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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.

MAR 2002

24-Hour Service Hotline
1-800-551-8633

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GF14 and GF40 Series Gas Fryers
Installation & Operation Manual


NOTICE
This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified
personnel only. A Frymaster DEAN Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified
professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance,
or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturers warranty. See Chapter 1 of
this manual for definitions of qualified personnel.

NOTICE

This equipment must be installed in accordance with the appropriate national and local codes of
the country and/or region in which the appliance is installed. See NATIONAL CODE
REQUIREMENTS in Chapter 2 of this manual for specifics.


NOTICE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS

This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the basic plumbing code of the Building
Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation
Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

NOTICE
Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning and
technical procedures and may not conform to onsite management operational procedures.

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF UNITS EQUIPPED WITH 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 apparatus does not exceed the Class A or B limits for radio noise emissions as set
out by the ICES-003 standard of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassany les limites de classe A
et B prescrites dans la norme NMB-003 edictee par le Ministre des Communcations du Canada.


DANGER
Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or
modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating,
and service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Only qualified
service personnel may convert this appliance to use a gas other than that for which it was
originally configured.

DANGER
No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of
the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633.

DANGER
Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending
upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing
anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining
chains. If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restraining cable must be connected at all
times when the fryer is in use.

DANGER
The front ledge of the fryer is not a step! Do not stand on the fryer. Serious injury can result
from slips or contact with the hot oil.

DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

DANGER
Instructions to be followed in the event the operator smells gas or otherwise detects a gas leak
must be posted in a prominent location. This information can be obtained from the local gas
company or gas supplier.

DANGER
This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

Operation, installation, and servicing of this product could expose you to airborne particles of
glasswool or ceramic fibers, crystalline silica, and/or carbon monoxide. Inhalation of airborne
particles of glasswool or ceramic fibers is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Inhalation of carbon monoxide is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

NOTICE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires any and all gas products to be installed by a
licensed plumber or pipe fitter.
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GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS


CHAPTER 1: General Information
1.1
Parts Ordering and Service Information .............................................................. 1-1
1.2 Safety
Information ............................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Equipment
Description ........................................................................................ 1-2
1.4
Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel .................................................... 1-3
1.5 Definitions............................................................................................................ 1-3
1.6
Shipping Damage Claim Procedure..................................................................... 1-4

CHAPTER 2: Installation Instructions
2.1 General
Installation
Requirements....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Caster/Leg
Installation......................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Pre-Connection
Preparations ............................................................................... 2-2
2.4
Connection to Gas Line ....................................................................................... 2-3
2.5
Converting to Another Gas Type......................................................................... 2-4

CHAPTER 3: Operating Instructions
3.1 Start-Up
Procedures............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2
Boiling Out the Frypot......................................................................................... 3-2
3.3
Filling with Cooking Oil or Shortening ............................................................... 3-3
3.4
Shutting the Fryer Down...................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Thermostat
Operation .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.6
Draining and Filtering.......................................................................................... 3-4

CHAPTER 4: Preventive Maintenance and Operator Troubleshooting
4.1
Daily Checks and Services................................................................................... 4-1
4.2
Quarterly Checks and Services ............................................................................ 4-1
4.3
Semi-Annual Checks and Services ...................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Operator
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 4-4


1-1
GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION


1.1
Parts Ordering and Service Information
In order to assist you as quickly as possible, the Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Center
(FASC) or Service Department representative requires certain information about your equipment.
Most of this information is printed on a data plate affixed to the inside of the fryer door. A typical
data plate is illustrated below.

GF14SD
0201FM0208
AF
NAT
1050
4.00
10000
1.65
000
.00


Parts orders must be placed directly with your local FASC or distributor. Included with fryers when
shipped from the factory is a list of Frymaster FASCs. If you do not have access to this list, contact
the Frymaster Technical Service Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711.

When ordering parts, the following information is required:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Type of Gas:

Item Part Number:

Quantity Needed:


Service information may be obtained by contacting your local FASC. 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 and have ready any other information that you think may be helpful in solving
your problem.

RETAIN AND STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE USE.



1-2
1.2 Safety
Information
Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly.

Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the
ones below.

CAUTION
boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a
malfunction of your system.

CAUTION
Example of a CAUTION box.

WARNING
boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in dam-
age to your system, and which may cause your system to malfunction.

WARNING
Example of a WARNING box.

DANGER
boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in injury to
personnel, and which may cause damage to yo