Filling the fryer with liquid shortening

c.While wearing protective gloves, use the fryer cleaning brush to scrub the inside of the fryer to remove protective coating.

d.When cleaning is complete, turn off the fryer main burners and turn gas valve knob to the OFF

position. While wearing protective gloves, drain the water into a container suitable for hot water and dispose of it.

e.When the tank has cooled, rinse it thoroughly with cool water. Continue to rinse the tank until the cleaner has been rinsed, thoroughly from the tank.

f.Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water. Be very thorough removing the water, because any residual water will cause hot oil to splatter out of the fryer.

g.Now that the tank is clean, you are ready to fill and operate the fryer.

WARNING

Gas units installed with casters must have a restraining device. This device must be connected at all times that the fryer is connected to the gas supply. If it is disconnected for any reason, it must be reconnected.

Filling the fryer with solid shortening

a.Make sure the drain valve is completely closed.

b.Cut the solid shortening into 1" (2.54CM) sqare cubes andcompletely pack fry tank up to oil level mark with cubes making sure there are no air pockets.

c.Computer Controller: Press the button on the controller panel to turn fryer ON,

(Note: if using solid shortening, ensure computer controller is programming is set on the solid shortening melt cycle setting, by following digital programming instructions in manual)

d.Allow unit to heat to operating temperature, unit is now ready for use.

Filling the fryer with liquid shortening

a.Make sure the drain valve is completely closed.

b.Fill the fryer with shortening up to the oil level mark indicated on the back splash of the fry tank.

c.Once the fryer has been filled with shortening, turn the unit ON and allow to heat up to set temperature.

FryerShut-Down

There are two shutdown modes of fryer operation, STANDBY and COMPLETE. The standby mode removes the ability for the fryer's main burners to cycle. Complete shutdown turns off the gas supply to the fryer. Shut down the fryer by:

STANDBY Turn the thermostat or controller OFF. The cooker is now in Standby and can remain this way for only brief periods of time. NEVER leave the cooker in standby overnight.

COMPLETE To completely shut down the cooker, push and turn the gas valve to the OFF position. The fryer is now completely shut down and can be cleaned and filtered.

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L20-281 specifications

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