
Gas Pressure Fryer
Operation
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4. Carefully drop the chicken in the shortening one piece at a time starting with thighs and drumsticks. The
fryer is designed to accommodate 48-50 pieces of chicken.
5. Press the desired program number a second time. The red light above the program number will flash and
the computer will display “
COOK
”. This will start a countdown in minutes and seconds until the end of the
cycle.
6. At the end of the cooking cycle, the computer will display "
DONE
" and signal with a series of audible
"beeps". The basket will automatically rise out of the pot. Press the selected number once again to stop
the cook cycle.
7. Allow the basket to drain.
Failure to use the insulated mitts will result in injury. Always use the insulated
mitts when handling the hot fry basket.
8. Remove basket from the lift and empty carefully.
9. Return the basket to the lift.
10. Remember to filter the shortening at least every third frying cycle load. Refer to the procedure in this
manual. Also filter the shortening and clean the fryer at the end of each day.
11. Press the
0
button.
Idle 255
°°°°
F
will display. This will automatically hold the shortening at a cooler
temperature.
12. To escape the idle mode, press the
0
button again and the fryer will heat to its original temperature.
When you have finished frying for the day, turn the
FILTER/OFF/FRY
switch to the
OFF
position.
Operation After Gas or Power Outage
The fryer may shut off automatically if the gas supply is interrupted or the power goes out. If either of these
conditions occur you should perform the following procedure:
For your safety, if the gas supply stops, or, if the power goes out, make sure to wait for at
least five minutes before restarting your fryer. This allows time for any unburned gas to
dissipate. (LP gas may take longer than five minutes.) If you smell gas, do not start your
fryer.
1. Place the
FILTER/OFF/FRY
switch in the
OFF
position.
2. Wait at least five minutes to allow any gas that may have accumulated in the burner compartment to
escape.
3. Follow normal operating procedures once the power or gas is restored.
Normal Shutoff
1. Place the
FILTER/OFF/FRY
switch in the
OFF
position.
2. Wait at least five minutes to allow any gas that may have accumulated in the burner compartment to
escape.