GAS FRYERS WITH OR WITHOUT FILTER-IN-A-DRAWER Instructions Manual MODELS HGF35 ML-126994 HGF45 ML-126995 HGF65 ML-126996 HGF85 ML-126997 HGFD35 ML-126416 HGFD45 ML-126417 HGFD65 ML-126418 HGFD85 ML-126419 HGFC35 ML-126420 HGFC45 ML-126421 HGFC65 ML-126422 HGFC85 ML-126423 HGFD45 FORM 35614 (February 2004) HGF35F ML-135536 HGF45F ML-135537 HGF65F ML-135538 HGF85F ML-135539 HGD35F ML-126953 HGD45F ML-126956 HGD65F ML-126959 HGD85F ML-126962 HGC35F ML-126954 HGC45F ML-126957 HGC65F ML-126960 HGC85F ML-1

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OPERATION
WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER.
WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT
MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK.
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Clean the protective metal oils from all surface parts and the tank interior using a noncorrosive,
grease-dissolving commercial cleaner. Follow the cleaner manufacturer's directions.
• Rinse thoroughly and drain (open the front door to access the drain valve).
NOTE: On fryers equipped with Filter-In-A-Drawer, do not drain cleaning solution or water into
the pump or filter system. See Filter-In-A-Drawer Instruction Manual for information on cleaning.
• Wipe tank completely dry with a soft, clean cloth.
• Clean all fryer accessories.
• Rinse all accessories thoroughly after cleaning and wipe dry.
Seasoning
Light seasoning of the backsplash area is required after every cleaning to avoid possible surface
corrosion. Apply a thin layer of cooking oil over the entire backsplash area with a soft, lint-free cloth.
FILLING FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING
Liquid shortening may be used in all HGF, HGD or HGC Series Fryers. Solid shortening can only be
used in fryers equipped with a melt cycle. Melting solid shortening without using a melt cycle will
damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening. See Melt Options in this manual under your particular
model for more information. Make sure the gas valve is off when draining or filling.
1. Fill the fryer tank.
2. Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines in fry tank (Fig. 4). Shortening will
expand when heated; do not fill the fry tank past the MAX line.
3. Add fresh shortening as needed.
Fig. 4