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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Chester Fried Electric Fryer. The Chester Fried Models CF
400, 400 VH, 500 and 500 VH fryers are equipped with a high quality cooking computer which is covered
by a two year warranty. This new “User friendly” easily programmable cooking computer incorporates
extensive design detail by its manufacture WATLOW, and extensive cooking application by the “Chester
Fried” engineering team. The new cooking computer along with the Chester Fried fryer is truly a “world
class” product.
To help protect your investment in this state-of-the-art cooking equipment, we recommend you take a few
moments to familiarize yourself with the installation, cleaning and maintenance procedures contained in
this manual. Adherence to these recommended procedures minimizes the potential for costly “Down-
Time” and equipment repairs.
Parts Ordering and Service Information
If you require repair or assistance, please contact your local independent distributor. If you require further
assistance please contact our corporate office in Montgomery, Alabama at 1-800-288-1555.
Please have the following information available when calling for assistance. It may be helpful to record
this information in the blanks provided below for a quick reference.
1. Model Number: ______________________________________________________________________
2. Serial Number: ______________________________________________________________________
3. Phase: ______________________________________________________________________________
4. Voltage: _____________________________________________________________________________
5. Nature of Problem: ___________________________________________________________________
The above information can be found on the Rating Plate located on the fryer’s back.
Introduction
Summary of Contents for Chester Fried CF 400
Page 10: ...7 Operating Instructions ...
Page 16: ...13 Fryer Components and Their Function Cooking Vessel Figure 3 3 6 2 1 5 4 ...
Page 29: ...26 Preparing the Fryer for Operation Filter Pan Shown with Drain Hose Attached Figure 7 ...
Page 39: ...36 Preparing the Fryer for Operation Figure 11 VH Series ...
Page 46: ...43 Fire Suppression System 6 6 Illustrations Fire Suppression Plumbing Diagram ...
Page 48: ...45 Fire Suppression System 6 6 Illustrations Fusible Link Conduit Diagram ...
Page 50: ...47 Fire Suppression System 6 6 Illustrations Manual Pull Conduit Diagram ...
Page 52: ...49 Fire Suppression System 6 6 Illustrations Fire Suppression Conduit Diagram ...
Page 79: ...76 Wiring Model CF 400 500 1 3 Phase 10 13 Wiring Schematic ...