Manual Part No: 931760-01 MV1 Gas Fryer
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Manual Rev No: 1
Users Instructions (cont.)
Lighting Instructions
WARNING: DO NOT LIGHT THE BURNERS WHEN THE PAN IS EMPTY.
1)
Open the compartment door; ensure that the drain valve is fully closed (turn clockwise) and the
locking chain is engaged. Check that the cooking oil is up to the level marked at the back of the
pan.
The oil required to fill the pan to the level is:
450
Fryer
20
litres
(4.4
gallons)
600
Fryer
23
litres
(5.1
gallons)
600 Twin Tank Fryer
2 x 17 litres (3.8 gallons)
2)
Turn on the gas supply.
3)
Turn the thermostat knob to the
OFF
position.
4)
Turn the control valve knob anti-clockwise to the Pilot position
Σ
, push and hold-in, and press
piezo igniter.
5)
Hold knob depressed for a further 30 seconds to establish flame, release and check that the
burner remains alight.
6)
If the burner is extinguished on releasing knob, repeat steps 4 & 5.
7)
Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the
ON
position.
8)
Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting to light the main burners, checking that they
light before closing the door.
If the pilot goes out for any reason, turn the control valve knob to the
OFF
position
n
and wait 3
minutes before re-lighting. This will allow the valves integral safety device to re-set. Under no
circumstances should this valve knob be forced.
NOTE:
- When first lighting the appliance after installation or after an extended shut-down period, it
may be necessary for the control knob to remain pushed-in for some time before the burner will light,
owing to the presence of air in the gas line.
To Turn Off
1)
For short periods, turn the thermostat knob to the
OFF
position
n
.
This will leave the pilot burner alight and the fryer ready for use.
2)
For longer periods, (or if the fryer is to be left
UNATTENDED
), turn the thermostat to the
OFF
position
n
, turn the control valve to the
OFF
position
n
, and close external stopcock.
