NOTE: On machines equipped with Digital Controls or Computers that are programmed with a melt cycle, the main burners will pulse on and off to slowly heat the oil. When the oil temperature has reached a preset level the main burners will run constantly until the set temperature has been reached.

FILTERING:

Filtering is recommended on a daily basis to keep the oil in as

good a condition as possible. Follow the instructions below andFigure 1. refer to the appropriate Figure for your machine.

1.Turn the fryer OFF as described in the "SHUTTING THE FRYERS DOWN FOR AN EXTENDED TIME" section.

2.For Built In Filters (Filters located in a separate, but attached cabinet. Figure 1): Detach the Quick Disconnect at the end of the Return Hose and slide the tank outward. Pull the front and rear Hold Down handles from their locked position, and lift the Retaining Frame out. Lift the old filter paper out and replace with a new paper. Install the Hold Down Rack and replace the handles in a locked position. Push the pan back into place and attach the hose.

3.For UFM (Filters that are stored under the actual fryers. Figure 2): Detach the Quick Disconnect at the end of the Return Hose and pull the filter unit out from under the fryers. Pull the White handle apart on the Pickup. Unscrew the Pickup tube from the filter screen and lift the Clip Screen from the Support Screen and Paper. Remove the Support Screen from the Paper envelope and place it in a new Paper envelope. Fold the open end of the

paper over twice and place the Clip Screen over the folded end of the paper. Screw the Pickup onto the screen and place it in the pan. Push the Pickup into its receptacle and push the filter under the fryer. Attach the Return Hose.

4.

Open the GREEN drain valve for the fryer to be filtered. Allow the

Figure 2.

 

oil to drain from the fry tank. NEVER - Open more than ONE

 

drain valve at the same time as the filter will NOT hold more than one (1) tank.

5.Open RED return valve for the tank being filtered.

6.Turn the pump ON and use the Cleaning Brush, Crumb Scoop and Cleaning Rod as needed to remove the debris from the fry tank. Turn the pump OFF when the fry tank is clean.

7.Close the GREEN drain valve and RED Return valve.

8.Return the oil to the fry tank. When air bubbles are present in the fry tank turn the pump OFF.

9.Close the RED return valve.

10.Turn the fryer ON as described in the operation section.

SHUTTING THE FRYERS DOWN FOR A SHORT TIME:

On NON Electronic Ignition Fryers: If equipped with a Power Switch, turn it to the OFF position and turn the Gas Valve Knob to the PILOT position. This is recommended ONLY for short periods of time.

On Electronic Ignition Equipped Fryers: Turn the Power Switch to the OFF position and turn the Gas Valve Knob to the OFF position.

SHUTTING THE FRYERS DOWN FOR AN EXTENDED TIME:

On NON Electronic Ignition Fryers: Turn the power Switch (If the machine is equipped with one.) to the OFF position and turn the Gas Valve Knob to the OFF position. This is recommended when the machine is to be left unattended for a long time, such as overnight.

On Electronic Ignition Equipped Fryers: Turn the Power Switch to the OFF position and turn the Gas Valve Knob to the OFF position.

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5C+, 34, RPB14, 18, 14R specifications

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