PROFESSIONAL QUALITY COOKING EQUIPMENT OWNER’S MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERIES FRYERS MODEL NUMBERS: AF25, AF25/25, AF35/40, AF35/50, AF35/50RM, AF50/25, AF75, AFDS DESIGN © 2012 American Range All Rights Reserved CLASS FUNCTION 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
AF Series Fryers Owner’s Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY! Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death and will void warranty.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY COOKING EQUIPMENT To Our Most Valued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of an American Range product. We hope you will enjoy the design, manufactured quality, innovative features and cooking performance of this product – it represents our continuing dedication to satisfying the most demanding needs of customers like you.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers Table of Contents GENERAL.....................................................................................................1-3 General Information................................................................................................1 About This Manual....................................................................................................2 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure................................................................ 3 Rating Plate..
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing damage, personal injury or death. • INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED / LICENSED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS º Do not try to light any appliance.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections: The Safety Section informs you about significant safety precautions when installing and operating your new fryer. This is a must read section of the manual.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW! • Before beginning, please read all the instructions carefully. • DO NOT remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from product. This will void the warranty. • All local and national codes and ordinances must be observed; installation must conform with local codes. • The Installer must leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector’s use and for future reference.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers INSTALLATION Installation - Gas Utility Connections-Standards and Codes WARNING The installation instructions contained here are for the use of qualified installation and service personnel only. Installation or service by other than certified / licensed personnel will void the warranty and will result in damage to the fryer and/or injury to the operator.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers NO BLACK 200 C OFF 400 TP WHITE 250 TH 300 TH TP RED NC WHITE THERMOSTAT NO RED COM HI-LIMIT SWITCH 5 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION AF SERIES FRYERS DESCRIPTION AF25 AF25/25 AF35/40 AF35/50 AF35/50RM AF25/50 AF75 AFDS Basket Hanger 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 Baskets 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 0 Rack/Screen 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 Burners 2 4 2 3 3 5 4 Drain Extension Pipe 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 Legs 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Regis. Card 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 U&C Manual 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers INSTALLATION CHECKLIST This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your oven. To validate warranty, you must mail, e-mail or fax this form and a copy of your receipt to: American Range Customer Service, 13592 Desmond Street, Pacoima, CA 91331 service@americanrange.com 818.897.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The installation instructions contained here are for the use of qualified installation and service personnel only. Installation or service by other than certified / licensed personnel will void the warranty and will result in damage to the oven and/or injury to the operator. Before turning the burner on 1. 2. 3. Fill the vessel with a liquid oil up to the "Level" marking. Do not operate fryer without oil in the vessel.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WEEKLY CLEANING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Shut down the fryer by turning the thermostat and pilot valve to the OFF position. Disconnect the restraining device before moving the appliance for cleaning and servicing. Drain the fryer into a filtered pan or steel container. Flush out sediment at the bottom of fryer with liquid oil. Close the drain valve and fill the vessel with a mixture of boil-out solution and water.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-25 33 34 35 36 1 2 32 4 31 3 5 6 7 25 30 9 8 27 29 28 10 24 26 11 15 NO OF F 12 19 23 22 13 14 20 21 18 17 16 10 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-25 ITEM NO. PART NO. 1 A33000 Basket, Fryer AF-25, AF-40, AF-45 11100 Chrome Plated, Blue Handle 2 A31003 Rack, AF-25 (13" x 6-5/8") 11122 Chrome Plated 3 A99240 Diffuser Assembly 4 A80201 Valve, Drain NSF AF-Series 11103 5 A23003 Drain, Pipe AF Series 11104 A11103 Pilot, AF 6CH14-6N .018 Nat Gas 11105 A11121 Pilot, AF 6CH14-6.014LP Gas A11118 Orifice, Bell 0.018 AR/AF Nat Gas 11001 6 7 DESCRIPTION A11109 Orifice, Bell 0.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-35/40 33 35 34 36 1 2 3 32 4 31 6 5 7 8 9 30 27 26 28 25 29 10 11 24 15 13 12 19 23 20 22 21 14 18 17 16 12 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-35/40 ITEM NO. PART NO. 1 A33000 Basket, Fryer AF-25, AF-40, AF-45 11100 Chrome Plated, Blue Handle 2 A31004 Rack, AF-45 (13-5/8" x 13-13/16" 11102 Chrome Plated 3 A99240 Diffuser, Assembly AF Series 5012 Heavy Duty 20GA 18SR SST 4 A80201 Valve, Drain NSF AF Series 11103 5 A23003 Drain Pipe, AF Series 11104 A11103 Pilot, AF 6CH14-6N .018 Nat Gas 11105 A11121 Pilot, AF 6CH14-6 .014LP Gas A11118 Orifice, Bell .
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-45 33 35 34 36 1 2 3 32 4 31 6 5 7 8 9 30 27 26 28 25 29 10 11 24 15 NO OFF 13 12 19 23 20 22 21 14 18 17 16 14 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-45 ITEM NO. PART NO. 1 A33000 Basket, Fryer AF-25, AF-40, AF-45 11100 Chrome Plated, Blue Handle 2 A31004 Rack, AF-45 (13-5/8" x 13-1316") 11102 Chrome Plated 3 A99240 Diffuser, Assembly AF Series 5012 Heavy Duty 20GA 18SR SST 4 A80201 Valve, Drain NSF AF Series 11103 5 A23003 Drain Pipe, AF Series 11104 A11103 Pilot, AF 6CH14-6N .018 Nat Gas 11105 A11121 Pilot, AF 6CH14-6.014LP Gas A11118 Orifice, Bell 0.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-75 4 3 1 2 5 6 36 7 35 10 8 11 13 12 9 34 32 30 31 14 29 33 15 28 20 19 NO OFF 16 18 27 17 24 26 23 25 22 21 16 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers AF-75 ITEM NO. PART NO.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION SYMPTOM: Burners do not come on. Unit is not connected to gas service Visually check unit is plumbed to gas Pilot is not burning Light pilot Thermostat is set to very low temperature Set temperature to desired value SYMPTOM: Fryer does not reach selected temperature.
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WARRANTY REQUIREMENT For reliable operation and for your own safety, this professional cooking equipment must be installed by a certified/licensed contractor. Failure to comply will void any written or implied warranty. Should the equipment require service during the standard warranty period, the receipt proving certified installation must be made available to American Range for verification.