Manitowoc 1814E User manual

1814E with FilterQuick™
Electric Fryer
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Part Number: FRY_IOM_8197317 08/2016
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NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS MANITOWOC FOOD SERVICE
EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER
OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART
RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICER.
NOTICE
This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster
Factory Authorized Servicer (FAS) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and
repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty. See
Chapter 1 of this manual for definitions of qualified personnel.
NOTICE
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the appropriate national and local codes of the country and/or
region in which the appliance is installed. See NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS in Chapter 2 of this manual for
specifics.
NOTICE
When installed, this appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, or the
appropriate national code of the country in which installed.
NOTICE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS
This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the basic plumbing code of the Building Officials and Code
Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
NOTICE
This appliance is intended to be used for commercial applications, for example in kitchens of restaurants, canteens,
hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc., but not for continuous mass production
of food.
WARNING
This equipment is intended for indoor use only. Do not install or operate this equipment in outdoor areas.
NOTICE
The appliance must be installed and used in such a way that any water cannot contact the fat or oil.
NOTICE
Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning and technical procedures
and may not conform to onsite management operational procedures.
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF UNITS EQUIPPED WITH CONTROLLERS
U.S.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been shown to
meet the Class B limits. CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A or B limits for radio noise emissions as set out by the ICES-003
standard of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassany les limites de classe A et B prescrites dans
la norme NMB-003 edictee par le Ministre des Communcations du Canada.
WARNING
Do not use water jets to clean this equipment.

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DANGER
Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or modifications can cause
property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating, and service instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
DANGER
No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a
hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633.
DANGER
Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending on or transmitting
stress to the electrical conduit. A restraint kit is provided with the fryer. If the restraint kit is missing contact your
local KES.
NOTICE
All fryers shipped without factory supplied cords and plug assemblies must be hardwired using flexible conduit to
the terminal block located on the rear of the fryer. These fryers should be wired to NEC specifications. Hardwired
units must include installation of restraint devices.
CAUTION
No warranty is provided for any Frymaster fryer used in a mobile or marine installation or concession. Warranty
protection is only offered for fryers installed in accordance with the procedures described in this manual. Mobile,
marine or concession conditions of this fryer should be avoided to ensure optimum performance.
DANGER
The front ledge of the fryer is not a step! Do not stand on the fryer. Serious injury can result from slips or contact
with the hot oil.
DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
DANGER
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
DANGER
Keep all items out of drains. Closing actuators may cause damage or injury.
DANGER
The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying
operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
WARNING
Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to seal the joint between the
fry vessels. Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge shortening will distort the strip, adversely affecting its fit. It
is designed for a tight fit and should only be removed for cleaning.
DANGER
This fryer has a power cord (three-phase) for each frypot. Prior to movement, testing, maintenance and any repair on
your Frymaster fryer; disconnect ALL electrical power cords from the electrical power supply.
DANGER
This appliance must be connected to a power supply having the same voltage and phase as specified on the rating
plate located on the inside of the appliance door.
WARNING
All wiring connections for this appliance must be made in accordance with the wiring diagram(s) furnished with the
appliance. Refer to the wiring diagram(s) supplied with the fryer when installing or servicing this equipment.

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WARNING
Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment to avoid contact with hot oil or surfaces that may cause severe
burns or injury.
DANGER
This fryer must not be modified to serve as a water-bath unit. This is especially dangerous if adjoining frypots are
used for conventional frying. Water splashing or falling into hot oil causes dangerous eruptions in the oil. Personnel
near the fryer can be seriously injured.
DANGER
Do not operate this equipment unless all covers and access panels are in place and properly secured.
WARNING
If the electrical power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicer or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
DANGER
Building codes prohibit a fryer with its open tank of hot oil being installed beside an open flame of any type,
including those of broilers and ranges.
DANGER
Hot oil can cause severe burns. Avoid contact. Under all circumstances, oil must be removed from the fryer before
attempting to move it to avoid spills, falls, and severe burns. Never attempt to transfer hot oil from one container to
another. Fryers may tip and cause personal injury if not secured in a stationary position.
DANGER
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the fill line with water or cooking oil
before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a
fire.
NOTICE
If this equipment is wired directly into the electrical power supply, a means for disconnection from the supply having
a contact separation of at least 3-mm in all poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
NOTICE
This equipment must be positioned so that the plug is accessible unless other means for disconnection from the
power supply (e.g., a circuit breaker) is provided.
NOTICE
If this appliance is permanently connected to fixed wiring, it must be connected by means of copper wires having a
temperature rating of not less than 167°F (75°C).
DANGER
NEVER set a complete block of solid shortening on top of heating elements. To do so will damage the elements and
increase the potential for flash-point shortening temperatures and subsequent fire.
WARNING
This appliance is not intended for use by children under the age of 16 or persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Do not allow children to play with this appliance.
WARNING
NEVER drain boil out or cleaning solution into a shortening disposal unit (SDU), a built-in filtration unit, a portable
filter unit, or an OQS (Oil Quality Sensor). These units are not intended for this purpose, and will be damaged by the
solution and void the warranty.

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1814E with FilterQuick™Series Electric Fryers
Installation and Operation Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: Introduction
1.1 General.....................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Safety Information ...................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Controller Information.............................................................................................................1-2
1.4 European Community (CE) Specific Information ...................................................................1-2
1.5 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel........................................................................1-2
1.6 Definitions................................................................................................................................1-2
1.7 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure.........................................................................................1-3
1.8 Reading Model Numbers.........................................................................................................1-4
1.9 Service Information..................................................................................................................1-4
CHAPTER 2: Installation Instructions
2.1 General Installation Requirements...........................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Clearance and Ventilation............................................................................................2-2
2.1.2 Electrical Grounding Requirements.............................................................................2-2
2.1.3 Australian Requirements..............................................................................................2-3
2.2 Power Requirements................................................................................................................2-3
2.3 Positioning the Fryer................................................................................................................2-4
2.4 Installing the JIB Cradle ..........................................................................................................2-4
2.5 Installing the Oil Saddle Reservoir..........................................................................................2-5
CHAPTER 3: Operating Instructions
3.1 Equipment Setup and Start-Up Procedures..............................................................................3-2
3.2 Operation..................................................................................................................................3-3
3.3 Oil Attendant®Automatic Topoff............................................................................................3-3
3.3.1 Adding Oil to the Fryer................................................................................................3-3
3.3.1.1 Install the JIB (Jug in Box) Oil Reservoir.......................................................3-3
3.3.1.2 Adding Oil to the Oil Saddle Reservoir...........................................................3-4
3.3.2 Routine Oil Changes....................................................................................................3-4
3.3.2.1 Routine Oil Changes JIB (Jug in Box)............................................................3-4
3.3.2.2 Routine Oil Changes (Saddle Oil Reservoir) ..................................................3-5
CHAPTER 4: Filtration Instructions
4.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Preparation for Use with Filter Paper or Filter Pad..................................................................4-1
4.3 FilterQuick™with Fingertip Filtration.....................................................................................4-2
4.4 Troubleshooting FilterQuick™with Fingertip Filtration..........................................................4-3
4.4.1 Incomplete Filtration.....................................................................................................4-3
4.5 Filter Busy.................................................................................................................................4-4
4.6 Draining and Refilling Vats, and Disposing of Waste Oil........................................................4-5
CHAPTER 5: Preventive Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning the Fryer....................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Daily Checks and Service........................................................................................................5-1
5.2.1 Inspect Fryer for Damage .............................................................................................5-1

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5.2.2 Clean Fryer Cabinet Inside and Out .............................................................................5-1
5.2.3 Clean the FilterQuick™Filtration System.....................................................................5-1
5.2.4 Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories......................................................................5-2
5.3 Weekly Checks and Service ....................................................................................................5-2
5.3.1 Drain, Clean Frypot and Heating Elements..................................................................5-2
5.3.2 Boiling Out the Frypot..................................................................................................5-2
5.3.3 Cleaning the Oil Saddle Reservoir................................................................................5-3
5.4 Monthly Checks and Service...................................................................................................5-4
5.4.1 Check FilterQuick™Controller Setpoint Accuracy......................................................5-4
5.5 Quarterly Checks and Service..................................................................................................5-4
5.5.1 Replace O-rings ............................................................................................................5-4
5.6 Annual/Periodic System Inspection.........................................................................................5-4
5.6.1 Fryer..............................................................................................................................5-4
5.6.2 1814E with FilterQuick™Filtration System.................................................................5-5
CHAPTER 6: Operator Troubleshooting
6.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................6-2
6.2.1 Controller and Heating Problems .................................................................................6-2
6.2.2 Error Message and Display Problems...........................................................................6-2
6.2.3 Filtration Problems .......................................................................................................6-4
6.2.4 Basket Lift Problems ....................................................................................................6-5
6.2.5 Auto Top Off Problems ................................................................................................6-5
6.2.6 Error Log Codes............................................................................................................6-6
6.2.7 High Limit Test.............................................................................................................6-7
6.2.8 OQS (Oil Quality Sensor).............................................................................................6-8
APPENDIX A: Bulk Oil Instructions

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1814E with FILTERQUICK™SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This
manual covers all configurations of 1814E with FilterQuick™ electric models. The fryers in this
model family have most parts in common, and when discussed as a group, will be referred to as
1814E with FilterQuick™ fryers.
The 1814E with FilterQuick™ fryers feature an open frypot with rotating elements, automatic oil top
off and semi-automatic fingertip filtration unit. The Euro-Look design incorporates a rounded
topcap and a large round drain, which ensures that fries and other debris, will be washed into the
filter pan. The 1814E with FilterQuick™ fryers are controlled with a FilterQuick™ controller.
Fryers in this series come in full arrangements, and can be purchased as single units or in batteries of
up to four fryers.
1.2 Safety Information
Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly.
Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the
one below.
DANGER
Hot oil causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot oil or to
transfer hot oil from one container to another.
CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a
malfunction of your system.
WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in
damage to your system, and which may cause your system to malfunction.
DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in
injury to personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause your system to
malfunction.
The 1814E with FilterQuick™ fryers incorporate a high-temperature detection feature which shuts
off power to the elements should the temperature controls fail.
NOTE: The Frymaster 1814E with FilterQuick
™
fryer requires a start-up, demonstration
and training before normal restaurant operations can begin.

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1.3 Controller Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been
shown to meet the Class B limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio and television technician for
additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
1.4 European Community (CE) Specific Information
The European Community (CE) has established certain specific standards regarding equipment of
this type. Whenever a difference exists between CE and non-CE standards, the information or
instructions concerned are identified by means of shadowed boxes similar to the one below.
CE Standard
Example of box used to distinguish CE and
Non-CE specific information.
1.5 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel
Operating information for Frymaster equipment has been prepared for use by qualified and/or
authorized personnel only, as defined in Section 1.6. All installation and service on Frymaster
equipment must be performed by qualified, certified, licensed, and/or authorized installation
or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.6.
1.6 Definitions
QUALIFIED AND/OR AUTHORIZED OPERATING PERSONNEL
Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information in this
manual and have familiarized themselves with the equipment functions, or who have had previous
experience with the operation of the equipment covered in this manual.

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QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL
Qualified installation personnel are individuals, firms, corporations, and/or companies which, either
in person or through a representative, are engaged in and are responsible for the installation of
electrical appliances. Qualified personnel must be experienced in such work, be familiar with all
electrical precautions involved, and have complied with all requirements of applicable national and
local codes.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who have been
authorized by Frymaster, L.L.C. to perform service on the equipment. All authorized service
personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service and parts manuals, and to stock
a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized
Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com. Failure to use
qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster warranty on your equipment
1.7 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure
What to do if your equipment arrives damaged:
Please note that this equipment was carefully inspected and packed by skilled personnel before
leaving the factory. The freight company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon
acceptance of the equipment.
1. File Claim for Damages Immediately - regardless of extent of damage.
2. Inspect For and Record All Visible Loss or Damage, and ensure that this information is noted
on the freight bill or express receipt and is signed by the person making the delivery.
3. Concealed Loss or Damage- If damage is unnoticed until equipment is unpacked, notify the
freight company or carrier immediately upon discovery and file a concealed damage claim.
This must be submitted within 15 days of date of delivery. Be sure to retain container for
inspection.
Frymaster DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS
INCURRED IN TRANSIT.

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1.8 Reading Model Numbers
1.9 Service Information
For non-routine maintenance or repairs, or for service information, contact your local Frymaster
Authorized Servicer (FAS). In order to assist you quickly, the Frymaster Authorized Servicer (FAS)
or Service Department representative requires certain information about your equipment. Most of
this information is printed on a data plate affixed to the inside of the fryer door. Part numbers are
found in the Service and Parts Manual. Parts orders may be placed directly with your local FAS or
distributor. A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster
website at www.frymaster.com. If you do not have access to this list, contact the Frymaster Service
Department at 1-800-551-8633 or 1-318-865-1711 or by email at [e-mail].
The following information will be needed in order to assist you efficiently:
Model Number _________________________
Serial Number__________________________
Voltage _______________________________
Nature of the Problem____________________
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