Bakers Pride BLF-FC - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Automatic Lift Fryer Installation 9 Installation Serious injury, equipment damage or death could result if attempting to install this fryer yourself. Ensure that an authorized BKI service agent installs the fryer. Unpacking and Handling It is the owners’ responsibility to file all freight claims wit...

Automatic Lift Fryer Installation 10 Initial Test and Adjustment 1. Fill pot with shortening to about one inch below the mark. Risk of fire exists if the oil level drops below the minimum oil level. The level of oil within the pot must not fall below 5mm of the maximum oil level. Use of oil/shorteni...

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 11 Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to the figure and table below for an explanation of the fryer’s controls and indicators.

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 14 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...

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 15 3. Once the fryer is filled with shortening, place the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch in the FRY position. Unless the STIR OIL function is operating in the –OFF mode, the digital timer activates a STIR OIL function and begins an internal six minute countdown (not displayed)....

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation 16 10. When you have finished frying for the day, turn the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to the OFF position. 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

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

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 23 Maintenance Failure to comply with the maintenance below could result in a serious accident. Your fryer will need periodic maintenance and servicing. We strongly suggest that you use only a service company that is authorized by BKI to do this work. Scheduled Maint...

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 24 Filtering Procedure Breaded foods require frequent filtering. An excess amount of breading left in the fryer pot will reduce the life of the shortening. We recommend the shortening be filtered after every three frying cycle loads. If the shortening starts to show ...

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 27 Filter Pad Replacement The filter pad must be replaced daily. If the shortening has a milky color when it is pumped into the pot, the filter pad should be replaced immediately. If the filter pad is not properly closed, breading crumbs will get through the pad open...

Automatic Lift Fryer Maintenance 28 Troubleshooting Refer to the table below for troubleshooting information. Problem Cause Possible Solution Shortening Heating Too Slowly Low voltage or improper voltage Contact an authorized BKI service agent for corrective action. Bad thermostat or loose wires Con...