GILES GBF Series Installation and operating instructions

Operations & Service Manual GBF Ventless Electric Fryer
GBF-35D & 50D-VH
ISO 900 Registered • Committed to Quality
2750 G nter Park Drive West • Montgomery, AL 36109 USA
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Printed in USA, Form No. 65688 (Rel. Date: Nov.2011, Rev. Date: Sep.2018, Rev. C)

LIMITED WARRANTY
• Subjec o he erms and condi ions of his Limi ed Warran y as herein s a ed, all Giles En erprises Inc.
(hereaf er referred o as “Giles”) food service equipmen and par s purchased new from an au horized Giles
represen a ive are warran ed as o defec s in ma erial or workmanship for a period of wen y-four (24)
mon hs from he da e of ins alla ion, provided, however, ha wi h regard o labor cos s in connec ion wi h
his warran y, see below. All ins alla ions mus be made by a qualified ins alling agency in accordance wi h
all applicable codes and/or regula ions in he jurisdic ion in which ins alled. Limi ed warran y coverage is
ex ended only o he original owner and is void if he uni is resold.
• During he Limi ed Warran y period, Giles will replace or recondi ion, a i s fac ory, any par or par s of his
uni which Giles inspec ors judge defec ive, provided he uni has been properly ins alled, subjec ed o
normal usage, and opera ed and main ained in accordance wi h specified procedures. This Limi ed Warran y
does no cover cosme ic damage, and damage due o ac s of God, acciden , misuse, al era ion, negligence,
abuse, or use of unor hodox repair me hods. All par s replaced under his Limi ed Warran y carry only he
unexpired erm of his Limi ed Warran y. Limi ed Warran y service may be furnished only by an au horized
Giles service represen a ive.
• If Limi ed Warran y service is reques ed, Giles will dispa ch fac ory-au horized service represen a ives o
inspec , repair, recondi ion, or replace uni s of i s manufac ure wi h such labor being rendered wi hou cos
o owner for wen y-four (24) mon hs from he da e of ins alla ion. O herwise, service, including labor and
ranspor a ion charges or o her expenses, in connec ion wi h he removal or ins alla ion of any par or par s
supplied under his Limi ed Warran y, are specified on he original sales con rac be ween he purchaser and
he au horized Giles represen a ive.
•Failure to use Giles OEM replacement parts and Giles OEM filters may void this Warranty.
• Giles reserves he righ o change or improve i s equipmen and/or par s in any way wi hou obliga ion o
al er such equipmen or par s previously manufac ured.
• Giles makes no fur her warran ies, express or implied, including implied warran ies of merchan abili y or
fi ness for a par icular purpose, and has no o her obliga ion or liabili y no specifically s a ed herein.
• Repair or replacemen as provided under his limi ed warran y is he exclusive remedy. Giles shall no be
liable for any inciden al or consequen ial damages for breach of any express or implied warran y on his
produc , excep o he ex en prohibi ed by applicable law. Any implied warran y of merchan abili y or
fi ness for a par icular purpose on his produc is limi ed in dura ion o he dura ion of his limi ed warran y.
• Used Giles foodservice equipmen or par s, or Giles foodservice equipmen or par s no purchased from an
au horized Giles represen a ive, carry no warran ies, express or implied.

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Safety Overv ew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Spec f c Safety Precaut ons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.01 Construct on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.02 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.03 Opt onal Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.04 Spec f cat ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.1 Overall D mens ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.2 Agency Cert f cat ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.3 Basket S ze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.4 Vat S ze and Capac ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.04.5 Sh pp ng Spec f cat ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.01 Appl ance Locat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.02 Unpack ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.03 Electr cal Requ rements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.04 Electr cal Spec f cat ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.05 Electr cal Connect ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.05.1 Electr cal Connect on D agram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.06 Ventless Hood Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.07 Ventless Hood F re Suppress on System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.08 Fus ble L nk Detector & Gas Cartr dge Locat ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.09 F re Ext ngu sher Nozzle & Tanks Locat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.10 F re Alarm Connect on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.11 Restra nt Dev ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.01 Baskets & Cab net Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.02 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.02.1 Control Panel - Computer Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.02.2 Control Panel - Manual Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.03 Lower Cab net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.04 F lter Pan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.05 Ventless Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.06 Accessor es Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.07 Accessor es Not Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4. Pre Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.01 Set-up for In t al Check-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.02 Power Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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4.03 Heat ng Element Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.03.1 Heat ng Element Test - Computer Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.03.2 Heat ng Element Test - Manual Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.04 F lter Pump Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.05 Bo l-Out Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.06 In t al Clean ng - Fryer, F lter Pan & Accessor es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5. Fryer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.01 Computer Controller Un t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.01.1 Keys and Funct ons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.01.2 Computer Cook ng Control, General Operat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.01.3 Sett ng the Cook ng Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.01.4 Manually Sett ng the Cook T me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.01.5 Work ng w th Menu Item Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.01.5.1 Ed t ng a Menu Item Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.01.5.2 Select ng a Menu Item Preset for Cook ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.01.6 Computer Control Cook ng Cycle - Overv ew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.01.7 Other Controller Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.01.7.1 COOL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.01.7.2 AUTO-COOL Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.01.7.3 BOIL OUT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.01.8 User Sett ngs - Access & Ed t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.01.9 PASSWORD Protect on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.01.10 Power-up Procedure - Computer Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.01.11 Controller Errors & Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.01.11.1 Resolv ng Controller Errors & Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.02 Manual Control Un t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.02.1 D g tal Thermostat - Overv ew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.02.2 Sett ng the Temperature Un t of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.02.3 Sett ng the Cook ng Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.02.4 Sett ng the Cook ng T me - Manual T mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.02.5 Power-up Procedure - Manual Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.03 Cook ng Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.03.1 Cook ng Procedure: Computer Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.03.2 Cook ng Procedure: Manual Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.04 F lter ng Used Cook ng O l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5-05 Remov ng Waste Cook ng O l from Fryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.06 Normal Shut-Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.07 Emergency Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.01 Bo l-Out Procedure; Clean ng the Fry Vat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.02 Clean ng the F lter Pan & Refresh ng F lter Med a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7. Ventless Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.01 F lters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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7.01.1 Ventless Hood F lter Tabler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.01.2 Baffle F lter Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.01.3 Baffle F lter Installat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.01.4 Baffle F lter Clean ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.01.5 E.A.C. F lter Cell Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.01.6 E.A.C. F lter Cell Installat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.01.7 E.A.C. F lter Operat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.01.8 E.A.C. F lter Cell Clean ng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.01.9 Charcoal F lter Removal/Installat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7.01.10 Charcoal F lter Ma ntenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7.01.11 F lter Alarm Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7.02 Hood Ma ntenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7.02.1 Monthly Hood Interlock Test ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7.02.2 Quarterly Hood Clean ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7.02.3 Sem -Annual F re System Inspect on & Serv ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7.02.4 Annual F re System Inspect on & Serv ce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7.02.5 12-Year F re System Inspect on & Serv ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7.02.6 Ma ntenance & Serv ce Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.01 Temperature Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.02 O l F ltrat on System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
9. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.01 Parts Order ng & Serv ce Informat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.02 Control Panel - Computer & Manual Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
9.03 Control Box - Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9.04 Lower Cab net - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
9.05 Lower Cab net - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.06 Cook Vat Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
9.07 Ventless Hood - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
9.08 Ventless Hood - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
9.09 F lter Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Safet Overview:
The instructi ns c ntained in this manual have been prepared t aid in learning the pr per pr cedures f r installing,
perating and servicing the G les Model GBF-D-VH Ser es Electr c Fryer.
Thr ugh ut the manual, safety precauti ns are identified by a hazard alert symb l and key w rds such as DANGER,
WARNING r CAUTION. Alert inf rmati n precedes the tasks t which it applies. Suggested, rec mmended, r
ther n tew rthy inf rmati n is identified as NOTES, r will be n ted as IMPORTANT!. Additi nally, certain w rds
are used t indicate a specific meaning, r t add emphasis as f ll ws:
Shall: underst d t be mandat ry.
Should: underst d t be advis ry.
May: underst d t be permissive.
W ll: indicates a future event r c nditi n t ccur.
Hazard Alert Symbols are used in c njuncti n with key w rds, such as DANGER, WARNING, r
CAUTION, t alert Users t p tential pers nal injury hazards and/ r p r perating practices. These will
immediately precede precauti nary measures pertaining t av iding such hazards r practices. Adhere t all
inf rmati n f ll wing these symb ls t av id p ssible injury, r even death. Failure t d s may als v id the
fact ry warranty.
Indicates an imminently hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, will result in seri us pers nal injury, even
death.
Indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, c uld result in seri us injury, even death.
Indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, may result in min r t m derate injury. This
n tificati n is als used as an alert t unsafe practices.
If used with ut the safety alert symb l, indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, may
result in equipment and/ r pr perty damage, and may v id the fact ry warranty.
NOTE or IMPORTANT!
Identifies suggested, rec mmended, r ther imp rtant inf rmati n.
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Safet GBF Ventless Electric Fr er
GBF-35D & 50D-VH
F r y ur safety, please bserve the f ll wing precauti ns when perating r servicing the GBF Electr c Fryer.
Adhering t the f ll wing imp rtant safety precauti ns will help Users t av id pers nal injury and/ r damage t
the equipment.
• Bef re cleaning r perf rming maintenance, place p wer switch in the OFF p siti n. Unplug p wer c rd r turn
OFF p wer at the electrical panel supplying p wer t rem ve all p wer fr m the appliance.
• DO NOT wash d wn the Fryer interi r r exteri r with water spray.
• Failure t c mply with DANGER n tices will result in seri us injury, even death; r damage t equipment and/ r
pr perty and may v id the fact ry warranty.
• Pri r t installati n, c nsult a qualified electrician t ensure that installati n c mplies with all electrical
requirements and c des.
• The un t must be adequately and properly grounded. Improper ground ng may result n electr cal shock to User.
Always refer to local electr cal code to ensure proper ground ng of th s or any other electr cal equ pment.
• Check the rat ng label on the un t to determ ne the proper power supply requ red. Always consult w th an
electr c an, or other qual f ed serv ce techn c an, to ensure that c rcu t breakers and w r ng are of suff c ent rat ng
and gauge to power th s equ pment. A W r ng D agram has been prov ded w th the un t as an a d for
techn c ans. Appl ance must be nstalled and electr cally grounded n accordance w th local code, or n the
absence of local code, n accordance w th the Nat onal Electr cal Code, NFPA 70.
• Impr per installati n, adjustment, alterati n, service, r maintenance c uld result in seri us injury, even death;
equipment and/ r pr perty damage; and will p tentially v id the fact ry warranty.
•DO NOT use r st re flammable liquids, r materials that pr duce flammable vap rs, in the vicinity f this r
any ther appliance!
•DO NOT (or ALLOW OTHERS) for any reason, stand or step onto the top of the appl ance. C king
il in Fryers can be EXTREMELY HOT (excess of 330°F [166°C]). B dily c ntact will cause extremely
seri us injury. Lids used t s metimes c ver c king vats/p ts are n t designed t , and WILL NOT,
supp rt the weight f a pers n.
• Failure t c mply with WARNING n tices c uld result in seri us injury, even death; damage t equipment
and/ r pr perty; and will p tentially v id the fact ry warranty.

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• The appliance must remain in an upright p siti n.
• Exercise care when rem ving the unit fr m shipping pallet.
• DO NOT perate the appliance, unless its c mp nents and their intended functi ns are fully underst d (see
Section 3). After reading and fully understanding Section 3, cl sely f ll w the presented pr cedures and
instructi ns in rder t av id equipment damage r malfuncti n.
• To avo d personal njury, t s recommended that thermal hand protect on (gloves or m tts) be worn wh le
tended the appl ance. Certain parts f the Fryer will bec me very HOT during perati n; temperatures inside
cabinet may exceed 150°F (65.5°C)! Exercise cauti n when perating and cleaning.
• Placing f ds c ntaining excessive m isture int h t il, r attempting t l ad larger than rec mmended batch
sizes can cause a “surge b il” and result in an verfl w f HOT c king il. Exercise due care when l ading f d
by bserving h w il is reacting bef re c ntinuing.
• Be sure the appliance is p siti ned in a stable, safe l cati n with the casters in the l cked p siti n. DO NOT
perate appliance if n t secured. S me jurisdicti ns may require special anch ring f r this type appliance;
check l cal c de.
• All w the appliance t c l f r 15-20 minutes bef re cleaning r servicing.
• This appliance is n t intended f r use by pers ns (including children) with reduced physical, sens ry, r mental
capabilities, r lack f experience and kn wledge, unless they have been given adequate instructi n and/ r
supervisi n c ncerning its use by a pers n resp nsible f r their safety. Children sh uld n t be all wed t play
with, r ar und, this appliance.
• Pri r t sale, c ked f d pr ducts must be maintained at a minimum temperature f 150°F (65.5°C), r in
acc rdance with g verning health regulati ns.
• Av id bending the c llecti n fins r breaking the i nizer wires n the Electr nic Air Cleaner (EAC) cell. D ing s
will prevent the EAC fr m w rking pr perly, and may cause the Fryer t shutd wn.
• After cleaning the EAC cell, DO NOT attempt t dry it by installing it in the Fryer H d and running the fan t
f rce air dry it, r by heating the Fryer t heat dry it, as energizing a wet EAC cell will p tentially damage the
EAC p wer supply and c ntr l system, leading t malfuncti n and v iding the warranty. The EAC filter must air
dry at ambient r m temperature, preferably vernight.
• Failure t c mply with CAUTION n tices may result in min r t m derate pers nal injury, damage t equipment
r pr perty, and p tentially v id the warranty.

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• C mp nents exp sed n the C ntr l Panel surface are impact-sensitive. T av id damage and maintain pr per
perati n, exercise care when w rking ar und r using carts/r lling tables near the appliance.
• DO NOT install the unit near c mbustible walls and materials. Failure t maintain safe distance may result in
fire.
• When cleaning the appliance:
- DO NOT steam clean.
- DO NOT use pr ducts c ntaining chl rine, r ther c rr sive chemicals.
- DO NOT use abrasive pr ducts, steel w l r sc uring pads.
- DO NOT use ven cleaners.
• DO NOT alter, add attachments, r therwise m dify this equipment!
• Failure t c mply with CAUTION n tices may result in damage t equipment r pr perty, and v id the fact ry
warranty.
NOTE:
• Users must c mply with all appr priate state and/ r l cal heath regulati ns regarding f d service perati ns,
and cleaning and sanitizati n f f d service equipment.
• NEVER attempt t clean and reuse the Charc al Filter in the H d.
• Appliance and plenum discharge n zzles f r the fire suppressi n system have been fact ry-installed and
p siti ned in the pr per alignment. DO NOT MOVE OR ADJUST, except on recommendat on of a cert f ed f re
protect on spec al st.
• The decibel level f the H d when perating is appr ximately 65 dB.

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Introduction GBF Ventless Electric Fryer
GBF-35D & 50D-VH
The GBF-D-VH M del Fryer is c nstructed f 18 and 20 gauge stainless steel. The inner cabinet structure is welded
tubular stainless steel.
Interlocked Start System (ILS): Manual C ntr l m del features PUSH-TO-START butt n. In the event f a p wer
interrupti n, the appliance will n t restart after p wer is rest red until the butt n is pressed and held f r 5
sec nds by the User. This feature is required by c de in s me jurisdicti ns. Included n C mputer C ntr ller
m del.
THANK YOU f r purchasing the G les Model GBF-D-VH Ventless Electr c Fryer, manufactured by Giles Enterprises,
Inc., M ntg mery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred t as "Giles". Every unit is th r ughly inspected and tested
pri r t shipment in eff rts t ensure that it will perate flawlessly when received. With pr per care and
maintenance the appliance will pr vide years f tr uble-free service.
T help pr tect y ur investment in this state- f-the-art c king equipment, we rec mmend that y u take a few
m ments t bec me familiar with the installati n, perati nal, cleaning, and maintenance pr cedures c ntained in
this Manual. Adherence t these rec mmended pr cedures will minimize the p tential f r c stly “d wntime” and
future repair expense. Please retain this manual f r future reference.
NOTE: Due to cont nu ng mprovements and product enhancements, some of the llustrat ons shown n th s manual m ght
not exactly dep ct current models.
E ther - Computer Controller: C ntr ls c king il temperature and c k time. Dual c k timers, with fifty (50)
pr grammable Menu Item c k time presets. M nit rs fryer status; displays perati nal instructi ns and warnings,
such as DRAIN OPEN,MAX. ELEMENT TEMP, etc. Features BOIL-OUT pr gram, COOL MODE feature, FORCE FILTER
functi n, multiple language selecti n, and passw rd pr tecti n capability.
Or - Manual Cook ng Controls:Tw (2) mechanical 30-minute basket timers and digital therm stat instead f
C mputer C ntr ller.
Bu lt- n O l F ltrat on System: C mpletely self-c ntained; helps t extend the life f c king il. Designed t
perf rm a filter cycle within appr ximately five (5) minutes using a sustainable stainless steel Filter Screen which
eliminates filter paper waste and reduces l ng term c st f perati n.
Ventless Hood: Integral, self-c ntained, Type-1, Recirculating H d rem ves grease-laden c king vap rs and
returns clean air int the r m; eliminates need f r a c nventi nal ventilati n h d t the utside.
F re Ext ngu sh ng System:Self-c ntained fire extinguishing system pr tects against an accidental c king il fire.
Cab net-top Dump Stat on: Rem vable 6” half-size, l ng pan m unted in the Fryer cabinet t p. Dump pr duct
directly t pan and m ve t warmer r serving line.
Under-cab net Storage: Shelves f r pan r utensil st rage inside cabinet.
1. Intr ducti n
1.01 C nstructi n
1.02 Standard Features
1.03 Opti nal Features

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GBF Ventless Electric Fryer
GBF-35D & 50D-VH
INCHES [mm]
1.04 Specificati ns
1.04.1 Overall Dimensi ns
1.04.2 Agency Certificati ns
1.04.3 Basket Size
Descr pt on Length W dth He ght Volume
Standard (2 per vat) 13.25 [336.6] 6.50 [165.1] 6.00 [152.4] 423.6 cu.in [6,942.8 cc]

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INCHES [mm] * Mixed pieces, 3-1/3 lb bird.
1.04.4 Vat Size & Capacity
Model Length
(Ins de)
W dth
(Ins de)
He ght
(Top of
Element to
“FULL” Level)
Cook ng O l Capac ty
(Bottom of vat to [FULL]
mark )
Product Capac ty
(per Basket)
Lbs [kg] Gal [l] Fr es Ch cken*
GBF-50D-VH 16.25 [412.8] 13.90 [353.1] 4.97 [126.2] 50 [22.7] 7.1 [26.9] 2.5 lbs
[1.13 kg]
6.0 lbs
[2.72 kg]
GBF-35D-VH 16.25 [412.8] 13.90 [353.1] 3.50 [88.9] 35 [15.9] 5.0 [18.9] 2.5 lbs
[1.13 kg]
3.5 lbs
[1.56 kg]
1.04.5 Shipping Specificati ns (Crated)
Model Gr. Wt.
Crated S ze
Cube
Length W dth He ght
GBF35D/50D-VH 618 lbs (280.3 kg) 46” [1168 mm] 36” [914 mm] 92” [2337 mm] 88 cu.ft (2.5 cu.m)
NOTE: Gross we ght may vary sl ghtly depend ng on ordered opt ons.

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1. Keep the appliance and surrounding area free and clear of combustible materials ... 18” (46cm) clearance
required.
2. Please note the wiring diagram provided with this appliance. Ensure that it corresponds with the equipment
being installed.
3. Ensure that the appliance is electrically grounded in accordance with local code, or in the absence of local
code, with the Nat onal Electr cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
4. Allow adequate space for future servicing and proper operation of this appliance. Provide adequate
ventilation in the operating area, as required.
5. Always consult with an electrician or other qualified technician prior to installation.
6. Be sure that voltage and amp rating of the available electrical supply are adequate to power the appliance.
7. Make sure this unit is in a stable position and will not unintentionally move. The unit features locking
casters ... be sure they are locked. Some urisdictions may require special anchoring of the unit.
8. Depending on local code, room size, and other appliances operating in the space, exhaust ventilation may be
required to provide adequate air exchange. Giles recommends 50 CFM per linear foot of hood space (could
vary depending on local code). Often this can be accomplished by the installation of an exhaust fan in the
area where the appliance is installed. To determine requirements for specific installation, supply the HVAC
contractor the following information:
a. Hood exhausts between 510 to 680 CFM.
b. The average temperature of the exhausted air from the Hood, after four (4) hours of continuous frying, is
approximately 90°F (32°C).
9. This appliance is to be installed, used and maintained in accordance with the Standard for Vent lat on
Control, and F re Protect on of Commerc al Cook ng Operat ons, NFPA 96.
These steps will help to ensure proper installation. If there are questions concerning these procedures, contact Giles
Technical Support at 00.554.4537 or email [e-mail].
DO NOT MODIFY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR OTHERWISE ALTER THIS EQUIPMENT
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2. Installation
2.01 Applian e Lo ation
The following describes procedures necessary for proper installation of the Fryer. To prevent personal in ury or
equipment damage, please ensure these steps and procedures as presented in this section are followed.
NOTE
The sound level of the Hood when operating is approximately 65 dB.

IMPORTANT!
G les shall not be l able for damages caused to the un t by mproper use of mater al handl ng equ pment or
poor work pract ces, nor for personal njur es or property damage wh ch may be ncurred dur ng nstallat on of
th s equ pment. Installat on s the sole respons b l ty of the purchaser, unless wr tten and approved
arrangements have been made n advance.
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The Fryer is shipped on a wooden pallet; secured with high-tensile plastic strapping and enclosed by a wooden
framework. The entire unit is wrapped in machine-applied stretch wrap.
IMPORTANT!
If crate exhibited evidence of damage or mishandling, immediately inspect the unit and all accessory items and
notify the freight carrier of any damages. Typically it is the purchaser’s responsibility to file and negotiate
freight damage claims.
2.02 Unpa king
• The appliance must remain in an upright position during the unpacking process.
• Exercise care when removing the wooden framework from around the unit.
• Units are very heavy. Use extreme care and appropriate handling equipment and/or sufficient manpower when
lifting or moving the equipment.
• Failure to comply with these CAUTION notices may result in minor or moderate in ury, equipment or property
damage, and void the factory warranty.
1. Carefully cut and remove the plastic shipping wrap and strapping. Remove and set aside all auxiliary items
packed with the unit. Some items are packed in the Filter Pan inside Cabinet. Place all of these items in a
safe place for future use.
2. Use appropriate tools and work practices to remove the wooden crating from around the unit.
3. Carefully remove the appliance from the shipping pallet. The unit is extremely heavy, GBF-D-VH models
weigh in excess of 600 lbs [272 kg]. Great care should be taken when lifting or moving the unit to avoid
personal in ury or damage to the unit. Use appropriate handling equipment or sufficient manpower.
IMPORTANT! Be aware that when handl ng, the GBF-D-VH Fryer w ll be somewhat top-heavy.

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• Fryers must be properly grounded n accordance w th local code, or n the absence of local code, w th the
Nat onal Electr cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.Improper ground ng may result n electr cal shock to Users. Check
local electr cal code to ensure that proper ground ng techn ques are used.
• Always consult a cert f ed electr c an, or other qual f ed serv ce techn c an, pr or to nstallat on to ensure that
electr cal c rcu ts are of suff c ent rat ng for the appl ance load.
• GBF-D-VH Fryers are manufactured for the various Voltage/Hz/Phase shown on Table 2.04.1 below. Check the
Serial/Data Label inside the Cabinet or attached to the Rear Panel to determine the proper electrical service
required for the Unit.
2.03 Ele tri al Requirements
2.04 Ele tri al Spe ifi ations
Voltage Phase Hz Watts Amps C rcu t Breaker Requ red
L1 L2 L3
208 3 60 18,000 54 54 54 65
240 3 60 18,000 47 47 47 55
380 3 60 15,000 27 27 27 35
415 3 60 18,600 29.5 29.5 29.5 35
1. As needed, install appropriate circuit breaker(s) in main electrical panel. See Section 2.04.
2. Recommend that a disconnect switch box be installed between main panel and Fryer.
3. Connect 1-1/4” flexible conduit from disconnect (or breaker panel) to the Fryer. Attach conduit to rear of the
Fryer Service Box with appropriate conduit fittings. Allow enough length so that the Fryer can be moved easily
for cleaning and servicing. See F gure 2.05.1.
4. Open Fryer Cabinet Door and remove Service Box Cover. See Figure 2.05.1.
5. Connect an appropriate ground wire between the Ground Lug and a proper earth ground.
6. Route appropriately sized power wires from the disconnect box (or breaker panel) through to the front Service
Box of the Fryer.
7. Connect the supply power wires to Distribution Block located in the Service Box. See Figure 2.05.1.
8. Reinstall Service Box Cover.
NOTE:
Electr cal nstallat on mater als (breakers, condu t, f tt ngs, w re, etc.) and nstallat on labor shall be suppl ed by
the customer. Work should be performed by a qual f ed profess onal electr cal contactor.
Installat on must comply w th all local code requ rements. G les s not respons ble for code compl ance w th
regard to nstallat on and use of th s appl ance.
2.05 Ele tri al Conne tions

Flexible Conduit
Connect flex conduit
from incoming
supply power here.
Ground Lug
Distribution Block:
connect supply power
to this side.
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Main Breaker
Box
Quick-Disconnect
Box
(Recommended)
2.05.1 Ele tri al Conne tions Diagram
Service
Box
GBF-D-VH Fryers are equipped with an exhaust air diverter that directs exhaust air horizontally (side and rear). The
minimum clearance from the top of the diverter to the ceiling is 0” [0 mm], however it is recommended that
adequate space be provided to allow easy movement of the unit, if required. The area around the sides and rear of
the diverter must remain free of obstruction to allow proper air flow.
2.06 Ventless Hood Clearan e