Garland 35-280, Installation And Operation Manual

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Part # 1009012 Rev 9 (12/07) Page 8
OPERATION
Using the fryer for the first time
Before lighting the pilot, fill the frypot with frying compound.
Then light the pilot according to the instructions inside
the fryer compartment on the inner panel. If you are using
a cooking oil, you may now turn the main burner on by
turning the knob on the automatic gas valve. If you use a
hydrogenated (solid) frying compound, it is wise to melt it in
a stock pot on the range before putting it in the fryer. If this
is not done, pack the frypot with the compound and turn the
main burner on for a few seconds and turn if off for a few. See
the lighting and shut-down instructions for “How to turn on
the main burner once the pilot is lighted.”
Intervals of about three seconds on and ten seconds off are
about right. Keep doing this until the shortening is melted.
If any smoke is seen during this process, you are heating
too fast and scorching the shortening, thus cutting down
its useful life and possibly damaging the frypot. Shortening
level must cover the thermostat bulbs when fryer is in
operation.
After turning the main burner on, set the thermostat at 325°
to check calibration of the thermostat. Let the burner cycle
at least four times and suspend a deep fat fryer thermometer
in the middle of the frypot about 3” deep. When the burner
just comes on after the fourth cycle, the reading on the
thermostat should agree with the thermostat setting. If not,
calibrate the thermostat according to the instructions in the
Cleaning nand Maintenance Section of this manual.
Lighting Instructions
For specific models see “Lighting Instructions” on the inside
of fryer compartment.
(Frypot must be filled before lighting).
1. Turn Thermostat knob to frying temperature. The
thermostat knob is located inside the compartment in
the front of the frypot.
2. Open the fryer door and turn the combination safety
valve knob to the PILOT position.
3. Push the knob in, light the pilot and continue to hold
knob in for about sixty seconds after the flame has been
lit.
4. Turn valve knob counterclockwise to ON.
5. Main burners will now light and will be controlled
automatically by the thermostat.
Note: Fryer cannot be shut off at the thermostat.
Thermostat used only to control temperatures.
Stand By
1. Turn fryer gas valve knob to “PILOT” POSITION
2. Put frypot cover in place.
Complete Shut Down
Turn gas valve knob clockwise to pilot position, DEPRESS
knob, slightly clockwise, release knob and continue turning
clockwise to OFF.
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AUTOMATIC VALVE KNOB
PILOT POSITION
AUTOMATIC VALVE KNOB
ON POSITION
AUTOMATIC VALVE KNOB
OFF POSITION
Safety Concerns
WARNING: The operator should be aware of the
HAZARDOUS NATURE, inadvertent splashing and spilling
etc., and RESULTANT CONSEQUENCES, personal burns,
fires, slipping on spilled liquid etc., when moving the fryer
with liquid in the vessel. If the fryer is to be moved, it is
recommended that the liquid in the vessel be cooled to
room temperature and removed from the vessel.