1.Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool.

2.Remove the fryer basket(s) and support rack (support rack in VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D only).

3.Leave the heating elements in the tank (VF1/VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D).

4.VF1/VMF1 / VF1D/VMF1D: Pour 30-35 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank.

VF2/VMF2 / VF2D/VMF2D: Pour 78-82 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank.

5.Replace the rack support (VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D only) and fryer basket(s) inside the tank.

6.Push power switch to ON and turn temperature controller or thermostat to desired frying temperature.

ADDING SOLID SHORTENING TO THE FRYER

Only fryers equipped with the MELT cycle may use solid shortening. Melting solid shortening without using the MELT cycle will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening. Tank warranty may be voided by improper operation.

Models VF1/VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D

1.Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool.

2.Remove fryer baskets.

3.Leave the heating elements in the tank.

4.Place 30-35 pounds of solid block shortening in the fryer tank on top of the heating elements.

5.Follow melt cycle operation.

Models VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D

1.Remove fry basket and rack support.

2.Place 78-82 pounds of solid block shortening in the fryer tank and pack around the heating elements.

3.Place basket rack support on top of shortening.

4.Follow melt cycle operation.

Melt Cycle Operation

1.Set the temperature controller knob to frying temperature.

2.Push power switch to ON.

3.Push Fry/Melt Switch to MELT. The elements will cycle on for 2 seconds and off for 28 seconds until the shortening melts and reaches a temperature of 135°F. The temperature controller will bring the shortening to the frying temperature.

4.Place Fry/Melt Switch in the FRY position when ready to fry.

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Vulcan-Hart VF1 ML-52913 Adding Solid Shortening to the Fryer, Models VF1/VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D, Melt Cycle Operation

VMF1 ML-52914, VMF1D ML-52539, VF1 ML-52913, VF2D ML-52542, VF90 ML-52917 specifications

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