Frymaster GF40, GF14 operation manual Operating the Gas Valve, Lighting the Pilot and Burner

GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1Start-Up Procedure

CAUTION

If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to Section

3.2, Boil-Out Procedure.

CAUTION

The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF14 Series fryer is 40 lbs. (20

liters) at 70ºF (21ºC).

The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF40 Series fryer is 50 lbs. (25

liters) at 70°F (21°C).

Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve is closed. Remove the basket support rack, if installed, and fill the frypot to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line.

To prevent scorching, if solid shortening is being used, make sure it is tightly

packed down into the bottom of the frypot.

Operating the Gas Valve:

The knob on the Honeywell gas valve is placed in the PILOT or ON position by rotating it counter-clockwise. To return the knob to the OFF position, the knob must be depressed slightly to disengage its stop tab, then rotated clockwise.

Lighting the Pilot and Burner:

WARNING

Frypot must be filled with water or cooking oil/shortening before lighting.

1.Open the door and turn the thermostat knob to the desired frying temperature (or 275°F/135°C if boiling out the frypot).

2.Rotate the gas valve knob to the PILOT position (see Figure 1).

ON

Lighting the Pilot and Burner

PILOT		PILOT
OFF	ON	OFF
Figure 1		Figure 2

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