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Card 15
Recovery Check Time
(With MACC100 computer only.)
8.
Start the recovery check by touching the following:
a.
Full-vat: Right
button.
b.
Split-vat: Left
button for the left or right
button for the right side.
Note: The display will show "REC xxx F" (or xxx C) indicating the actual vat
temperature.
9.
When the display shows a vat temperature of 270°F (132°C) and is automatically
stabilized at that temperature, agitate the cooking oil for one minute.
10.
The computer automatically starts the time check when the vat temperature exceeds
274°F (134°C). Do not agitate further.
11.
At the end of the check, the display will show the recovery time as "xxx SEC". The
computer again controls the fryer for a vat temperature equal to the set temperature.
12.
The recover test information may be recalled at any time by touching the respective
button.
Note: Recovery time should be less than 145 seconds for a gas fryer and less than 100
seconds for an electric fryer.
13.
If the required recovery time cannot be attained, call service representative.
14.
To exit the recovery time check, press the
twice, first turning the computer OFF,
then turning the computer back ON.
15.
Repeat Steps 1 through 15 for each additional fryer until all have been checked.
Recovery time check is complete.
Recovery Check Time
(With Thermostat Controller only.)
1.
Grease filters should be in place and properly cleaned.
2.
Turn vat controller “ON” and let cooking oil stabilize at cooking temperature.
3.
Allow the fryer to cycle OFF after reaching the cooking temperature.
4.
The cooking oil should be at the normal (upper) oil-level line at cooking temperature.
Add or remove cooking oil as needed.
All cooking oil should be melted before
proceeding.
5.
Insert the fry vat probe at the rear of the frypot, to within one (1) inch of the tip of the
computer probe. If using the Pro Fry computer, display temperature PC# 326/327 or
NCC #1540/1541, the computer probe should be used.
6.
Turn the thermostat knob to 270°F (132°C) and allow vat to cool for approximately 30
minutes.
7.
When the display reads 270°F (132°C), turn the thermostat knob to 375°F (191°C) and
begin timing.
8.
Record the time it takes for the cooking oil to reach 320°F (160°C).
Note: Recovery time should be less than 145 seconds for a gas fryer and less than 100
seconds for an electric fryer.
Continued from previous
page.
When
Monthly
Tools
Stopwatch, digital
thermometer with fry vat
probe or Pro Fry computer,
probe holder, paper, pen.
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