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3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
WARNING
The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of
operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects of oil filtration, draining and cleaning
procedures.
CAUTION
Before turning on the fryer, ensure the frypot drain valves are closed. Remove the basket support rack(s), if
installed, and fill the frypot to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line. If solid shortening is being used, make sure it is
packed down into the bottom of the frypot.
3.1.1 Setup
DANGER
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line
with water or oil before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the
elements and may cause a fire.
DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot
liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature.
WARNING
The BIELA14-T is not intended to use solid shortening without a solid shortening kit installed. The use of
solid shortening without a solid shortening kit will clog the top off oil lines. The oil capacity of the BIELA14-T
LOV™ electric fryer is 32 lbs. (3.8 gallons/14.5 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for a full-vat and 18 lbs. (2.2 gallons/8.33
liters) at 70°F (21°C) for each half of a dual-vat.
1.
Fill the frypot with cooking oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the frypot. This will allow for
oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher than the bottom line; overflow may occur as heat
expands the oil. For bulk oil systems see Section 5.3.9 for instructions to fill the vat from bulk. If solid
shortening is used, make sure it is packed down into the bottom of the frypot.
2.
Ensure that the power cord(s) is/are plugged and locked (if applicable) into the appropriate receptacle(s). Verify
that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no portion of the prongs visible.
3.
Ensure that the power is switched on. The master switch is located behind the left fryer door on the front of
the left contactor box.
4.
Ensure that the controller is switched ON by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds. The fryer
will automatically enter the melt cycle mode if the frypot temperature is below 180ºF (82ºC) and will display
MELT CYCLE IN PROGRESS
. (
NOTE:
During the melt cycle, the elements will energize for a few seconds, then
go out for a longer period.) The shortening must be stirred occasionally during the heating process to ensure
all the shortening in the vat is liquefied. When the frypot temperature reaches 180ºF (82ºC), the unit will
automatically switch to the heating mode and
PREHEAT
is displayed until within 15°F (9°C) of setpoint. The
elements will remain energized until the frypot temperature reaches the programmed cooking temperature.
Once the fryer reaches setpoint, the controller display changes to
START
and the fryer is ready for use.
5.
Ensure that the oil level is at the
top
OIL LEVEL line when the oil
is at its cooking temperature
.
6.
The maximum batch load for French Fries in oil or fat shall be no more than 1½ pounds or 0.7 kilograms.
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