Avantco 177FF300L, User Manual

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User Manual
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Open the burner compartment door and do the following:
1. Turn thermostat to “OFF” by aligning the "OFF" with the red indicator.
2. Press down the knob of the combination gas valve, turn it
counterclockwise to the "PILOT" position (shown), and continue to
press the knob down.
3. While pressing the knob down, use a lit match to ignite the pilot.
Continue to press the knob down for about 30 seconds. If the pilot
does not stay lit when the knob is released, repeat the lighting
procedure and keep the knob down longer. Adjustment of pilot flame
may be necessary.
4. When the pilot stays lit, turn the knob counterclockwise to the “ON”
position. Do not press down on the knob in this step.
5. Do NOT turn the thermostat “ON” until the fry pot is filled with oil or
solid shortening.
6. Once the fry pot is filled with shortening, set the thermostat to the
desired temperature
Operation
Lighting
CAUTION
CAUTION
IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY
UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MELT A SOLID BLOCK OF SHORTENING ON THE TOP OF THE HEAT TUBES.
NEVER START THE BURNERS WHEN THE FRYPOT IS EMPTY.
Filling the Fry Pot
1. Close drain valve completely before filling the fry pot.
2. When the fryer is new, fill the fry pot with water and clean thoroughly (see “Weekly Cleaning” on page 13) in
order to remove protective coatings and any foreign matter.
3. The recommended solid shortening capacity for the fry pot (35 pounds or 55 pounds) is described on the
serial plate (which is located inside the front door).
4. Remove the basket support frame when filling the fry pot 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 fry pot.
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 fry pot, and
could result in fire.
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 fry pot heat tubes.
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Red Indicator