Waldorf FNL8127E, Installation And Operation Manual

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8
Operation
Filling the Tank(s)
NOTE: WALDORF 'Deep Fryers’ can be used with both oil and shortening.
1. Before filling the tank, always check that the drain valve(s) behind the access door is (are) closed. A
locking slide is provided on these valves and this should always be locked in position during use.
2. Ensure that the elements are pivoted into the operational (horizontal) position.
OIL - Carefully pour cold oil into the fryer tank(s) until the tank is filled to the lower level marked at the
rear of the tank.
Set the thermostat to the required operating temperature, the oil will expand as heated and will
reach the upper level marked when the oil is hot (180 - 190°C).
 The FNL8127 single tank fryer will hold 27 to 29 litres of oil.
 The FNL8224 twin tank fryer will hold 14 litres of oil per pan.
SHORTENING - Ideally shortening should be pre-melted prior to putting it into the tank. This is normally
done in a suitable vessel on a boiling table burner(s). The liquefied shortening can then be poured
into the tank until it reaches the 'FILL LEVEL' mark.
 The FNL8127 single tank fryer will hold 22 - 23kg of shortening.
 The FNL8224 twin tank fryer will hold 11kg of shortening per tank.
Pre-Heating
NOTE: When pre-melting shortening, only heat the shortening until it is just liquefied. Do not bring
the shortening up to high temperature as handling of hot shortening is dangerous.
 If pre-melting of shortening is not possible, carefully cut the shortening into small pieces and
pack below, all around and above the elements, ensuring that the element can be fully lowered to
operate the element tilt microswitch otherwise the fryer will not operate.
 Set the tank control thermostat to 120°C and switch ‘ON’ the appliance for 30 seconds and then
‘OFF’ for 1 minute. Repeat the cycle until all the shortening is melted enough to apply full power
to the heating elements. To speed up this process, break up the shortening and stir carefully
during the melting process.
 Add more shortening until the tank is filled to the level marked on the tank side. Refer to Fig 2
above.
NOTE: Running the elements continuously will cause the shortening in contact with the elements
to overheat, resulting in premature oil breakdown. Never allow the shortening to smoke
while melting as this indicates that the temperature is too high. If the shortening starts
smoking, increase the ‘Off’ intervals of the elements.
Fig 2
CORRECT LEVEL FOR FRYING MEDIUM WHEN
AT FRYING TEMPERATURE.
CORRECT FRYING MEDIUM LEVEL WHEN
COLD.