GILES GBF Series Installation and operating instructions

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GBF Electric Fryers
Operations & Service Manual
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(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
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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
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abuse, or use of unor hodox repair me hods. All par s replaced under his Limi ed Warran y carry only he
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Specific Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.01 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.02 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.03 Optiona Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.04 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.1 Overa Dimensions: Sing e & Banked Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.2 Regu atory Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.04.3 Basket Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.04.4 Vat Size and Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.04.5 Shipping Specifications (Crated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.01 App iance Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.02 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.03 E ectrica Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.04 E ectrica Specifications: Sing e & Banked (per Fryer Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.05 E ectrica Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.05.1 E ectrica Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.06 Venti ation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.07 Restraint Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.01 Baskets & Optiona Auto-Basket Lifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.02 Contro Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.03 Lower Cabinet Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.04 Fi ter Pan Assemb y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.05 Accessories (Inc uded) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.06 Accessories (Not Inc uded) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4. Preparing Fryer for Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.01 Initia Fryer Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.02 Power Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.03 Heating E ement Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.04 Fi ter Pump Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.05 Boi -Out Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.06 C ean Fi ter Pan, Accessories & Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. Fryer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5.01 Computer Contro er Fryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.01.1 Keys and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.01.2 Genera Operation - Computer Cooking Contro er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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5.01.3 Setting the Cooking Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.01.4 Setting a Manua Cooking Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.01.5 Working with Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.01.5.1 Editing a Menu Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.01.5.2 Se ecting a Menu Preset for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.01.6 Cooking with Computer Contro s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.01.7 Other Contro er Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.01.7.1 Manua y Operating the Basket Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.01.7.2 COOL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.01.7.3 AUTO-COOL Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.01.7.4 BOIL OUT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.01.8 User Settings - Access & Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.01.9 PASSWORD Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.01.10 Power-up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.01.11 Contro er Errors & A arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.01.11.1 Reso ving Contro er Errors & A arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.02 Cooking Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.03 Fi tering Used Cooking Oi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.04 Remova of Waste Cooking Oi from Fryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.05 Norma Shut-Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.06 Emergency Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.01 Boi -Out Procedure; C eaning the Fry Vat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.02 C eaning the Fi ter Pan & Refreshing Fi ter Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.01 Temperature Contro System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.02 Oi Fi tration System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.03 Basket E evator System (Basket E evator Option On y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8. Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8.01 Parts Ordering & Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.02 Contro Pane - Sing e or Main Unit of Banked System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.03 Lower Cabinet - Sing e or Main Unit of Banked Fryer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.04 Lower Cabinet - Add-on Unit(s) of Banked Fryer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.05 Contro Box, Front (behind Contro Pane ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.06 Rear Cabinet: Sing e Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.07 Lower Rear Cabinet: Banked Fryer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.08 Cabinet Underside - Banked Fryer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.09 Fry Vat Assemb y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8.10 Fi ter Pan Assemb y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Safety
Safety Overview:
The ins ruc ions con ained in his manual have been prepared o aid in learning he proper procedures for ins alling,
opera ing and servicing he Giles Model GBF Se ies Elect ic F ye .
Throughou he manual, safe y precau ions are iden ified by a hazard aler symbol and key words such as DANGER,
WARNING or CAUTION. Aler informa ion precedes he asks o which i applies. Sugges ed, recommended, or
o her no ewor hy informa ion is iden ified as NOTES, or will be no ed as IMPORTANT!. Addi ionally, cer ain words
are used o indica e a specific meaning, or o add emphasis as follows:
Shall: unders ood o be manda ory.
Should: unders ood o be advisory.
May: unders ood o be permissive.
Will: indica es a fu ure even or condi ion o occur.
Hazard Alert Symbols are used in conjunc ion wi h key words, such as DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION, o aler Users o po en ial personal injury hazards and/or poor opera ing prac ices. These will
immedia ely precede precau ionary measures per aining o avoiding such hazards or prac ices. Adhere o all
informa ion following hese symbols o avoid possible injury, or even dea h. Failure o do so may also void he
fac ory warran y.
Indica es an imminen ly hazardous si ua ion which, if no avoided, will resul in serious personal injury, even
dea h.
Indica es a po en ially hazardous si ua ion which, if no avoided, could resul in serious injury, even dea h.
Indica es a po en ially hazardous si ua ion which, if no avoided, may resul in minor o modera e injury. This
no ifica ion is also used as an aler o unsafe prac ices.
If used wi hou he safe y aler symbol, indica es a po en ially hazardous si ua ion which, if no avoided, may
resul in equipmen and/or proper y damage, and may void he fac ory warran y.
NOTE or IMPORTANT!
Iden ifies sugges ed, recommended, or o her impor an informa ion.
Safety
This p oduct can expose Use s to chemicals including lead, nickel, aluminum, b ass, ca bon, coppe o BPA
which a e known in the state of Califo nia to cause cance , bi th defects and othe ep oductive ha m. Fo
mo e info mation go to: www.p65wa nings.ca.gov.

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Specific Safety Precautions:
GBF Series Fryers
For your safe y, please observe he following precau ions when opera ing or servicing he GBF Electric Fryer.
Adhering o he following impor an safe y precau ions will help Users o avoid personal injury and/or damage o
he equipmen .
• Before cleaning or performing main enance, place power swi ch in he OFF posi ion. Unplug power cord or urn
OFF power a he elec rical panel supplying power o remove all power from he appliance.
• DO NOT wash down he Fryer in erior or ex erior wi h wa er spray.
• Failure o comply wi h DANGER no ices will resul in serious injury, even dea h; or damage o equipmen and/or
proper y and may void he fac ory warran y.
• Prior o ins alla ion, consul a qualified elec rician o ensure ha ins alla ion complies wi h all elec rical
requiremen s and codes.
• The unit must be adequately and properly grounded. Improper grounding may result in electrical shoc to User.
Always refer to local electrical code to ensure proper grounding of this or any other electrical equipment.
• Chec the rating label on the unit to determine the proper power supply required. Always consult with an
electrician, or other qualified service technician, to ensure that circuit brea ers and wiring are of sufficient rating
and gauge to power this equipment. A Wiring Diagram has been provided with the unit as an aid for
technicians. Appliance must be installed and electrically grounded in accordance with local code, or in the
absence of local code, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
• Improper ins alla ion, adjus men , al era ion, service, or main enance could resul in serious injury, even dea h;
equipmen and/or proper y damage; and will po en ially void he fac ory warran y.
•DO NOT use or s ore flammable liquids, or ma erials ha produce flammable vapors, in he vicini y of his or
any o her appliance!
•DO NOT for any reason, or ALLOW OTHERS to, stand or step onto the top of the appliance.
Cooking oil in Fryers can be EXTREMELY HOT (excess of 330°F [166°C]). Bodily con ac will cause
ex remely serious injury. Lids used to sometimes cove cooking vats/pots a e not designed to, and
WILL NOT, suppo t the weight of a pe son.
• Failure o comply wi h WARNING no ices could resul in serious injury, even dea h; damage o equipmen
and/or proper y; and will po en ially void he fac ory warran y.

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• The appliance mus remain in an uprigh posi ion.
• Exercise care when removing he uni from shipping palle .
• DO NOT opera e he appliance, unless i s componen s and heir in ended func ions are fully unders ood (see
Section 3). Af er reading and fully unders anding Section 3, closely follow he presen ed procedures and
ins ruc ions in order o avoid equipmen damage or malfunc ion.
• To avoid personal injury, it is recommended that thermal hand protection (gloves or mitts) be worn while
tended the appliance. Cer ain par s of he Fryer will become very HOT during opera ion; empera ures inside
cabine may exceed 150°F (65.5°C)! Exercise cau ion when opera ing and cleaning.
• Placing foods con aining excessive mois ure in o ho oil, or a emp ing o load larger han recommended ba ch
sizes can cause a “surge boil” and resul in an overflow of HOT cooking oil. Exercise due care when loading food
by observing how oil is reac ing before con inuing.
• Be sure he appliance is posi ioned in a s able, safe loca ion wi h he cas ers in he locked posi ion. DO NOT
opera e appliance if no secured. Some jurisdic ions may require special anchoring for his ype appliance;
check local code.
• Allow he appliance o cool for 15-20 minu es before cleaning or servicing.
• This appliance is no in ended for use by persons (including children) wi h reduced physical, sensory, or men al
capabili ies, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless hey have been given adequa e ins ruc ion and/or
supervision concerning i s use by a person responsible for heir safe y. Children should no be allowed o play
wi h, or around, his appliance.
• Prior o sale, cooked food produc s mus be main ained a a minimum empera ure of 150°F (65.5°C), or in
accordance wi h governing heal h regula ions.
• Failure o comply wi h CAUTION no ices may resul in minor o modera e personal injury, damage o equipmen
or proper y, and po en ially void he warran y.

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• Componen s exposed on he Con rol Panel surface are impac -sensi ive. To avoid damage and main ain proper
opera ion, exercise care when working around or using car s/rolling ables near he appliance.
• DO NOT ins all he uni near combus ible walls and ma erials. Failure o main ain safe dis ance may resul in
fire.
• When cleaning he appliance:
- DO NOT s eam clean.
- DO NOT use produc s con aining chlorine, or o her corrosive chemicals.
- DO NOT use abrasive produc s, s eel wool or scouring pads.
- DO NOT use oven cleaners.
• DO NOT al er, add a achmen s, or o herwise modify his equipmen !
• Failure o comply wi h CAUTION no ices may resul in damage o equipmen or proper y, and void he fac ory
warran y.
NOTE:
• Users mus comply wi h all appropria e s a e and/or local hea h regula ions regarding food service opera ions,
and cleaning and sani iza ion of food service equipmen .

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Introduction GBF Series Fryers
1. Introduction
1.01 Construction
1.02 Standard Features
Co structed of 18 a d 20 Ga. 430 Stai less Steel. I er cabi et structure is welded tubular stai less steel frame.
Automat c Basket L ft: Two (2) Basket Lifts per u it. Automatically lifts basket of cooked product from hot oil at
the e d of the set cook cycle.
THANK YOU for purchasi g the Giles Model GBF Series Electric Fryer, ma ufactured by Giles Enterprises, Inc.,
Mo tgomery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "Giles". Every u it is thoroughly i spected a d tested prior
to shipme t i efforts to e sure that it will operate flawlessly whe i stalled. With proper care a d mai te a ce
the applia ce should provide years of trouble-free service.
To help protect your i vestme t i this ew equipme t, we recomme d that you take a few mome ts to become
familiar with the procedures i this ma ual pertai i g to i stallatio , operatio , clea i g, a d mai te a ce of the
applia ce. Adhere ce to these recomme ded procedures will mi imize pote tial for costly dow time a d future
repair expe se. Please reta n th s Manual for future reference.
NOTE: Due to cont nu ng mprovements and product enhancements, some llustrat ons shown n th s Manual m ght not
exactly dep ct your actual equ pment.
Computer Controller: Co trols cooki g oil temperature a d cook time. Dual cook timers, fifty (50) programmable
me u Item cooki g presets, mo itors fryer status &displays operatio al i structio s a d war i gs (DRAIN OPEN,
LOW OIL LEVEL, MAX. ELEMENT TEMP, etc). Features BOIL OUT program, COOL MODE fu ctio , FORCE FILTER
co trol, multi-la guage, a d password protectio capability.
Bu lt- n O l F ltrat on System: Completely self-co tai ed system helps to exte d the life of cooki g oil. Features
1/2 HP pump; desig ed to perform a filter cycle withi approximately five (5) mi utes. Centralized system serves all
units of multi-fryer banked configurations.
Mult -Well Fry ng:Available as a ba ked battery of 2, 3, 4, or 5 fryers.
Sta nless M cro-Mesh F lter Screen:Reuseable, 115 micro rete tio Filter Scree replaces eed for paper filter
media to elimi ate paper waste a d reduce lo g term cost of operatio .
1.03 Optional Features

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1.04 Specifications
1.04.1 Overall Di ensions: Single & Banked Units
INCHES [mm]
FRONTTOP SIDE
SINGLE UNIT:
BANKED UNITS:

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1.04.2 Agency Certifications
Only 380-415V models w/Computer
Controllers are CE l sted.
1.04.3 Basket Size
Descr pt on Length W dth He ght Volume
Sta dard (2 per vat) 13.25 [336.6] 6.50 [165.1] 6.00 [152.4] 423.6 cu.i [6,942.8 cc]
1.04.4 Vat Size & Capacity
INCHES [mm]
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”
Level)
Product Capac ty
(per Basket)
Lbs [kg] Gal [l] Fr es *Ch cken
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]
* 8-way cut, bone- n

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1.04.5 Shipping Specifications (Crated)
Model Gr. Wt.
Crated S ze
Cube
Length W dth He ght
GBF-50-1 385 lbs (174.6 kg) 46” (1.17 m) 35” (.88 m) 60” (1.52 m) 55.9 cu.ft (1.58 cu.m)
GBF-50-2 565 lbs (256.3 kg) 50” (1.27 m) 43” (1.09 m) 61” (1.55 m) 75.9 cu.ft (2.15 cu.m)
GBF-50-3 768 lbs (348.4 kg) 50” (1.27 m) 55” (1.40 m) 61” (1.55 m) 97.1 cu.ft (2.75 cu.m)
GBF-50-4 968 lbs (439.1 kg) 50” (1.27 m) 70” (1.78 m) 61” (1.55 m) 123.6 cu.ft (3.50 cu.m)
GBF-50-5 1,168 lbs (529.8 kg) 50” (1.27 m) 87” (2.21 m) 61” (1.55 m) 153.6 cu.ft (4.35 cu.m)
NOTE: Gross we ght may vary sl ghtly depend ng on ordered opt ons.

2. Installation
1. Applia ce a d surrou di g area must be free a d clear of combustible materials. Mai tai 3” [7.6 cm]
cleara ce.
2. Allow for adequate space to allow easy access for future servici g a d proper operatio .
3. Be sure that electrical service available i the i te ded locatio is of a voltage a d amp rati g adequate to
power the applia ce. NOTE: A ba ked battery requires a separate electrical service for each Fryer u it.
4. Be sure u it will be i stalled i a stable positio a d will ot u i te tio ally move. U it has locki g brakes
o fro t casters ... be sure they are locked. Some code authorities may require that special a chori g be
utilized for this type applia ce; check local codes.
5. The applia ce shall be i stalled, operated, a d mai tai ed i accorda ce with the Standard for Vent lat on
Control, and F re Protect on of Commerc al Cook ng Operat ons, NFPA 96. Ve tilatio must be provided for
the applia ce as required by local code requireme ts.
These steps will help to e sure proper i stallatio . If there are questio s co cer i g these procedures, co tact Giles
Technical Suppor at 800.554.4537 or email [e-mail].
2.01 Appliance Location
DO NOT MODIFY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR OTHERWISE ALTER THIS EQUIPMENT
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2.02 Unpacking
Fryer is shipped o a woode pallet; secured with high-te sile plastic strappi g a d e closed by a woode
framework. The e tire u it is wrapped i machi e-applied stretch wrap.
• The applia ce must remai i a upright positio duri g the u packi g process.
• Exercise care whe removi g the woode framework from arou d the u it.
• The u it is heavy and banked un ts w ll be very heavy. Use extreme care a d appropriate ha dli g equipme t
a d/or sufficie t ma power whe lifti g or movi g the equipme t.
• Failure to comply with these CAUTION otices may result i mi or or moderate i jury, equipme t or property
damage, a d void the factory warra ty.
Cont nued on Next Page
This sectio summarizes procedures ecessary for proper equipme t i stallatio . To help avoid perso al i jury or
equipme t damage, be sure to adhere to all of these recomme ded procedures.
Installat on expense (mater als & labor) s completely the respons b l ty of the purchaser. Generally, t s adv sable to
engage the serv ces of a profess onal commerc al k tchen equ pment spec al st, a l censed electr c an, and/or a
qual f ed HVAC contractor to ass st w th the deta ls of nstallat on. Call Giles Technical Support @ 800.554.4537, f
ass stance s requ red.

1. Carefully cut a d remove the plastic stretch wrap, strappi g a d all other packi g material.
2. Filter Pan a d fryer accessories (baskets, scree s, etc) are packed i side the fryer cabi et a d vat. Remove
these items a d set aside i a safe place for future use.
3. Carefully remove fryer from shippi g pallet. Fryers ca be very heavy, especially ba ked systems. Great care
should be take whe lifti g or movi g the u it to avoid perso al i jury or equipme t damage. Use of
appropriate material ha dli g equipme t is recomme ded to lift u it from pallet, especially for ba ked
systems of more tha two (2) u its.
2.02 Unpacking - continue
IMPORTANT!
G les shall not be l able for damages to the un t caused by mproper use of mater al handl ng equ pment or
poor work pract ces. G les shall not be l able 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 prev ous
arrangements have been made n wr t ng.
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2.03 Electrical Requirements
IMPORTANT!
If crate u it exhibited evide ce of damage or misha dli g, immediately i spect the u it a d all accessory items
a d otify the freight carrier of a y damages. Ge erally, it is the purchaser’s respo sibility to file a d egotiate
claims for freight damage.
• Fryers must be properly grounded n accordance w th local code, or n the absence of local code, w th the
Na ional Elec rical 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 ut l zed.
• Always consult a l censed electr c an, or other qual f ed serv ce techn c an, pr or to nstallat on to ensure that the
electr cal c rcu t ntended for connect on to the un t s of suff c ent rat ng to handle the appl ance load.
• GBF Fryers are ma ufactured with the various electrical specificatio s as show i Table 2.04. Check the
Serial/Da a Label i side the cabi et or attached to the rear pa el to determi e the proper electrical service
required for the u it. Each uni of a banked ba ery requires a separa e power supply.

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2.04 Electrical Specifications: Single & Banke (per Fryer Unit)
Voltage Phase Hz Watts Amps C rcu t Breaker Requ red
L1 L2 L3
208*3 60 18,250 53 53 50 65
208 3 60 18,000 50 50 50 60
240*3 60 18,250 46 46 43 55
240 3 60 18,000 43 43 43 50
380*3 50 16,720 26 26 26 35
380 3 50 16,485 23 23 23 30
415*3 50 18,250 29 29 29 35
415 3 50 18,600 26 26 26 35
*U it poweri g the filtratio pump.
2.05 Electrical Connections
1. As eeded, i stall appropriate circuit breaker(s) i mai electrical pa el. See Sect on 2.04.1.
2. (Recommended) I stall a disco ect switch box betwee mai pa el a d fryer.
3. See Sect on 2.05.1. Co ect 1-1/4” flexible co duit from disco ect switch to the fryer. Attach co duit to rear
of the fryer Serv ce Box with appropriate co duit fitti gs. Allow e ough le gth so that applia ce ca be moved
easily for future clea i g a d servici g.
4. See F gure 2.05.1. Ope fryer cabi et door a d remove Serv ce Box Cover.
5. Co ect grou d wire betwee the Ground Lug a d a proper earth grou d.
6. Route appropriately sized power wires from the disco ect switch box through to the fro t Serv ce Box.
7. See F gure 2.05.1. Co ect supply power wires to D str but on Block located i Serv ce Box a d rei stall cover.
8. For banked sys em ins alla ion, each fryer uni in he ba ery will be connec ed in like manner.
NOTE:
All electr cal nstallat on mater als (breakers, condu t, w re, etc.) and nstallat on labor shall be suppl ed by the
customer and work should be performed by a l censed electr c an, or qual f ed serv ce techn c an.
Installat on must comply w th local code requ rements. G les shall not be respons ble for code compl ance w th
regard to nstallat on and use of th s appl ance.

2.06 Ventilation
Co sult a professio al ve tilatio or HVAC compa y to determi e if the existi g ve tilatio system is sufficie t to
accommodate the equipme t, or for desig i g a d specifyi g a ve tilatio hood system that is complia t with code
requireme ts.
2.05.1 Electrical Connections Diagram
Flexible Co duit
Service Box
Co ect flex co duit from
i comi g supply power
here.
Grou d Lug
Distributio Block:
co ect supply power
to this side.
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Mai Breaker
Box
Quick-Disco ect
Box
(Recomme ded)
NOTE:
Guideli es a d codes for ve tilatio system requireme ts differ from locale to locale. Always co sult the local
Code Author t es (AHJ) to e sure complia ce.

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2.07 Restraint Device (Not Inclu e , provi e by purchaser)
This equipme t requires i stallatio of a appropriate Restra nt Dev ce to preve t u i te tio al moveme t, which
might cause u due strai o electrical co ectio s. The le gth of restrai i g cable must be shorter tha the electrical
supply cord or co duit. A restrai t a chor shall be faste ed to a immovable wall or structure. I stall a quick-release
latch o o e e d of the cable for co ecti g to the factory-i stalled eye-bolt(s) o the rear of the u it. A restrai t is
required at each e d of a ba ked system.
*A chor attached to a immovable
wall or structure.
*Restrai t Cable
* Quick-release
Latch
Eye Bolt
*Customer prov ded