GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
1.Open the door to the fryer. Press the power switch to the OFF position.
2.Thoroughly drain the fryer. Refer to DRAINING THE FRYER.
3.Clean the fryer according to CLEANING.
4.Turn off the main gas shutoff valve.
FILTERING THE OIL
Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, and servicing the fryer.
Filter shortening at least once a day.
1.A cold fryer will not drain properly. Always filter shortening between 250°F and 350°F. The shortening in the cold zone area will remain hard if not heated properly. If necessary, use the
2.Open the door to the fryer. The power must remain ON for the fryer to filter correctly.
3.Insert the drain extension into the drain valve. Tighten only hand tight.
4.Direct the drain extension into Vulcan’s 85MF mobile filter or equivalent mobile filtering device.
5.Use the provided crumb scoop to remove the heavy debris lying on the bottom of the tank.
6.Slowly open the drain valve to allow oil to flow from the fry tank to the filter pan or discard container. The burners will turn off automatically.
7.When fry tank is empty use the tank brush to remove any additional debris.
8.Close the drain valve.
9.Fill tank with new shortening. Fill to a minimum of the MIN level but no high that halfway between MIN and MAX. Oil will expand as it is heated.
10.Press the start button only after step 9 is fully completed. The fryer will begin to heat the shortening.