Gauge
Solenoid Valve
Drain Valve
Drain Interlock Switch
Condensation Drain Pan
The pressure gauge indicates the pressure inside the cookpot.
The solenoid valve is an
The solenoid valve closes at the beginning of the frying cycle and is opened automatically at the end of the frying cycle. If this valve should become dirty or the teflon seat nicked, pressure will not build up and it must be repaired per the maintenance section.
The drain valve is a
.closed position. Pull the knob out to drain the shortening from the cookpot into the filter drain pan.
DO NOT OPEN THE DRAIN VALVE WHILE COOKPOT IS UNDER PRESSURE. Hot shortening will exhaust from this valve. Severe burns will result.
The drain interlock switch is a microswitch that provides protection for the cookpot in the event an operator inadver- tently drains the shortening from the cookpot while the main switch is in the POWER position. The switch is designed to automatically shut off the heat when the dram valve is opened.
The condensation drain pan is the collection point for the condensation formed within the steam exhaust system. It must be removed and emptied periodically.
The lid stop bracket stops the upward motion of the lid assembly. This allows the lid to be lifted to an upright position with the rack removed allowing easier access to the cookpot for filtering and cleaning.