Frymaster YUM K3000 User manual

YUM K3000 Controller
Operation Manual
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Part Number: FRY_IOM_8196647 11/2021
*8196647*
Original Instructions
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Keep these instructions for future reference.
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1-1
CHAPTER 1: K3000 CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Using the K3000
Pressed Individually: Scroll
menu, programming options.
Pressed Simultaneously:
Launches polish.
Scan programmed
menu items.
Product Button LED: Lit when button
is active. All buttons with a common
setpoint light simultaneously.
ON/OFF
Blue product buttons
start cooks in left
display. Press to start
a cook cycle.
Pressed Individually:
Scroll displayed menu and
programming options.
Pressed Simultaneously:
Changes to second
language if set up.
Access filter
menu. See
page 1-6.
Enter codes, respond to
left-display prompts.
Check recovery. See
page 1-2.
Check actual,
setpoint
temperatures and
software version
Exit Cool Mode
250°F (121°C);
Return to setpoint.
ON/OFF
White product buttons
start cooks in left
display. Press to start
a cook cycle.
ON/OFF
•Press ON/OFF button fryer heats to setpoint or idle temperature and displays: COOL or DROP.
Cooking
•Fryer displays COOL or DROP
•COOL display: Press product button; fryer heats to setpoint and displays DROP.
•Press product button and drop product.
•DROP display: Press product button and drop product. (Product buttons 1-5 and 11-15 start cooks on the left
display. Products 6-10 and 16-20 start cooks on the right display.)
•DONE display: Press product button to cancel alarm.
•Press and hold product button to cancel cook cycle.
Responding to Polish Prompt
•Controller displays Polish Now, alternating with Yes No.
•Press Yes (button under Yes display) and the polish cycle launches.
Controller displays Cool after polish cycle.
Controller Button Navigation
•Product: Active when adjacent LED is lit. Press to launch cook cycle. Press and hold to stop a launched cook
cycle. Press at end of cook cycle to halt alarm.
•Scan: Press once, all product buttons are lit; Select Product displayed. Press product button to view product
name. Press Scan again to repeat. Press Scan twice to return to normal operation.
•Left/Right Arrows: Navigate options in left display.
•Up/Down Arrows: Navigate options in right display. Press the up/down arrow simultaneously to change to a
second language if one is selected in setup.
•Exit Cool: Set fryer’s cook cycle exit temperature to 250°F (121°C) or setpoint.
•Thermometer: Fryer ON: Press and release for setpoint/left; vat temp/right.
•Thermometer: Fryer OFF: Press to display temperature, time, date, system version, K3000 version and circuit
board versions.
•Checkmark: Fryer OFF: Press and hold 3 seconds: Scroll filter usage; Press and hold 10 seconds: Product
setup.
•Checkmark: Fryer ON: Respond to prompts. Press and release: Check recovery. Press and hold 4 seconds:
Info Mode.
•Filter: Press and release: Cooks remaining to filter cycle. Press and hold: Filter options: Filter and Dispose.

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1.2 Navigating Controller
Press and hold the checkmark button for 10 seconds produces the setup mode, which first displays Product Setup. Follow
the steps below to navigate the options
Left Display
Right Display
Action
OFF
OFF
Press
and hold until Product Setup is displayed.
Product
Setup
Blank
Press to scroll: Vat Setup, Tech Mode, and Exit. With the desired selection
displayed, press .
Product
Setup
Blank
Product setup (entering and editing menu items) is described on page 1-10 through
1
-13.
vat setup
Blank
Vat Setup is described on page 1-4.
Tech Mode
Blank
Tech Mode is described on page 1-6.
Exit
Exit
Press Scan button three times to return the Controller to OFF.
1.3 Viewing Operational Stats
The K3000 collects and stores information on the cook cycles and filter cycles. This data is accessed in the info mode,
which is accessed by pressing the checkmark button. The steps to view the data are detailed below:
Left Display
Right Display
Action
OFF OFF Press and hold until INFO MODE is displayed. Release and press .
Oil stats
Blank
Press to scroll: Oil Stats, Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the
desired stats displayed, press

.
Total cooks -
last dispose
Number
Press . (This is the number of cooks since the last dispose.)
Total heads—last
dispose
Number
Press . (This is the number of heads cooked since the last dispose.)
Last dispose date
Press . (This is the date of the last dispose.)
TEMP > 300F—
TODAY
Number Hrs
Press . (This is the number of hours the temperature of the oil rose above 300°F
during operation today.)
TEMP > 300f–
Since dispose
Number Hrs
Press . (This is the number of hours the oil temperature was above 300°F since
oil disposal.)
TEMP > 300F—1
back
Number Hrs
Press . (This is the number of hours the oil temperature was above 300°F since
the previous oil disposal.)
TEMP > 300f—2
baCK
Number Hrs
Press . (This is the number of hours the oil temperature was above 300°F since
two oil disposals ago.)
FILTERS—since
dispose
Number
Press . (This is the number of filters since oil disposal.)
Filters—1 back
Number
Press . (This is the number of filters that have occurred since the previous oil
disposal.)
Filters—2 back
Number
Press . (This is the number of filters that have occurred since two oil disposals
ago.)
Polishes—since
dispose
Number
Press . (This is the number of polishes since oil disposal.)
Polishes—1 back
Number
Press . (This is the number of polishes that have occurred since the previous oil
disposal.)
Polishes—2 back
Number
Press . (This is the number of polishes that have occurred since two oil
disposals ago.)
Reset oil stats Yes no
Press to scroll or to reset oil stats.
Reset oil stats Enter code
Enter 3228.
Continued on the following page

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1.3 Viewing Operational Stats cont.
Left Display
Right Display
Action
complete
Blank
Exit Exit Pressbutton once to return to menu, or Scan button once to return the
Controller to OFF.
Filter Stats
Blank
Press to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press .
MON date Press  to scroll seven days of data. With the desired date displayed,
press .
Filtered Number and day Press  to scroll number of times the vat was filtered in the seven -day
period. Press .
Flt bpsd Number and day Press  to scroll number of times the filter prompt was bypassed in the
seven-day period. Press .
Cooks Number and day Press  to scroll number of cook cycles that occurred in the seven-day
period. Press .
Heads Number and day Press  to scroll number of heads that were cooked in the seven-day
period. Press .
FLT AVG Number and day Press  to scroll average number of daily filter cycles that occurred in
the seven-day period. Press . Press button once to return to menu, or
Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.
REVIEW USAGE
Blank
Press to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press .
USAGE SINCE
Blank
DATE TIME
Press . (This is the date and time of the last usage reset.)
TOTAL COOKS
Number
Press . (This is the total number of cooks since the last usage reset.)
QUIT COOKS
Number
Press . (This is the total amount of cooks that were cancelled since the last
reset usage.)
On HOURS
Number
Press . (This is the total amount of hours the fryer was on since the last
reset.)
Reset usage Yes no
Press

to scroll or

to reset oil stats usage.
Reset usage
Enter code
Enter 3228.
Complete
Blank
Exit Exit Press to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press

or press Scan to return the Controller to OFF.
Last load
Blank
Press .
Product Product name
Press . (This is the product last cooked.)
Started
Time
Press . (This is the time the last cook started.)
Actual time
Number Minutes
Press . (This is the actual cook time including flex time.)
Progtime
Number Minutes
Press . (This is the actual programmed cook time.)
Max temp
Number
Press . (This is the maximum temperature of the oil during the last cook.)
Min temp
Number
Press . (This is the minimum temperature of the oil during the last cook.)
Avg temp
Number
Press . (This is the average temperature of the oil during the last cook.)
Heat on
Number
Press . (This is the percentage of the cook time the heat source was on
during the last cook.)
Ready Yes or no Press . (If the fryer was back to proper temperature before the cook cycle
was started.)
Exit Exit Press to scroll: Filter Stats, Review Usage, Last Load. With the desired
stats displayed, press or press Scan button to return the Controller to
OFF.

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1.4 K3000 Setup Mode
Setup mode allows the Controller to be set for language displays, vat sizes, and temperature range displays. Follow the
steps below to enter and navigate Vat Setup.
Vat Set Up
Left Display
Right Display
Action
OFF OFF Press and hold until Product Setup is displayed.
Product Setup
Blank
Press to scroll to Vat setup and press . Product setup is described on pages 1-10
through 1-13.
Vat setup
Enter code
Enter 3228.
System
Blank
Press button or press to scroll to Time/Date, Filter, E-Log, Change Password or Edit
Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed, press . If SYSTEM is not chosen skip to
the relevant selection.
Language
English
Press  to scroll to choice and press .
2nd language English Press  to scroll to choice and press . (This option allows another language to be
toggled easily from the front panel (ex. Spanish as a second language.)).
Locale Non-ce
Press  to scroll to choice Non-CE or CE and press .
ENERGY Gas
Press  to scroll to choice Gas or Electric and press .
type KJ3 Full
Press

to scroll choices: the choices are: Gas-KJ3/CF-FULL, 118G/D63 FULL, H55
FULL, H55 SPLIT, MJ45 FULL, MJ45 SPLIT, HV75 FULL, HV105 FULL, 114/HD50
FULL, HD60 FULL, HD65 FULL D80 FULL, 11814 FULL and MJ35 FULL, . Electric-
118E/RE80 FULL, FPRE117 FULL, FPRE117 SPLIT, FPRE114 FULL and FPRE114
SPLIT, 11817 FULL, FPRE122 FULL, FPRE122 SPLIT FPC128 FULL, FPC128 SPLIT
and FPC136 FULL. With the vat size of the fryer controlled by the Controller displayed,
press .
System volume 9
Sets sound level for Controller. Enter level, 1-9 (0=Lowest/ 9=Loudest). Press .
Tempr format F
Press

to scroll choices: F for Fahrenheit; C for Celsius. Press

.
Exit Melt Tempr 100F Use numbered buttons to change default setting (use 10 for 0). Press . (This is the
temperature for the fryer to exit the melt cycle.) Default is 100F (38C).
Setback tempr 250F Use numbered buttons to change default setting (use 10 for 0). Press . (This is the
temperature during setback or idle mode.) Default is 250F (121C).
Fresh oil None Press  to scroll choices JIB, Bulk-RTI, Bulk-F (Frontline) or None. Press . NOTE:
All fryers except OCF should be set to NONE.
waste NONE Press  to scroll choices JIB, Bulk-RTI, Bulk-F (Frontline) or None. Press . NOTE:
All fryers except OCF should be set to NONE.
DRAIN SWITCH NO
Press  to scroll choices YES and NO. (This is if a drain switch is installed.) Press .
RECOVERY
ALARM
DISABLED Press  to scroll choices DISABLED and ENABLED. (This is a recovery alarm that
locks out the fryer if the fryer does not heat properly. The default is disabled). Press .
Exit
Exit
Press button.
OFF OFF
None required.
Time/date
Blank
Press .
Time entry
time
Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). Press .
Date format Mm/dd/yy Press  to scroll choices. With the date format displayed, press .
Enter date date
Use numbered buttons to change date (use 10 for 0). Press

.
Exit Exit Press button once and press to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-Log, Change
Password or Edit Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed, press  or press the
Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.
Continued on the following page

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1.4 K3000 Setup Mode cont.
Left Display
Right Display
Action
DST SETUP
This is daylight savings time setup. In the United States, daylight savings time begins each year at 2:00 A.M.
on the second Sunday in March, with clocks moving ahead one hour. Daylight savings time ends each year at
2:00 A.M. on the first Sunday in November, with clocks moving back one hour. For the two states and
international locations, which do not use DST, set to disabled.
OFF OFF Press and hold until Product Setup is displayed.
Product Setup
Blank
Press

to scroll to Vat setup and press .
Vat setup Enter code Enter 3228.
DST ENABLED
Press  to scroll choices DISABLED and ENABLED. Press .(This enables or
disabled daylight savings time. Default is enabled.) If disabled is chosen, pressing the 
button, displays exit. Press the exit scan button three times to exit.
DST START
MONTH
3
Enter the daylight savings time starting month using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government starting month “3”.) Press .
DST START
SUNDAY
2
Enter the daylight savings time starting Sunday using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government starting Sunday “2”.) Press .
DST END MONTH
11
Enter the daylight savings time ending month using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government ending month “11”.) Press .
DST END
SUNDAY
1
Enter the daylight savings time ending Sunday using the 1-10 keys. (Default is US
government ending Sunday “1”.) Press .
EXIT Exit Press button once and press to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-Log or Change
Password. With desired choice displayed, press  or press the Exit/Scan button three
times to return the controller to OFF.
filter
Blank
Press .
Global filter
count
20 Press . (Changes the total number of cooks that occur before a filter prompt. The default
is 20.)
Eod filter time 21:00 Use numbered buttons to change end of day filter alert time. Press .
1 polish timer EnableD Press  to scroll to choice and press . (This enables or disables the polish timer.)
1 polish time 08:00 Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the time the first polish
prompt will occur each day. The default is 8:00 AM.) Press .
1 polish
duration
30 Use numbered buttons to change (use 10 for 0). (This is the duration, in minutes for a
polish. The default if 30 minutes.) Press .
1 polish delay
time
00:00 Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the amount of time which an
operator can delay the start of a polish.) Press . After the delay the operator must
polish.
1 polish start
tempr
300F Use numbered buttons to change temperature (use 10 for 0). (This is the temperature
required for a polish to begin.) Press .
2 polish timer enabled Press  to scroll to choice and press . (This enables or disables the second polish
timer.)
2 polish time 14:00 Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the time the second polish
prompt will occur each day.) Press .
2 polish
duration
30 Use numbered buttons to change (use 10 for 0). (This is the duration, in minutes for a
polish. The default if 30 minutes.) Press .
2 polish delay
time
01:00 Use numbered buttons to change time (use 10 for 0). (This is the amount of time which an
operator can delay the start of the second polish. The default is one hour.) Press . After
the delay the operator must polish.
Continued on the following page

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1.4 K3000 Setup Mode cont.
Left Display
Right Display
Action
2 polish start tempr 300F Use numbered buttons to change temperature (use 10 for 0). (This is the
required temperature for the second polish to begin.) Press .
Exit Exit Press button once and press to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-
Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed,
press  or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.
E-Log
Blank
Press . (This is a log of the ten most recent error codes.)
NOW Time/date
Press . (Current time and date)
A E# Time/date Errors listed A-J. Press to scroll through errors. If no errors exist, pressing
will display No Errors.
Exit Exit Press button once and press to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-
Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed,
press  or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.
C-Log
Blank
Press . (This is a reserved internal data collection feature that only exists in
pressure fryers.)
Exit Exit
Press

button once and press

to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-
Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed,
press  or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.
Change password
Blank
Press .
Product setup
Current code
(1724)
Use numbered buttons to change code (use 10 for 0). Press

.
Vat setup
Current code
(3228)
Use numbered buttons to change code (use 10 for 0). Press .
Exit Exit Press button once and press to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-
Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed,
press  or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.
Edit alarm names
Blank
Press .
Alarm 1 NUM1
Enter or edit alarm name with letter buttons. Press . Continue scrolling
through names up to alarm 10. (Ex. Shake, Stir, etc.)
Exit Exit Press button once and press to scroll to System, Time/Date, Filter, E-
Log, Change Password or Edit Alarm Names. With desired choice displayed,
press

or press the Scan button once to return the Controller to OFF.
1.5 Navigating Filter Menu
The K3000 has five functions in the Filter Menu: Filter, Clean, Dispose, Fill Vat from Pan and Drain to Pan. They are
accessed by pressing and holding the Filter button until FILTER is displayed. The first matrix below steps through the
initial navigation. Navigation of the functions are covered in separate matrices. The Controller must be on and at
setpoint to use all the functions of the filter menu. If the fryer is not at setpoint the Controller displays WAIT FOR
FILTER.
Entering Filter Mode
Left Display
Right Display
Action
DROP DROP
Press and hold the filter button until Filter is displayed.
filter
Blank
Press to scroll to choices: Filter, Dispose and Exit. With the desired choice
displayed press . Follow the instructions below to navigate the modes.

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Filter
Left Display
Right Display
Action
Blank
filter
Press .
Filter Now?
alternating
with yes/no
Blank
Press YES.
OPEN DRAIN VALVE
Blank
Open drain valve.
Draining
Blank
None required.
OPEN RETURN VALVE
Blank
Open return valve.
POLISHING COUNTDOWN TIMER
None required.
CLOSE DRAIN VALVE CONFIRM
Close drain valve and press CONFIRM.
Filling
Blank
None required.
CLOSE RETURN VALVE when
full and press confirm
CONFIRM Press CONFIRM.
COOL COOL
Clean
Left Display
Right Display
Action
Blank
CLEAN
Press .
Clean now?
Yes NO
Press YES.
Open drain valve
Open drain valve
Draining
None required.
Scrub vat complete? Yes
Clean the vat with a scrub brush. Clean the sediment from
around the ATO sensors with a screwdriver or similar
object to remove any sediment from around the sensors
and press the YES button to continue when complete.
OPEN RETURN VALVE
Open return valve.
Polishing 5-minute
countdown timer
None required.
Fill vat?
YES
Press YES.
CLOSE DRAIN VALVE
CONFIRM
Close drain valve and press CONFIRM.
filling
None required.
CLOSE RETURN VALVE WHEN
FULL AND PRESS CONFIRM
CONFIRM
Press CONFIRM.
off
off
Dispose
Left Display
Right Display
Action
Blank
dispose
Press .
Dispose now?
Yes NO
Press YES.
REMOVE PAN
CONFIRM
Remove the filter pan and press CONFIRM.
Insert disposal unit
Confirm
Insert disposal unit under the drain and press CONFIRM.
OPEN DRAIN VALVE
Open the drain valve.
DISPOSING
None required.
VAT EMPTY?
CONFIRM
Press CONFIRM once the vat is empty.
Clean vat complete?
Confirm
Press CONFIRM once the vat is clean.
CLOSE DRAIN VALVE
Close drain valve and press CONFIRM.
REMOVE DISPOSAL UNIT
CONFIRM
Remove disposal unit from the fryer and press CONFIRM.
INSERT PAN
CONFIRM
Insert the filter pan and press CONFIRM.
Manually fill vat
Confirm
Fill vat with oil to the bottom fill line and press CONFIRM when full.
off
off

1-8
Drain to Pan
Left Display
Right Display
Action
Blank
Drain to pan
Press 
DRAIN TO PAN?
Yes NO
Press YES.
OPEN DRAIN VALVE
Open the drain valve.
draining
None required.
VAT EMPTY?
CONFIRM
Press CONFIRM.
CLOSE DRAIN VALVE
Close the drain valve.
OIL IN DRAIN PAN
CONFIRM
Press CONFIRM.
FILL VAT FROM DRAIN PAN?
YES NO
Press YES.
OPEN RETURN VALVE
OPEN RETURN VALVE
Open the return valve.
FILLING
None required.
CLOSE RETURN VALVE WHEN
FULL AND PRESS CONFIRM
CONFIRM
Press CONFIRM.
off
off
Fill Vat from Pan
Left Display
Right Display
Action
Blank
FILL VAT FROM PAN
Press 
FILL VAT FROM PAN?
YES NO
Press YES.
OPEN RETURN VALVE
Open the return valve.
FILLING
FILLING
None required.
CLOSE RETURN VALVE WHEN
FULL AND PRESS CONFIRM
CONFIRM
Press CONFIRM.
off
off
1.6 Polishing
The K3000 displays a series of prompts when a polish filter cycle is under way. The steps are detailed below.
Left Display
Right Display
Explanation/Action
Polish Now? Yes NO
Respond to prompt with button push. Press YES or NO. Yes produces a
filter, detailed below. No delays filter and cooking continues.
Add FILTER POWDER
CONFIRM
Add filter powder and press CONFIRM.
INSERT PAN
CONFIRM
Insert filter pan and press CONFIRM.
CHANGE FILTER PAPER
CONFIRM
Remove the filter pan and change the filter paper.
Add filter powder
Confirm
Add filter powder and press CONFIRM.
Insert pan
confirm
Insert filter pan into fryer.
OPEN DRAIN VALVE
Open the drain valve.
Draining
None required. The oil drains from the frypot to the filter pan.
OPEN RETURN VALVE
Open the return valve.
POLISHING 30-MINUTE COUNTDOWN
TIMER
None required. The oil flows from the filter pan to the frypot and back to
the filter pan for 30 minutes.
Close drain valve
Close the drain valve.
FILLING
None required. The oil returns from the filter pan to the frypot.
CLOSE RETURN valve when
full and press confirm
CONFIRM
Close the return valve and press CONFIRM.
COOL
COOL
**
**
*
*
*
*
*
NOTE: Only occurs on first polish of the day.
**NOTE: Only occurs on first polish after lunch and subsequent polishes during the day.

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1.7 Prompts Encountered While Programming
The K3000 can be programmed for single-segmented cooking, which is used for most products and segmented cooking,
which is used for bone-in chicken. When programming for either product, the time prompts encountered are sequentially
numbered. For non-segmented products, enter 0:00 for the second time prompt (2 Time) and the additional programming
steps associated with segmented programming don’t appear.
For segmented products, the process is longer. As many as 10 segments can be introduced during the cook cycle of one
product. The complete cook cycle can be thought of as a timeline, with temperatures changes introduced at time-specific
points on the timeline.
As Time 2, Time 3, Time 4 appear in the programming steps, the time entered is NOT the duration of the specific cycle,
but the point a temperature change occurs on the timeline. For example, a Time 2 change that is to change a temperature
in a 13 minute cycle after 2 minutes is entered as 11. The first temperature change will occur with 11 minutes remaining
on the time line. See graphic on page 1-12.
Below is a explanation of the prompts presented in the sequence they occur. Programming is detailed on pages 1-12
thorough 1-15.
Left Display
Right Display
Explanation/Action
Long name Name or button
number
Enter the full name of the product
Short Name Name or button
number
Enter the four character abbreviated name of the product
COOKING MODE SINGLE SETPOINT
Segmented: If multiple setpoint or segmented cooking is desired press 
MULTIPLE SETPOINT and go to 1.9 and follow the instructions.
Non-Segmented: Leave at default of SINGLE SETPOINT.
1 Time 0:00 or Previously
entered #
In segmented and non-segmented programming, the total cook time is entered
here.
1 Tempr Temperature
This is the setpoint for non-segmented products; the initial setpoint for
segmented products.
1 Flex number
Flex is the feature in the Controller that allows the fryer to react to large and
small loads with the same cooking curve. It is generally not used with bone-in
chicken. The default value is 5. The range is 0-9.
1 PRESSURE
SOLENOID
OPEN This option is only present on pressure fryers. During cooks it determines if the
pressure solenoid should be open or closed. For segmented or multi-setpoint
cooking it may be closed and open during different cycles during the cook.
2 Time Time
Segmented: Enter time remaining in the cook cycle after the first temperature
change occurs. Non-Segmented: Enter 0:00
2 Tempr Temperature
Segmented: This is the first temperature change, which occurs at the point
entered at the 2 Time prompt. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear
2 Flex
On or Off
See 1 Flex.
2 PRESSURE
SOLENOID
OPEN See 1 Pressure Solenoid.
3 Time Time
Segmented: Enter time remaining in the cook cycle after the second temperature
change occurs. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear.
3 Tempr Temperature
Segmented: This is the second temperature change, which occurs at the point
entered at the 3 Time prompt. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear
3 Flex
On or OFF
See 1 Flex.

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1.7 Prompts Encountered While Programming cont.
Left Display
Right Display
Explanation/Action
3 PRESSURE
SOLENOID
OPEN See 1 Pressure Solenoid.
4 Time Time
Segmented: Enter time remaining in the cook cycle after the third
temperature change occurs. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear.
4 Tempr Temperature
Segmented: This is the third temperature change, which occurs at the point
entered at the 3 Time prompt. Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear
4 Flex
On or Off
See 1 Flex.
4 PRESSURE
SOLENOID
OPEN See 1 Pressure Solenoid.
5 Time Time
Segmented: Enter 0:00 if no more segments are needed.
Non-Segmented: Doesn’t appear.
1 Alarm Time Time
An audible alarm in the cook cycle, indicating a need to shake or stir the
product.
1 Alarm Name
Shake, stir, numbered alarm
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
1 Alarm Mode Manual or Auto
The alarm can be self cancelling (Auto) or manually canceled (Manual),
which requires a button push. Navigate choice with arrow buttons under
display.
1 Alarm Tone Short, Medium, Long, double
or long short, none
The duration of the audible alarm is optional. Navigate choice with arrow
buttons under display.
2 Alarm Time
Time
The second point in the cook cycle an alarm sounds.
2 Alarm Name
Shake, stir, numbered alarm
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
2 Alarm Mode
Manual or Auto
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
2 Alarm Tone Short, Medium, Long, double
or long short, none
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
3 Alarm Time
Time
The third point in the cook cycle an alarm sounds.
3 Alarm Name
Shake, stir, numbered alarm
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
3 Alarm Mode
Manual or Auto
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
3 Alarm Tone Short, Medium, Long, double
or long short, none
Navigate choice with arrow buttons under display.
After Cooking
Set Point or COOL
Setpoint: Fryer remains at setpoint; Cool: Fryer holds at 250°F (121°C).
Filter Lockout
Number
Number of cook cycles for the product before a filter prompt.
Head Count 0
Number of heads of chicken or the equivalent number for a non-chicken
product.
Instant On 0
This is the time, in seconds, the fryer heats before the Controller checks the
temperature.
Exit Exit
Press or Scan button to exit programming.

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1.8 Programming for Single Setpoint (Non-Segmented) Items
Programming for non-segmented food items is shown below. The right column has the action necessary to continue. Exit
from a programming step at any time by pressing the Scan button until the display returns to its pre-programming status.
Left Display
Right Display
Action
OFF OFF
Press and hold until Product Setup is displayed.
Product Setup
Blank
Press .
Product Setup Enter Code
Enter 1724.
Select Product
Blank
Press desired product button 1-20 that is not currently used to program
new product otherwise press a product button that is not lit.
Long Name Product name or button
number
Enter product name with letter buttons. Advance cursor with .
Press .
Short Name Abbreviated Product name or
button number
Enter abbreviated four character product name with letter buttons.
Press .
COOKING MODE SINGLE SETPOINT Press . If multiple setpoint or segmented cooking is desired press 
MULTIPLE SETPOINT and go to 1.9 and follow the instructions.
(Default is SINGLE SETPOINT)
1 Time
0:00 or previously entered time
Enter total cook time with numbered buttons. Press .
1 TempR Temp Enter cooking temperature. Press .
1 Flex
Number
Enter the level of flex, 0-9, for the product. Press .
1 PRESSURE
SOLENOID
OPEN Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press the button to
change to CLOSED.(Option only for pressure fryers.)
2 Time
0:00 or previously entered time
Enter 0:00. Press .
1 Alarm TIME 0:00 or previously entered time Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the alarm should
sound. (Example: If a cook time is 5:00 and the shake time should be
30 seconds into the cook time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that
time for shaking, stirring, etc. Press . (Note: If alarm time is set to
0:00 skip to After Cooking below.)
1 alarm name shake Press  to scroll through the alarm names (ex. Shake). Press .
1 ALARM MODE
AUTO OR MANUAL
Press  to scroll to Auto or Manual alarm mode. Press .
1 alarm tone Short, medium, long double or
long short, none
Press  to scroll to choice of alarm tones. Press .
2 alarm time 0:00
Press . Leave at 0:00 for non-segmented cooking.
After Cooking Cool or Setpt Press  to scroll to Cool or Setpoint mode the fryer should exit to
after cook cycle: cool = 250; Setpoint = cooking temp. Press .
Filter Lockout 0 Enter number of cook cycles before a filter prompt and press .
QUANTITY? No Press  to scroll to YES if a quantity per load is required, otherwise
leave to default NO.
Head Count 0 or previously set number
Enter number of head or the equivalent value for the product. Press

.
Instant On 0 This is the time, in seconds, the fryer heats before the Controller
checks the temperature. Enter value and press

.
Exit Exit Press Scan button to exit or the button for additional programming.
Select Product
Blank
More Programming? Press product button and follow instructions
above. Exit Programming? Press Scan Button.
Product Setup
Blank
Press Scan button to exit or the button for additional programming.
OFF OFF

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1.9 Multi-Setpoint (Segmented)
1.9.1 Cooking Programming Overview
The K3000 is capable of segmented cooking, a feature which allows a cooking cycle to be broken into a
number of parts, each with its own cooking temperature and time.
An abbreviated version of the programming for a 13-minute cook cycle with four cooking
temperatures is shown below. Steps are compressed for clarity. The cook times represent when on
the timeline of the total cook cycle the segment occurs. In this example, the first temperature
change occurs with 11 minutes remaining in the total cook time; 11 is entered at the prompt for the
second cook time. Two minutes into the total cook cycle, the temperature will change;11 minutes
will remain. Cook times for the remaining segments are arrived at by subtracting the segment length
from the remaining cook time. The complete programming steps are shown on pages 15 and 16.
•Step 1 sets total cook time and initial setpoint.
•Step 2 sets the duration of the first cooking segment, 2 minutes, and the setpoint of the first
temperature change.
•Step 3 sets the duration of the second cooking segment, 4 minutes, and the setpoint of the
second temperature change.
•Step 4 sets the duration of the third cooking segment, 3 minutes, and the setpoint of the third
temperature change.
The four remaining minutes in the cook time elapse at the final temperature. No entry is required to
use the final minutes
Enter 13:00, the combined time of all cook cycles, and 340°F (171°C),
initial setpoint.
1:
2 min.
2:00 4:00 6:00 8:00 10:00 12:00
4 min. 3 min. 4 min.
No entry is required
for the final 4 minutes
of the cook time. The
computer simply
counts downs the
remaining minutes at
the final setpoint,
which was
established in step 4.
2: 3:
4:
0
1 4
2
3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Remaining cook
time
Minus segment
length
Entered on
KFC 3000
13
-2
11
Remaining cook
time
Minus segment
length
Entered on
KFC 3000
11
-4
7Remaining cook
time
Minus segment
length
Entered on
KFC 3000
7
-3
4
Enter
320°F(160°C),
the first
temperature
change.
Enter
310°F(154°C),
the 2nd
temperature
change. Enter
330°F(166°C),
the 3rd
temperature
change.
340°F(171°C) 320°F(160°C) 310°F(154°C) 330°F(166°C)

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1.9.2 Alarm Programming Overview
Alarms are set to remind operators to shake fry baskets or tend to the product in some other way at
points during the cook cycle. The instructions below detail setting three alarms in a 13-minute cook
cycle. To enter a single alarm, exit the sequence after setting the first alarm.
2:00
1:
2:
3:
11:00
6:00
Three alarms can be programmed for a cook cycle. The K3000 counts down cook times from
the total time to zero. Alarms are entered at the point in the countdown they are desired. The
example below is for alarms at 11:00, 6:00 and 2:00 on the countdown clock; the alarms will
occur two, seven and 11 minutes into the 13-minute cook cycle.
At the Alarm 1
prompt, enter
11:00. The alarm
will occur with 11
minutes remaining
in the cook cycle;
two minutes have
passed.
At the Alarm 2 prompt,
enter 6:00, The alarm will
occur with 6:00 remaining
in the cook cycle; seven
minutes have passed. At the Alarm 3
prompt, enter 2:00.
The alarm will
occur with 2:00
remaining in the
cook cycle; 11
minutes have
passed.
2:00 7:00 11:00
Cook
cycle
ends
Points in the cook cycle the alarms occur
13:00

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1.10 Programming for Multi-Setpoint (Segmented) Items
Left Display
Right Display
Action
OFF OFF
Press and hold

until Product Setup is displayed.
Product Setup
Blank
Press .
Product Setup
Enter Code
Enter 1724
Select Product
Blank
Press desired product button
Long Name Product name or button number
Enter product name with letter buttons. Advance
cursor with . With name entered, press 
Short Name Abbreviated Product name or
button number
Enter abbreviated four character product name with
letter buttons. Press .
COOKING MODE SINGLE SETPOINT Press . If multiple setpoint or segmented cooking
is desired press Multiple Setpoint (Segmented)
and follow the instructions in the next section.
(Default is SINGLE SETPOINT)
1 Time 0:00 or previously entered time
Enter total cook time for segmented item and press
.
1 Tempr temperature
Enter initial cooking temperature and press .
1 Flex 0 or previously entered value
Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press
.
1 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press
the button to change to CLOSED. (Option only
for pressure fryers.)
2 Time 0:00 or previously entered time
Enter time remaining after first temperature change
(see page 1-11) and press .
2 Tempr 0:00 or previously entered
temperature
Enter first temperature change and press .
2 Flex 0 or previously entered value
Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press
.
2 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press
the button to change to CLOSED. (Option only
for pressure fryers.)
3 Time O:00 or previously programmed
time
Enter time remaining after second temperature
change and press .
3 Tempr
0:00 or previously programmed
temperature
Enter temperature of the second segment and press
.
3 Flex 0 or previously entered value
Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press

.
3 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN Set to desired position with the  buttons. Press
the button to change to CLOSED. (Option only
for pressure fryers.)
4 Time 00 or previously entered time
Enter time remaining after third temperature change
and press .
4 tempr 0:00 or previously programmed
temperature
Enter temperature of the third segment and press .
4 Flex 0 or previously entered value
Enter the flex value, 0-9, for the product and press

.
4 PRESSURE SOLENOID OPEN
Set to desired position with the

buttons. Press
the button to change to CLOSED. (Option only
for pressure fryers.)

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1.10 Programming for Multi-Setpoint (Segmented) Items cont.
Left Display
Right Display
Action
5 Time :00 or previously entered time
Leave at zero if no more segments are needed and
press . If more segments are needed, 5 is the limit,
continue programming as shown above.
1 Alarm time :00 or previously entered time
Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the
alarm should sound. (Example: If a cook time is 5:00
and the shake time should be 30 seconds into the cook
time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that time for
shaking, stirring, etc. Press .
1 Alarm Name SHAKE
Press to scroll through choices: Shake, Stir, Num1.
With NUM 1 displayed, scroll through number
choices with . Display name and press .
1 alarm mode Manual or auto
Choose mode with and press .
1 Alarm Tone Short, medium, long double or
long short, none
Choose tone with and press .
2 Alarm time Time
Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the
second alarm should sound. (Example: If a cook time
is 5:00 and the shake time should be 30 seconds into
the cook time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that
time for shaking, stirring, etc. Press .
2 Alarm name name Press to scroll through choices and press .
2 alarm mode Manual or auto
Choose mode with

and press

.
2 Alarm Tone Short, medium, long double or
long short, none
Choose tone with and press .
3 Alarm time name Subtract the time from the starting cook time when the
third alarm should sound. (Example: If a cook time is
5:00 and the shake time should be 30 seconds into the
cook time enter 4:30 as the alarm time). Enter that
time for shaking, stirring, etc. Press .
3 alarm Mode Manual or auto Choose mode with and press .
3 Alarm Tone Short, medium, long double or
long short, none
Choose tone with and press .
After cooking Set Point or cool Choose fryer status after cook cycle with  and
press .
Filter Lockout 0 Enter number of cook cycles before a filter prompt
and press .
QUANTITY? No Press  to scroll to YES if a quantity per load is
required, otherwise leave to default NO.
Head count User prompt 00 Enter chicken head count or equivalent number for
non-chicken item and press .
Instant ON 0
This is the time, in seconds, the fryer heats before the
Controller checks the temperature. Enter value and
press .
Exit
Exit
Press .
Select Product
Blank
Press Scan twice. Display goes to OFF.
OFF OFF

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1.11 K3000 Menu Summary Tree
Filter Menu
Setup and Tech Modes
Info Mode
[With computer ON, press and hold FILTER button]
Filter
Clean
Dispose
Drainto Pan
Fill Vat From Pan
Long Name
ShortName
Cooking Mode
1 Time
1 Tempr
1 Flex
1 Pressure Solenoid
2 Time
1 Alarm Time
1 Alarm Name
1 Alarm Mode
1 Alarm Tone
2 Alarm Time
After Cooking Setpoint
Filter Lockout
Quantity
HeadCount
Instant On
Product Setup
Select Product
Filter Stats
Review Usage
Last Load
E-Log
Change Password
Log of last 10 error codes
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1.5
…….………...…………….....…………………………………………………………..
1.4
………………...………………………...………………………………………..……………………….. 1.3
..….………...…….....………..………………………………………………..
1.9 - 1.10
……….………….………………………….. 1.4
[With computer OFF, press and hold (check) b utton]
Oil Stats
[Enter 1724 ]
VatSetup
System
….………………...…...…….....………………………………………………………….. 1.4
Language
2
nd
Language
Locale (CE or Non-CE)
Energy
Type (Vat)
System Volume (Level)
Tempr Format (F or C)
Exit Melt Tempr
Setback Tempr
Fresh Oil
Waste
Recovery Alarm
Time/Date ………...…..……...…….....………………………………………………………….. 1.4
Filter
…………………....………...…….....………………………………………………………….. 1.4
Global Filter Count
EOD Filter Time
1 Polish Timer
1 Polish Time
1 Polish Duration
1 Polish DelayTime
1 Polish Start Tempr
2 Polish Timer
2 Polish Time
2 Polish Duration
2 Polish DelayTime
2 Polish Start Tempr
…...………………....………………………………………………….. 1.4
Edit Alarm Names
…...………………....…………………………………………………..
1.4
Tech Mode
[With computer OFF, press and hold (check) button 10 seconds, displays Product Setup]
[Enter 3228 ]
[Enter 1650 ]
Clear E-Log
Clear Passwords
Lane Count
Hi-Limit Test
DST (Daylight Savings Time) Setup ..………...….………………………….. 1.4
[Only adjustable by Entering 3228 ]

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CHAPTER 2: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides an easy reference guide to some of the common problems that may occur
during the operation of your equipment. The troubleshooting guides that follow are intended to help
you correct, or at least accurately diagnose, problems with your equipment. Although the chapter
covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter problems that are not covered. In
such instances, the Frymaster Technical Services staff will make every effort to help you identify
and resolve the problem.
When troubleshooting a problem, always use a process of elimination starting with the simplest
solution and working through to the most complex. Most importantly, always try to establish a clear
idea of why a problem has occurred. Part of your corrective action involves taking steps to ensure
that it doesn’t happen again. If a controller malfunctions because of a poor connection, check all
other connections while you’re at it. If a fuse continues to blow, find out why. Always keep in mind
that failure of a small component may often be indicative of potential failure or incorrect functioning
of a more important component or system.
If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take, do not hesitate to call the Frymaster Technical
Service Department or your local Frymaster Authorized Servicer for assistance.
Before calling a servicer or the Frymaster HOTLINE [phone]):
Verify that electrical cords are plugged in and that circuit breakers are on.
Verify that gas line quick-disconnects are properly connected.
Verify that any gas line cutoff valves are open.
Verify that frypot drain valves are fully closed.
Have your fryer’s model and serial numbers ready to give to the technician assisting
you.
DANGER
Hot oil will cause severe burns. Never attempt to move this appliance when filled
with hot cooking oil or to transfer hot cooking oil from one container to another.
DANGER
This equipment should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical circuit
tests are required. Use extreme care when performing such tests.
This appliance may have more than one electrical power supply connection point.
Disconnect all power cords before servicing.
Inspection, testing, and repair of electrical components should be performed by an
factory authorized servicer only.

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2.2 Troubleshooting Fryers
2.2.1 Error Messages and Display Problems
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
No display on the
controller.
A. Controller not turned on.
B. No power to fryer.
C. Failed Controller or other
component
A. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the
Controller on.
B. Verify that the fryer is plugged in and that the
circuit breaker is not tripped.
C. Call your FAS for assistance.
Fryer repeatedly cycles
on and off when first
started with MLT
CYCL displayed.
Fryer is in melt-cycle mode. This is normal when fryer is turned on with oil
temperature below 100 F° (38C°).
Heat indicator is on
and blower is running,
but burner will not
ignite.
Blown fuse on interface board
or ignition module. Contact your FAS for service.
Fryer does not heat
after filtering. Drain valve is open. Verify that the drain valve is fully closed.
Controller displays
Hot hi-1.
Frypot temperature is more than
410ºF (210ºC) or, in CE countries,
395ºF (202ºC).
Shut the fryer down immediately and call your
FAS for assistance.
Controller displays Hi
temp. Frypot temperature is more than
40 ºF (4ºC).
Press the power button to turn off fryer and let
cool before returning power to fryer. If issue
continues call your FAS for assistance.
Controller displays
RECOVERY
FAULT/ YES and
alarm sounds.
Recovery time exceeded maximum
time limit.
Clear error and silence the alarm by pressing the 
(YES) button. If the error continues call your FAS
for assistance.
Controller display is in
wrong temperature
scale (Fahrenheit or
Celsius).
Incorrect display option
programmed.
Toggle between F° to C° by pressing the button
until Product setup is displayed. Press to scroll
to Tech Mode and press . Enter 1658. Press the
scan button. The Controller displays OFF. Turn
the Controller on to check temperature. If the
desired scale is not displayed, repeat.
Controller displays
High limit
failure
disconnect
power.
Failed high limit Shut the fryer down immediately and call your
FAS for assistance.
Controller displays
TEMPR PROBE
FAILURE.
Problem with the temperature
measuring circuitry including the
probe or damaged Controller
wiring harness or connector.
Shut the fryer down and call your FAS for
assistance.

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Controller displays
HEATING
FAILURE.
Contactor issue, gas valve off,
failed Controller, failed
transformer, open high-limit
thermostat.
It is normal for this message to appear during
startup if a gas fryer’s lines have air in them.
Check that the gas valve is on. If it continues,
shut the fryer down and call your FAS for
assistance.
Controller displays
SERVICE
REQUIRED followed
by an error message.
An error has occurred which
requires a service technician.
Press (NO) to continue cooking and call
your FAS for assistance. In some cases,
cooking may not be allowed.
Controller heat LED
illuminated but fryer is
not heating. (HP
Pressure fryers only)
Main power switch is off. Turn on main power switch and ensure
heating lamp is illuminated.
Controller displays
HEATING
FAILURE, CHECK
HI-LIMIT, DRAIN
VALVE, VACUUM
SWITCH, BLOWER
MOTOR. (HP Pressure
fryers only)
Open high-limit, open drain valve,
faulty drain valve switch, plugged
vacuum pressure switch, failed
blower motor.
Check drain valve, high-limit, vacuum
pressure switch, blower motor.
If it continues, shut the fryer down and call
your FAS for assistance.
2.2.2 Filtration Problems
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Controller
displays IS VAT
FULL? YES
NO after a
filtration.
A. Normal after filtering or filling.
A. Press (YES) if the vat is full, otherwise press (NO) and follow prompts.
CLEAN, POLISH,
FILTER OR
DISPOSE won’t
start.
Temperature too low or Controller
displays OFF. Ensure fryer is at 250°F(121°C) or setpoint before starting; ensure the Controller is ON.
Controller displays
WAIT FOR
Filter.
A. Another function is still in
process.
B. MIB has not cleared checking
system.
A. Wait until the previous function ends to
start another filtration cycle.
B. Wait one minute and try again.
Controller displays
CHANGE FILTER
PAPER?
Daily filter paper change prompt
has occurred.
Press (YES), follow prompts and change
the filter paper. Do NOT ignore CHANGE
FILTER PAPER prompts.
Controller displays
INSERT pan. A. Normal during Change Filter
Paper routine. A. Insert pan and press (CONFIRM) button.