GILES GEF Series Installation and operating instructions

GEF Series
GEF-VH Series
Operations & Service Manual
Models: GEF-400
GEF-560
GEF-720
Models: GEF-400-VH
GEF-560-VH
GEF-720-VH
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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.
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al er such equipmen or par s previously manufac ured.
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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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Safet vii
Safety Overv ew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Spec f c Safety Precaut ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Construct on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Opt onal Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Spec f cat ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4.1 Overall D mens ons for GEF-400, GEF-560, GEF-720. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4.2 Overall D mens ons for GEF-400-VH, GEF-560-VH, GEF-720/VH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4.3 Regulatory L st ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.4 Basket S zes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.5 Cook ng Capac ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Appl ance Locat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Unpack ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Electr cal Requ rements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Electr cal Connect ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.1 Condu t Rout ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.2 Serv ce Box Connect ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Vent lat on of Non-Ventless Fryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Ventless Hood Clearances (VH Model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7 Ventless Hood F re Suppress System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.8 Fus ble L nk and Gas Cartr dge Locat ons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.9 F re Ext ngu sher Nozzle and Tank Locat ons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.10 F re Alarm Connect on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.11 Chang ng the Door Sw ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2 Lower Cab net Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 F lter Pan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 Basket and Elevator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 Ventless Hood (VH Model Onl ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.6 Accessor es (Included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.7 Accessor es (Not Included, Purchased Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4. Pre-Operation Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1 In t al Sett ng for Each Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2 Power Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 Heat ng Element Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4 F lter Pump Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.5 Perform Bo l Out Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.6 Clean F lter Pan & Accessor es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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5. Fr er Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1 Computer Cook ng Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.1.1 Keys and Funct ons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.1.2 General Operat on - Fryer Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.1.3 Manually Sett ng a Cook T me & Cook ng Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.1.4 Work ng w th Menu Item Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.1.4.1 Ed t ng a Menu Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1.4.2 Select ng a Menu Preset for Cook ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1.5 Cook ng Cycle - General Overv ew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.1.6 Other Controller Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.1.6.1 Manually Operat ng the Basket L ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.1.6.2 COOL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.1.6.3 AUTO-COOL Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.1.6.4 BOIL OUT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.1.7 User Sett ngs - Access & Ed t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.1.8 PASSWORD Protect on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1.9 Start-up Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1.9.1 Start-up Non-Ventless, GEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1.9.2 Start-up Ventless, GEF-VH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1.10 Controller Errors & Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.1.10.1 Resolv ng Controller Errors & Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.2 Cook ng Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.3 F lter ng Cook ng O l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.4 Remov ng Used Waste Cook ng O l from Fryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.5 Normal Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.6 Emergency Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.1 Bo l-Out Procedure (Clean ng the Fry Pot). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.2 Clean ng the F lter Pan & Replac ng F lter Med a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7. Ventless Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.1 F lters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.1.1 Ventless Hood F lter Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.1.2 Baffle F lter Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.1.3 Baffle F lter Installat on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.1.4 Baffle F lter Clean ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.1.5 EAC F lter Cell Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.1.6 EAC F lter Installat on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.1.7 EAC F lter Operat on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.1.8 EAC F lter Cell Clean ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.1.9 EAC F lter Clean ng T mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.1.10 Charcoal F lter Removal & Installat on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.1.11 Charcoal F lter Ma ntenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.1.12 F lter Alarm Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7.2 Ma ntenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.2.1 Monthly Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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7.2.2 Quarterly Hood Clean ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.2.3 Sem -Annual F re Suppress on System Inspect on & Serv ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.2.4 Annual F re Suppress on System Inspect on & Serv ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.2.5 12-Year F re Suppress on System Inspect on & Serv ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.2.6 Ma ntenance & Serv ce Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.1 Temperature Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.2 O l F ltrat on System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.3 Basket Elevator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9.1 Parts Order ng and Serv ce Informat on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9.2 Control Panel & Front Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.3 Front Lower Cab net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.4 Fry Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9.5 Rear Lower Cab net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9.6 Basket Cover and Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
9.7 F lter Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
9.8 Front Ventless Hood (GEF-VH Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
9.9 Rear Ventless Hood (GEF-VH Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Safety
Safety
GEF Series
GEF-VH Series
Safety 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 Giles Model GEF or GEF-VH Series Electric 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.
Will: 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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Safety
GEF Series
GEF-VH Series
Specific Safety Precautions:
F r y ur safety, please bserve the f ll wing precauti ns when perating r servicing the GEF or GEF-VH Electric
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 unit must be adequately and properly grounded. Improper grounding may result in electrical shock to User.
Always refer to local electrical code to ensure proper grounding of this or any other electrical equipment.
• Check 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 breakers 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.
• 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 appliance. 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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GEF-VH Series
• 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 avoid personal in ury, it is recommended that thermal hand protection (gloves or mitts) be worn while
tended the appliance. 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
.• For Ventless Hood (VH) Models:
- 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. This c uld 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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GEF Series
GEF-VH Series
• 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.
• For Ventless Hood (VH) Models:
-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 recommendation of a certified
fire protection specialist.
-The decibel level f the H d when perating is appr ximately 65 dB.

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Introduction
THANK YOU for urchasing the G les Model GEF or GEF-VH Ser es Electr c Fryer, manufactured by GILES Food
Service Equipment; Montgomery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "Giles". Every unit is thoroughly
ins ected and tested rior to shi ment in efforts to ensure that it will o erate flawlessly when received. With
ro er care and maintenance the a liance will rovide years of trouble-free service.
To hel rotect your investment in this state-of-the-art cooking equi ment, we recommend that you take a few
moments to become familiar with the installation, o erational, cleaning, and maintenance rocedures contained in
this Manual. Adherence to these recommended rocedures will minimize the otential for costly “downtime” and
future re air ex ense. Please retain this manual for 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.
Computer Controller - Controls cooking oil tem erature and cook time, and stores u to fifty (50) rogrammable
Menu Item cooking resets. Monitors fryer status; dis lays o erational instructions and warnings, such as DRAIN
OPEN, LOW OIL LEVEL,MAX. ELEMENT TEMP, etc. Features BOIL-OUT rogram, COOL MODE, FORCE FILTER
function, assword rotection if needed, multi le languages, and enhanced safeguards against accidental cooking
oil fire.
Automat c Basket L ft - Automatically lowers roduct when cook cycle is started ... lifts cooked roduct from hot oil
at the conclusion of the cook cycle.
Bu lt- n O l F ltrat on System - Com letely self-contained system hel s to extend the life of cooking oil. Features
1/2 HP um ; designed to erform a filter cycle within a roximately five (5) minutes.
Push-To-Start Feature -After any ower interru tion, the User must ress a [START] key to ower-u the
a liance. This feature will com ly with code requirements in some jurisdictions.
GEF-VH Ventless Hood Model Only:
Ventless Hood - Integral, self-contained, Ty e-1, Recirculating Hood removes grease-laden cooking va ors and
returns clean air into the room; eliminates need for a conventional ventilation hood to the outside.
F re Ext ngu sh ng System - Self-contained fire extinguishing system rotects unit at all times.
EAC Clean ng T mer - Preset Timer rom ts User that the Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC) collection cell needs to be
cleaned. Daily cleaning is im ortant to maintain eak erformance of the air cleaning system. Timer system will
disable the a liance if cleaning is not erformed in a timely manner.
1.2 Sta dard Features
GEF & GEF-VH Series Fryers
1. I troductio
1.1 Co structio
Constructed of 18 and 20 Ga. 430 Stainless Steel. Double-wall cabinet structure.

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1.3 Specificatio s
1.3.1 Overall Dime sio s: GEF Models
= ±.010
.= ±.031 T
24 1/16
611.58
38 15/16
988.24
61 1/2
1561.91 MAX WITH DOOR OPEN
Inches {mm}

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Introduction
1.3.2 Overall Dime sio s: GEF-VH Models
NOTE: The a liance is equi ed with an exhaust air diverter. Requires [0”] clearance to ceiling, or overhead
obstructions. It is recommend that some adequate s ace be rovided to allow for easy movement of the a liance,
if need.
= ±.010
.= ±.031 T
24 3/8
619
88 11/16 2252.16
64 3/8 1634.81
36 7/16 924.99
DOOR SWING
41 3/4 1060.78
0 CLEARANCE TO CEILING
C
79 9/16 2021.41
Inches {mm}

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1.3.3 Age cy Certificatio s
* Approx mate based on bone- n, 8-way cut, 2-3/4 lbs per head
1.3.4 Basket Sizes
Model Basket S ze Volume
D ameter: n[mm] Depth: n[mm] Cub c nch [Cu m]
GEF-400 & 400-VH 12-3/8 [314.2] 10-1/4 [260.4] 1,231.8 [.020]
GEF-560 & 560-VH 14-3/4 [374.7] 10-1/4 [260.4] 1,751.5 [.029]
GEF-720 & 720-VH 14-3/4 [374.7] 12-3/4 [323.9] 2,178.6 [.036]
1.3.5 Cooki g Capacity
Model Cook ng O l Capac ty Ch cken Capac ty
Lbs [kg] Gal [l] Lbs [kg] P ece Count*
GEF-400 & 400-VH 45 [21] 5.8 [21.9] 14 [6.3] 40*
GEF-560 & 560-VH 60 [27] 7.8 [29.5] 19 [8.6] 56*
GEF-720 & 720-VH 75 [37] 9.7 [36.7] 24 [10.8] 72*

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Installation
2. Inst ll tion
1. Keep the appliance and surrounding area free and clear of combustible materials. GEF model = 3” [7.6 cm] ...
GEF-VH model = 18” [46 cm].
2. Allow for adequate space to allow easy access for future servicing and proper operation. Provide adequate
ventilation in the operating area, as required.
3. Be sure that electrical service available in the intended location is of a voltage and amp rating adequate to
power the appliance.
4. Be sure unit is to be installed in a stable position and will not unintentionally move. Unit has locking brakes
on front casters ... be sure they are locked. Some urisdictions may require special anchoring of the
appliance; check local codes.
5. VH Model Only: Depending on local code, room size, and other appliances operating in the space, exhaust
ventilation may be required to provide adequate air exchange. 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).
6. 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 800.554.4537 or email [e-mail].
This section provides a summary of procedures necessary for proper installation of the Giles Model GEF or GEF-VH
Series Fryer. To avoid potential for personal in ury and/or equipment damage, please be sure the steps and procedures
are followed.
2.1 Appli nce Loc tion
NOTE (GEF-VH Models):
The sound level of the Hood when operating is approximately 65 dB.
GEF & GEF-VH Series Fryers
DO NOT MODIFY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR OTHERWISE ALTER THIS EQUIPMENT

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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.
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, GEF models are in
excess of 300 lbs [136 kg]; GEF-VH models in excess of 500 lbs [227 kg]. Great care should be taken when
lifting or moving the unit to prevent personal in ury or equipment damage. Use appropriate handling
equipment or sufficient manpower.
IMPORTANT! Be aware that the GEF-VH model s somewhat top-heavy.
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.
2.2 Unp cking
• 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.
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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Installation
2.3 Electric l Requirements
T ble 2.3 Electric l Requirements - continued on next p ge
Model Voltage Hz Ph kW Amps Breaker
Requ red
L1 L2 L3
GEF-400
208 60 1 10.0 48 48 -- 60
208 60 3 10.0 29 29 29 40
240 60 1 10.0 42 42 -- 50
240 60 3 10.0 25 25 25 35
380 50 3 9.6 14 14 14 20
415 50 3 10.0 14 14 14 20
GEF-400-VH
208 60 1 10.4 50 50 -- 60
208 60 3 10.4 30 30 30 40
240 60 1 10.4 44 44 -- 60
240 60 3 10.4 26 26 26 35
380 50 3 9.97 15 15 15 20
415 50 3 10.4 15 15 15 20
• Fryers must be properly grounded 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.
• GEF Fryers are manufactured for the various Voltage/Hz/Phase shown on Table 2.3 below. Check the Serial/Data
Label inside the Cabinet or attached to the Rear Panel to determine the electrical service required for the Unit.

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T ble 2.3 Electric l Requirements - continued
Model Voltage Hz Ph kW Amps Breaker
Requ red
L1 L2 L3
GEF-560
208 60 1 15.0 72 72 -- 100
208 60 3 15.0 43 43 43 60
240 60 1 15.0 63 63 -- 80
240 60 3 15.0 38 38 38 50
380 50 3 14.8 21 21 21 30
415 50 3 15.0 21 21 21 30
GEF-560-VH
208 60 1 15.4 74 74 -- 100
208 60 3 15.4 44 44 44 60
240 60 1 15.4 64 64 -- 80
240 60 3 15.4 38 38 38 50
380 50 3 14.8 21 21 21 30
415 50 3 15.4 22 22 22 30
GEF-720
208 60 3 20.0 58 58 58 80
240 60 3 20.0 49 49 49 60
480 60 3 20.0 25 25 25 35
380 50 3 19.2 28 28 28 35
415 50 3 20.0 28 28 28 35
GEF-720-VH
208 60 3 20.4 58 58 58 80
240 60 3 20.4 50 50 50 60
480 60 3 20.4 25 25 25 40
380 50 3 19.6 28 28 28 35
415 50 3 20.4 28 28 28 35

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Installation
2.4.1 Conduit Routing
2.4 Electric l Connections
1. As needed, install appropriate sized circuit breaker in main electrical panel. See Table 2.3.
2. Connect 1-1/4” flexible conduit from main electrical panel to the Fryer. Attach conduit to rear of the Fryer
with appropriate conduit fittings. Allow enough length so that the Fryer can be moved easily for cleaning and
servicing. See F gure 2.4.1.
3. Open Fryer Cabinet Door and remove Service Entrance Box Cover. See F gure 2.4.2.
4. Route appropriately sized power wires from the circuit breaker in the main panel through the wire run inside
Cabinet wall to the front Service Box.
5. Connect power wires to the appropriate Terminal Blocks in the Service Entrance Box. See F gure 2.4.2.
6. Reinstall Service Entrance Box Cover and close the cabinet door.
1-1/4” Straight or 90°
Connector
1-1/4” Flexible
Conduit
Main Electrical
Panel
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 electr c an, or serv ce techn c an.
Installat on must comply w th 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.