User Manual

10. The MELT CYCLE switch next to the POWER switch allows the shortening to be gently heated, and is

optimized to allow solid shortening to melt without burning, This cycle is 6 seconds of heat with a rest of

35 seconds of flame off. This cycle continues until the shortening reaches 180 degrees F. Then heat will

be applied continuously until the selected temperature is met. When the MELT cycle switch is set to ON,

the light above it will be lit.

FILLING THE FRYPOT

1. Close drain valve completely before filling the frypot. NOTE: There is an electrical interlock ( DVI )on the

drain valve that prevents the fryer from lighting unless the valve is fully closed.

2. When the fryer is new, fill the frypot with water and clean thoroughly (see “Weekly Cleaning” on page 15)

in order to remove protective coatings and any foreign matter.

3. The recommended solid shortening capacity for the frypot (50 or 90lbs) is described on the serial plate

(which is located inside the front door).

4. Remove the basket support frame when filling the frypot with solid shortening.

5. When solid shortening is used, be careful not to bend, break, or twist the thin capillary wires of the sensing

elements located in the frypot.

6. Pack solid shortening into the zone below the tubes, all spaces between the tubes, and at least an inch

above the top of the tubes before lighting the fryer. If any air spaces are left around the heat tube surfaces

when the heat is turned on, the tube surfaces will become red hot, burn the solid shortening, weaken the

frypot, and could result in a fire.

! CAUTION

NEVER ATTEMPT TO MELT A SOLID BLOCK OF SHORTENING ON TOP OF THE HEAT TUBES.

NEVER START THE BURNERS WHEN THE FRYPOT IS EMPTY.

7. To prevent burning or scorching the solid shortening, keep the thermostat set at the lowest temperature

until all the solid shortening between and above the tubes has been melted. Additional solid shortening

can then be added until the desired frying depth has been reached.

8. Replace the basket support frame over the frypot heat tubes.

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

Standby: Turn knob on the combination gas valve to the “PILOT” position. At this setting, only the pilot burner

will remain ignited.

Complete Shutdown: Turn knob on the combination gas valve clockwise, press down on the knob and continue

to turn to the “OFF” position. Turn off POWER switch on the control box.

RELIGHTING

! WARNING

In the event of a main burner ignition failure, a five minute purge period must be observed prior to re-

establishing the ignition source.