KitDel KD-EAL Series Installation and operating instructions

Form 60831-KD (Rel. Oct.2017, Rev. A)
Models:
KD-EAL-45-C
KD-EAL-60-C
KD-EAL-75-C
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Operations & Service Manual
KD-EAL SERIES
ELECTRIC FRYERS

LIMITED WARRANTY
• Subject to the te ms and conditions of this Limited Wa anty as he ein stated, Equipment and Pa ts
pu chased new, f om an autho ized ep esentative, a e wa anted by the Manufactu e as to defects in
mate ial o wo kmanship fo a pe iod of twenty-fou (24) months f om the date of installation, p ovided,
howeve , that with ega d to labo costs in connection with this wa anty, see below. All installations must
be made by a qualified kitchen equipment se vice agent in acco dance with all applicable codes and/o
egulations in the ju isdiction in which installed. Limited wa anty cove age is extended to the o iginal owne
only and is void if the unit is esold.
• Du ing the Limited Wa anty pe iod, units will be eplaced o econditioned, at manufactu e ’s facto y, any
pa t o pa ts of this unit which manufactu e ’s inspecto s judge defective, p ovided the unit has been
p ope ly installed, subjected to no mal usage, and ope ated and se viced p ope ly. This Limited Wa anty
does not cove cosmetic damage, and damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, alte ation, negligence,
abuse of the unit o the use of uno thodox epai methods. All pa ts eplaced unde this Limited Wa anty
ca y only the unexpi ed te m of this Limited Wa anty. Limited Wa anty se vice may be fu nished only by
an autho ized se vice agents.
• If Limited Wa anty se vice is equested, facto y-autho ized se vice ep esentatives will be dispatched to
epai , econdition, eplace o inspect subject units with such labo being ende ed without cost to owne fo
twenty-fou (24) months f om the date of installation. Othe wise, se vice, including labo and t anspo tation
cha ges o othe expenses, in connection with the emoval o installation of any pa t o pa ts supplied unde
this Limited Wa anty, a e specified on the o iginal sales cont act between the pu chase and the autho ized
ep esentative.
• Failure to use manufacturer OEM replacement Parts and Filters may void the factory warranty.
• The Manufactu e ese ves the ight to change o imp ove its equipment and pa ts in any way without
obligation to alte such equipment o pa ts p eviously manufactu ed.
• The Manufactu e makes no fu the wa anties, exp ess o implied including implied wa anties of
me chantability o fitness fo a pa ticula pu pose, and has no othe obligation o liability not specifically
stated he ein.
• Repai o eplacement as p ovided unde this Limited Wa anty is the exclusive emedy. Manufactu e shall
not be liable fo any incidental o consequential damages fo b each of any exp ess o implied wa anty on
this p oduct, except to the extent p ohibited by applicable law. Any implied wa anty of me chantability o
fitness fo a pa ticula pu pose on this p oduct is limited in du ation to the du ation of this limited wa anty.
• Used equipment o pa ts, o equipment and pa ts, not pu chased f om an autho ized ep esentative, ca y
no wa anties, exp ess o implied.

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Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Specific Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.1 Overa Dimensions for KD-EAL Series Fryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.2 Listing Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.3 Basket Sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.4 Cooking Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 E ectrica Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 E ectrica Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.1 Routing conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.2 Service Box Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Venti ation of Fryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Changing the Door Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Contro Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Lower Cabinet Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Fi ter Pan Assemb y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Basket and E evator Assemb y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Accessories (Inc uded) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6 Accessories (Not Inc uded, Purchased Separate y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4. Unit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Set-up for Initia Testing of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2 Power Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3 Heating E ement Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.4 Fi ter Pump Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5 Perform Boi Out Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.6 C ean Fi ter Pan & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5. Fryer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1 Computer Cooking Contro er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.1.1 Keys and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.1.2 Genera Operation - Computer Cooking Contro er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.1.3 Set a Manua Temperature and Cook Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1.4 Working with Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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5.1.4.1 Editing a Menu Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1.4.2 Se ecting a Menu Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.1.5 Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1.6 Other Contro er Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1.6.1 Manua y Operating the Basket Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1.6.2 COOL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.6.3 AUTO-COOL Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.6.4 BOIL OUT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.7 Access and Edit User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.1.8 PASSWORD Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1.9 Start-up Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1.10 Contro er Errors and A arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.1.10.1 Reso ving Contro er Errors and A arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2 Cooking Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3 Fi tering Cooking Oi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.4 Removing Used Cooking Oi from Fryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.5 Norma Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.6 Emergency Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1 Boi -Out Procedure (C eaning the Fry Pot). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2 C eaning the Fi ter Pan & Rep acing Fi ter Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.1 Temperature Contro System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.2 Oi Fi tration System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.3 Basket E evator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.1 Parts Ordering and Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.2 Contro Pane & Front Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.3 Front Lower Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
8.4 Fry Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.5 Rear Lower Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.6 Basket Cover and Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.7 Fi ter Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Safety Overview
The ins ruc ions con ained in his manual have been prepared o aid you in learning he proper procedures for
ins alling, opera ing and servicing your new KD-EAL Series Electric Fryer.
Throughou his manual, safe y precau ions are iden ified hrough he use of he safe y aler symbol and hree
signal words: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. All safe y aler informa ion precedes he asks o which hey
apply. Sugges ed, recommended, or o her no ewor hy informa ion is iden ified hrough he use of NOTES, or 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.
•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, his aler 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.
Hazard Alert Symbols are used in conjunc ion wi h key words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION o
aler user 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 such hazards or prac ices. Adhere o all safe y messages, following hese
symbols o avoid possible injury, or even dea h. Failure o do so may also void he fac ory warran y.

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• Before cleaning or performing main enance, place power swi ch in he OFF posi ion, and 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 from a spray hose.
• Failure o comply wi h hese DANGER no ices will resul in serious injury, even dea h; or equipmen and
proper y damage and may void he fac ory warran y.
For your safe y, please observe he following precau ions when opera ing or servicing his Appliance. Adhering o
he following impor an safe y informa ion will help o preven personal injury and/or damage o he equipmen .
Specific Safety Precautio s
• Prior o ins alla ion, consul a qualified elec rician o ensure ha ins alla ion will comply wi h all elec rical
requiremen s and codes.
• The u it must be adequately a d properly grou ded. Improper grou di g may result i electrical shock to the
user. Always refer to local electrical code to e sure proper grou di g of this or a y other electrical equipme t.
• Check the rati g label o the u it to determi e the proper power supply required. Always co sult with a
electricia , or other qualified service tech icia , to e sure that circuit breakers a d wiri g are of sufficie t rati g
a d gauge to power this equipme t. A Wiri g Diagram has bee provided with the u it as a aid for
tech icia s. The u it must be i stalled a d electrically grou ded i accorda ce with local codes, or i the
abse ce of local codes, i accorda ce with the Natio al 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 a y reaso sta d or step o to the top of the applia ce, a d DO NOT allow other
perso s to do the same. Cooking oil in he fry po can be in excess of 330°F (166°C) and bodily
con ac will cause ex remely serious injury. Covers used o cover cooking va s/po s are no
designed o, and WILL NOT, suppor he weigh of a person.
• Failure o comply wi h WARNING no ices 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.

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• The appliance mus remain in an uprigh (ver ical) posi ion.
• Exercise care when removing wooden cra e framework, and 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
Sectio 3). Once you have read and fully unders and Sectio 3, follow he manual ins ruc ions precisely in order
o preven equipmen damage or malfunc ion.
• Par s of he Fryer become very HOT during opera ion! Tempera ures inside he cabine may exceed 150°F
(65.5°C). Exercise cau ion when opera ing, loading/unloading food produc s, and cleaning/servicing. I is
recommended ha hermal pro ec ive gear (gloves or mi s) be worn while a ended he appliance o avoid
personal injury.
• Before opera ion, be sure he Fryer is posi ioned in a s able, safe loca ion wi h he cas ers in he locked posi ion.
Some jurisdic ions may require special anchoring for his ype appliance; check local code.
• Allow he appliance o cool down a leas 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 empera ure of 150°F (65.5°C) minimum, 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, equipmen or
proper y damage, 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 rolling car s or 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 !
• Comply wi h all appropria e s a e and/or local hea h regula ions regarding he cleaning and sani iza ion of
foodservice equipmen .
• Failure o comply wi h hese CAUTION no ices may resul in equipmen or proper y damage, and void he
fac ory warran y.

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Thank you for choosing a KD-EAL Series Fryer fro KitDel℠. Every unit is thoroughly inspected and tested prior to
ship ent, and with proper care and aintenance will provide years of trouble-free service.
To help protect your invest ent in this state-of-the-art cooking equip ent, we reco end that you take a few
o ents to beco e fa iliar with the installation, operational, cleaning, and aintenance procedures contained in
this Manual. Adherence to these reco ended procedures will ini ize the potential for costly “downti e” and
future repair expense. Please retain this anual for future reference.
NOTE: Due t c ntinuing impr vements and pr duct enhancements, s me material sh wn in this manual might differ
slightly fr m the current m del. Please retain this manual for future reference.
1.1 Const uction
1.2 Standa d Featu es
1. Int oduction
C mputer C ntr ller - Controls cooking oil te perature and cook ti e. Features fifty (50) progra abpe Menu
Ite cooking presets. Monitors unit status and displays various operational warnings {LOW OIL LEVEL, DRAIN OPEN,
etc) and instructions. Features BOIL OUT progra , COOL MODE, FORCE FILTER function, Password option, ultiple
language, and enhanced safeguards against accidental cooking oil fire.
Aut matic Basket Lift - Auto atically lowers product when cook cycle is started ... lifts cooked product fro hot oil
at the conclusion of the cook cycle.
Built-in Oil Filtrati n System - Co pletely self-contained; helps to extend the life of cooking oil. Equipped with 1/2
HP pu p designed to perfor a filter cycle within approxi ately five (5) inutes.
430 Series Stainless Steel; various gauge.
Double-wall cabinet design.
Incoloy heating ele ents.
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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Ove all Dimensions: KD-EAL Se ies F ye
= ±.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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1.3.2 Agency Ce tifications
* Appr ximate - based n b ne-in, 8-way cut, 2-3/4 lbs per head
1.3.3 Basket Sizes
M del Basket Size V lume
Diameter: in[mm] Height: in[mm] Cubic inch [Cu m]
KD-EAL-45 12-3/8 [314.2] 10-1/4 [260.4] 1,231.8 [.020]
KD-EAL-60 14-3/4 [374.7] 10-1/4 [260.4] 1,751.5 [.029]
KD-EAL-75 14-3/4 [374.7] 12-3/4 [323.9] 2,178.6 [.036]
1.3.4 Cooking Capacity
M del C king Oil Capacity Chicken Capacity
Lb [kg] Gal [l] Lb [kg] Piece C unt*
KD-EAL-45 45 [21] 5.8 [21.9] 14 [6.3] 40*
KD-EAL-60 60 [27] 7.8 [29.5] 19 [8.6] 56*
KD-EAL-75 75 [37] 9.7 [36.7] 24 [10.8] 72*
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DO NOT ALTER, ADD ATTACHMENTS, OR OTHERWISE MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT.
2. Installation
This section provides a summary of procedures for proper insta ation of the Mode KD-EAL Series E ectric Fryer. To
prevent persona injury or equipment damage, p ease ensure these steps and procedures fo owed precise y.
Please retain this Manual for future reference.
2.1 Location
1. Keep the app iance and surrounding area free and c ear of combustib e materia s ... 3” (7.6 cm) minimum
c earance.
2. A wiring diagram for this app iance has been provided and shou d be attached inside the cabinet door. Be
sure that it corresponds with the Fryer mode and e ectrica specifications (vo tage, phase, Hz).
3. Ensure that the app iance is e ectrica y grounded in accordance with oca code, or in the absence of oca
code, with the current National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
4. A ow adequate space for future servicing and proper operation of the app iance. Provide adequate
venti ation in the operating area, as required.
5. A ways consu t with a certified e ectrician, or other qua ified service technician, prior to insta ation to be
certain that the vo tage and amp rating of the avai ab e e ectrica supp y are adequate to power the
app iance.
6. Make sure the unit is insta ed in a stab e position and wi not unintentiona y move. The unit features
ocking casters ... be sure they are ocked. Some jurisdictions may require specia anchoring of the unit.
7. This app iance is to be insta ed, used and maintained in accordance with the Standard for Ventilation
Control, and Fire Protection of Commercial Coo ing Operations, NFPA 96.
Fo owing these steps wi he p to ensure safe and proper insta ation. If there are any questions concerning these
procedures, p ease contact KitDel℠ for assistance ... 855.632.3373.
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KD-EAL Series Fryers Installation
The app iance is shipped on a wooden pa et; secured with high-tensi e p astic strapping and enc osed by a wooden
framework. The entire unit is wrapped in machine-app ied stretch wrap.
•The app iance must remain in an upright (vertica ) position during the unpacking process.
•Exercise care when removing the wooden framework from around the unit.
•Exercise care when ifting and moving the unit.
•Fai ure to comp y with these CAUTION notices may resu t in minor or moderate injury, equipment or property
damage, and void the factory warranty.
1. Carefu y cut and remove the p astic shipping wrap and strapping. Remove and set aside a auxi iary items
packed with the unit. Some items are packed inside the Fi ter Pan, which is inside the app iance cabinet.
Remove and p ace a of these items in a safe p ace for future use.
2. Use safe work practices, and appropriate too s, to remove the wooden crating from around the unit.
3. Carefu y remove the app iance from the shipping pa et. The unit is very heavy and great care shou d be
taken when ifting and moving it to prevent persona injury or damage to the app iance or property. A ways
use appropriate hand ing equipment and sufficient manpower.
IMPORTANT!
If crate exhibited evidence of damage or mishand ing, immediate y inspect the unit and a accessory items and
notify the freight carrier of any damages. Typica y it is the purchaser’s responsibi ity to fi e and negotiate
freight damage c aims.
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2.3 Electrical Require ents
•Fryers must be properly grounded. Improper grounding may result in electrical shoc to the user. Always refer
to local electrical code to ensure that proper grounding techniques are used for this or any other electrical
equipment. Always consult with a certified electrician, or other qualified service technician, to ensure that the
electrical circuit is of sufficient rating for supplying power to this appliance.
•Fryers are avai ab e from the factory for the various vo tage, phase and Hz shown in Table 2.3 be ow. To determine
the correct power supp y for the app iance, check the seria abe found on the rear pane of the Fryer, or inside the
cabinet.
Table 2.3 Electrical Require ents - Continued on next page
Model Voltage Hz Ph W
Amps Brea er
Required
L1 L2 L3
KD-EAL-45
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
KD-EAL-60
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

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2.4 Electrical Connections
1. As needed, insta appropriate y sized circuit breaker in e ectrica service pane . See Table 2.3.
2. Connect 1-1/4” f exib e conduit from e ectrica pane to the Fryer. Attach conduit to rear of the Fryer with
appropriate fittings. A ow enough ength so that the Fryer can be moved for c eaning and servicing. See
Figure 2.4.1.
3. Open Fryer Cabinet Door and remove Service Entrance Box Cover. See Figure 2.4.2.
4. Route appropriate y sized power wires from the circuit breaker in the service pane through the cabinet side
wire-run to the front Service Box.
5. Connect power wires to the appropriate Termina B ocks in the Service Entrance Box. See Figure 2.4.2.
6. Reinsta Service Entrance Box Cover and c ose the cabinet door.
Table 2.3 Electrical Require ents - Continued
Model Voltage Hz Ph W
Amps Brea er
Required
L1 L2 L3
KD-EAL-75
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
NOTE:
Electrical installation materials (brea ers, conduit, fittings, wire, etc.) and installation labor shall be supplied by
the Purchaser. Wor should be performed by a qualified electrician, or service technician.
Installation must comply with local code requirements. KITDEL℠ is not responsible for code compliance with
regard to installation and use of this appliance.