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3.1
Controller Operation and Programming
This fryer is equipped with either 3000 or CM3.5 controllers (illustrated below). Fryers with 3000 con-
trollers should refer to the
3000 Controller Manual 819-6872 for
the controller programming and operat-
ing procedure. For CM3.5 controllers r
efer to the separate
Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Man-
ual
furnished with your fryer for the specific controller operating instructions.
3000 CONTROLLER CM3.5
Refer to Chapter 4 of this manual for operating instructions for the built-in filtration system.
3.2
Equipment Setup and Start-Up 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
The cooking oil capacity of the OCF30™Series gas fryer is 32 lbs. (3.8 gallons/14.5
liters) at 70°F (21°C) for a full-vat.
Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve(s)
is/are closed. Remove the basket support rack(s), if installed, and fill the frypot to
the bottom OIL-LEVEL line.
3.2.1 Setup
WARNING
Never operate this appliance with an empty frypot. Split pots must be filled on both
sides. The frypot must be filled with water or oil before lighting the burners. Failure
to do so will damage the frypot 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 OCF30™ Series gas fryer is NOT intended to use solid shortening. Use only
liquid shortening with this fryer. The use of solid shortening will clog the top off oil
lines.
