CHAPTER 4: OPERATING FRYERS
WITH ANALOG CONTROLLERS
4.1Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
Setup
WARNING
Fill the frypot to the bottom oil level line with vegetable oil before pressing the power
switch to the ON position. Failure to do so could damage the frypot.
Fill the frypot with vegetable oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the frypot. This will allow for oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher than the bottom line; overflow may occur as heat expands the oil.
Ensure that the power cord(s) is/are plugged into the appropriate receptacle(s). Verify that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no portion of the prongs visible.
Set the thermostat knob to the desired frying temperature.
Ensure that the vegetable oil level is at the top OIL LEVEL line when it is at its intended cooking temperature. It may be necessary to add vegetable oil to bring it up to the proper level.
Shutdown
1.Press the POWER switch to the OFF position (the POWER light will go out).
2.Filter vegetable oil and clean fryers.
3.Place the frypot covers on the frypots.
4.2Introduction to the Analog Controller
The analog controller, illustrated on the following page, is used to adjust and maintain vegetable oil at the temperature indicated by the thermostat knob. The fryer has two
The analog controller has no timing features. Shake, pull, and QA (hold) times must be monitored by the operator.