| Model 500/600 |
flashpoint | the temperature at which shortening ignites |
frypot | the interior portion of the fryer that holds the shortening and the product while cooking |
frypot collar | the top flat surface area around the fryer lid |
gas control valve | an automatic dual controller that controls gas to both pilot lights and gas |
(gas fryers only) | pressure to burners on fryers; if either pilot light goes out, the controller shuts off the gas |
| to the other pilot light |
gas valve knob | the knob that opens and closes the gas control valve |
(gas fryers only) |
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gas pressure regulator | a device located on the gas control valve that regulates the gas pressure; the |
(gas fryers only) | pressure specifications are preset at the factory |
heat indicator | the light that illuminates when the shortening is being heated; the light goes off when the |
| preset shortening temperature has been achieved |
heating elements | the coils located inside the frypot on electric fryers that heat the shortening |
high limit | a temperature control that opens and shuts off the heat to the frypot if it senses shorten- |
| ing temperature in excess of 420°F (216°C) on eight head fryers and 450°F (232°C) on four |
| head fryers |
idle | a preset temperature, usually 250° F (121° C) or less, which can be manually or automati- |
| cally switched to, to save the life of the shortening, when not cooking. |
ignition modules | two modules that send electrical energy to the spark igniters that ignite the pilot lights on |
| eight head gas fryers |
a brush included with the fryer that is used to clean around the burner tubes and heating | |
| elements |
landing table | another name for a dumping table (see dumping table) |
level indicator lines | lines marked on the interior rear wall of the frypot that show the proper shortening level |
| (also referred to as fill lines) |
lid assembly | an assembly comprised of lid, lid handle, lid latch, and lid gasket (Note: on four head |
| fryers, the lid assembly includes spindles) |
lid gasket | the gasket around the lid that creates a seal when the lid is properly latched |
lid handle | a handle that is attached to the lid and is used to lower the lid into contact with the frypot; |
| the handle is then pulled forward and pushed down to lock the lid in place (see lid latch) |
lid latch | a mechanical catch on the front of the fryer lid that engages a bracket located on the front |
| of the frypot; the latch holds the lid down while it is locked into place |
manual shutoff valve | a valve located between the fryer and the wall that shuts off the flow of gas from |
(gas fryers only) | the supply line; this is not the main shutoff valve for the store |
the automatic control of pressure, heat, and time to produce appealing food product | |
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