Model 8000 Computron
1-5. BASIC OPERATIONS
12. Within a few minutes, the pressure gauge increases to
AND
PROCEDURES
the OPERATING ZONE. If not, recheck the install-
(Continued)
ation and operation procedures in Operator’s Manual.
13. Near the end of the Cook Cycle the fryer automatically
depressurizes, an alarm sounds and the display flashes
“DONE”. To stop the alarm, press .
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID UNTIL THE
PRESSURE DROPS TO ZERO. LID IS LOCKED
WHEN FRYER IS UNDER PRESSURE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE LID LATCH OR OPEN
THE LID WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. OPENING
THE LID WHEN THE FRYPOT IS PRESSURIZED
ALLOWS HOT SHORTENING AND STEAM TO
ESCAPE FROM THE FRYPOT, RESULTING IN
SEVERE BURNS.
14. After pressure drops to zero, turn the spindle counter-
clockwise.
Do not flip or spin the spindle cross arm when
opening the lid because it could damage the acme nut
inside
the
cross
bar.
15. Unlatch and raise the lid quickly to allow most of the
condensation on the lid to drain through the drain
channel and not into the shortening.
Do not let the lid slam up against the backstop
because damage to the hinge could result.
16. Using the detachable handle, lift the basket and inspect
product for doneness. Dump product into holding pan.
17. If a Quality time (hold time) was programmed, the
controller automatically starts the hold timer. The
display alternately shows the product selected and the
quality time remaining in minutes. If a different
product is selected during the Hold Cycle, the display
only
shows
the
product
selected.
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