The Maruzen Co., Ltd. Electric Fryer is a commercial kitchen appliance designed for frying various food items. This user manual covers models MEF-13E, MEF-18E, MEF-23E, and MEF-27E, which are stand-regular type, single-tank fryers. The manual provides comprehensive instructions for product installation, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description:
The electric fryer is primarily used for deep-frying food. It features a heating element to maintain oil temperature, a temperature sensor for precise control, and a high-limit reset switch for safety. The operation panel allows users to set and monitor cooking parameters, including temperature and time, and offers various cooking modes such as menu mode and manual mode. The fryer is equipped with an oil tank, an oil drain port with a cock handle for easy oil draining, and a cover storage space.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Temperature Range: The fryer can be set to temperatures between 100°C and 220°C. The initial default setting is 180°C.
- Timer Range: The timer can be set from 0 minutes 00 seconds up to 99 minutes 59 seconds. The initial default setting is 0 minutes 00 seconds.
- Power: The power switch controls the overall operation of the fryer (ON/OFF).
- Heating System: It uses a heater with a heating start switch and a red heating lamp that blinks when the set temperature is exceeded. A green lamp indicates when the oil temperature has reached the appropriate set point.
- Safety Features: Includes a high-limit reset switch and a high-limit thermosensitive rod to prevent overheating. If the high limit works, the heater will not operate, and users are advised not to press the reset switch themselves but to contact customer service.
- Dimensions (MEF-18E example): Approximately 600mm (height) x 450mm (width) x 415mm (depth) for the main body, with an operation panel extending 110mm from the front. The oil tank dimensions are roughly 370mm x 280mm.
Usage Features:
- Operation Panel: The intuitive operation panel includes a power switch, power lamp (yellow), heating start switch, heating lamp (red), lard switch, lard lamp (yellow), ECO switch, ECO lamp (yellow), extension switch, manual switch, manual lamp (yellow), start/stop switch, menu setting switch, appropriate temperature lamp (green), ten-key switches, menu display panel, timer display panel, current temperature display panel, and preset temperature display panel.
- Menu Mode: Allows users to register up to 99 cooking menus with specific temperature and time settings. To register a menu, users press the ten-key switches to input a menu number, then press the menu setting switch for more than 2 seconds to enter program mode. Temperature and time can then be set using the ten-key switches.
- Manual Mode: Enables cooking even if the oil temperature has not reached the preset temperature. Users can manually set the desired cooking time using the ten-key switches.
- ECO Mode: An energy-saving mode that maintains the oil temperature at 20°C below the preset temperature when the fryer is idle. This mode can be activated or deactivated by pressing the ECO switch.
- Lard Heating Function: A dedicated function for melting solid oil (lard). Users activate this by pressing the lard switch. The process involves heating the lard until it melts, then flipping up the heater and attaching the partition net after the heater has cooled down.
- Extension of Cooking Time: The extension switch allows users to add 10 seconds to the cooking time, even if no cooking process is currently active or if the temperature has not reached the appropriate level.
- Notification Melodies: The fryer can be configured to play different melodies to signal the completion of cooking, including "Completion Melody," "Grandfather's Clock," "Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)," "Soap Bubble," "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," "Für Elise," "Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)," and "London Bridge."
- Oil Level Indicators: The oil tank has a "Top mark" (upper limit), "Middle mark" (appropriate amount), and "Bottom mark" (lower limit) to guide users on the correct oil volume.
- Preparation Before Use: Before operation, ensure the heater is properly seated in the oil tank and all necessary parts (partition net, oil can, oil strainer net, sliding plate, oil cut plate, oil cut net) are installed.
Maintenance Features:
- Oil Draining: Oil should be drained after it has cooled down to below 50°C. The process involves placing an oil strainer net over an oil can under the oil drain port and slowly turning the oil draining handle to "Open." If the oil can fills, the handle should be turned to "Stop" to prevent overflow.
- Cleaning: The oil tank should be cleaned regularly. If dirt accumulates at the bottom, it should be cleaned carefully with a neutral detergent. Neglecting cleaning can lead to damage to the tank or electrical components.
- Accessories: The fryer comes with various accessories to aid in operation and maintenance, including a user's manual, warranty, cover (stationary), cover (tabletop), partition net, oil can, oil strainer net, scoop net, sliding plate, oil cut plate, oil cut net, fry basket (fast foods type), fry basket (auto lift type), debris removing net, drain oil support, drain oil flexible hose, drain oil hose, and an attaching tool. Optional accessories include a sliding plate for Tempura, a top oil cut plate, and a flat screen net.
- Safety Precautions for Maintenance: Do not drain oil when the power is on. Do not drain hot oil. When draining solid oil like lard, ensure it is cooled down to a non-solidified state. After installation, open and close the oil draining valve several times to ensure smooth operation.
General Safety Warnings and Cautions:
- Do not place or use spray cans, combustible, volatile, or inflammable substances near the appliance.
- Always use ventilation facilities, such as an exhaust fan, during operation.
- Do not place heat-sensitive materials near the appliance.
- Avoid touching electrical components or operating switches with wet hands.
- If any part is broken, discontinue use and replace it.
- Do not use the appliance if it is dirty.
- Use only designated tools and accessories.
- Do not dry-heat the fryer.
- Do not use the fryer for purposes other than cooking.
- Do not leave the machine unattended, especially with children nearby.
- Always turn off the main power after operation.
- Do not take out cooked food with bare hands; use appropriate tools.
- Do not touch hot parts of the fryer during or immediately after use.
- Do not cool the fryer rapidly.
- Do not operate or stop the equipment by connecting or disconnecting the power plug.
- Do not use chlorine-type detergents, bleach, metal scrubbing brushes, cleansers, or polishing power.
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