Significance and Use
5.1 The measured energy input rate test is used to confirm that the fryer under test is operating in accordance with its nameplate rating.
5.2 Fryer temperature calibration is used to ensure that the fryer being tested is operating at the specified temperature. Temperature calibration also can be used to evaluate and calibrate the thermostat control dial.
5.3 Preheat-energy consumption and time can be used by food service operators to manage their restaurants' energy demands, and to estimate the amount of time required for preheating a fryer.
5.4 Idle energy and pilot energy rates can be used by food service operators to manage their energy demands.
5.5 Preheat energy consumption, idle energy, and pilot energy can be used to estimate the energy consumption of an actual food service operation.
Scope
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the energy consumption and cooking performance of open, deep fat fryers. The food service operator can use this evaluation to select a fryer and understand its energy efficiency and production capacity.
1.2 This test method is applicable to both counter and floor model gas and electric units with nominal frying medium capacity less than 60 lb (27 kg). For large vat fryers with a nominal frying medium capacity greater than 60 lb (27 kg), refer to Test Method F2144.
1.3 The fryer can be evaluated with respect to the following (where applicable):
1.3.1 Energy input rate (10.2),
1.3.2 Preheat energy and time (10.4),
1.3.3 Idle energy rate (10.5),
1.3.4 Pilot energy rate (10.6),
1.3.5 Cooking energy rate and efficiency (10.10), and
1.3.6 Production capacity and frying medium temperature recovery time (10.10).
1.4 This test method is not intended to answer all performance criteria in the evaluation and selection of a fryer, such as the significance of a high energy input design on maintenance of temperature within the cooking zone of the fryer.
