Thor Fryer Manual 12082014
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Operation
Operation Guide
C A U T I O N :
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE AND IS ONLY TO BE USED BY QUALIFIED PEOPLE.
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ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONS ARE TO CARRY OUT INSTALLATION, SERVICING OR GAS CONVERSION
OPERATIONS.
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COMPONENTS HAVING ADJUSTMENTS PROTECTED (E.G. PAINT SEALED) BY THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD NOT
BE ADJUSTED BY THE USER/OPERATOR.
Open the burner compartment door and do the following:
1
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Turn thermostat to “0” before lighting the pilot.
2
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Press down the
ignition button and hold down.
3
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While pressing the ignition button down, use a lit match or piezo ignitor to ignite the pilot. Continue to
press the knob down for about 30 seconds. If the pilot does not stay lit when the ignition button is
released, repeat the lighting procedure and keep the ignition button down longer. Adjustment of pilot
flame may be necessary.
4
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When the pilot stays lit, turn the knob counter clockwise to the temperature required. Do not press
down on the knob in this step.
5
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Do NOT turn the thermostat on until the fryer pot is filled with oil or solid shortening.
6
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Once the fryer pot is filled with oil, set the thermostat to the desired temperature
Filling the fryer pot
1.
Close drain valve completely before filling the fryer pot.
2.
When the fryer is new, fill the fryer pot 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 fryer pot(35lbs/16kgs,45lbs/20kgs,55lbs/25kgs)is
described on the serial plate (which is located inside the front door).
4.
Remove the basket support frame when filling the fryer pot with solid shortening.
Shut-down Button
Thermostat
Pilot Position
Piezo Ignitor