BKI BLF-F, Installation & Operation Manual

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Electric Autolift Fryer Operation
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3. Once the fryer is filled with shortening, on the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch, touch the FRY button.
If the oil temperature is above the preset transition temperature the controller proceeds to the Heat
Up Cycle, otherwise it will go into the Melt Cycle.
Melt Cycle: During a melt cycle the LED display cycles between
MLt and the current oil
temperature, i.e.: 175° . Once the temperature reaches the preset transition temperature the
controller then starts the heat up cycle which brings the oil temperature up to its preset
temperature.
Heat Up Cycle: During this cycle the controller LED display cycles between
HEAt and the current
oil temperature, i.e.: 243° . The temperature control is now controlling the heat output to get to the
preset frying temperature. Once the oil temperature is above 5°F below preset frying temperature
the controller beeps for 5 seconds and the LED displays
HEAt and donE and chirps every 5
seconds to tell the operators that the fryer is ready to use. Press any button and the controller is
ready to start frying and displays
rdY .
IMPORTANT
!
Before the first cooking operation each day, stir the shortening freely while it is
heating to provide a balanced shortening temperature for excellent results with the first cooking.
Failure to do this can result in a crusty skin on the product surface with an undercooked product
internally. In addition, in some cases, failure to stir the shortening while it is initially heating may
cause the HI-LIMIT safety device to disable the power due to a false over temperature condition.
4. Raise the basket to the top position by touching the BASKET UP button on the basket switch.
5. The shortening will heat and begin to reach the fill mark inside the pot. Add more shortening as
required to reach the fill mark.
Cooking (BLF-F)
1. Ensure that the Start-Up procedures have been performed.
2. When frying chicken, lower the basket into the shortening by touching the BASKET DOWN button
on the basket switch.
Hot shortening may splash out of the pot causing severe injury when dropping
chicken into pot. Carefully drop pieces of chicken into pot to prevent shortening
splashes.
3. Carefully drop the chicken in the shortening one piece at a time starting with thighs and breasts.
The fryer is designed to accommodate 48-50 pieces of chicken.
4. Activate the timer by pressing the Number Button (1-6) button on the digital timer. The timer will
begin the count down.
NOTE - To stop the cooking cycle at any time press and hold the
[3SET] button for two seconds
until you hear a double chirp.
5. When the frying cycle time counts down to 0 the controller displays done and beeps for 5
seconds. At any time the operator can touch any key to return to the ready state. The basket will
lift automatically at the end of the cycle.
6. Allow the basket to drain.
Failure to use the insulated mitts will result in injury. Always use the insulated
mitts when handling the hot fry basket.