PRO SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
Setup
DANGER
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with water or cooking oil/shortening before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire.
DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with cooking oil or shortening. Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil or 
shortening is heated to cooking temperature.
1.Fill the frypot with cooking 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.
NOTE: If solid shortening is used, first raise the elements, then pack the shortening into the bottom of the frypot. Lower the elements, and then pack the shortening around and over the elements. It may be necessary to add shortening to bring the level up to the proper mark after the packed shortening has melted.
DANGER
Never set a complete block of solid shortening on top of the heating elements.
When using solid shortening, always
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2.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.
3.Ensure that the oil/shortening level is at the top OIL LEVEL line when the oil/shortening is at its cooking temperature. It may be necessary to add oil/shortening to bring the level up to the proper mark, after it has reached cooking temperature.