KRATOS GAS FLOOR FRYERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Page 12
Revision 07/29/2021
O
PERATION
Lighting
IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY
UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED!
Open the burner compartment door and do the following:
1.
Turn thermostat to “OFF”
2. Press
down the knob of the combination gas valve, turn it counterclockwise to the “PILOT” position
(shown), and continue to press the knob down.
3. While pressing the knob down, use a lit match to ignite the pilot. Continue to press the knob down
for about 30 seconds. If the pilot does not stay lit when the knob is released, repeat the lighting
procedure and keep the knob down longer. Adjustment of pilot flame may be necessary.
4.
When the pilot stays lit, turn the knob counterclockwise to the “ON” position. Do not press down on
the knob in this step.
5.
Do NOT turn the thermostat “ON” until the frypot is filled with oil or solid shortening.
6. Once the frypot is filled with shortening, set the thermostat to the desired temperature.
Pilot Burner Adjustment
1. Remove pilot adjustment cap.
2. Adjust pilot key to provide properly sized flame on the thermopile.
The flame should cover the upper 3/8” of the tip.
3. Replace pilot adjustment cap.
FILLING THE FRYPOT
1. Close drain valve completely before filling the frypot.
2.
When the fryer is new, fill the frypot with water and clean thoroughly (see “Weekly Cleaning” on
page 14) in order to remove protective coatings and any foreign matter.
3. The recommended solid shortening capacity for the frypot (35, 55 or 75lbs) is described on the
serial plate (which is located inside the front door).
4. Remove the basket support frame when filling the frypot with solid shortening.
5. When solid shortening is used, be careful not to bend, break, or twist the thin capillary wires of the
sensing elements located in the frypot.
