Franke HCMF-18 User manual

HCMF-18 & HCMF-30 High Capacity Meat Freezers
Operating Manual [P/N 19004316]

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Important READ FIRST
General:
1. This Operating Manual contains important instructions and safety information on
the High Capacity Meat Freezer (HCMF). Read and understand the contents of
this manual before attempting to: Uncrate, Install, Operate, Clean or perform
Routine Maintenance.
2. The HCMF is designed for the temporary frozen storage and easy (at-Grill-
Station) access to frozen hamburger patties and other grilled product at
commercial restaurants only. Franke authorizes no other use.
3. The HCMF may NOT be used for long term storage, only temporary storage of
frozen product between the walk-in freezer and grill station production.
4. The HCMF is designed for installation and operation indoors, in a restaurant
kitchen area protected from weather, excessive heat, excessive humidity and
corrosive salt air.
5. Only persons over 15 years old may operate this equipment, following all safety
and operating instructions.
6. The A-rated equivalent continuous sound [pressure] level at the workstation for
operating personnel is below 70 decibels.
Read, understand and obey all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES:
During Installation -
This equipment must be installed by qualified personnel, in compliance with all
manufacturer’s instructions and local building, food safety and electric codes.
Caution! The shipping carton and pallet have banding under tension, nails or staples
and possibly wood splinters. When uncrating, wear gloves and eye protection to reduce
the risk of injury.
Caution! The HCMF -18 model weighs 265 lbs. or 120 kg. and the HCMF -30 model
weighs 365 lbs. or 165 kg. Do not attempt to remove this unit from the shipping carton
without the help of others.
Important! Failure to provide the recommended rear or side clearance may shorten the
life of the High Capacity Meat Freezer, increase compressor running time, increase
energy usage and impact unit warranty coverage.
When Loading Product –
Always use disposable gloves when removing frozen grill product from the freezer and
placing it on the grill, to avoid potential cross contamination.
Important Product Loading Tips:
1. DO NOT over-fill the High Capacity Meat Freezer. This freezer requires good air
circulation to maintain uniform frozen temperatures.
2. DO NOT let inner plastic bags block or obstruct the openings or vents in the rear
of the storage compartment.

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NOTE: Recommended maximum HOLD time for all products is 24 hours.
CAUTION: Do not allow freezer door to remain open for any longer than the time
required to remove the frozen product required. Keeping the door open will raise freezer
compartment temperature, require the compressor to work harder and potentially result
in a FOOD SAFETY problem.
During Store Closing Procedure –
1. Before closing, all remaining frozen product must be returned to long-term
freezer storage.
2. This equipment must not be cleaned with a high-pressure water jet or steam
cleaner.
3. Use only Cleaning and Sanitizing Agents approved by McDonald’s and specified
for this application in their restaurants.
CAUTION: When unplugging the HCMF, avoid any contact with hot surfaces on the
Grill Station. Allow the Grill Station to cool before unplugging the HCMF. Contact with
hot grease or hot surfaces can cause severe burns.
Note! Never defrost the freezer by scraping the inside walls, regardless of how much
ice is present. The only proper method for defrosting is to unplug the freezer, open the
door and allow frost or ice to melt.
During Preventative Maintenance –
WARNING! Verify the freezer is disconnected from the power source before attempting
any preventive maintenance. Failure to disconnect the electric power could result in
electric shock, burns, injuries or death.
CAUTION! The fins on a condenser coil are very sharp, and some refrigeration lines
can be very hot, resulting in possible cuts and/or burns. Avoid physical contact with the
fins on the condenser coil or any related refrigeration lines. Gloves are recommended
when cleaning the condenser coil.
Basic Troubleshooting:
1. Store Personnel authorized “troubleshooting” on the HCMF is limited to the steps
and procedures outlined in Section 7 of this manual.
2. For any other service or performance problem not covered or corrected by Basic
Troubleshooting procedures, call: Franke Technical Support at [phone]
(press 2) in North America.
3. All service or repair work must be done by a licensed professional trained and
authorized to perform service on Franke products.
4. Only factory authorized repair parts may be used when servicing this unit.

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Table of Contents
Important CAUTIONS & WARNINGS Page 2
Equipment Diagram: Key Components Page 5
1 Installation Page 6
2 Disposable Gloves Holder Page 9
3 Operating Controls Page 10
4 Loading the Freezer Page 12
5 Store-Closing Procedure Page 14
6 Preventative Maintenance Page 15
7 Basic Troubleshooting Page 17
8 Unit Specifications Page 19
9 Product Warranty Page 20
10 Service Commitment & Contact Information Page 21

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Franke HCMF Key Components
HCMF-30 [18005519 –Condenser-Right] Model Shown
Front Door
(Hinged Right)
Top Roll-Back
Product Access
Door
Remote
Temperature
Display/Control
Disposable Glove
Bracket
Locking
Casters
Grill Tool Shelf
Right Side
Service Access
Panel
Front Vented
Condenser Coil
Access Panel
Power ON/OFF
switch
Rear-View

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Installation
(For Model HCMF-18 or HCMF-30 –High Capacity Meat
Freezers)
1 Remove Carton from Freezer
This unit will arrive in a skid-mounted carton.
CAUTION! The shipping container may have staples and
will have banding under tension, which can cause
injuries. Wear gloves and eye protection to reduce the
risk of injury when removing the carton.
Cut the plastic banding using heavy scissors or tin snips.
Use caution to avoid contact with banding, when cut.
Lift cardboard carton straight up and off unit.
2 Roll Unit Off Skid
With a person on each side of the unit, grasp the freezer
at the sides.
Keeping the crate bottom or skid stationary, lift and slide
the unit off the wood blocking, to the rear of the unit.
When the rear wheels are on the floor, push the unit back
until all four wheels are off the skid.
Peel protective white adhesive film from all stainless steel
surfaces, inside and outside the HCMF.
CAUTION! The HCMF-18 model weighs 265 lbs. [120 kg] and
the HCMF-30 weighs 365 lbs. [165 kg]. Do not attempt to
remove this unit from the shipping skid without assistance.

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3 Remove Packing & Loose Components
The High Capacity Meat Freezer has doors and loose
components that have been secured so they won’t open or
shift during shipping.
Cut and remove any plastic banding securing the front
door and roll-back top door.
Remove any tape or foam blocking used to secure the
inside wire shelves.
The glove bracket will be packed in a separate parts bag.
Remove it from that packaging.
4 Wash and Sanitize Freezer Interior & Components
Wipe down, sanitize and dry the freezer interior.
Close the freezer door.
5 Check Door Swing/Hinge Location
High Capacity Meat Freezers are
typically shipped from Franke with
the front loading door hinged right,
so it opens from the left and swings
right. When in position, it is best if
the door swings toward the front of
the store, so that it isn’t in the way
for loading or when bringing cases
from the rear of the store.
The HCMF door is field-reversible and designed for right or left
swing. You may need to remove the hinges and reverse the
door swing for easier loading or optimum kitchen flow.
NOTE! Use only McDonald’s approved cleaning and
sanitizing agents according to instructions.

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6 Install Glove Dispenser Bracket
(Medium Phillips Screwdriver Required)
Remove glove dispenser bracket
and two mounting screws from
padded envelope.
Position glove dispenser over
mounting holes on the top edge of
the front product-loading door.
Make sure holes align and the two
glove package-hanging studs face
forward.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, screw in the two self-tapping
mounting screws until the bracket is secure.
7 Position, Provide Enough Space & Plug in Unit
The HCMF can be positioned on either side of the grill
station. The typical grill station line-up is as follows:
Grill Station
Provide the following clearance from walls and other
equipment:
Model
Side Clearance
Rear Clearance
Front & Top
Clearance
Minimum
Rec.
Minimum
Rec.
HCMF-18
0”
2”
1”
2”
Keep Open
HCMF-30
0”
2”
1”
2”
Keep Open
HCMF
(left)
HCMF
(right)

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Before you roll the unit into place, locate
the nearest grounded 120-volt/60 Hz power
outlet, per unit data plate requirements. A
power cord with grounded plug is provided
with the HCMF and coiled in back of unit.
Cut any plastic ties and plug it into that
outlet.
Roll the HCMF into position so the front is
flush or even with the grill. Locate the two
front locking casters. Ensure the casters are
facing forward. Screw locks on the casters
can be used to secure the freezer in place.
2 Disposable Gloves (NOT Provided)
Obtain a disposable plastic glove pack
(standard supply item) and position top
attachment holes over the two pins on the front
mounted Glove Dispenser Bracket.
IMPORTANT: Always use disposable gloves when removing
frozen grill product from freezer and placing it on grill, to avoid
potential cross contamination.
IMPORTANT: Failure to provide the recommended rear or
side clearance may shorten the Freezer life, increase
compressor running time, increase energy usage and
impact unit warranty coverage.

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3 Operating Controls
1 Power-ON/OFF Switch
The HCMF is provided with a main Power-
ON/OFF switch mounted on the back of the
top-mounted condenser housing. It is
positioned on the back to avoid accidental
or intention shutdown of the refrigeration
system. IMPORTANT –Never shut off the
Power Switch when the HCMF is in use.
2 Temperature Display, Set Point & Manual Defrost
The digital top-mounted temperature
display shows the actual unit operating
temperature at all times. If adjustment
becomes necessary, the four buttons on
the digital temperature display are used to
change the target set temperature.
The HCMF internal thermostat maintains the
recommended frozen product storage temperature range of 0°
to –10° F [-18 to -23° C]. This thermostat is calibrated, set and
tested at the factory, prior to shipment from Franke.
Bring Freezer Down to Holding Temperature:
As soon as the unit is plugged in, the compressor will start and
the unit will begin to chill. Keep front and top (roll-back) freezer
doors closed. Do not load any product until the freezer
temperature display reaches 0 (zero) to –10F [-18 to -23° C].
This initial cool-down may take 30-45 minutes.
NOTE: Once the freezer is down to operating temperature, the
compressor will shut off. While the compressor is off, the fan

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inside the freezer will cycle on and off to save energy when the
freezer isn’t being used.
In addition to the Power ON/OFF switch, the only operating
control on the HCMF is the digital temperature display and its
four small buttons used to change the target set temperature of
the freezer. Adjusting target temperature may be necessary to
compensate for higher or lower temperature or humidity in the
kitchen, or the close proximity of other heat producing
equipment.
To Change Temperature Set Point:
1. Push ‘SET’ button to display ‘SEE’,
then press it again to display the set
point temperature, which is factory
set at -5to -7F.
2. Push the up-arrow button (upper-left
to raise target temperature, the
down-arrow button (lower-left) to
lower set point.
3. The current compartment temperature will automatically
reappear. (If the target temperature was reduced, the
compressor should come on to lower the compartment
temperature.)
To Initiate Manual Evaporator Coil Defrost (If So Directed*):
NOTE: The HCMF is provided with a heater and controls for
automatic evaporator coil defrosting. Under normal operating
conditions, NO MANUAL DEFROSTING is required by the operator.
*However, if the compartment temperature remains above set point
and ice is visible on the evaporator coil, Franke Technical Services
may advise starting a manual defrost cycle.

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1. To initiate a manual defrost cycle, push
and hold the down arrow button on
the display for 5 seconds, until digital
display reads: dEF
2. The compressor will shut off and the
evaporator heater coil will come on to
melt any excess ice buildup. At the end
of the manual defrost cycle, the heater
will shut off, the compressor will start and the display will
return to the actual freezer compartment temperature.
4 Loading the Freezer
The High Capacity Meat Freezer is
designed to provide more cubic feet of
compartment storage space and three
full shelves for boxed product,
including:
A fixed position wire top shelf,
which is typically used for open
boxes of frozen product that can
be grabbed through the roll-back,
quick-access top door
A middle wire shelf that has three
height positions to adjust for
different box or case heights
A raised solid stainless steel bottom
shelf designed to ensure good air
circulation in the freezer
compartment.
To change middle shelf position, pull
shelf forward, lift one side of shelf off the
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shelf support keyholes over the four mounting studs and pull
forward to lock shelf in place.
1 Loading Full Cases of 4:1 or 10:1 Hamburger Patties
Remove hamburger patty case(s) from
bulk frozen storage. Franke High
Capacity Meat Freezers are designed
to hold the following:
HCMF-18 Model:
Three 10:1 or 4:1 Cases
HCMF-30 Model:
Six 10:1 and/or 4:1 Cases
When loading cases, open top flaps and fold down the (long)
side flaps. Open the HCMF front door and place each carton
on a wire or solid bottom shelf. (Keep inner plastic bag closed
until patties are needed for the grill.) Make sure cartons are
pushed back fully into the compartment and that the front door
closes and seals.
Important Product Loading Tips:
DO NOT over-load the High Capacity Meat Freezer. Like all
freezers, it requires good air circulation to maintain uniform
frozen temperatures.
DO NOT let inner plastic bags block or obstruct the
Evaporator air intake openings inside freezer compartment.
NOTE: The recommended maximum HOLD time for all products
is 24 hours.

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2 Position Open Grilled Product Cases
Open one of two product cases needed for
immediate production and place them on
the top wire shelf, where they can be
reached through the roll-back top.
3 Remove Product for Grilling, As Needed
Remove and slip on one or two plastic gloves, as needed. Push
back rolling-top door for easy access to frozen meat patties for
grilling. The door will roll shut as soon as released, to maintain
safe frozen product temperature.
5 Daily Store-Closing Procedures
The outside of the HCMF must be
cleaned every day. Wipe off and clean
the HCMF exterior, using approved
McDonald’s cleaning chemicals,
according to instructions.
Be sure to clean the unit: top (including
grill tool shelf), front/door, both sides and
rear of the freezer. Make sure any grease
splatter from the Grill Station is cleaned
from the side, top and tool shelf.
CAUTION! Do not allow freezer door to remain open for any
longer than the time required to remove frozen product.
Keeping the door open will reduce freezer compartment
temperature, require the compressor to work harder and
potentially result in a FOOD SAFETY problem.

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6 Preventive Maintenance
Weekly –Clean Freezer Interior
(Also See PMM Page: RF 12 W1)
1Remove Unused Product
Remove any unused product from the HCMF and return it to
bulk frozen storage or dispose of this uncooked product per
store operating procedures.
2Unplug HCMF To Begin Cleaning Procedures
Unlock front caster brakes.
Roll freezer forward to allow easy access to 120-volt/60 Hz
power outlet and the HCMF power cord and plug.
Unplug HCMF from electric power outlet.
Open front freezer door to allow the freezer interior to
defrost.
WARNING! Verify the freezer is disconnected from the power source
before attempting any preventive maintenance. Failure to disconnect the
electric power could result in electric shock, burns, injuries or death.
CAUTION! The fins on a condenser coil are very sharp, and some
refrigeration lines can be very hot, resulting in possible cuts and/or
burns. Avoid physical contact with the fins on the condenser coil or any
related refrigeration lines. Gloves are recommended when accessing the
internal components of any refrigerated equipment.
CAUTION! While unplugging the HCMF, avoid any contact
with hot surfaces on the Grill Station. Allow the Grill Station to
cool before unplugging the HCMF. Contact with hot
surfaces can cause severe burns.

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3Remove Shelf for Cleaning
While freezer compartment is defrosting, remove the middle
wire shelf. This wire rack can be washed and sanitized in the
main pot sink.
4 Inside Freezer/Compartment Cleaning
Allow freezer to completely defrost and warm up to a surface
temperature above freezing (32F/0°C), before cleaning the
freezer interior.
Wipe out any accumulated water,
breading crumbs, and paper or
food waste on the freezer bottom.
Wipe down all interior surfaces
with approved McDonald’s
cleaner and sanitizer.
Leave the freezer door open to
allow the compartment to dry,
before plugging it in.
5 Returning High Capacity Freezer to Service
Return and position the wire middle shelf. Close the front
compartment door.
Plug in the power cord to the grounded 120-volt/60 Hz
electric outlet and roll the Freezer back into position, flush
with the Grill Station front.
Lock the front casters.
The unit compressor will start and begin chilling the freezer
compartment to target frozen product storage
temperature. Do not load any product until the freezer
temperature display reaches 0 (zero) to –10F [-18 to -23°
C]. This cool-down may take 30-45 minutes.

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Quarterly/Every Three Months - Clean the Condenser Coil
(Also See PMM Page: RF 12 Q1)
Open the vented front access panel to inspect and access
the condenser coil. Just pull to release from the two
magnetic catches and lift out.
Use a soft-bristle cleaning brush to gently remove dust and
debris in and around the coil. IMPORTANT: Carefully brush
with-the-fins, up-and-down. They are fragile and easily
bent.
Replace the vented front access panel.
Lift off front access panel. Gently clean coil with brush.

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7 Basic Troubleshooting: HCMF
Freezers
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
Freezer won’t run when
unit is plugged into a
grounded electric outlet.
Unit not plugged in.
Verify unit is plugged in to outlet.
Wall outlet isn’t working.
Plug freezer into another nearby outlet. If
individual outlet is not working, use alternate
and contact licensed electrician to repair or
replace outlet, as needed.
Circuit breaker has been
tripped.
Check circuit breaker to see if it has tripped.
Reset if necessary. If these steps do not fix
problem, call Franke at [phone] and
press 2 for Technical Services.
Freezer is running but it
won’t reach target
operating temperature
of 0to -10F [-18to -
23C].
Ice buildup on internal
Evaporator Coils
Verify freezer is has been recently defrosted
following Preventive Maintenance Procedures
in Section 6. If ice buildup is present, remove
all product, defrost, reassemble, plug in and
allow sufficient time to reach target operating
temperature.
Condenser Coil is dirty or
clogged with debris.
Use a soft bristle brush to clean coils, per
Preventive Maintenance instructions in Section
6. If these steps do not fix problem, call
Franke at [phone] and press 2 for
Technical Services.

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8 Unit Specifications
Model HCMF Series –High Capacity Meat Freezers
The HCMF is a compact, custom freezer designed for short-term grill-side storage of
frozen hamburger patties and secondary grilled product, providing quick and easy
access at point-of-use. Designed to be positioned immediately adjacent to the Grill
Station, the HCMF is available in two sizes, 18-inches wide and 30-inches wide, with a
front case-loading door and an insulated, automatic roll-back top lid that provides quick
access with minimum exposure of frozen product. HCMF Models have the following
specifications and utility requirements:
* NOTE: 18005519 has the condenser mounted top-right. Use Part No. 18005056
for condenser factory-mounted top-left.
Key Performance Specifications
Product Model:
HCMF-18
HCMF-30
Part Number:
18005560
18005519*
Capacity: Cubic Feet
6.8
13.1
Capacity: Burgers
3 box
6 boxes
Refrigeration/Type:
Forced air cooling system using R-404A Refrigerant
Agency Listings:
CULUS & NSF
CULUS & NSF
Key Dimensions & Weights
Unit Width:
18”(458 mm)
30.86”(784 mm)
Unit Depth [front-to-back]:
37”(940 mm)
37”(940 mm)
Unit Height
54.77”(1391 mm)
54.77”(1391 mm)
Minimum Door Swing
+22” (to depth)
+32” (to depth)
Shipping Weight
337 lbs.
427 lbs.
Unit Operating Weight
265 lbs.
365 lbs.
Electrical/Utility Requirements
Voltage [VAC]
120 VAC
120 VAC
Phase [PH]
1-phase
1-phase
Cycles [Hz]
60 Hz
60 Hz
Amperage [AMP]
7 AMPs
10 AMPs
Watts
840
1200
Power Cord Provided
Yes
Yes
Plug Provided
Straight Blade
Straight Blade
Installation/Operating Conditions/Requirements
Max. Room Temp.
82F
82F
Max. Room Humidity
60%
60%
Min. Side Clearance
0” (2” recommended)
0” (2” recommended)
Min. Rear Clearance
1” (2” recommended)
1” (2” recommended)

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9 Franke Grill-Side Freezer Limited
Warranty
Franke Foodservice Systems (“Franke”) warrants new equipment manufactured in Franke’s own
facilities and installed in the United States and Canada to be free of defects due to poor
materials or workmanship for the period of time listed below (following the date of original
installation):
Franke-Manufactured Equipment
Stainless Steel Surfaces –Life of the equipment
Compressor -- 5 Year Extended Warranty, as detailed below
All Other Components –2 Years Parts and Labor
Replacement (Authorized Service) parts –90 Days Parts and Labor
5-Year Extended Compressor Warranty
Two Years from Date of Installation –Parts & Labor
3rd through 5th Year from Date of Installation –Parts only
In accordance with the compressor manufacturer’s policy, the serial number plate affixed
to the compressor must be returned with the service invoice before reimbursement will
be made.
Exclusions: Certain Franke parts that are expendable by nature and that need to be replaced
frequently may not be covered. Franke is not liable under these warranties for repairs or
damages due to improper operation, attempted repairs or installation by unauthorized persons,
alterations, poor water quality, abuse, fire, flood or acts of God. Additionally, this warranty may
be voided in the case of:
Failure to follow Franke instructions for use, care or maintenance
Removal, alteration or defacing of the Franke-affixed serial number
Service by a non-authorized service company
This warranty is conditioned upon Franke receiving notice of any defect subject to this warranty
within thirty (30) days of its original discovery by the Buyer.
Other Equipment (Not Manufactured by Franke)
Equipment not manufactured by Franke (commonly known as “buyouts” or purchased goods)
and manufactured by other entities is covered by the warranties, if any, of those third-party
manufacturers. Where such third party manufacturers provide warranties on any or all portions
of said “buyouts,” Franke agrees to transfer all such warranties to the Buyer.