature safety feature may have activated.| See the instructions in Temperature Safety Reset section of this manual.
Food quality issues
Overcooked food.| Food is cooked too long.| Lower the temperature or adjust the cooking time.
Undercooked food or food is not crisp.| Oil is not hot enough, not cooked long enough or there is too much food in the basket.| Raise the temperature or adjust the time. Use uniform sized pieces of food. Do not overload the basket. Shake the basket while the food is cooking.
Food is overcooked on outside, undercooked on inside.| Oil is too hot.| Lower the temperature of the oil.

TEMPERATURE SAFETY RESET SWITCH

This fryer is equipped with a safety feature that shuts off power to the fryer if the oil temperature reaches 446 °F (260 °C). If the switch is activated, the condition that caused the activation needs to be corrected and the switch needs to be reset.

1. Determine what caused the safety switch to activate and correct it.
   Possible causes include; dirty oil, low oil level and fryer head not properly submerged in oil.

2. Allow the oil to cool to 300 °F (149 °C) or lower.

3. Press and release the reset button on the back of the fryer.

4. Contact Vollrath Technical Service if the switch continues to activate.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Serviceable parts are available on vollrathfoodservice.com.
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty to purchasers for such uses.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt. Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will not be covered under warranty.
For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit vollrathfoodservice.com.

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