4
L20-249 Rev
2
(05/1
3
)
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
a. Fill kettle before lighting.
b. Turn combination gas valve knob to “ON” position.
c.
Press the power switch on the front panel to the ON position, the fryer is equipped with a matchless
ignition system and will automatically light the pilot, and heat up to set temperature.
d. Relighting -
wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the pilot to allow for any gas in the fryer to
dissipate.
INITIAL CLEANING
When the fryer is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection. Before the fryer is ready
for cooking it must be cleaned. This will remove the oil coating and any foreign matter that may have accumulated during
storage and shipment. Perform the cleaning as described below.
a. Fill the tank with water and add one packet of Pitco fryer cleaner or a mild detergent, and turn gas valve knob
to ON position.
b. Press the power switch on the front panel to the ON position. The fryer will heat continuously and will not
stop heating when the water reaches boiling point. Wait for fryer water to begin boiling, then turn unit off
and let soak for ten minutes.
IF YOU DO NOT TURN FRYER OFF WHEN WATER BEGINS TO BOIL,
WATER WILL BOIL OVER AND DAMAGE THE FRYER.
Note: do not leave the fryer unattended during this operation.
NOTE
Do not leave the fryer unattended during cleaning. Never let the
water level go below the "Min Level" mark on the back of the tank.
c. While wearing protective gloves, use the fryer cleaning brush to scrub the inside of the fryer to remove
protective coating.
d. When cleaning is complete, drain the water into a container suitable for hot water and dispose of it.
e. When the tank has cooled, rinse it thoroughly with warm water. Continue to rinse the tank until the cleaner
has been rinsed, thoroughly from the tank.
f. Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water. Be very thorough removing the water, because any residual
water will cause hot oil to splatter out of the fryer.
g. Now that the tank is clean, you are ready to fill and operate the fryer.
WARNING
Gas units installed with casters must have a restraining device. This device must be connected at all times
that the fryer is connected to the gas supply. If it is disconnected for any reason, it must be reconnected.
FILLING THE FRYER WITH SOLID SHORTENING
a. Make sure the drain valve is completely closed.
b. Cut the solid shortening into 1" (2.54CM) sqare cubes and completely pack fry tank up to oil level mark
with cubes making sure there are no air pockets.
