Broaster 1600 User manual

The Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991
608/365-0193 www.broaster.com
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Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2000 The Broaster Company
Broaster®, Broasted®, Broasted Chicken®, Broaster Foods®. and Broasterie® are registered trademarks.
Usage is available only to licensed opertors with written authorization from The Broaster Comany.
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1600: CSA, NSF and UL 1800: CSA (AGA & CGA), NSF and UL
MODEL 1600 AND 1800 SOLID STATE
BROASTER®PRESSURE FRYER
SERVICE MANUAL
1988 THRU 1998
Be sure ALL installers read, understand, and have access to this manual at all times.
“An American Tradition Since 1954!”

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustments, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and mainte-
nance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
All adjustments and repairs shall be made
by an authorized Broaster Company repre-
sentative.
If there is a power failure, turn cook/filter
switch OFF. On the Model 2400GH, also
slide switch on gas valve OFF. DO NOT
attempt to operate unit during a power fail-
ure.
1800GH: Post, in prominent locations,
instructions to be followed in the event that
the user smells gas. This information can
be obtained from your local gas supplier.
WARNING: Failure to read and
understand this manual completely
could result in serious injury or death. Be
sure ALL operators read, understand and
have access to this manual at all times.
WARNING: Rags or papers containing
cooking oil can catch fire if exposed to
heat. Laundering will not remove the oil. Dis-
pose of all oil-soiled papers and rags in a trash
container that is in a ventilated area away from
all cooking equipment or other heat sources
such as direct sunlight.
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For the sake of safety and clarity, the following words used in this manual are defined as follows:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor injury, property damage or both.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - WARNING SIGNS
1600..........................................................................................................................1 - 1
1800..........................................................................................................................1 - 4
2 - ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY
WIRING DIAGRAMS................................................................................................2 - 1
3 - MECHANICAL CONTROL PANEL
FAMILIARIZATION...................................................................................................3 - 1
ACCESS FOR SERVICE .........................................................................................3 - 2
INDICATOR LIGHTS................................................................................................3 - 3
COOK/FILTER SWITCH AND POWER ON SWITCH..............................................3 - 3
TIMER ......................................................................................................................3 - 4
HI-LIMIT CONTROL.................................................................................................3 - 5
THERMOSTAT .........................................................................................................3 - 6
3A - SOLID STATE PUSHBUTTON CONTROL PANEL
FAMILIARIZATION................................................................................................. 3A - 1
ACCESS FOR SERVICE....................................................................................... 3A - 2
PUSHBUTTON CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING................................................ 3A - 3
WARNING DISPLAYS........................................................................................... 3A - 4
DISPLAY ACTUAL TEMPERATURE.................................................................... 3A - 4
CALIBRATION...................................................................................................... 3A - 4
4 - SOLID STATE CONTROL PANEL
ROTARY DIAL
FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................................................4 - 1
CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING.......................................................................4 - 2
ACCESS FOR SERVICE....................................................................................4 - 3
COOK/FILTER SWITCH.....................................................................................4 - 4
HI-LIMIT CONTROL............................................................................................4 - 4
POWER ON INDICATOR LIGHT........................................................................4 - 6
SPEAKER...........................................................................................................4 - 6
SOLID STATE CONTROLLER............................................................................4 - 7
TEMPERATURE SENSOR PROBE ...................................................................4 - 7
DUAL DISPLAY CONTROL
FAMILIARIZATION............................................................................................4 - 10
CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING.....................................................................4 - 11
WARNING DISPLAYS.......................................................................................4 - 12
DISPLAY ACTUAL TEMPERATURE................................................................4 - 12
CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................4 - 12
ACCESS FOR SERVICE..................................................................................4 - 13
COOK/FILTER SWITCH...................................................................................4 - 14
HI-LIMIT CONTROL..........................................................................................4 - 14
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4 - SOLID STATE CONTROL PANEL (cont’d)
DUAL DISPLAY CONTROL (cont’d)
POWER ON INDICATOR LIGHT......................................................................4 - 16
SOLID STATE CONTROLLER..........................................................................4 - 16
TEMPERATURE SENSOR PROBE .................................................................4 - 17
5 - 1600/1800E POWER INPUT BOX 5 - 1
CONTACTORS (1600/1800E)..................................................................................5 - 2
FUSE (1600/1800E).................................................................................................5 - 3
HEATING ELEMENTS (1600/1800E).......................................................................5 - 3
LIMIT SWITCH.........................................................................................................5 - 5
6 - COVER AND YOKE
PROPER COVER OPERATION...............................................................................6 - 1
FAMILIARIZATION...................................................................................................6 - 2
ADJUSTMENTS.......................................................................................................6 - 3
REMOVAL................................................................................................................6 - 4
DISASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................6 - 4
ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................................................6 - 5
PRESSURE GAUGE................................................................................................6 - 6
SAFETY RELIEF VALVE..........................................................................................6 - 6
7 - 1600 PRESSURE SYSTEM
EXHAUST DRAIN TUBE..........................................................................................7 - 2
EXHAUST TANK......................................................................................................7 - 2
EXHAUST TUBE......................................................................................................7 - 2
8 - 1800 PRESSURE SYSTEM
EXHAUST DRAIN TUBE..........................................................................................8 - 2
EXHAUST TANK......................................................................................................8 - 2
EXHAUST TUBE......................................................................................................8 - 3
9 - PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE
REPLACEMENT.......................................................................................................9 - 1
REPAIR AND CLEANING ........................................................................................9 - 3
10 - 1800GH MAIN BURNER SYSTEM
MODEL 1800GH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................10 - 1
GAS CONVERSION...............................................................................................10 - 1
HIGH ALTITUDE ....................................................................................................10 - 1
VENTILATION........................................................................................................10 - 2
GAS VALVE............................................................................................................10 - 2
FLAME ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................10 - 3
AIR SHUTTER........................................................................................................10 - 5
COMBUSTION CHAMBER....................................................................................10 - 6
COMBUSTION CHAMBER EFFECTIVE SG8A490010.........................................10 - 7
MAIN BURNER ORIFICE.......................................................................................10 - 8
PILOT BURNER ORIFICE .....................................................................................10 - 9
THERMOCOUPLE.................................................................................................10 - 9
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11 - DRAIN VALVE AND FILTER SYSTEM
DRAIN VALVE ........................................................................................................ 11 - 1
FILTER PAN........................................................................................................... 11 - 2
CHECK VALVE.......................................................................................................11 - 3
MOTOR..................................................................................................................11 - 4
PUMP.....................................................................................................................11 - 5
12 - TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRICAL TIPS ................................................................................................12 - 1
CONTROLLER TIPS (SOLID STATE)....................................................................12 - 2
GAS TIPS (1800GH)..............................................................................................12 - 3
COVER AND YOKE TIPS......................................................................................12 - 4
PRESSURE SYSTEM TIPS...................................................................................12 - 5
PRODUCT TIPS.....................................................................................................12 - 6
FILTERING TIPS....................................................................................................12 - 8
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1 - WARNING SIGNS
When servicing a Broaster®Pressure Fryer,
be sure all safety devices and warning signs
are in place and legible. If not, The Broaster
Company should be notified in writing of the
lack of warning signs and the existence of
an unsafe condition.
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If you need replacement warning signs or
manuals, contact an authorized Broaster
Company representative or The Broaster
Company Service Department at 608/365-
0193.
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