Henny Penny COMPUTRON 8000 User Manual

Model 8000 Computron
1-1. INTRODUCTION This section provides basic operating procedures for the
Henny Penny Computron 8000 Fryer. See the Operator’s
Manual for the fryer for more details on fryer operation.
1-2. SAFETY
The only way to ensure safe operation of the Henny Penny
Computron 8000 Fryer is to fully understand the proper
installation, operation and maintenance procedures, found in
the fryer Operator’s Manual. The instructions in this manual
have been prepared to aid you in learning the controls.
Where information is of particular importance or is safety
related, the words NOTICE, CAUTION, or WARNING are
used. Their usage is described below:
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used with DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION which indicates a personal
injury type hazard.
NOTICE is used to highlight especially important
information.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
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SECTION 1. OPERATION

Henny Penny COMPUTRON 8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Henny Penny
Model	COMPUTRON 8000
Category	Fryer
Language	English

Summary

Section 1. Operation

1-1. Introduction

Provides basic operating procedures for the Henny Penny Computron 8000 Fryer.

1-2. Safety

Explains safety alert symbols, NOTICE, CAUTION, and WARNING usage for hazard communication.

1-3. Operating Controls

Heat On Indicator

Indicator light when the control calls for heat; elements or burners come on.

Digital Display

Shows cook cycle, program modes, diagnostic modes, and alarms.

Pressure On Indicator

Indicator light when the solenoid closes and pressure builds inside the frypot.

Wait Indicator

Flashes when shortening temperature is not at the proper temperature for cooking.

Ready Indicator

Signals when shortening temperature is within the proper cooking range.

Info Button

Press to display fryer information and status like temperature and filter status.

Down and Up Buttons

Used to adjust the value of the currently displayed setting in Program modes.

Prog Button

Accesses program modes, advances settings, and enters Information Mode.

Start/Stop Cook Cycle Button

Used to start and stop Cook Cycles, and stop the timer at the end of a Holding Cycle.

Menu Card Window

Displays the name of the food product associated with each selection button.

Product Select Buttons

Used to select the product for cooking and start Cook Cycles.

Cook/Pump Switch

A 3-way switch to operate the fryer (COOK) or the filter pump (PUMP).

Idle/Clean Switch

Used to manually enter an Idle Mode or a Clean-Out Mode.

1-4. Clock Set

Setting the Month

Sets the current month for the clock using UP/DOWN buttons.

Setting the Date

Sets the current date for the clock using UP/DOWN buttons.

Setting the Year

Sets the current year for the clock using UP/DOWN buttons.

Setting the Hour and AM/PM

Sets the current hour and AM/PM setting using UP/DOWN buttons.

Setting the Minutes

Sets the current minute for the clock using UP/DOWN buttons.

Clock Mode Selection

Sets the clock to 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour format.

Daylight Savings Adjustment

Configures automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustments (OFF, US, EURO).

Begin New Day Setting

Sets the time for daily statistics accumulation.

1-5. Basic Operations and Procedures

Initial Setup Checks

Ensure drain valve is closed and remove fry basket.

Filling and Melting Shortening

Instructions for filling the frypot with shortening and initiating the Melt Cycle.

Bypassing Melt Cycle

Procedure to bypass Melt Cycle and important CAUTIONs regarding shortening coverage.

Stabilizing and Adding Product

Stir shortening to stabilize, then place baskets and product into shortening.

Basket Handling and Lid Closure

Lift, shake, and remove basket; close and latch the lid securely.

Starting and Monitoring Cook Cycle

Press to start the Cook Cycle; display counts down time and shows status.

Cook Cycle Completion and Depressurization

Fryer depressurizes automatically; alarm sounds; do not open lid under pressure.

Opening the Lid and Draining

Turn spindle counter-clockwise, unlatch, and raise lid to drain condensation.

Product Inspection and Hold Time

Inspect product, dump into pan; hold timer starts if programmed.

Filter Notification

Notifies operator when filtering is suggested and explains filter lockout procedures.

1-6. Clean-Out Mode

Initiating Clean-Out Mode

Steps to initiate Clean-Out Mode for cleaning the frypot with solution.

Managing Cleaning Solution

Use UP/DOWN buttons to adjust temperature and prevent boiling over.

Danger: Pressurizing for Cleaning

Warning against pressurizing the fryer for cleaning; risk of severe burns.

Warning: Foaming Cleaning Solution

If solution foams, turn switch to OFF; do not contain by closing lid.