Page 2 - Warranty Information
Warranty Information LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY BKI (The "Company") warrants to the original purchaser that at time of shipment from the Company factory, this equipment will be free from defect in materials and workmanship. Written notice of a claim under this warranty must be received by the...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Automatic Lift Fryer Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction ..........................................................................
Page 4 - Introduction; Safety Precautions
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 2 Introduction The BLF Fryer is compact, attractive and functional in design. It is constructed of a stainless steel fryer pot for cleaning ease. Exclusive BKI patented features and safety devices offer flexibility, efficiency and reliability plus PERFECTION IN FRYI...
Page 5 - Specific Precautions
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 3 Specific Precautions Risk of fire exists if the oil level drops below 5mm of the maximum oil level. Use of oil/shortening older than the manufacturers recommendations for life of the oil is prone to surge boiling and flash fires. Follow the oil manufacturers guide...
Page 6 - Safe Work Practices; Keep The Casters Locked
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 4 Safe Work Practices Keep The Casters Locked To avoid spilling shortening, keep the casters locked. If any shortening spills near your fryer, clean it up immediately. Noncombustible Floors Only Make sure your floor is noncombustible. Do not operate your fryer on fl...
Page 7 - Do Not Overfill The Fryer With Shortening
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 5 Do Not Overfill The Fryer With Shortening Hot shortening and steam may escape and burn you if you put too much shortening in the fryer. Fill the fryer to approximately one inch below the fill marks that are inside the fryer pot. Heat the shortening. If needed, car...
Page 8 - Keep this manual with the Equipment; Protect Children
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 6 Keep this manual with the Equipment This manual is an important part of your equipment. Always keep it near for easy access. If you need to replace this manual, contact: BKI Technical Services Department P.O. Box 80400 Simpsonville, S.C. 29680-0400 Or call toll fr...
Page 9 - Be Prepared for Emergencies
Automatic Lift Fryer Introduction 7 Be Prepared for Emergencies Be prepared for fires, injuries, or other emergencies. Keep a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher near the equipment. You must use a 40-pound Type BC fire extinguisher and keep it within 25 feet of your equipment. Keep emergency numbe...
Page 10 - Safety Labels
Page 11 - Installation
Automatic Lift Fryer Installation 9 Installation For installation information, refer to Automatic Lift Fryer, MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC, Installation and Operation Manual LI0225 .
Page 12 - Operation; Controls and Indicators
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 10 Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to the figure and table below for an explanation of the fryer’s controls and indicators.
Page 15 - Care of the Shortening
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 13 Care of the Shortening To extend the life of your shortening, for the best possible flavor in your products, and for economy and efficiency of operation, we urge you to follow these recommendations: 1. Use only high-quality frying shortening without additives, of lo...
Page 16 - Cooking
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 14 3. The digital timer has a STIR OIL function that operates in one of four reconfigurable modes. If the timer needs to be reconfigured, follow step a. If the timer does not need to be reconfigured, follow step b. a. Press and hold the ALARM button and at the same tim...
Page 18 - System Programming
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 16 BLF-FC Operation System Programming Use the following figure and table to set options that apply to each product programs. Figure 1. System Programming Sequence
Page 20 - Product Programming
Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 18 Product Programming Use the following figure and table to set a maximum of eight product programs. The product programs must be set before cooking can begin. Figure 2. Product Programming Sequence
Page 25 - Maintenance
Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 23 Maintenance For maintenance information, refer to Automatic Lift Fryer, MODELS BLF-F, & BLF-FC, Installation and Operation Manual LI0225 .
Page 26 - Replacement Parts; Assemblies
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 24 Replacement Parts Use the information in this section to identify replacement parts. To order replacement parts, call your local BKI sales and service representative. Before calling, please note the serial number, model number and voltage on the rating tag a...
Page 39 - Accessories
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 37 Accessories Description Accessory # Figure # Item # BASKET, BLF B0112 Figure 13 1 BASKET, BLF (GRANDE) - option B0121 Figure 13 2 BRUSH, DRAIN (LONG WHITE) B0075 Figure 13 3 BRUSH, L TIPPED 40152 B0063 Figure 13 4 BRUSH, POT SCRUBBER, WHITE B0049 Figure 13 5...
Page 41 - Components
Automatic Lift Fryer Replacement Parts 39 Components Description Component # Figure # Item # CALROD, 208V 5675W FKM-F CALROD, 240V 5675W FKM-F C0030 C0031 Figure 15 1 CASTER, W/TOP PLATE 5" C0406 Figure 15 2 CAPACITOR, 7.5 MFD 370 VAC CP0102 Figure 15 3 WASHER, TEFLON-FRYER CALROD FT0059 Figure ...
Page 43 - Wiring Diagrams
Automatic Lift Fryer Wiring Diagrams 41 Wiring Diagrams Refer to the table below to find the wiring diagram associated with your unit. Wiring Diagram Figure # BLF/BLF-F 208/220V/240V, 3 Phase Figure 16 BLF/BLF-F 220V/380V, 230V/400V, 240V/415V, 3 Phase Figure 17 Domestic BLF-FC 208V/220V/240V Figure...
Page 54 - Notes