Frymaster RE Series E4 Electric Fryers Introduction, General, Safety Information

RE SERIES E4 ELECTRIC FRYERS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1General

Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This manual covers all configurations of FPRE14, FPRE17, and FPRE22 models. The fryers in this model family have most parts in common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to as “RE Series Electric” fryers.

Although similar in appearance to the Pro Series Electric family of Common Electric fryers, the RE Series Electric fryers feature a significantly different rotating element with an enhanced design. Other features, including the deep cold-zones, open frypots and filtration system remain essentially unchanged. Control options include multi-product cooking computers (standard) or optional digital and analog controllers. Fryers in this series come in full- or split-pot arrangements, and can be purchased as single units or grouped in batteries of up to six fryers.

1.2Safety 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 one below.

DANGER

Hot cooking oil causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot oil or to transfer hot oil from one container to another.

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

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

DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in injury to personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause your system to malfunction.

Fryers in this series are equipped with the following automatic safety features:

1.Two high-temperature detection features shut off power to the elements should the temperature controls fail.

2.A safety switch built into the drain valve prevents the elements from heating with the drain valve even partially open.

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