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ADDING LIQUID SHORTENING TO THE FRYER
Shortening should be between 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) above the top of the heating elements’ surface.
Liquid shortening may be used in all fryers.
1.
Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool.
2.
Remove the fryer basket.
3.
Leave the heating elements in the tank and pour 30 - 35 pounds (13.6 - 15.8 kg) of shortening
into the fryer tank.
4.
Replace the fryer basket(s) inside the tank.
5.
Push the power switch to ON and turn the temperature controller or thermostat to desired frying
temperature.
ADDING SOLID SHORTENING TO THE FRYER
Only fryers equipped with the MELT cycle may use solid shortening. Melting solid shortening without
using the MELT cycle will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening. Tank warranty may be voided
by improper operation.
1.
Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool.
2.
Remove the fryer baskets
3.
Leave the heating elements in the tank and place 30 - 35 pounds (13.6 - 15.8 kg) of solid block
shortening into the fryer tank, on top of the heating elements.
4.
Follow MELT cycle operation.
MELT CYCLE OPERATION
1.
Set the temperature controller knob to frying temperature.
2.
Push the power switch to ON.
3.
Push Fry/Melt Switch to MELT. The elements will cycle on for 2 seconds and off for 28 seconds
until the shortening melts and reaches a temperature of 135
°
F (57
°
C). The temperature controller
will bring the shortening to frying temperature.
4.
When ready to fry, place Fry/Melt switch in the Fry position.
FRYING
Place the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The red ON indicator light will come on.
Turn the thermostat or temperature controller to desired temperature. The amber HEAT indicator light
will come on.
• When the shortening temperature reaches the set temperature, the amber HEAT light will go off.
The heating elements (and the amber HEAT light) will cycle on and off to maintain the set
temperature.
