Patriot PT-GF100KNG, Installation & Operation Manual

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3.5 Thermostat Operation
The thermostat is connected to a graduated knob located inside the fryer door. Rotating the knob clockwise
to the desired cooking temperature (setpoint) directly adjusts the thermostat to that temperature. The thermostat
controls the frypot temperature by regulating the gas supply to the burner via the gas valve. The thermostat is in
the full OFF position when the word OFF is at the top of the knob. A “click” will be heard when the knob is rotated
from the OFF position to a temperature, or when it is rotated back to the OFF position.
3.6 Draining and Filtering
D raining and filtering of cooking oil or shortening must be done with care to avoid the possibility of a
serious burn caused by careless handling. It is recommended that elbow length,heat-resistant
rubber gloves be worn when draining or filtering cooking oil or shortening.
Cooking oil or shortening should be filtered at least twice daily and more often if a heavy volume of breaded product is
fried. Filtering will greatly increase the life of the cooking oil or shortening and will produce a higher quality product.
NEVER : A ttempt to drain cooking oil or shortening from the fryer with the burner lit! Doing so may
result in a flash fire if the oil or shortening splashes onto the burner. Applying burner heat to an
empty frypot will severely damage the frypot and void the warranty.
• Rotate the gas valve knob to the PILOT or OFF position. Screw the drain extension
supplied with the fryer securely into the drain valve, making sure the opening is pointing
down (see illustration below).
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Position a metal container with a sealable cover under the drain extension. The metal
container must be capable of withstanding the hot cooking oil or shortening without
leaking. Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splattering.
• If the drain valve becomes clogged with food particles, use a cleanout rod to clear the
valve by inserting it into the drain opening from the INSIDE of the frypot.
NEVER : A ttempt to clear a clogged valve from the front of the valve! Hot oil
or shortening will rush out creating the potential for severe burns.
• The drained shortening should be allowed to cool to 100°F (38°C) or lower before transporting the
container and removing the drain extension. Cooking oil or shortening at a temperature of 140°F
(60°C) or higher will result in severe burns if it comes in contact with your skin.
• After draining the cooking oil or shortening, clean all food particles and residual oil/shortening
from the frypot before refilling. Be careful! The residual oil/shortening remains hot enough to
cause severe burns if it comes in contact with your skin.
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Close the drain valve and refill the frypot with clean, filtered cooking oil or shortening to the
lower oil level line.