Valentine EVO2200 series User manual

Ed. 07/2017
Manuel original/Originalbetriebsanleitung /Original manual
©Valentine Fabrique SA,2017
Friteuses EVO
Guide de prise en main rapide p 3-14
EVO Fritteusen
Kurzanleitung p 16-27
EVO Fryer
Quick start guide p 29-47

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Congratulations on purchasing a Valentine fryer, a high quality product known worldwide for
over 60 years.
By following the basic rules described in this manual, the product will provide high-level perfor-
mance for many years.
Warning:
Make sure that the device is connected by a qualified person according to applicable stand-
ards.
This device is designed for professional use such as in restaurant or hotel kitchens or commu-
nity canteens. It is not designed for mass frying in industrial food production.
Do not leave the fryer unattended!
Make sure that children do not have access to the device and that users
are properly trained. See HSE information sheet CIS # 21
Hot oil causes severe burns. Avoid all direct contact with the casing. Ensure that your
face is not near the hot oil tank when food is immersed in it. Thoroughly drain the food
before frying. Never allow water or ice to come into contact with the hot oil.
Oil splashes and tank overflow
Beware of clouds of steam and hot oil splashes during cooking.
Never allow anything but food to enter the oil tank, e.g. sealed containers etc., as
there is a risk of explosion that will cause considerable hot oil splashes.
The oil level should never be above the "MAX" oil level mark or below the "MIN" oil
level mark. If the oil level is too low there is a fire risk.
Old oil or frequently used grease is more easily ignited.
In case of fire, never extinguish with water. It is recommended to install
the correct type of fire extinguisher near the fryer and to have a fire
blanket available.
The fryer must be disconnected from mains in case of maintenance for example with
tools or replacement of parts. Do not use the device if the power cable is defective.
The cable must be replaced immediately by a qualified service engineer i.e. by Valen-
tine Equipment Ltd or your official dealer.
Valentine Fabrique SA and Valentine Equipment Ltd accept no liability for
damage caused through improper operation of the fryer and failure to adhere
these operating instructions.
Welcome- Security
Carefully read this manual before setting up and starting the fryer. Please keep for
future reference.
This manual is also available in electronic format, at [email protected]

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Installation
Remove the protective plastic sheets Adjust the feet so that the fryer is level,
stable and in an upright position
Fryer must be installed in such a way that it is
not exposed to water and that no water splash
can get into the pan while in use.
Clean the tank with hot soapy water (it is possible to heat water with the ther-
mostat set at 95°), then dry the pan thoroughly. Make sure that the drain valve
is closed before filling the tank.
Valentine fryers are equipped with an earthing terminal placed in the back of
the device, near the cable outlets. These terminals are accessible from the
bottom of the device, without opening it .
Slimline fryers (200, 250 mm) must be installed
between other devices or units of furniture, or
they must be attached to a wall in order to
avoid risk of tipping over.

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Filling the fryer
Respect the MAX-MIN level marks while filling
the tank.
Reduce energy consumption and premature aging of the oil.
Preheat with reduced power using the “ECO” function.
Preheating
Solid fat (e.g. beef tallow) must be melted using the “ECO” function in
order to avoid burning of the fat and/or overheating the heating ele-
ment.
In case of a fryer with computer, please refer to the specific additional manual
concerning the process of melting.
Set the thermostat (located behind the door of the device) by choosing
preferably a moderate preheating temperature, e.g. 130°C.
The yellow lamp indicates that the
device is heating.

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Frying
A) Turn the main switch to “1”.
The two white lamps illuminate.
B) Set the thermostat (located behind the
door of the device) to the desired tempera-
ture.
The yellow lamp indicates that the device is
heating.
C) The green lamp indicates that the cook-
ing temperature is reached. The fryer is
ready for use
Timer
To set the timer, turn the knob clockwise.
The standard timer is audio only and has no electro mechanical
function

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Best use of the baskets
Cooking quality depends largely on the filling of the basket. Avoid excessive
loads especially with frozen food. Here are some indicative values
3/4
1/2
1/3
Temp. oC Food Minutes Load
180 Frozen chips 3 (1+1) -1/3-
160 Blanching raw chips 4 - 6 -3/4-
180 2nd cooking of pre-blanched
chips 2 - 3 -1/3-
170 Schnitzel 3 -1/2-
170 Frozen chicken drumsticks 6 - 8 -1/2-
180 Fish 2 - 4 -1/2-
Do not knock the basket against
the side edge of the tank!
Do not knock the basket against the side edge of the tank!

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Drain and filtration
Before performing the filtering procedure the device
must be stopped with the main switch to “0” position.
A) Check that the filter is placed over the oil bucket
Filter hot oil but let it cool to 60°C, at least 5 minutes, to avoid risk of
burns. See health and safety catering sheet #17
B) Release the drain-valve safety catch to open the red drain valve
(behind the door), and close once all oil has passed through the filter.
Check that the valve is properly locked after draining!
C) Replace the filtered oil back into the tank or first clean
the tank and heating element (see next paragraph)
D) If you have a microfilter, place it on your tank and pour
the oil into it. N.B: the oil temperature must not exceed 40°
(see opposite)
E) Clean the microfilter with hot soapy water.
Follow local regulations regarding the disposal of waste oil!
MAX
40°

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Cleaning – Tank and heating element
Before performing the cleaning procedure the device
must be switched off with the main switch to “0” posi-
tion.
Cleaning with alkaline degreaser:
Alkaline degreasing agents (e.g. Pastigras) may be used in the EVO
fryers. For hot cleaning without boiling, turn down the thermostat to
95° C.
Heating element in drain
position
Heating element in cleaning
position
Finish cleaning with hot soapy water, rinse and drain properly. Wipe the tank and heating
element dry before adding oil.
The heating elements are locked once raised into the appropriate
position. To lower, lift the release button while holding the heating
element using the hook located inside the door.
Never force the heating element down without using the
release button!
Do not use water or steam pressure jets to clean the device!

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Safety thermostat
All Valentine fryers are equipped with one safety
thermostat for each element. In case of overheating,
e.g. due to low oil level, the safety thermostat is
activated and stops the fryer from working. Similar-
ly, if room temperature drops below 0°, the safety
thermostat may also be activated.
Resetting the safety thermostat:
The safety thermostat is located behind the door.
The red lamp lights up when the safety thermostat
is activated. Make sure the pan has the correct level
of oil before resetting safety thermostat.
Problems and troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Action
Fryer is not heating Safety thermostat has activat-
ed
Reset (see above)
The fryer is not heating suffi-
ciently
Main switch has remained on
“ECO”
Turn knob to (1) for frying (see
p. 5)
Excessive foaming Presence of water in oil, Food is too wet
Change oil
Clean the fryer
Food product too Greasy,
excess oil absorption
Overloaded baskets
Correct temperature not se-
lected
Reduce portions
Select correct temperature and
time for the food that is to be
cooked.
Other problems Contact your dealer’s cus-
tomer service department, or
Valentine directly

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Automatic lift (optional)
Set the timer by turning the knob clock-
wise.
The basket lowers automatically.
The basket rises automatically after the
indicated time. The program can be
stopped at all times by turning the knob
counter-clockwise.
A) Check that the filter and
microfilter are placed on the
oil bucket N.B: the oil tem-
perature must not exceed
100°.
Filter hot oil, but let it cool to 40°C to avoid risk of burns
B) Open the red drain
valve (behind the door),
and close once all oil has
flowed through the prima-
ry filter.
Check that the tap is
properly locked after
draining!
Filtration pump (optional)
Before performing the cleaning procedure the device
must be stopped with the main switch to “0” position.