Model No. 8047D, 8048D, 8049D, 8050D, 8051D
Electric Fryers
8066, 8068, 8068FL, 8073, 8073BF, 8075
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls and Their Functions
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Turns fryer ON; sets desired temperature.
PILOT LIGHT
Pilot Light turns ON (indicating the unit is heating) when the Temperature Control is set.
The Pilot Light turns OFF when the fryer reaches desired temperature.
HIGH LIMIT CONTROL
The High Limit Control will power-off the unit in the event of malfunction. The High Limit
Control can only be reset after the fryer has cooled to normal operating temperatures. For
issues with the High Limit Control tripping, reference the Troubleshooting section of this
manual.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (E-Stop Button)
Push E-Stop Button IN to cut all power to the unit. To reset/turn ON, rotate the E-Stop
Button CLOCKWISE and it will release into the operating position, (the button will be in
the OUT position). The Emergency Stop Switch MUST be properly plugged into the power
head in order for the fryer to operate.
POWER HEAD SAFETY SWITCH
The Safety Switch is pressed IN when the Power Head is correctly seated on the tank. The
unit will not operate if the Safety Switch is not depressed.
DRAIN VALVE/DRAIN PLUG
The Drain Valve and Drain Plug open to allow efficient draining of the cooking oil from the
tank. Always allow hot cooking oil to cool below 140°F before attempting drain the unit.
Note:
The Drain Valve has a Safety Collar on the handle. Slide the collar up to allow the
drain valve handle to be rotated.
Temperature Control
Pilot Light
Emergency Stop Switch
(E-Stop Button)
High Limit Reset
Drain Plug
Drain Valve
Power Head Safety Switch
(located on underside of
power head)
Safety Collar
(Slide the Safety Collar up to allow
drain valve handle to be rotated.)