PITCO VF SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANUAL
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L20-418 Rev 2 (5/16)
To fill the tank with solid oil/shortening refer to the following procedure
1. Remove the screen covering the heat tubes (tube screen).
2. Cut the solid oil/shortening into cubes no larger than one inch (2.54 cm). ALWAYS pack the
oil/shortening below, between, and on top of the heat tubes.
DO NOT leave any large air gaps. Use care when packing the solid oil/shortening into the
tank.
DO NOT bend or break the temperature or high limit sensor probes. If these are damaged
the appliance will not function properly.
3. Once the appliance tank is firmly packed with solid oil/shortening, the oil/shortening must be
melted. Melt the oil/shortening by cycling the burners ON for 4 seconds and OFF for 30 seconds
repeatedly, using the thermostat knob.
AVOID these conditions
.
Very Hazardous
Excessive and large spaces
WARNING
NEVER melt blocks of solid shortening on top of the heat tubes. This can cause a fire and
could result in personal injury
WARNING
Oil must completely cover the heat tubes at all times while appliance is on.
WARNING
Do not overload the fry baskets, or allow the oil level to exceed the MAX line while cooking.
Wet product, or too much oil in the frypot can lead to surge boiling, and over topping the
frypot. Overtopping may create hazards such as burns or slippery floors.
CAUTION
This appliance is NOT designed for cooking with water. Severe appliance damage will occur if
a fryer is used as a water bath for rethermalizing foods. Damage of this type is not covered
under the warranty.
