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Do NOT turn the thermostat “ON” until the frypot is filled with liquid shortening.
6. Once the frypot is filled with shortening, set the thermostat to the desired temperature
FILLING THE FRYPOT
1. Close drain valve completely before filling the frypot.
2.
When the fryer is new, fill the frypot with water and clean thoroughly (see “Weekly Cleaning” on
page 14) in order to remove protective coatings and any foreign matter.
3. The recommended solid shortening capacity for the frypot (35lbs) is described on the serial plate
(which is located inside the front door).
4. Remove the basket support frame when filling the frypot with solid shortening.
5. When solid shortening is used, be careful not to bend, break, or twist the thin capillary wires of
the sensing elements located in the frypot.
6. Pack solid shortening into the zone below the tubes, all spaces between the tubes, and at least
an inch above the top of the tubes before lighting the fryer. If any air spaces are left around the
heat tube surfaces when the heat is turned on, the tube surfaces will become red hot, burn the
solid shortening, weaken the frypot, and could result in a fire. Gradual heating is required for
solid shortening.
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CAUTION
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MELT A SOLID BLOCK OF SHORTENING ON TOP OF THE HEAT TUBES.
NEVER START THE BURNERS WHEN THE FRYPOT IS EMPTY.
7. To prevent burning or scorching the solid shortening, keep the thermostat set at the lowest
temperature until all the solid shortening between and above the tubes has been melted.
Additional solid shortening can then be added until the desired frying depth has been reached.
8. Replace the basket support frame over the frypot heat tubes.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Standby:
Turn knob on the combination gas valve to the “PILOT” position. At this setting, only the pilot burner
will remain ignited.
Complete Shutdown: Turn knob on the combination gas valve clockwise, press down on the knob and
continue to turn to the “OFF” position.
RELIGHTING
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WARNING
In the event of a main burner ignition failure, a five minute purge period must be observed prior to re-
establishing the ignition source.
1. Shut off all gas.
2. Wait five minutes.
3.
Follow the “Lighting” procedure described on page 11.
