10
d)
Wait at least 5 minutes for any
accumulated gas to disperse.
3.
Fill fryer tank with liquid oil (or
water during testing) to the “oil
level” line scribed into the rear
wall of the tank.
4.
Open the manual shut-off valve on
the incoming service line.
5.
Apply a lighted match or taper to
the pilot burner head.
6.
Turn the safety valve gas cock to
“Pilot”, depress and hold the dial
until the pilot stays lit when the
dial is released. This may take a
minute or longer.
7.
If the pilot does not stay lit,
depress the dial and re-light it,
holding the dial in longer before
releasing. It may be necessary to
re-light the pilot several times until
the lines are purged of any trapped
air and a constant gas flow is
attained.
8.
When the pilot stays lit, turn the
gas cock dial to “ON”.
9.
Turn the thermostat to any “ON”
setting and watch to make sure the
main burner ignites from the pilot.
3.8 HEATING THE VESSEL:
This
step will check main burner operation,
initial thermostat calibration, and clean the
vessel for initial food production.
a.
Fill the fryer vessel with hot or cold
water to the oil level line scribed in the
back of the tank.
b.
Set the operating thermostat/
temperature controller dial to 220°F
(104°C), just above that of boiling
water.
c.
The main burner will ignite.
d.
Reset the temperature controller to
200°F (93°C).
e.
The burners should shut-off just as the
water starts to boil.
f.
When satisfied that the burners and
thermostat are operating properly,
drain the vessel of water and dry
thoroughly. Refill it with shortening
as directed below.
3.9 FINAL PREPARATION
:
a.
When using a liquid shortening
(cooking oil), fill the fryer to the “oil
level” line scribed into the back of the
fryer vessel.
b.
When using a solid shortening, either
melt it first, or cut into small pieces
and tightly pack it below the heat
tubes, between the heat tubes, and on
top of the heat tubes, leaving no air
Operating Thermostat
WARNING
IF GAS ODORS ARE DETECTED THE
GAS SUPPLY MUST BE SHUT OFF AT
THE MAIN SHUT-OFF VALVE AND
THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR
AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY
CONTACTED FOR SERVICE.
