Shutdown Procedure

FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

NOTE: Shutdown is recommended at the end of a workday or whenever no frying is required for a period of several hours. The fryer should be shutdown during any power outage or interruption of gas service. The fryer MUST also be shutdown before draining the kettle, or whenever there is no shortening in the kettle to prevent damage.

1.Turn the thermostat knob to OFF.

2.Turn the gas control valve knob to align the PILOT setting with the valve mark.

3.Press down and turn the gas control valve knob to align the OFF setting with the valve mark. Observe that the pilot flame goes out.

NOTE: For extended periods of non-use or when servicing the fryer, close the gas supply line inlet valve to the fryer by turning the gas valve handle cross-wise with the gas linepiping.