Specifications

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C. If equipped with a Melt Cycle Control, turn the melt cycle switch "ON" to melt the
shortening. The burners will cycle on and off until shortening has melted.
D. If the fryer does not have a Melt Cycle Control, turn the burners "ON" for about 10 seconds,
"OFF" for a minute, etc., until the shortening is melted. If you see smoke coming from the
shortening while melting this way, shorten the "ON" cycle and lengthen the "OFF" cycle.
Smoke indicates potential scorching of the shortening, which will shorten its useful life.
E. Before starting operation, turn the operating thermostat to the probable working
temperature; wait for the temperature to stabilize then check with a high-quality immersion
thermometer.
4.3.2 Filling Fryer with Cooking Oil/Shortening—Computer
A. Fill the fryer as described in Filling Fryer with Cooking Oil/Shortening—Operating
Thermostat/Thermatron section.
B. For solid shortening, follow procedure in Section 4.3.1, Step B. Press the computer on/off
switch to "ON". The burners will initially operate in the MELT CYCLE mode until the
shortening reaches 180°F. It will then automatically switch to normal operation.
C. When the fry vessel is filled and the shortening is melted, carefully replace the crumb screen
over the heat tubes. Wear oil-proof insulated gloves to avoid the potential for burn injury
when replacing crumb screen.
D. Before starting operation, program the computer to the probable working temperature and
wait for the temperature to stabilize.
WARNING
Do not go near the area directly over the flue outlet while the fryer is operating.
Always wear oil-proof, insulated gloves when working with the fryer filled with hot
oil.
Always drain hot oil into a metal container. Hot oil can melt plastic buckets and
crack glass containers.
See Filtration Manual for filtering procedures (where applicable).