VK SERIES GAS FRYERS
VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. K (December 2012)
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DRAINING THE TANK
Free Standing Models:
1. Turn off fryer.
2. Insert the drain extension into the drain valve. Tighten only hand tight.
3. Direct the drain spout into the container that you want to drain the shortening into.
4. Open the drain valve. The oil will drain into the container. When the container is
full or the fryer tank is empty, close the drain valve. Repeat this step until the fryer
is empty. Remove the drain extension and place it back into the provided holder.
5. It is recommended to now boil out your fry tank. Follow the Boil Out procedure.
Then perform the weekly clean-out as described under CLEANING.
6. Once tank is completely empty, boiled out and cleaned, add new shortening. Turn
on the power switch to begin heating the oil to desired temperature.
BOIL OUT PROCEDURE
Weekly or when oil is replaced:
Free Standing Models:
1. Drain the tank as described under FILTERING THE OIL.
2. Close the drain valve and fill tank with water. Use a boil out solid degreaser low
which
can be ordered from your local dealer
. Follow the instructions on the side of the package.
Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners.
3. Solution level must be between the MIN and MAX levels on the fryer tank.
4. Turn the power switch to the on position. With solid state knob controls
(A), set the
temperature knob to 200°F. Press the start button. Water boils at 212°F. For solid
state digital models (D) and computer models (C) models, the temperature will
automatically set for 195-200°F. Do not bring water temperature to an overly active
boil.
5. Use the tank brush; clean the sides, bottom and heat exchanger tubes.
6. Place the drain extension in the drain valve and hand tighten only. Drain the cleaning
solution from the tank into a container.
7. Close the drain valve and refill the tank with water. Add 1 cup (1/4 L) of vinegar to
neutralize alkaline left by the cleaner. Solution level must be between the MIN and
