GILES GGF Series, Operation & Service Manual

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Safety
Model: GGF-400, GGF-720
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, place power switch in the [OFF] position. Unplug power cord or
turn OFF power at the electrical panel supplying power to remove all power from the appliance. Close gas
supply valves and place the fryer gas valve in the [OFF] position.
• DO NOT wash down the fryer with water from a spray hose.
• Failure to comply with DANGER notices will result in serious injury, even death; or damage to equipment and/or
property and may void the factory warranty.
Specific Safety Precautions:
For your safety, please observe the following precautions when operating or servicing the GGF Series Gas Fryer .
Adhering to the following important safety precautions will help Users to avoid personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment.
• Fryer must be installed and used in locations that have ventilation to the outside and be sufficient to provide
an adequate fresh air exchange rate necessary to prevent accummulation of hazardous combustion gases
(carbon monoxide & CO2). Combustion gases produced by this appliance must be vented to the outside in
accordance with the prevailing National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. Failure to comply can result in personal
injury, even death.
• Prior to installation, consult a qualified electrician to ensure that installation complies with all electrical
requirements and codes.
• Appliance must be installed and electrically grounded in accordance with local code, or in the absence of local
code, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Improper grounding may result in electrical
shock to users. Always refer to local electrical code to ensure proper grounding of this or any other electrical
equipment.
• Check the rating label on the unit to determine the proper power supply required. Always consult with an
electrician, or other qualified service technician, to ensure that circuit breakers and wiring are of sufficient rating
and gauge to power this equipment. A wiring diagram is provided.
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance could result in serious injury, even death;
equipment and/or property damage; and will potentially void the factory warranty.
• DO NOT use or store flammable liquids, or materials that produce flammable vapors, in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance!
• DO NOT (or ALLOW OTHERS) for any reason, stand or step onto the top of the appliance . Cooking
oil in Fryers can be EXTREMELY HOT (excess of 330
°
F [166°C]). Bodily contact will cause extremely
serious injury. Lids used to sometimes cover cooking vats/pots are not designed to, and WILL NOT ,
support the weight of a person.
• Failure to comply with WARNING notices could result in serious injury, even death; damage to equipment
and/or property; and will potentially void the factory warranty.