24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS
4.3 Final Preparation
DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with cooking oil or shortening. Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil or shortening is heated to cooking temperature and may cause injury to nearby personnel.
WARNING
NEVER set a complete block of solid shortening in the frypot. To do so will damage the
frypot, and void the warranty.
4.3.1 Filling Fryer with Cooking Oil/Shortening
1.Ensure the drain valve is closed and the drain plug is in place. When using a liquid shortening, fill the fryer to the appropriate oil level line scribed into the back of the frypot.
2.When using a solid shortening, cut the shortening into small pieces and pack it into the frypot, leaving no air spaces. Ensure the sensor probe cover is in place to prevent damage to the sensing bulbs.
3.Thermatron Controller with Melt Cycle Option Enabled: Set the Thermatron controller to the desired working temperature. The burners will cycle on approximately 5 seconds, and off for approximately 15 seconds until the temperature reaches 150°F (66°C). The Thermatron controller will then switch to normal operation.
4.Before starting operation, set the Thermatron controller to the probable working temperature and wait for the temperature to stabilize.
