Counter Top Fryers Models 616B & 616BT Operator’s Manual Belshaw Bros., Inc. 1750 22nd Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144 Phone: 206-322-5474 • Fax: 206-322-5425 Toll Free: 1-800-578-2547 E-mail: service@belshaw.com • http://www.belshaw.
To unpack the fryer and transport it to the workstation: If you accept the machine from the shipping company, you are, in effect, saying that the machine is in good condition, and you must pay for the machine. Belshaw cannot pay for shipping damage, because the freight company has accepted the machine from Belshaw in good condition, and is responsible for its safe delivery. For your protection, inspect the machine to see that no parts are bent, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
Contents Sections 1 Installation 1 Unpacking the Fryer Initial Cleaning Installing the Fryer Moving the Fryer 1 1 1 2 2 Operation 3 3 Cleaning 5 Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces Cleaning the Frying Screen Cleaning the Kettle Removing the Shortening Washing 5 5 5 5 6 4 7 Calibrating The Fryer Appendixes A Donut-Making Helps 8 Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts Calculating Correct Water Temperature Ratios of Plunger Sizes to Donut Weights Temperature Conversion 8 9 9 9 B Electrical Compone
Preface The 616B and 616BT donut fryers have been designed and built using the finest materials and components available. It is the result of years of research and development. Designed into this unit are many features which will insure more quality in your products and reduce your operating cost. Attention to the instructions regarding installation, operation, and maintenance should result in years of troublefree service.
1 Installation Unpacking the Fryer 1. Use a fork lift to transport the shipping crate to the work station. WARNING Never let water and hot shortening come in contact with each other. Moisture causes hot shortening to spatter, which may cause serious injury. Prior to use, make sure the kettle and any other parts you have washed are dry. 2. Break down the shipping crate. 3. Remove all the packing materials from the fryer. These include foam, tape, brown paper, plastic, and white protective coating.
. The heater head assembly is equipped with a high temperature limit control. Push the reset button on the back of the heater head if power to the heater elements is cut off. 6. Level the fryer and connect it to the power source, as explained in “Installing the Fryer” above. 9. When heating shortening that has solidified, a pocket of shortening may overheat and cause the high temperature limit control to cut power to the elements. Push the reset button to resume heating.
2 Operation Read each step completely before doing what it tells you to do. • Melt shortening in a pan on the stove and pour it into the kettle. 1. • Very carefully put solid shortening into the kettle. Put enough shortening in the kettle to completely cover the heating elements, thermocouple, and high-temperature limit control probe.
To fry yeast-raised donuts, place donuts on the fry screen and slowly lower the screen into the fryer. With the donut stick, turn the donuts over to fry the top side. Remove the fry screen and donuts when the donuts are completely fried by lifting up the fry screen with the donuts on top of it. Immediately place on or over a tray to catch dripping shortening. WARNING Hot shortening will drip off the fry screens, causing a slip hazard.
Cleaning For your safety, observe the following warnings throughout the entire cleaning process. 3 Cleaning the Frying Screen 1. In a sink or a dishwasher, wash the frying screen using warm water and mild detergent. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or scraper. 2. Rinse the frying screen in clear water. 3. Dry the frying screen thoroughly, using a soft cloth, before you use it again. WARNING Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if shortening, water, or other materials are spilled.
WARNING Do not use a plastic container. If the shortening is not cool enough, the container will melt, possibly causing you to be burned, and causing shortening spill. Washing 1. Wash the kettle carefully with detergent to remove all stains and burned shortening. 2. Scrub the inside of the kettle. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or scrapers. WARNING WARNING Do not allow the shortening to overflow the containers.
Calibrating The Fryer Calibration of 618-6 Temperature Indicator To check calibration, use the following steps. 4 To check calibration: 1. Important: Make sure that the fryer is filled with shortening. Read the warnings on the control panel about high temperatures. 1. Turn the dial of the thermostat to a medium temperature setting of approximately 350° F. 2. Use a good thermometer that reads temperatures up to 400°F/204°C. Place the thermometer in the shortening. 2.
Appendixes A Donut-Making Helps B Electrical Components C Parts Lists D Wiring Diagram E Limited Warranty Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22nd Ave. S.
A Donut-Making Helps Care, Maintenance and Cleaning Plungers, Cylinders and Hoppers Washing Plungers, Cylinders and Hoppers by Hand The plungers and cylinders of your donut machine are precision instruments built from alloy steels and aluminum. They should be handled with care to give continued satisfactory performance. 2. Use plenty of hot water When cleaning aluminum, selection of the right type of cleaner is your most important consideration.
If the floor time exceeds 30 minutes, the mix will gas off, the donuts will lose volume and shape and will absorb too much shortening. CAUTION Never immerse main cutter frame assemblies, cams, bearings, rollers or electrical components in water. • The correct shortening temperature for frying is 370°-380°F/188°-193°C. Special Instructions for the care of French Plungers The French plunger must be handled with great care.
Calculating Correct Water Temperature The following is an example of how to calculate the correct water temperature to use. You must use your own room temperature, dry mix temperature, desired batter temperature, and, if you are making yeast-raised donuts, estimated temperature increase during mixing. Cake Donuts Yeast-Raised Donuts °F 72 +70 142 °C 22.2 +21.1 43.3 °F 72 +70 142 °C 22.2 +21.1 43.3 Total B 75 x3 225 23.9 x3 71.7 80 x3 240 26.7 x3 80.1 Total B -Total A Desired water temp.
B Electrical Components This appendix explains how to test the continuity of electrical components in your fryer. These include the toggle switch and the thermostat. switch terminals The appendix also contains a document by the Robertshaw Controls Company, the maker of the thermostat we use in the 618L, 624, and 634. It explains how to check, adjust, and recalibrate the thermostat.
Testing the Continuity of the Thermostat WARNING To avoid the possibility of electric shock, disconnect the machine from the power source before testing. 1. Disconnect the machine from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the terminal wires from the thermostat. 3. Connect the continuity tester across the B terminals indicated in Figure B-2. This set of contacts should be closed whenever the thermostat is on. To test, start with the thermostat in the OFF position.
C Parts Lists The following pages contain lists of the parts that make up the 616B and 616BT Fryers. You can use the parts lists to order replacement parts. When you do, please provide electrical information about your fryer. Some of the part numbers vary according to the voltage, phase, and cycle of the machine. IMPORTANT The parts lists and assembly drawings are meant as guides.
FIGURE C-1. 616B/616BT FINAL ASSEMBLY. BILL OF MATERIAL ITEM QTY. PART NO. 1 1 --------------- 2 FASTENERS DESCRIPTION Heater Head Assembly ITEM QTY. PART NO. A 1 1/4-20 DESCRIPTION Hex Nut Hex Head Mch.
FIGURE C-2. 616B/616BT HEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY. BILL OF MATERIAL ITEM 1 2 QTY. 1 PART NO. ----------- FASTENERS DESCRIPTION Heater Head Case Assembly: ITEM A QTY. 5 PART NO. 10-24x3/8 DESCRIPTION Round Head Slotted Mch. Screw 1 616B-500 616B Fryer Only B 2 6-21x1/4 Pan Head Slotted Mch.
D Wiring Diagrams This section contains the wiring diagram for this machine. 616B-4000 (Domestic) Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22nd Ave. S.
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US/Canada/Mexico Limited Warranty and Return Policy Belshaw Brothers Inc. warrants parts of its manufacture and assembly of equipment to be free from defects in workmanship and material which would result in product failure under normal use and service. Belshaw’s entire liability under this Warranty is limited to either repairing or replacing at its factory or; on user’s premises, at Belshaw’s option, any equipment or parts thereof, which shall be determined by Belshaw to be defective.
Exclusions This warranty excludes from its coverage and does not apply to: (a) solenoid and relay coils; (b) lamps; (c) “O” rings; (d) belts; and (e) impellers. These items are excluded because (1) failure is usually due to causes beyond our control; (2) it is not practical to accurately determine the failure cause; and (3) the normal life of the parts is shorter than our warranty period. Procedure for Return: To speed up your credits for returned equipment, we have a return goods policy and procedure.