GILES GBF-35, Operation & Service Manual

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Fryer Operation
GBF − 35 / GBF − 50 Fryers
1. Place POWER switch ① in [ON] position; POWER light ② and controller ④ turn ON. Controller boots up as
explained in Section 4.01.10 and the alarm sounds. At this time, DO NOT press the [START] key as prompted on
the upper display screen, only press [ALARM] key ⑤ to silence alarm.
2. Ensure that the HEAT switch ③ remains in the [OFF] position ... DO NOT place switch
in [HEAT] position at this time .
3. Even if there was no alarm, you should still open the cabinet door & confirm that the
Drain Valve ⑥ is CLOSED tightly (full left to the stop) .
IMPORTANT! Fryer will not heat unless drain is fully closed & the valve interlock
is engaged.
4. Fill cook vat with your preferred fresh liquid frying shortening . Fill ONLY to the
[ADD] level mark ⑦ to allow for oil expansion as it heats.
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NOTE:
After power ­ up, should the “DRAIN OPEN” alarm sound & an error message
shows on upper display ④ , check drain valve handle. Closing it fully should
reset the error ... press the [ALARM] key and continue.
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4.02.1 Filling & Preparing Fryer for Cooking
NOTE:
Before using the fryer for first time, be sure all installation steps have been properly performed, including
necessary cleaning
(boil out, wash accessories, etc.) .
The steps described here assume you are starting with a clean, empty fryer (baskets & crumb screen removed) .
DO NOT use solid shortening in this fryer.