GILES GBF-50 - User Manual

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ISO 9001 Registered • Committed to Quality

2750 Gunter Park Drive West • Montgomery, AL 36109 USA

Phone: 334.272.1457 • Toll Free: 800.554.4537 (USA & Canada Only)

Fax: 334.239.4117 • Website: www.gfse.com

Printed in USA, Form No. 65686 (Rel. Date: Apr.2011, Rev. Date: Mar.2021, Rev.I)

GBF-50 Electric Fryer

Operations & Service Manual

Banked Units

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Safety6
- Safety Overview6
- Specific Safety Precautions7
Introduction11
- Construction11
- Standard Features11
- Optional Features11
- Specifications12
- Overall Dimensions: Single & Banked Units12
1.04.3 Basket Size13
- Regulatory Listings13
- Basket Size13
- Vat Size and Capacity13
1.04.4 Vat Size and Capacity14
- Shipping Specifications (Crated)14
Installation15
- Appliance Location15
- Unpacking15
- Electrical Requirements16
- Electrical Specifications: Single & Banked (Per Fryer Unit)17
- Electrical Connections17
2.05.1 Electrical Connections Diagram18
- Electrical Connections Diagram18
- Ventilation18
- Optional Factory-Installed Options19
- Bulk Oil Management Systems - Fresh And/Or Waste Oil19
- On-Board Fresh Oil Supply System19
2.07.2 On-Board Fresh Oil Supply System20
- Restraint Device20
- Finalizing Installation20
- Power Test21
2.09.1 Power Test22
- Heat Test22
2.09.2 Heat Test23
- Filter Pump Test23
- Initial Fryer Cleaning (Boil-Out)23
2.09.5 Clean Filter Pan & Accessories24
- Clean Filter Pan & Accessories24
- Optional KITCHENTRAC™ Remote Equipment Monitoring24
Overview25
- Baskets & Optional Auto-Basket Lifts26
- Control Panel28
- Lower Cabinet Area - Single & Main Unit Bank30
- Filter Pan Assembly32
- Accessories Included W/ Fryer34
- Accessories (Not Included W/Fryer)36
Fryer Operation39
- Computer Controller40
- Keys and Functions40
- General Controller Operation42
- Setting the Cooking Temperature43
- Manually Setting the Cooking Time44
- Working with Menu Item Preets45
- Editing a Menu Item Preset46
- Selecting a Menu Item Preset for Cooking49
- Cooking Cycle General Overview50
4.01.7 Additional Controller Features51
4.01.6 Cooking Cycle General Overview51
- Additional Controller Features51
- Manually Operating the Basket Lifts (Optional)51
- COOL Mode51
- AUTO-COOL Feature52
- BOIL out Mode52
4.01.7.4 BOIL out Mode53
- User Settings53
- PASSWORD Protection54
- Power-Up Procedure54
4.01.10 Power-Up Procedure55
- Controller Errors & Alarms55
4.01.11 Controller Errors & Alarms56
- Resolving Controller Errors & Alarms56
- Cooking Procedures56
- Filling & Preparing Fryer for Cooking57
- Loading Product for Cooking59
- Cooking Cycle Process61
4.02.3 Cooking Cycle Process63
- Maintaining Oil Level W/Optional Oil Top-Off Systems63
- A On-Board Fresh Oil System63
- B Bulk Fresh Oil System63
- Filtering Used Cooking Oil64
- Removal of Waste Oil from Fryer68
- Fryer Shut-Down71
Cleaning73
- Boil-Out Procedure; Cleaning the Cooking Vat73
- Cleaning the Filter Pan & Refreshing Filter Media76
Troubleshooting78
- Temperature Control System78
- Oil Filtration System80
- Basket Elevator System (Optional)81
Parts Listing83
- Parts Ordering & Service Information83
- Control Panel - Single or Main Unit of Bank84
- Lower Cabinet - Single or Main Unit of Bank86
- Lower Cabinet - Add-On Unit of Bank88
- Control Box, Front (Behind Control Panel)90
- Lower Cabinet - Single Unit (no Oil Options)92
- Lower Cabinet - Single Unit (W/Oil Options Fresh On-Board & Waste)94
- Lower Cabinet - Single Unit (W/Oil Options Fresh Bulk & Waste)96
- Lower Rear Cabinet - Bank System98
- Cabinet Underside - Bank System100
- Fry Vat Assembly102
- Filter Pan Assembly104
- Connecting Controller Wifi Board to Wireless Router106
Appendix107
Appendix A: Connecting Optional Kitchentrac107
- Establishing Communication W/Kitchentrac™ Cloud Server107
- Wifi Components108

Questions and Answers

M
Maxwell StephensAug 14, 2025
Why is my GILES GBF-50 Fryer oil smoking?
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  Jonathan DouglasAug 14, 2025
  If your GILES Fryer's oil is smoking, it could be due to several reasons: * The cooking oil might be old and used for too long, in which case you should change it. * The temperature setting may be too high, so check and adjust it. * The element could be dirty; clean it using a L?bend brush. * There might be a faulty element, which would need replacement. * The element voltage may be improper; verify the supply voltage. * The oil level might be too low; keep the oil between the FULL and ADD marks.
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Michael AllenAug 17, 2025
How to fix GILES Fryer that will not turn on?
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  Jessica HayesAug 17, 2025
  If your GILES Fryer will not turn on and the power light is off, it could be due to several reasons: * It may not be properly connected to a power source; ensure it's connected. * There might be a faulty fuse or circuit breaker; check these. * The fuse holder could be damaged and require replacement. * The power switch might be faulty and need replacement. * The supply voltage could be improper; confirm that the power source is correct.
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Haley GonzalezAug 21, 2025
Why is my GILES Fryer heating so slowly?
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  Bradley RamirezAug 21, 2025
  If your GILES Fryer is heating slowly or has a slow recovery time, and the heat light stays on without cycling, consider the following: * Incorrect cooking procedures may be in use; consult the operations manual for the proper procedure. * The element may be failing and needs replacement. * The contactor may be failing and needs replacement. * There may be loose wiring that needs inspection and repair. * The supply voltage could be low; confirm the proper supply voltage.
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Maria MillerAug 25, 2025
What to do if my GILES GBF-50 stops heating and the high limit light is on?
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  Michael HuntAug 25, 2025
  If your GILES Fryer does not heat or begins to cool and stops cooking, with the power light on, the heat switch in the HEAT position, and the high limit light on, consider the following: * A power surge might have caused a HI?LIMIT trip; turn the power switch off for about 5 seconds, then back on. * The contactor may be sticking and needs replacement. * The Hi?Limit thermostat could be faulty and needs replacement. * The Hi?Limit probe might be faulty and need replacement. * Line spikes or noise could be present; install a line filter or remove the noise source. * The Hi?Limit probe may be misaligned; verify its positioning.
C
Claudia White DDSAug 29, 2025
Why is the oil temperature in my GILES GBF-50 erratic?
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  Benjamin DixonAug 29, 2025
  If the oil temperature in your GILES Fryer is erratic, it could be due to: * A faulty variable probe, which should be replaced. * A contactor beginning to fail, which should be replaced. * A faulty controller, which should be replaced. * Loose wiring, which needs to be inspected and repaired.
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Mrs. Connie WatkinsSep 1, 2025
Why does my GILES GBF-50 heat slowly and short cycle?
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  Andrea ClineSep 1, 2025
  If your GILES Fryer is heating slowly and the heat light is cycling off and on continuously, it could be due to: * Low supply voltage; confirm proper supply voltage. * The variable probe touching the element; reposition the variable probe. * A faulty controller; replace the controller.
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Paul SalazarSep 5, 2025
Why won't the basket lift move on my GILES Fryer?
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  brianna05Sep 5, 2025
  If the basket lift on your GILES Fryer will not move up or down, consider the following: * Ensure the power is on by setting the power switch to the ON position. * There may be a faulty controller that needs testing or replacement. * The lift limit switch may be out of adjustment and needs adjustment. * There might be a faulty lift limit?switch that needs testing or replacement. * The basket lifts may be disabled; place the panel LIFT switch to the [LIFT] position. * The lift motor could be faulty and needs replacement. * The cooking oil might not yet be at cooking temperature; the controller disables the lifts until the oil is ready for cooking.

Summary

Safety

Safety Overview

General safety information and definitions of hazard symbols and terms.

Specific Safety Precautions

Critical safety measures for operation, maintenance, and hazard avoidance.

Introduction

Standard & Optional Features

Details key built-in and available add-on functionalities of the fryer.

Specifications

Provides technical details like dimensions, certifications, and capacities.

Installation

Installation Procedures

Covers location, unpacking, electrical, ventilation, and oil system connections.

Testing and Initial Cleaning

Includes power, heat, pump tests, and essential boil-out cleaning.

Overview

Fryer Components and Accessories

Description of key parts like the control panel, filter pan, and included accessories.

Fryer Operation

Computer Controller Operation

Guide to using the controller, including modes, presets, and cooking cycles.

Cooking Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for filling, preparing, and loading the fryer.

Oil Maintenance and Filtering

Procedures for maintaining oil levels and filtering used cooking oil.

Cleaning

Boil-Out Procedure

Detailed steps for cleaning the fryer vat and heating elements.

Filter Pan & Media Cleaning

Process for cleaning the filter pan and refreshing the filter media.

Troubleshooting

Temperature Control System Issues

Diagnosing and resolving problems related to heating and temperature regulation.

Oil Filtration System Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with the oil filtration system.

Parts List

Parts Ordering and Identification

Information on how to order parts and diagrams for component identification.

Appendix

KitchenTrac Connectivity

Instructions for connecting the fryer to the KitchenTrac™ remote monitoring system.

GILES GBF-50 Specifications

General

Model	GBF-50
Category	Fryer
Fryer Type	Gas
Oil Capacity	50 lbs
Voltage	120V
Construction	Stainless Steel
Temperature Range	200°F - 400°F
Dimensions	15 5/8" wide x 30 1/4" deep x 46 3/4" high

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