Electric Pressure Fryer | Introduction |
Specific Precautions
Lids for FKM Pressure Fryers manufactured prior to May 27, 1980 (or units with serial numbers lower than 3613) could be manually opened while under pressure resulting in serious injury or death. If you have one of these units, please contact the BKI Technical Services Department
Risk of fire exists if the oil level drops below 5mm of the maximum oil level.
Use of oil/shortening older than the manufacturers recommendations for life of the oil is prone to surge boiling and flash fires. Follow the oil manufacturers guidelines for the life cycle of oil/shortening.
Do not open the drain valve or the fill valve while the fryer is under pressure.
Serious burns may result.
Follow instructions regarding effects of surge boiling of
This unit incorporates components that contain Mercury. The use of Mercury relays is an industry standard.
Equipotential ground plane
When a high current flows through a conductor, differences in potential appear between the conductor and nearby metallic surfaces near the appliance. As a result, sparks may be produced between the appliance and surrounding metal surfaces. These sparks could cause serious injury, damage, or fire.
BKI provides an Equipotential ground terminal for the connection of a bonding conductor after the installation of the appliance per
Full Disconnection
In accordance with Local and/or National wiring codes, the installer must provide a means of full disconnection under over voltage Category III conditions. An IEC approved cord and plug combination will meet this requirement.
Units not provided with a cord and plug do not meet this requirement. In accordance with Local and/or National wiring codes, the installer must provide the means of full disconnection.
The fryer is designed to hold a maximum of 75lbs (34KG) of oil/shortening.
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