Virtus NEF 18 ER Manual

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Manual Instructions for Electric Fryer
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE,
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The picture is illustration only. We reserved the right to make technical changes in the interest in
progress withoutprior notice.
ELECTRIC FRYER
MODEL: NEF 18 ER

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Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing our product as your trusted partner. We ensure you that we always give
excellent choice to cook. In order to obtain maximum benefits of this appliance, please read this
manual instruction carefully. Please notice the warnings and safety instructions to keep your safety.
DO NOT use this appliance except its utility.
our best as we produce this appliance by using the finest materials.Electric Fryer is an
If you have any question or difficulty in operating this appliance, please contact your dealer
to acquire mechanic assistance.

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Page
Cover …………................................................................................................................. 1
Preface ………….............................................................................................................. 2
Table of Content ……………........................................................................................... 3
General Information ………….......................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions …………............................................................................................ 5
Technical Data ………….................................................................................................. 7
Data Table …………........................................................................................... 7
Overall Dimension ………….............................................................................. 8
Electric Wiring Diagram …………………………………………………………… 9
Technical Data Plates …………….. ................................................................................ 10
Component List ……….................................................................................................... 12
Installation (for the Installer) ………….. .......................................................................... 13
Position and Fixing …………….......................................................................... 14
Gas Supply Connection …………….................................................................. 14
Control Panel Description …………................................................................................ 16
Use Instructions (for user) …………................................................................................ 17
Warning …………............................................................................................... 17
Turn ON / OFF …………… ................................................................................ 19
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance ……………............................................................. 20
Trouble Shooting ……….................................................................................................. 22
TABLE OF CONTENT

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Please read this manual instruction carefully before operating this appliance.
This appliance used for deep - frying. It is very important to keep this instruction book together with
the appliance for future consultation. If this appliance sold or transferred elsewhere, make sure this
book goes with it. Therefore, the new user can read about its functions and other relevant
information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Electric Fryer is an excellent cooking appliance. This appliance is using electric power.
If you have any question about the appliance, please contact your nearest dealer.

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Very important!: Before installing, place the appliance on solid, flat, stable and horizontal surface
and connection availability.
food preparation only. Below are safety instructions that strictly conformed:
Improper installation, maintenance, cleaning, or modification to the appliance could lead to
severe injury or death and could damage the appliance.
The mechanics must instruct staff regularly to avoid accident and damage of the appliance.

DO NOT place the appliance in a toxic area or have a risk of explosion.
DO NOT place the appliance near flammable materials such gasoline, fat, clothes, liquid
gas, paper, etc.
DO NOT place the appliance in wet or humid room or condition such in rain or near water
leaks, etc.
DO NOT use the appliance for drying clothes, paper, or living animals.
DO NOT use the appliance to heat non-food products.
Put the appliance in a good ventilated room.
Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance, detach the electric cable and allow it to cool.
DO NOT touch the area .This sign means VERY HOT. Beware of severe burning
injury.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle or repair the appliance. The authorized mechanics must do
all jobs.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual instruction carefully before using Electric Fryer. This appliance is for
Electric Fryer may be used for skilled staff only.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
!
-Authorized and qualified mechanic can do the maintenance and repairs.
-Turn OFF and disconnect the appliance before opening front panel and
accessing electrical area inside the appliance.
WARNING !
DO NOT TURN ON THE FRYER WITH EMPTYTANK. IT
CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING and MAY DAMAGE THE
APPLIANCE.

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tank can be tilt up for cleaning purpose since it has tilting mechanism. The temperature is
adjustable from 500 C up to 2000C.
Data Table
Table 1: Technical Data
Technical Specification
Model
NE
F 18 ER
Overall Dimension
(mm)
Width
Depth
Height
400
750
850/910
Capacity
of Fryer Tank
18 Liter
Oil Discharge (
Drain
)
1
”
Temperature Range
Temperature maximum
200
0
C
Electric Consumption
18,
000 W
Electric Connection
3N AC 400V 50/60
Hz
Cable Power
Cable Type
: Silicon Cable
Cable Dimension : 5 x 4 mm2
TECHNICAL DATA
Electric Fryer provided with tank capacity 18 liters. The heaters placed in the tank. The

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Overall Dimension
NEF 18 ER

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Electric Wiring Diagram
TH
MCB
H
T3T2T1
L3L2L1
29
2827
26
2524
A2
A1
T3T2T1
L3L2L1
23
22
21
20
19
18
171615
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
65
4
321
A2
A1
2
1
P6P5
6
5
T3T2T1
L3L2L1
PE
N
L3
L2
L1
C1
C2
MS
STH
YL
GL
CODE DESCRIPTION P/N QTY
MCB CircuitBreaker 3 Pole 32A KB.5026 1
H Fryer Heater 18000W/400V PD.4118K 1
C1-C2 Magnetic Contactor 32A KB.5034 2
GL Pilot Light Green 230 V PD.414KB 1
YL Pilot Light Yellow 230 V PD.414JB 1
TH Thermostat 190°C PD.412E 1
STH Safety Thermostat 240°C PD.412H 1

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Figure 1:
Technical plate reports the current gas setting, Electric Fryer nominal data, gases table, categories,
and pressures for other CE countries.
TECHNICAL DATA PLATES
Fig
. 1

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COMPONENT LIST

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Very important!:Before installing, place the appliance on solid, flat, stable and horizontal surface
and connection availability.
The following instructions are intended for authorized and qualified installer. Before doing
installation, adjustment, and maintenance operations, the installer must follow local and legal
regulations. Cut the electrical power before doing any installation.
1. This appliance is using electric power. Electric services should be installed according to:
a. Local and international standards
b. Local recommendations related to building standards and codes
c. Directions and regulations from power supply companies
d. Regulation concern with prevention accident measures
e. Fire prevention regulations
f. Applicable I.E.C (International Electro technical Commission) regulations
2. Remove all packaging material and protective coatings.
3. Ensure electric power supply is sufficient to operate this appliance.
4. Before testing, put the appliance in a good ventilated room and keep all flammable material
away.
5. Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance, please cut off electric power and isolate gas
supply (if any) to the safe place.
INSTALLATION FOR THE INSTALLER

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Position and Fixing
Authorized personnel must do the installation. Install the appliance according to National
Safety Standard about electric appliances. Install the appliance under an extractor fan to
remove the cooking fumes. Make sure that any object around or under Electric Fryer does not
obstruct air volume required for air circulation. Put away any flammable materials near Electric
Fryer. When the appliance is freestanding, keep a distance at least 10 cm from side, and rear
walls. Especially when the appliance close to wall and does not protected with fire-resistant
materials made. Install the appliance separately or side by side with other appliance according
to recommended range. Put Electric Fryer on solid, flat, and horizontal surface. Adjust the
height of the four feet by using brackets. Before turn the appliance ON, remove the protective
film. Remove any adhesive with appropriate solvent. Eliminate all packaging material
according to national laws.
Electric Power Connection
-Before connecting the appliance to the main supply, compare the electrical data in the
rating plate (on the appliance side panel) to the local electric energy supply.Make sure
the main voltage correspond to the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the
appliance.
-Registered installation companies must do the electric installation concerned with
certain local and national regulations. The companies are responsible for interpret all
regulation and perform the installation and safety instructions. The warning signs and
nameplates must strictly conform.
-The appliance equipped with a power terminal and connected with power cable and
power socket.
-DO NOT put the power cable near heat sources or water leakage area.

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WARNING!
- To avoid electric shock, it is necessary to have earth connection. You can find the earth
connection at the terminal boards, identified with symbol to where earth wire has to connect.
ATTENTION!
Before turn ON the appliance:
-Please make sure that the connection and electric installation installed in appropriate
tension / voltage.
-Put away all flammable material near the appliance.
-Put the appliance in good ventilated room.
WARNING !
Incorrect voltage may damage the appliance.
NEF 18 ER ( 3N AC 400V 50/60Hz 18,000W)

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NEF 18 (ER)
A : Thermostat Control Knob
To turn on the appliance and adjust the temperature for cooking
B : Green Pilot Light
To indicate the appliance is ON / OFF and ready to use
C : Yellow Pilot Light
To indicate the heating process is working
D : Drain Valve Oil
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Warning
This appliance is an electric cooker for professional use. It shall be used by authorized people only.
Before starting, please make sure that the appliance is in good condition and put it in a good
ventilated room. Below are several preliminaries warning that strictly conformed:
1. Check the electrical hood whether it is in good condition and make sure that the air volume
required for combustion is not obstruct by any object around or under the appliance.
2. If there is a persistent breakdown, please contact authorized mechanic.
3. User is only responsible for daily routine cleaning formaintenance.
4. Qualified mechanics must do all operations related to installation and maintenance according to
Regulation in force.
5. Use Electric Fryer only to COOK FOOD: DEEP FRYING. DO NOT use Electric Fryer for other
purposes. Any other uses may be considered as improper and dangerous use. Please control
the appliance when operating.
6. Before operating Electric Fryer for the first time, carefully clean the appliance to remove
industrial oil/ lubricant. If necessary, fill in the tank with hot water and suitable detergent and boils
for a few minutes. Rinse the tank surface with clean water and dry without damaging the bulbs
and Thermostat connection.
7. DO NOT start and use Electric Fryer without oil in the tank or under minimal level allowed.
Control the level oil between the minimum and maximum marks in the tank. Add sufficient
amount of oil whenever it falls under minimum level mark. When the oil is in damage condition
(the color is dark brown or black), replace with new oil.
USE INSTRUCTIONS (for user)

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8. Before put the basket into hot oil, carefully drip the food with oil carefully to limit the emulsion
and consequent foam.
9. If the oil set on fire, turn OFF the Fryer. Cover the tank with the lid and extinguish the fire with
fire extinguisher.
10. After cooking or using the Fryer, turn OFF the Fryer. Cool the oil; refine the oil to remove its
deposit. Change the oil regularly to avoid lower flash point and tendency to boil suddenly.
11. Drain the tank: let the oil cool. Place the tank under the draining valve and empty the tank by
using draining tube.
WARNING!
EMPTY THE TANK ONLY AFTER THE OIL COOL.

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Turn Electric Fryer ON / OFF
-Turn Electric Fryer ON
a. Turn the Thermostat control knob to the right to turn ON the appliance. The
green pilot lamp will light to indicate the appliance is ready to use.
b. Turn the Thermostat control knob to the right again to the desired temperature.
The yellow pilot lamp will light to indicate the heating process is working.
c. Place the food into the basket.
d. Put the basket into the tank.
e. If the desired temperature reached, the yellow Pilot lamp will OFF. The lamp will
light again when the temperature decreased.
-Turn Electric Fryer OFF
a. Turn the control knob to zero (0) position. The green Pilot lamp will OFF to
indicate the appliance is OFF.
ATTENTION
!
Before frying, fill the oil tank with cooking oil ( ± 18 liters). The Oil Level Mark inside
the fryer helps the user to fill the oil in the tank.