Falcon E1808 User manual

E1808/38/48
DEEP FAT FRYERS
USERS INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SECTION 2 - CONTROLS and OPERATION
SECTION 3 - COOKING HINTS
SECTION 4 - CLEANING and MAINTENANCE
This appliance has been CE-marked on the basis of compliance with the Low Voltage and
EMC Directives for the voltages stated on the data plate.
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IMPORTANT
The appliance MUST BE installed by a competent person in compliance with the
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS and National Regulations in force at the
time.
UK regulations are listed on the front of the Installation and Servicing Instructions.
Regular servicing by a qualified person is recommended to ensure the continued safe and efficient
performance of the appliance.
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WARNING - THE APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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Upon receipt of the User's Instruction manual, the installer should instruct the responsible person(s)
of the correct operation and maintenance of the Appliance. This equipment is ONLY FOR
PROFESSIONAL USE, and shall be operated by QUALIFIED persons. It is the responsibility of the
Supervisor or equivalent to ensure that users wear SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING and to draw
attention to the fact that, some parts will, by necessity, become VERY HOT and will cause burns if
touched accidentally.
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WEEE Directive Registration No. WEE/DC0059TT/PRO
At end of unit life, dispose of appliance and any replacement
parts in a safe manner, via a licenced waste handler.
Units are designed to be dismantled easily and recycling of all
material is encouraged whenever practicable.
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Falcon Foodservice Equipment T100696 Ref. 2
HEADOFFICEANDWORKS
WallaceView,HillfootsRoad,Stirling.FK95PY.Scotland.
SERVICELINECONTACT
Phone:01438363000Fax:01438369900

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INTRODUCTION
TheE1808andE1838aresinglewellfreestandingfryers.
TheE1848modelisadoublewellfryer.
TheE1808modelaccommodatesonechipbasket,supportedinuseonaremovablebaseplate.
TheE1838modelaccommodatestwochipbaskets,supportedinuseonaremovablebaseplate.
TheE1848modelhastwopansidenticaltoE1808.
All models are provided with basket support rails and dust covers which should be used to cover the
well apertures when unit is not in use. The oil temperature is automatically controlled by an electronic
thermostat with a back-up high temperature limit device provided to ensure the oil cannot overheat
and reach a dangerous temperature level.
A drain valve is provided on all pans.
SECTION 2 - CONTROLS and OPERATION
Controls
A thermostat, two indicator lamps and an on/off switch are mounted on the front panel. The E1848
Double Pan has two sets (one for each pan).
The MAINS neon (RED) will illuminate when the external isolating switch is ON. This indicates that
power is available to the unit.
The THERMOSTAT neon (AMBER) illuminates only when the elements are being supplied with
current. It will extinguish when the frying medium has reached the selected frying temperature.
Thermostat |Control
On/OffSwitch
Thermostat Indicator Mains Indicator
(Amber) (Red)
The ON/OFF switch controls power to the controls.
The drain valve is located behind the front door. To facilitate draining of oil into a suitable receptacle,
a removable drain pipe is supplied (clipped to fryer base panel when not in use).

OPERATION
Switching the Appliance ON
a) Ensure well contains oil or equivalent.
b)PresscontrolswitchtoON.
c)Turnthermostattochosentemperature.
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ToShuttheFryerOFF
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Press control switch to OFF.
Thermostat
Provides automatic control of oil temperature up to a maximum of 190°C.
High Temperature Limit Device
This device is pre-set to shut off the power supply to the elements should the oil temperature ever rise
to 230°C. If this situation occurs it will be necessary to carry out an investigation and rectify the
reason for over heating of the oil. A button, located below the control chamber base panel, is
provided for re-setting the limit device.
Pre-Heat Time
Allow approximately15 minutes for the to heat to operating temperature from cold.
Choice Of Frying Medium
Select a top quality oil to obtain an optimum result from the appliance. Semi-liquid oils or frying fats
can be used should the need arise. Fats are solid at room temperature and must be heated up
carefully (see the section on charging the pan). Fat has a lower smoke point than oil.
A good quality oil will give good stability and allows a longer period of use without smoking or
foaming. It will also give better flavour to food. Top quality oils also have a higher flash point and can
reduce gumming around the unit.
Charging Of The Pan
Ensure drain valve is closed and fill with oil to level mark on element guard and side walls of well.
Approximate capacity is 39 litres for E1838 and 19 litres per pan on E1808 and E1848 models.
If solid fat is being used, remove chip basket support plate from well and cut fat into small pieces.
Slowly melt fat with thermostat at low setting and add pieces gradually until correct level has been
achieved. Fat must always be loaded in this way to prevent overheating and burning.
When all fat has melted to a liquid state, select required temperature and replace basket support plate
before use.
` Warning
Your attention is drawn to the following safety related points -
NEVER, under any circumstances, switch unit on unless it is filled with oil or
water.
Before draining pan or raising elements for cleaning, the unit MUST be
isolated at the mains switch.
The maximum recommended loads are –
E1808‐2.5kg
E1838‐5kg(2x2.5kgbaskets)
E1848‐2.5kgperbasket(5kgtotal)

Itisdangeroustouseoldoil.Thishasareducedflashpointandispronetosurgeboiling.
Surge boiling may occur if over-wet food or a larger than recommended load is being prepared. There
is also a possibility that appliance may catch fire should oil level fall below specified level.
All models are fitted with a safety device. This ensures that power to elements is cut-off when
removed from pan for cleaning or maintenance.
SECTION 3 - COOKING HINTS
Frying Chips
Chipped potatoes may be prepared by one of the following methods:-
Raw To Finish
Set the thermostat at 175Žo C for fat or 190Žo C for oil. Load each basket with up to 2.5kg of raw
chips and cook for 4 to 6 minutes according to the size of chip and type of potato.
Using this method, the hourly output of each fryer is as follows :
E1808 - 27.2kg E1838 - 54.4kg E1848 - 54.4kg
Outputs are based on the use of vegetable oil as a frying medium. When using dripping, slightly
longer frying times are required and the output will be slightly less.
Slow Blanching
This method may be used where large quantities of chips are requried at peak periods and consists of
pre-frying with a thermostat setting of 150Žo C. Basket load should be up to 2.5kg of chips with frying
time of 3 to 5 minutes.
Fast Blanching
This is carried out at a thermostat setting of 175Žo C for dripping or 190°C for oil. Allow 2 to 4
minutes for basket load of 2.5kg.
Finishing off either blanching method should be carried out within three hours at a thermostat setting
of 175Žo C for dripping and 190Žo C for oil with a cooking time of 1 to 2 minutes and a basket load
of 2.5kg. Further storage should be avoided.
Frying Fish
Remove baskets and fry fish on basket support grid. Remove cooked portion with a fish lifter.
The thermostat should be set at 175°C. Small quantities may be prepared in the baskets.
The following methods give best results :
Dry fish well and season basket by immersing in hot fat.
Place fish in basket and lower it very slowly into pan.
These precautions will avoid fish sticking to wire basket.
Other Types Of Food
Every type of food suitable for deep frying has a particular cooking temperature at which best results
are obtained.
The following thermostat settings are recommended but may be varied to suit individual requirements.
Setting shown should only be used when vegetable oil is the frying medium. Maximum setting for fat
is 175°C.

SECTION 4 - CLEANING and MAINTENANCE
Important
BEFORE ANY CLEANING IS UNDERTAKEN, ENSURE THAT THE UNIT IS ISOLATED FROM
THE MAINS.
THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CLEANED WITH A JET OF WATER OR STEAM CLEANED.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with acid or halogen based (eg. chlorine) descaling liquids or cleaning
powders.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
It should be noted that stainless steel can be easily marked by certain scouring pads including nylon
types and care should be exercised. When rubbing stainless steel with a cloth, always rub along the
grain direction.
Cleaning Procedure
In the interests of good housekeeping and hygiene, it is recommended that the appliance be cleaned
daily as follows -
1. Ensure fryer has been switched OFF at mains installation switch.
2. Insert drain extension pipe supplied securely into drain.
3. Place a receptacle directly below drain pipe.
4. Slowly open drain valve. This will allow oil to flow gently into vessel. Take care not to overfill
receptacle.
5. Having drained pan, close drain valve.
6. Remove basket and fish plate. Submerge items in a sink filled with hot, soapy water.
7. Pour hot water and detergent into fryer pan. Detegent to water ratio is dependant upon strength of
cleaning medium.
8. Set fryer control between 160Žo and 165Žo C. Allow water to heat, turn down thermostat and
simmer slowly. The duration of this process is dependant upon how soiled the pan is.
9. Turn unit OFF.
10. Drain water from pan as detailed in 3 and 4 above.
11. Rinse pan with clean water. Dry thoroughly. To gain access to pan interior for wiping, the
elements can be hinged upward. When elements become fully raised, a support latch will secure
these in position.
Important Note
Ensure elements are cool before attempting this procedure.
12. Wash and rinse basket and fish plate. These should be perfectly dry before replacement within
pan.
13. Ensure drain valve is closed. Remove pipe.
14. Strain/filter oil back into pan. If necessary top up with clean oil to maximum level mark. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
Service
Contact Service Line as detailed on the title page of this manual.