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NOTICE 

Sierra Fryers are intended for commercial use only. Not for household use. 

Warranty will be void if service work is performed by other than a qualified technician, or if other than 
genuine Sierra replacement parts are installed. 
Be sure this Operator’s Manual and important  papers are given  to the proper  authority to retain for 
future reference. 

 
Congratulations!  You  have  purchased  one  of  the  finest  pieces  of  commercial  cooking  equipment  on  the 
market. 

You  will  find  that  your  new  equipment,  like  all  Sierra  equipment,  has  been  designed  and  manufactured  to 
meet  the  toughest  standards  in  the  industry.  Each  piece  of  Sierra  equipment  is  carefully  engineered  and 
designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations. With proper care and field maintenance, 
you will experience years of reliable, trouble-free operation

. For best results, read this manual carefully.

 

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 

MODELS 

This manual is for Sierra Fryers with 35-40-lb. capacity frypots.  The capacity is described on the serial plate 
that is located inside the front door on the left side. 

Table of Contents 

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 4

 

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 5

 

Operation .............................................................................................................................. 11

 

Cooking Hints ....................................................................................................................... 13

 

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... 13

 

Service  (for authorized service technician only) .................................................................. 15

 

Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 20

 

Fryer warranty (NONE TRANSFERABLE) ........................................................................... 24

 

Read  these  instructions  carefully  before  attempting  installation.  Installation  and  initial  startup  should  be 
performed  by  a  qualified  installer.  Unless  the  installation  instructions  for  this  product  are  followed  by  a 
qualified service technician (a person experienced in and knowledgeable with the installation of commercial 
gas  and/or  electric  cooking  equipment)  then  the  terms  and  conditions  on  the  Manufacturer’s  Limited 
Warranty will be rendered void and no warranty of any kind shall apply. 

Summary of Contents for SRF-35/40

Page 1: ...SRF 35 40 3 Burner Fryer WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructi...

Page 2: ...ctice that could result in injury product damage or property damage NOTICE This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood even though not dangerous WARNING...

Page 3: ...ou will experience years of reliable trouble free operation For best results read this manual carefully RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODELS This manual is for Sierra Fryers with 35 40 lb ca...

Page 4: ...ure should be minimum of 4 W C for natural gas or 10 W C for propane The fryer comes with NPT male connector on a pipe allowing you to connect with either or NPT female connector Model Burners Gas Typ...

Page 5: ...iners should be examined for damage before and during unloading The freight carrier has assumed responsibility for safe transit and delivery If damaged equipment is received either apparent or conceal...

Page 6: ...mum performance Improper leveling may void warranty NOTICE When this appliance is installed with casters it must be installed with the casters supplied a connector complying with either ANSI Z21 69 CS...

Page 7: ...MVPGROUPCORP COM 7 SERVICE Step 3 Flue Installation 1 Unpack the flue box and flue wrap 2 Slide the flue box over the flue and secure it with the two self tapping screws using a 5 16 socket 3 Slide th...

Page 8: ...SIERRA FRYERS SERVICE WWW MVPGROUPCORP COM 8 SERVICE 4 Secure it with four self tapping screws two on the back and one on each side using a 5 16 socket...

Page 9: ...ot obstructed Provisions for adequate air supply must also be provided Do NOT obstruct the bottom front of the unit as combustion air enters through this area Be sure to inspect and clean the ventilat...

Page 10: ...y line when all units are operating simultaneously should not drop below 7 W C for natural gas or 11 W C for propane gas Fluctuations of more than 25 on natural gas or 10 on propane gas will create pr...

Page 11: ...valve turn it counterclockwise to the PILOT position shown and continue to press the knob down 3 While pressing the knob down use a lit match to ignite the pilot Continue to press the knob down for ab...

Page 12: ...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 s...

Page 13: ...eans that the temperature is too high or that the oil has broken down Gum in frypot denotes a need for thorough cleaning see Weekly Cleaning on page 14 Use different oil for oily foods fish heavily se...

Page 14: ...o a gentle boil for at least five minutes 4 Turn off main burners and let the solution stand until the gum deposits are softened and the carbon spots and burned grease spots can be rubbed off 5 Scrub...

Page 15: ...he above cleaning techniques but tint which does not respond to that procedure calls for a vigorous scouring in the direction of the polish lines using SCOTCH BRITE brand scouring pads or a STAINLESS...

Page 16: ...steady blue flame and the inner cone of the flame from each port should be about 3 4 long The flame from each main burner should enter each heat tube without touching the front of the frypot or the si...

Page 17: ...pressure tap plug 11 Replace adjustment screw cap CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CALIBRATION OF THERMOSTAT All thermostat controls are carefully calibrated at the factory i e the dial is properly set to contr...

Page 18: ...on Gas supply to unit off Combination gas valve is in OFF or PILOT position Pilot not ignited Thermostat not ON Inadequate gas pressure Pilot will not stay ignited Combination gas valve is in OFF posi...

Page 19: ...or shock caused by shaking or pounding baskets on top surface or by slamming door may cause Hi Limit Control Switch to open If this condition persists additional cushioning may be added to the rubber...

Page 20: ...e the front door on the left side Replacement parts may be ordered either through a SIERRA Authorized Parts Distributor or a SIERRA Authorized Service Agency When ordering parts please supply the Mode...

Page 21: ...ensys 4 119 0009 1 Combination valve LP _Invensys 4 Call 1 Combination Valve Nat _Honeywell 4 Call 1 Combination valve LP _Honeywell 5 119 0016 1 Tubing fryer pilot 10 119 0007 ea Burner Fryer 11 119...

Page 22: ...PCORP COM 22 Tank Parts Key Part Number Qty Description 1 119 0003 1 Screen crumb 2 119 0017 1 Valve Ball 3 call 1 Tank excluding flue 4 119 0018 1 Drain extension 5 call 1 Flue top removable 6 call 1...

Page 23: ...ounting hardware 4 119 0021 Caster Kit 4 adjustable set of 4 two w brake and two w o brake 5 119 0001 Magnet door 6 119 0002 Basket double CONTACT INFORMATION MVP GROUP CORPORATION 5659 Royalmount Ave...

Page 24: ...all be limited to regular hourly rates only Any supplemental hourly rates or charges such as weekends or emergency premiums remain the responsibility of the user MVP Group Corporation Sierra hereby st...

Page 25: ...ecessary to extend the useful life of this unit When service is needed contact a SIERRA Authorized Service Agency or your dealer To avoid confusion always refer to the model number serial number and t...

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