Belshaw Brothers EZMelt 18 User manual

Item Number and Serial Number are listed on a data tag attached to the equipment.
This manual should only be used with the Item Number(s) shown above.
SUPPORT
The #1 Source for Donut and Bakery Equipment www.belshaw.com
USA/Canada 1-800-BELSHAW
International ([phone]
Email [email protected]
Web www.belshaw.com
SERIAL NUMBER
Melter-Filter
EZMelt 18 • EZMelt 24 • EZMelt 34
ITEM NUMBERS

20504 EZMelt 18

20508 EZMelt 24

20512 EZMelt 34

20505 EZMelt 18

20509 EZMelt 24

20513 EZMelt 34

20511 EZMelt 24
2022
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT
PARTS AND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

EZMelt Filtration Systems
EZMelt 18 • EZMelt 24 • EZMelt 34
Operator’s Manual
BELSHAW
814 44th Street NW, Suite 103, Auburn, WA 98001 USA
1-800-BELSHAW •800-578-2547 (USA/Canada) •([phone] (International)
[e-mail] • www.belshaw.com

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
2Operator’s Manual MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
EQUIPMENT RECORD
Please provide the information below when you correspond with Belshaw about your machine.
Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________
Installed by ______________________________________________________________________
Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________
Model number ____________________________________________________________________
Serial number
IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
In case of damage to the equipment upon delivery, follow these steps immediately.
1. Inform the freight carrier. The phone number will be on the shipping receipt or label.
2. Take photographs of the equipment, both inside and outside the box or crate.
3. Do not throw away any packaging.
4. Report the damage to the distributor (or other party) from whom you bought the equipment.
5. Email your photos to the distributor (or other party) AND to Belshaw Customer Service at
[e-mail]. Include a Belshaw 6-digit Order Number in your communications. Your
Order Number should be marked on the box or crate.
IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS
1. If possible, note the missing items on the delivery receipt of the freight carrier.
2. Take photographs of the entire shipment.
3. Follow steps 1 – 5 above.
03-17-2022 MN-0020
BELSHAW
814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] (Toll free USA/.Canada) •([phone] (International)
E-mail: [e-mail] •www.belshaw.com

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
EZMelt 18-24-34 MN-0020 Operator’s Manual 3
Contents
Contents 3
1 Your EZMelt Filtration System Operator's Manual 4
2 Operation Operator's Manual 5
Melting and Filling 9
Filtering 11
3 Cleaning Operator's Manual 14
Daily 14
As Needed 14
Technical Supplement – located after Operator's Manual**
**Printed separately for CE / European Union manuals

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
4Operator’s Manual MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
1 Your EZMelt Filtration System
The EZMelt filtration system is designed to be
used with Belshaw donut fryers. It performs four
functions:
•It melts shortening
•It holds shortening ready to use
•It supplies shortening to the fryer kettle
•It filters shortening for re-use
It is not designed to perform any other functions.
The EZMelt filtration system uses electrical
elements to melt shortening.
The EZMelt moves on casters. It is meant to be
used on the floor. The operator of the EZMelt is
expected to behave safely and to read this
manual and follow its instructions and warnings.
Study the instructions and warnings in this
manual carefully. A thorough understanding of
how to install, maintain, and safely operate the
EZMelt will prevent production delays and
injuries.
To use the EZMelt safely, heed the following
warnings and all other warnings that appear in
this manual:
•Make sure all hose connections are tight. If
you do not, you may be sprayed with hot
shortening. This could result in serious
burns.
•Make sure no water gets into the shortening.
Water causes hot shortening to spatter,
which could cause serious burns.
•Make sure the EZMelt kettle has enough
room in it before draining shortening from
the fryer. If you do not, shortening may
overflow the kettle and get on the floor,
possibly causing slips, falls, injury, burns, or
even death.
•Hot shortening can cause serious burns.
Make sure that proper protective gear
(safety glasses, gloves and apron) are worn
before filtering, disassembly and cleaning.
•Make sure the nozzle of the supply hose is
securely mounted on the side of the fryer
before turning on the pump. If you do not,
hot shortening could spray you, resulting in
serious burns. Also, shortening could get on
the floor, possibly causing slips, falls,
injury, burns, or even death.
•Make sure that the system and the
shortening are cool before attempting any
adjustments or repairs. If you do not, you
may be burned.
•Be careful never to get shortening, water, or
other materials on the floor. If anything
does get spilled on the floor, mop it up
immediately. If you do not, someone could
slip or fall, be burned or injured, or even die.
•To avoid damaging the EZMelt, never use
force to assemble, disassemble, operate,
clean, or maintain it.
•To avoid electrocution, make sure that the
power cord is not frayed or cracked and that
it does not pass through any water or
shortening.
•Make sure that the power cord is routed so
that no one will trip over it.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
EZMelt 18-24-34 MN-0020 Operator’s Manual 5
2 Operation
To help familiarize you with the major parts of
your EZMelt model EZ18, EZ24, or EZ34, please study the
photographs below.
Handle Heater Head Filter Bag and Frame Kettle
Casters Foot pedal
Figure 1-1. Front View.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
6Operator’s Manual MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
Figure 1-2. Side View.
Figure 1-3. Top View, Kettle and Elements (with Cube Melter removed).
Refill Hose
Rinsing Hose
Kettle
Cube Melter
Heater Head
Foot Pedal
Filter Assembly
Frame with Casters
Hose
Connector
Heating
Element
Kettle

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
EZMelt 18-24-34 MN-0020 Operator’s Manual 7
Figure 1-4. Heater head
Figure 1-5. Elements and kettle
Heat
Reset
Button
Heat switch
with pilot light
Pump switch
with pilot light
Insert power
cord here
Hose
Connector
Bleeder
Tube
Pickup
Tube
Heating
Element
Temperature
Sensors

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
8Operator’s Manual MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
Thoroughly clean your EZMelt before using it.
Refer to Section 2, “Cleaning,” for cleaning
instructions.
WARNING
Moisture causes hot shortening to spatter,
which may cause serious injury. Thoroughly
dry the kettle and any other parts you wash.
WARNING
To avoid electrocuting yourself or damaging
the EZMelt, never allow water, steam,
cleaning solution, or other liquid to enter the
heater head.
Make sure that the power requirements of the
EZMelt, shown on the data plate, match your
power source.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
EZMelt 18-24-34 MN-0020 Operator’s Manual 9
Melting and Filling
1. Completely cover the heating element with
shortening. There are two ways to do this:
•Pre-melt some shortening in a pan on the
stove and pour it into the kettle to cover
the element.
•Pack solid shortening tightly around the
heating element and bulbs. Do not leave
any air spaces. Cover the heating element
at least 2”/5 cm. (See Figure 1-6)
WARNING
Air spaces can cause the shortening to
overheat and catch on fire.
2. Install the cube melter in the kettle, opposite
the heater head. Push the cube melter through
the shortening so its legs rest on the bottom
of the kettle. (See Figures 1-7 & 1-8.)
Figure 1-6. Packing Solid Shortening in the
Kettle.
Figure 1-7. Cube Melter
Figure 1-8. Installing the Cube Melter.
3. Position the EZMelt near the fryer.
4. Install the supply hose. Follow these steps:
a. Attach the hose to the pump outlet by
hand-tightening the hose connector.
b. Mount the nozzle of the hose on the edge
of the fryer kettle with the opening
inside the kettle.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
10 Operator’s Manual MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
5. Make sure that the HEAT and PUMP
switches are in the OFF position. Connect
the EZMelt to the power source.
To avoid damaging the heating element, make
sure it is completely covered with shortening
before you turn the heater on.
6. Turn the machine on using the HEAT
switch. When the heat is on, the heating
element melts shortening at 250°F/121°C.
The heat must also be on to operate the
pump.
7. Turn the pump on using the PUMP switch.
8. When you want to supply shortening to the
fryer, press the foot pedal.
WARNING
To avoid burning yourself, never touch the
nozzle while the machine is in use.
9. When the fryer has enough shortening in it,
release the foot pedal.
10. As needed, add shortening to the kettle, one
cube at a time. Always add a cube if the
shortening level drops to the tops of the legs
of the cube melter. (See Figure 1-9 & 1-9A.)
Figure 1-9.
When to Add a Cube of Shortening.
Figure 1-9A. (EZ34 ONLY) When to Add a
Cube of Shortening.
To add a cube of shortening, follow these steps:
1. Position the filter bag and frame so you
can add shortening. The edge of the
kettle has one or two sets of holes in it.
Use the set of holes that is nearer to the
heater head. When two of the filter
frame’s pins rest in these holes, the filter
bag and frame hangs vertically. (See
Figure 1-10.)
Figure 1-10. Positioning the Filter Frame for
Melting.
b. Place a solid cube of shortening on the
cube melter. Let one cube melt and be
pumped out before adding another cube.
Do not overload the EZMelt.
BOTTOM OF
KETTLE
SIDE OF
CUBE
MELTER
IF
SHORTENING
LEVEL IS
HERE OR
BELOW ADD
ONE CUBE OF
SHORTENING
IF SHORTENING
LEVEL IS HERE
OR BELOW ADD
ONE CUBE OF
SHORTENING.
BOTTOM OF
KETTLE
SIDE OF
CUBE
MELTER

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
EZMelt 18-24-34 MN-0020 Operator’s Manual 11
WARNING
Be careful with hot shortening. Always wear
proper protective gear (face shield, apron and
gloves) when filtering, disassembling and
cleaning
Filtering
1. Turn the fryer off. Allow the shortening
to cool to 250°F/121°C. Because hot
shortening is dangerous, FILTER
SHORTENING AT THE LOWEST
TEMPERATURE THAT WORKS. Hot
shortening may also trip the pump motor.
WARNING
Maximum filtering temperature is
325°F/163°C
WARNING
Hot shortening may cause serious injury.
2. Turn the EZMelt off. Make sure that both
the HEAT and PUMP switches are in the
OFF position.
3. Make sure that the top of the cube melter
is exposed.
Figure 1-11. When to Drain the Fryer.
Figure 1-11A. (EZ-34 ONLY) When to Drain
the Fryer.
WARNING
When you begin to drain the fryer, the
shortening in the EZMelt must be shallow
enough for the top of the cube melter to be
exposed. If the shortening is deeper it might
overflow when you drain the fryer, thus
causing burns or other serious injury.
4. Position the shortening filter bag and
frame on the EZMelt kettle. The edge of
the kettle has one or two sets of holes in
it. Use the set of holes that is farther
from the heater head. When two of the
filter frame’s pins rest in these holes, the
filter bag and frame rests horizontally on
the end of the kettle. (See Figure 1-12.)
Figure 1-12. Positioning the Filter bag and
frame for Filtering.
If
shortening
level is
here or
below
drain
fryer.
Bottom of
kettle.
Side of
Cube
Melter.
If
shortening
level is here
or below
drain fryer.
Side of
cube
melter.
Bottom of
kettle.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
12 Operator’s Manual MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
5. Disconnect the supply hose from the hose
connector. Hold the two ends of the hose up
so shortening does not drip out. Hang hose
vertically over a pan so the shortening will
drip into the pan.
6. Attach the rinsing hose securely to the hose
connector. (See Figure 1-13.)
Figure 1-13. Rinsing Hose.
7. Position the EZMelt so the filter is directly
under the drain in the fryer kettle.
8. Reach under the table and slowly open the
fryer’s drain valve. For best results, do not
open the drain valve more than half-way.
FOR BEST RESULTS
Do not open the drain valve more than half-
way. If the EZMelt filter bag contains leftover
debris and shortening is drained too quickly,
the filter bag may clog and overflow.
9. Move the HEAT and PUMP switches of the
EZMelt to the ON position.
10. Hold the insulated handle of the hose.
Direct the nozzle into the fryer kettle. Press
the foot pedal and rinse the kettle with
shortening. Do not let shortening splash out
of the kettle!
WARNING
To avoid burning yourself, never hold or
touch the metal portion of the nozzle while
the machine is in use. Wear protective
gloves.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening, water, or other materials are
spilled. Materials spilled on the floor may
cause serious injury and loss of life.
11. After you have rinsed all the loose particles
out of the fryer kettle, release the foot pedal.
12. After the shortening has drained out of the
fryer kettle and through the EZMelt filter,
close the drain valve.
13. Turn the EZMelt off. Make sure that both
the HEAT and PUMP switches are in the
OFF position.
14. Disconnect the rinsing hose assembly. Hold
the two ends of the hose up so shortening
does not drip out. Hang the hose vertically
over a pan so shortening will drip into the
pan.
15. Bring the supply hose back to the EZMelt,
holding the two ends of the hose up so
shortening does not drip out.
16. Securely attach the supply hose to the hose
connector. Make sure the outlet nozzle is
securely mounted to the fryer, with the
opening inside the kettle.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
EZMelt 18-24-34 MN-0020 Operator’s Manual 13
17. Move the HEAT and PUMP switches to the
ON position. Press the foot pedal to supply
filtered shortening to the fryer.
18. Before you filter shortening again, shake out
the EZMelt filter. Follow these steps:
a. Allow the filter bag and frame to cool to
the touch.
b. Lift off the filter bag and frame, holding
it by the frame.
c. Hold the filter bag and frame up side
down over a garbage can and shake the
sediment off of it.
d. DO NOT rinse the filter.
WARNING
Rinsing the filter could cause water to drop
into the kettle. Hot shortening could spatter
and cause serious injury.
d. Put the filter bag and frame back on the
EZMelt.
To order replacement filters for your EZMelt,
call Belshaw.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
14 Operator’s Manual MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
3 Cleaning
Daily
WARNING
Be careful with hot shortening. Always wear
proper protective gear (safety glasses, apron
and gloves) when filtering, disassembling and
cleaning
Clean the EZMelt after every use. Follow these
steps:
1. Turn on the heat and the pump.
2. Press the foot pedal to pump shortening out
of the EZMelt and into the fryer.
3. When you cannot pump any more
shortening out of the EZMelt, release the
foot pedal. Turn off the heat and the pump.
4. Disconnect the EZMelt from the power
source.
5. Disconnect the filter hose assembly while
still hot and drain any remaining shortening
back into the filter kettle to prevent
shortening from hardening in the hose.
6. Store the hose hanging vertically with the
lower end of the hose in a metal container to
catch any shortening that may drip.
WARNING
Hot shortening can cause serious injury.
7. Clean the EZMelt filter. Follow these steps:
a. Allow the filter bag and frame to cool to
the touch.
b. Lift off the filter bag and frame, holding
it by the frame.
c. Invert the filter bag and frame over a
sink or garbage can and shake out the
sediment.
d. If the sediment shakes out of the bag,
replace the bag and frame in the EZMelt.
e. If any debris or sludge remains in the
filter bag, unsnap the filter to remove it
from the filter frame. Rinse the
remaining shortening and crumbs off of
the filter. Allow to dry completely, so
water does not come into contact with
shortening.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening, water, or other materials are
spilled. Materials spilled on the floor may
cause serious injury and loss of life.
As Needed
1. Remove the cube melter.
2. Loosen the two fasteners at the back of the
heater head, lift it off the kettle and place it
in a clean safe place. The foot valve and
cord will unsnap from the frame. See Figure
2-1.

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
EZMelt 18-24-34 MN-0020 Operator’s Manual 15
Figure 2-1. Removing the Heater Head.
(Place heater head as shown above so no
damage is done to the element.)
WARNING
Do not touch the heating element! It is very
hot and will burn you.
3. Remove the kettle from the frame. You
must remove it from the rear.
4. Pour any shortening remaining in the kettle
into a metal container. If it is too heavy or
awkward for you to lift by yourself, get
someone to help you.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening, water, or other materials are
spilled. Materials spilled on the floor may
cause serious injury and loss of life.
5. Scrape out any residue and discard it.
6. Wash the kettle, the cube melter, and the
filter frame with warm, soapy water.
7. Dry all the parts completely. The kettle and
all other parts must be completely dry before
you use the EZMelt again.
WARNING
Failure to dry the kettle and all parts of the
EZMelt completely may cause shortening to
spatter or erupt. Shortening will overflow the
EZMelt and may result in fire, injury, or
death.
8. Re-assemble the EZMelt.

EZMelt Filtration Systems
EZMelt 18 • EZMelt 24 • EZMelt 34
Technical Supplement
BELSHAW
814 44th Street NW, Suite 103, Auburn, WA 98001 USA
1-800-BELSHAW •800-578-2547 (USA/Canada) •([phone] (International)
[e-mail] • www.belshaw.com

| www.belshaw.com •800-578-2547 •([phone] •[e-mail]
2Technical Supplement MN-0020 EZMelt 18-24-34
EQUIPMENT RECORD
Please provide the information below when you correspond with Belshaw about your machine.
Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________
Installed by ______________________________________________________________________
Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________
Model number ____________________________________________________________________
Serial number
IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
In case of damage to the equipment upon delivery, follow these steps immediately.
1. Inform the freight carrier. The phone number will be on the shipping receipt or label.
2. Take photographs of the equipment, both inside and outside the box or crate.
3. Do not throw away any packaging.
4. Report the damage to the distributor (or other party) from whom you bought the equipment.
5. Email your photos to the distributor (or other party) AND to Belshaw Customer Service at
[e-mail]. Include a Belshaw 6-digit Order Number in your communications. Your
Order Number should be marked on the box or crate.
IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS
1. If possible, note the missing items on the delivery receipt of the freight carrier.
2. Take photographs of the entire shipment.
3. Follow steps 1 – 5 above.
03-17-2022 MN-0020
BELSHAW
814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] (Toll free USA/.Canada) •([phone] (International)
E-mail: [e-mail] •www.belshaw.com