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4.4 Operator Troubleshooting 

The tables that follow provide operators with a list of possible malfunctions, the probable causes of the 

malfunctions, and the corrective actions to take to correct the problem.  

In  some  cases  the  operator  may  not  be  able  to  correct  the  problem,  but  will  at  least  be  able  to 

accurately  diagnose  the  problem

.  This 

will  assist  a  qualified  service  technician  in  restoring 

the equipment to full operation in the shortest possible time.  

Summary of Contents for PT-GF100KNG

Page 1: ...Open Pot Gas Fryer Installation Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...nstructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment Only qualified service personnel may convert this appliance to use a gas other than that for which it was originally configured DAN...

Page 3: ...ts 2 2 Caster Leg Installation 2 3 Pre Connection Preparations 2 4 Connection to Gas Line 3 Operating Instructions 3 1 Start Up Procedures 3 2 Boiling Out the Frypot 3 3 Filling with Cooking Oil or Sh...

Page 4: ...lower side of the frypot The deflectors concentrate the heat produced by the burners on the bottom of the frypot The burner assembly is configured for natural gas or propane gas as required by the cu...

Page 5: ...with a 6 150 mm clearance at both sides and back when installed adjacent to combustible construction no clearance is required when installed adjacent to noncombustible construction A minimum of 24 600...

Page 6: ...egs in accordance with the instructions included in your accessory package 2 3 Pre Connection Preparations Do not connect fryer to gas supply before completing each step in this section After the frye...

Page 7: ...O NOT apply compound to the first two threads This will ensure that the burner orifices and control valve do not become clogged Open the gas supply to the fryer and check all piping fittings and gas c...

Page 8: ...ng if solid shortening is being used make sure it is tightly packed down into the bottom of the frypot Solid shortening should be melted at low temperature Operating the Gas Valve The knob on the gas...

Page 9: ...pilot lit push down and slowly turn the knob to the ON position The burner should light and burn with a strong blue flame Once the burner has been lit it is controlled by the thermostat CAUTION If th...

Page 10: ...ailure to do so may cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil or shortening is heated to cooking temperature 3 3 Filling with Cooking Oil or Shortening Ensure the fryer s gas valve is off or in the...

Page 11: ...r 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...

Page 12: ...fryer cabinet with a clean damp cloth soaked with dishwashing detergent removing oil shortening dust and lint from the fryer cabinet DANGER Never attempt to clean the fryer during the cooking process...

Page 13: ...ometer or pressure gauge into the pressure tap hole Place the gas valve in the PILOT position and light the pilot When the pilot lights and continues to burn increase the setting on the thermostat kno...

Page 14: ...of the malfunctions and the corrective actions to take to correct the problem In some cases the operator may not be able to correct the problem but will at least be able to accurately diagnose the pro...

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Page 16: ...ntiguous United States Hawaii and metropolitan areas of Alaska and Canada may vary The following conditions are not covered by warranty Equipment failure relating to improper installation improper uti...

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