Chick-Fil-A Henny Penny Open Fryer/OFE 321, 322: Regular Maintenance

Care of the Shortening

• To protect the shortening when the fryer is not in immediate use, the fryer should be put into the Idle Mode.

• Frying breaded products requires filtering to keep the shortening clean. Shortening should be skimmed frequently throughout the day and filtered thoroughly once a day. Refer Filtering Instructions Section.

• Discard shortening if display shows “CHANGE OIL SOON” or if shortening shows signs of excessive foaming or smoking.

• Maintain the shortening at the proper cooking level. Add fresh shortening as needed.

• Do not overload the baskets with product, or place product with extreme moisture content into baskets. 15 lb (6.7kgs.) is the maximum amount of product per frypot.

Filtering Instructions

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF and remove basket. For best results, filter the shortening at normal frying temperature.

• Using a metal spatula, remove any buildup from the sides of the frypot. Do not scrape heating elements. Scraping the heating elements produces scratches in the elements causing breading to stick and burn.

• Turn the drain handle (left drain handle for OFE-321s) counterclockwise half a turn first, then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down). This helps prevent splashing of hot shortening.

• As the shortening drains from the frypot, use brushes (Henny Penny part no. 12105-includes both brushes) to scrape and clean the frypot and heating elements. Use L-shaped brush to clean crumbs from the elements and from sides and bottom of frypot as shortening drains. Use poker brush to push crumbs through drain opening in bottom of frypot, if necessary.

• When all shortening has drained, scrape or brush the sides and of the frypot.

• OFE-321 Turn the right filter valve handle counterclockwise to open the filter valve (handle pointed horizontally). Turn FILTER PUMP switch to ON and pump all shortening out of the filter drain pan and back into frypot. OFE-322 Re-attach the faucet and move faucet to empty frypot. Turn FILTER PUMP switch to ON and pump all shortening out of the filter drain pan and back into frypot.

• OFE-321 When the pump begins creating air bubbles in the shortening, all of the shortening should be out of drain pan. First, turn the right filter valve handle clockwise to close the filter valve (handle pointed up). Then turn the FILTER PUMP switch to OFF. This keeps the filter pump and lines from filling with shortening. OFE-322 INSTRUCTIONS When the pump is pumping air only, move the FILTER (Continued) PUMP switch to OFF.

• Check the level of the shortening in the frypot. Add fresh shortening if necessary, until it reaches the level indicator line on the rear wall of the frypot.

• If frying is to be continued, turn the POWER switch to ON and allow shortening to heat until lights.

Rinse the frypot as follows:

• OFE-321 Attach the filter rinse hose to the quick-disconnect fitting, inside the door, next to the filter valve handle. Slide the collar back on the quick-disconnect. Drain Valve Handle Filter Valve Handle fitting on the hose, push it onto the unit’s fitting and let it snap into place. Figure 3-4. OFE-322 Using protective gloves or cloth, hold onto the faucet while sliding the collar up on the quick-disconnect fitting and remove faucet. Slide the collar up on the quick-disconnect and snap the male quick-disconnect on the hose, in place of the faucet. Figure 3-5.

• Hold onto wooden handle, and make sure the hose nozzle is pointed down into the bottom of the frypot. Figure 3-6. Move the FILTER PUMP switch to the ON position. Hold nozzle carefully to avoid splashing. On OFE-321s, make sure the right filter valve handle is closed (pointed up).

• Rinse the frypot interior, especially areas like the frypot bottom and heating elements.

• After sufficient rinsing, turn the drain valve handle (left drain handle for OFE-321s) clockwise to close (handle pointed horizontally).

• Turn the FILTER PUMP switch to OFF.

• Detach the hose, and then raise fitting end of the hose high for a minute to allow any shortening remaining in the hose to drain into the frypot.

Filter Pump Problem Prevention

• Properly install paper envelope over the filter screens. Fold the open end of the envelope, and clamp with retaining clips so that crumbs cannot enter. See Changing the Filter Envelope Section.

• Pump shortening, until no shortening is coming from the nozzle.

Filter Pump Motor Protector - Manual Reset

• In the event it overheats, the filter pump motor is equipped PROTECTOR – MANUAL with a manual reset button located on the rear of the motor. RESET After waiting 5 minutes to allow the motor to cool, press the reset button. It takes some effort to reset the motor. A screwdriver can be used to help press reset button. Figure 3-7.

• Servicing of the filter pump is done at the rear of the unit. If service is required, disconnect the open fryer from the electrical and/or gas power source, and pull the open fryer out from the wall to gain access to rear.

Changing the Filter Envelope

• Move the FILTER PUMP switch to OFF.

• Disconnect the filter union and remove the filter drain pan from beneath the frypot.

• Lift screen assembly from the drain pan.

• Wipe the shortening and crumbs from the drain pan. Clean the drain pan with soap and water. Completely rinse with hot water.

• Unscrew the suction standpipe from the screen assembly.

• Remove the crumb screen and clean completely with hot water.

• Remove the filter clips and discard the filter envelope.

• Clean the top and bottom filter screen with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly with hot water.

• Assemble the top filter screen to the bottom filter screen.

• Slide the screens into a clean filter envelope.

• Fold the corners in and then double fold the open end. Figure 3-8.

• Clamp the envelope in place with the two filter retaining clips.

• Replace the crumb screen on top of the filter paper. Screw on the suction standpipe assembly.

• Place complete filter screen assembly and crumb basket back into filter drain pan and slide pan back into place beneath the fryer.

• Connect the filter union by hand. Do not use a wrench to tighten.

• The fryer is now ready to operate.

Cleaning the Frypot

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF

• If hot shortening is present in the frypot, turn the drain handle (left drain handle for OFE-321s) counterclockwise half a turn first, then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down).

• Turn the drain valve handle (left drain handle for OFE-321s)clockwise to close the drain valve (handle pointed horizontally) and discard the shortening. Then install filter drain pan under the fryer, leaving out the filter screens.

• Follow the directions in Chick-fil-A’s training materials and fill the frypot to the level indicator line with cleaning solution

• Turn the POWER switch to ON. Press P then “CLEAN-OUT ?” then “1=YES 3=NO”

• Using the fryer brush (Henny Penny part number 12105), scrub the inside of the frypot, and around the counter-top of the fryer. Never use steel wool or green scrub pad to scrub the fryer. Place basket in frypot with cleaning solution and scrub basket.

• After cleaning, turn the POWER switch to OFF. Turn the drain handle (left drain handle for OFE-321s) counter clockwise half a turn first, then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down). Drain the cleaning solution from the frypot and discard. Take basket to sink to be cleaned.

• Turn the drain valve handle (left drain handle for OFE-321s) clockwise to close the drain valve (handle pointed horizontally) and refill the frypot with 2-3 gallons of cold water. Follow Chick-fil-A’s training materials for rinsing and cleaning frypot, then refill with new shortening.

• If using Henny Penny fryer cleaner, continue to the next steps.

• Add approximately 8 ounces of distilled vinegar and restart the Clean-Out Mode as described in step 5.

• Using a clean brush, scrub the interior of the frypot to neutralize the alkaline left by the cleaning compound.

• Turn the drain handle (left drain handle for OFE-321s) counterclockwise a half a turn first, then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down). Drain the vinegar rinse water and discard.

• Rinse down the frypot, using clean hot water, and then completely dry the drain pan and frypot interior.

• Replace the clean filter assembly in the drain pan, place pan under fryer and refill fryer with fresh shortening.

Checking Temperature Probe Calibration

• Heat shortening and stir completely until shortening temperature has stabilized and is on.

• Place and electronic thermometer about 3 inches below the shortening’s surface, in the center of the frypot. Let the temperature stabilize and remember the reading.

• Press info to see the probe’s temperature reading. If the displayed temperature is less than 5 degrees from the electronic thermometer’s temperature, see D 1, Color Adjustment in the Diagnostic Mode Details Section. If temperature differs from 5 to 15 degrees, or still can’t get the correct color, have the probe calibrated. If temperature differs by more than 15 degrees, have probe replaced.