A516
Revision B
Operating Cautions:
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Hot oil is dangerous-contact with skin can result in severe burns
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Place your fryer on a table or base strong enough to support it and keep it from
being knocked off its base.
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Keep your floors clean so no one slips and contacts the fryer.
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Oil is flammable! Keep open flames away from oil and vapors.
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Keep areas and filters clean above fryer. Lint or dust soaked in oil can ignite
easily.
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Install an automatic fire extinguisher over the fryer and exhaust duct.
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Consult your local fire protection agency for you area requirements. Check
regularly to insure safe and proper function.
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If your fryer starts to smoke or boil abnormally, cut off power supply and
determine the reason before attempting to use it again.
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Be sure the power source is installed properly and in accordance with your local
and national codes.
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See that all your personnel understand the hazards of hot oil. Instruct them on
the proper action if something does not seem to be acting properly.
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Instruct your personnel on what to do if there is a grease fire. Do NOT use water
on a grease fire! Use only fire extinguishers of the approved type and never
direct the extinguisher so as to blow the grease out of the oil tank.
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Use appropriate frying shortening.
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Remember hot oil is dangerous!
Don’ts for deep fat fryers
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Don’t fry above 375F.
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Don’t overload the frying tank.
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Don’t shake breaded items over fryer
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Don’t salt items over fryer
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Don’t introduce excessive amounts of water to fryer
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Don’t fry food in broken-down frying shortening.
