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Verify high-limit controls Quarterly FR 3 Q3
©McDonald’s Corporation · Planned Maintenance Manual · Revised January 2011 Page 1 of 2
Frymaster Fryer Model BIELA14 and BIGLA30 – LOV
Quarterly FR 3 Q3
Why
If the high-limit is not working properly it could lead to a serious equipment failure and unsafe
conditions. Never operate a fryer that has a malfunctioning high-limit. Conduct this test when the
fryer will not be needed for one hour and the oil is due to be changed. Discard the oil after
completing this test.
Time required
45 minute fryer warm up time 25 minutes per pot
1 hour for oil to cool down before disposal.
Time of day
After closing. Conduct this test when
the cooking oil is due to be changed.
For 24-hour restaurants: during low-volume periods
when oil is scheduled to be changed
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Tools and supplies
Oil removal cart
Neoprene Gloves
Procedure
1
Prepare for tests.
Confirm that the oil in the
fryer is scheduled to be
changed. The oil must be
discarded at the end of the
procedure.
Check the oil level in the
fryer. It should be at the upper
“Oil Level” line.
Check the temperature of the
oil by pressing the TEMP
button. The oil temperature
should be above 180°F
(82°C).
Confirm that the hood grease
filters are in place, and turn
the exhaust fans on. The fans
must stay on for the entire
procedure. During this
procedure, the oil in the fryer
is heated to very high
temperatures. The oil may
smoke slightly, and it will be
extremely hot.
2
Turn Computer Off
Press off buttons.
3
Enter Programming Mode
Press and hold the Temp and
Info buttons simultaneously
until LEVEL 1 is displayed
on the computer changing to
ENTER CODE.
4
Enter Code
Enter 1-2-3-4 with the
numbered keys.
5
Computer display changes
Computer displays Level 1
Program.
6
Scroll through choices
Press the “Info” button to
scroll to High Limit Test.
7
Confirm choice
Press the 1Dkey.