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OPERATION
WARNING:
HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER.
WARNING:
SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE
FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK.
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Clean the protective metal oils from all surface parts and the tank interior using a noncorrosive,
grease-dissolving commercial cleaner. Follow the cleaner manufacturer's directions.
• Rinse thoroughly and drain (open the front door to access the drain valve).
• Wipe tank completely dry with a soft, clean cloth.
• Clean all fryer accessories.
• Rinse all accessories thoroughly after cleaning and wipe dry.
FILLING FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING
Liquid shortening may be used in all 1ER Series Fryers.
Solid shortening can only be used in fryers equipped with
a melt cycle. Melting solid shortening without using a melt
cycle will damage the fry tank, heating elements and
scorch the shortening. See Melt Options in this manual
under your particular model for more information.
1. Fill the fryer tank.
2. Shortening level should be between the MIN and
MAX lines in fry tank (Fig. 2). Shortening will
expand when heated; do not fill the fry tank past
the MAX line.
3. Add fresh shortening as needed.
After draining shortening, allow the tank to cool down before adding all new shortening to avoid
scorching new shortening.
DAILY SHORTENING ADDITION
Add approximately 15% new shortening daily. Keep level of shortening at fill level line in fry tank. Add
fresh shortening as needed.
HIGH LIMIT CONTROL
If the shortening becomes overheated, one of the temperature shutoff devices will shut the fryer off. DO
NOT turn fryer on until the shortening temperature is below 300°F (149°C).
If the high limit device has shut the fryer system off, push the red reset button on the back of the element
head(s) before turning the fryer back on.
If this situation persists, shut fryer down and contact a Vulcan-Hart authorized service agency.
Fig. 2
