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COUNTERTOP FRYERS
COUNTERTOP FRYERS
MODELS 1427 & 1439
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
Model TECF 1439
Model TECF 1427
Middleby Philippines Corporation
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113 Technology Ave., Laguna Technopark Inc., Binan, Laguna, Philippines 4024
Phone (632) 5208170 - Fax (632) 5208191 - www.middleby.com
MANUAL CF0105-1427-1439
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C COUNTERTOP OUNTERTOP F FRYERS RYERS Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Toastmaster equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of toastmaster equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations. With proper care and field maintenance, you will exper
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS This manual covers Models 1427 & 1439 FRY KETTLES ARE: • Electrically heated • Heated by Immersion type heating elements • Thermostatic controlled FEATURES: • Fry Kettles features stainless steel front, sides and top. • Equipped with 4” high adjustable legs. • A one-piece stainless steel deep drawn shortening container(vessel). • Furnished with welded mesh basket. • Swing up heating elements for burn free pyrolytic cleaning. • Overheat temperature limiting thermostat and signa
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION Component Location & Function. Refer to Figure 1-2. Toastmaster fry kettles are deep fryers designed to efficiently fry a wide variety of food products by immersion into heated liquified shortening. Power “ON/OFF” Switch located at front of fryer and equipped with a green signal light. Thermostat is adjustable from 250°F to 400°F (121.1°C to 204.4°C) with a positive “OFF” setting. An amber signal light cycles with the heating elements. Temperature Limiti
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION Toastmaster ® 3
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION Model 1427 Specifications Overall Dimensions: ............................18" (457 mm) Wide x .............................................................19" (483 mm) Deep x .............................................................13-3/8" (340 mm) High Installed Weight: ................................. 33 lb. (14.9 kg) Shipping Weight: .................................40 lb. (18.1 kg) Exterior Finish: ....................................Stainless S
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION Figure 1-5 Model 1427 Dimension Drawing Toastmaster ® 5
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION Model 1439 Specifications Overall Dimensions: ............................24" (610 mm) Wide x .............................................................25" (635mm) Deep x .............................................................13-3/8" (340 mm) High Installed Weight: ................................. 85 lb. (38.5 kg) Shipping Weight: .................................95 lb. (43.0 kg) Exterior Finish: ....................................Stainless St
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION Figure 1-8 Model 1439 Dimension Drawing Toastmaster ® 7
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION NOTES: Toastmaster ® 8
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS A. Inspect for Shipping Damage All shipping containers should be examined for damage before and during unloading. This equipment was carefully inspected and packaged at the factory. The freight carrier has assumed responsibility for its safe transit and delivery. If equipment is received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with the delivering carrier. 1. Apparent Damage or Loss - If damage or loss is apparent it must be noted on the freight
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION Caution: Certain models cannot be wired for single phase at certain voltages as shown in the specifications and wire schematics in this manual. c. Remove access cover of electrical compartment (Refer to Figure 2-1). Connect power supply to terminal block. The fryer is wired for 3 phase. To wire for single phase, refer to the proper model wiring schematic in section 5 of this manual. Figure 2-1 Toastmaster ® 10
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION NOTE: If afire extinguishing system is to be connected to the fry kettle complete Step d. If no fire extinguisher system is to be connected proceed directly to Step e. d. The fry kettle is provided with an auxiliary circuit terminal block (AT1 & AT2) located adjacent to the main terminal block provided for power supply connections (See Figure 2-1 and the Electrical Schematics). To connect the Fire Extinguishing System, follow the steps listed below: (1.
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION e. Check that all connections are tight. f. Reassemble fry kettle and turn the circuit breaker ON. 3. Installation Check. a. Place disconnect switch in “On” position, energizing the fry kettle. Turn thermostat dial to 250°F (121.1 °C) for five seconds; return to “Off” position. b. Let a few drops of water or solid shortening fall on heating elements to make sure they are heating. CAUTION: Do not touch heating elements. c. Shortening container and heatin
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS CAUTION: Never stick fingers or any body parts into hot shortening. Bodily injury will result. A. Location of Controls The following information provides a basic description of the fry kettle components, their location and the function they perform. Figure 3-1 Toastmaster ® 13
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 3 - OPERATION B. Function of Controls 1. Power “ON/OFF” Switch is used to turn power to the heating elements “ON” or “OFF”. 2. Power Switch Green Light is lit when the power is “On”. 3. Thermostat Knob is used to set the temperature to your requirements. The minimum set point is 250°F (121.1°C) and the maximum set point is 400°F (204.4°C). The knob has an “OFF” position. 4. “Heating” Signal Amber Light is lit when the thermostat calls for heat and the elements are heati
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 3 - OPERATION D. Preparation for Operation 1. Choose a Shortening. Choose a shortening made especially for commercial deep frying. The investment in good quality shortening will be rewarded with a long time use and fried foods of high standards. Shortening for frying should be bland in taste so it will not impart off flavors to foods. It is essential that the shortening selected have a high smoke point, well above the recommended frying temperatures. When the shortening
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 3 - OPERATION F. Deep Frying Guidelines 1. Whenever possible, drain and dry foods before frying. Excessively moist foods break down shortening, hydrolyzing fat, thus releasing fatty acids. Such fats will soon begin to smoke and its frying value is decreased considerably. CAUTION: Do not use water around hot shortening. The water will cause bubbling and splattering which can cause bodily injury. CAUTION Do not stick body parts in hot shortening. Extreme injury will res
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 3 - OPERATION G. Cleaning 1. To Prolong Fat Life Strain the Shortening and Clean the Shortening Container (vessel). Your Toastmaster fry kettle and the shortening used in it will give longer, more profitable service if the following instructions are observed. a. Turn the thermostat dial to OFF position. b. Turn power switch OFF. c. Turn main disconnect switch “OFF”. d. IMPORTANT: Allow the shortening to cool. CAUTION: Never clean the shortening when it is hot. Let the s
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COUNTERTOP FRYERS SECTION 3 - OPERATION f. Remove any large food particles from the cooking vessel using a slotted spoon or spatula. g. Tie 2 or 3 thicknesses of cheesecloth over the top of an empty bucket, leaving a pocket at the center. CAUTION: Do not use plastic or glass bucket. Bucket must be large enough to hold all of the shortening. CAUTION: Be sure shortening has cooled. Do not remove or clean hot shortening. h. Remove shortening from fryer vessel and streain it through cheesecloth and
