Basic Operation

Follow the procedure below on the initial start-up of the fryer, and each time the fryer is brought from a cold, or shut down condition, back into operation. These are basic, general instructions. Be sure to follow KFC’s Standards Library when operating the fryer.

  1. Ensure the oil is filled to the proper level in the vat; to the 2 lower indicators.

    To avoid serious personal injury or property damage, do not exceed maximum product capacity and filter as recommended by manufacturer.

    Do not overload, or place product with extreme moisture content onto racks or in baskets.

    • 20 lbs (9.0 kg)is the maximum amount of product per full vat.

  2. Turn the POWER/PUMP switch to the POWER position and press the appropriate product button to select the amount of product to be cooked.

    The controls have a 45 second delay from when the power switch is turned on, to when the burners ignite. All safety devices shut off the gas supply to the burner. Follow the above procedures to restart the fryer. Notify a qualified service technician if the shut down is repeated.

  3. Stir the oil as it’s heating up from a cold start. Be sure to stir down into the cold zone.

    Overflow Risk

    • The oil may be stirred only during the morning start up procedure. Do not stir the oil at any other time.

    • Moisture and cracklings settles to the bottom of the vat during normal operation. Manually stirring the oil brings the water and hot oil into contact.

    • Ensure the fryer is level.

    • Ensure the oil is at the appropriate level. Oil should never be above the upper vat “fill” line.

    • Ensure the gas control valve and burners are properly adjusted. (Gas units only)

    • Failure to follow these instructions can result in oil overflowing the vat which could cause serious burns, personal injury, fire, and/or property damage.

  4. Allow fryer to heat until digital display shows “DROP”. (Press the EXIT COOL button if the display shows COOL”).

    NOTICE -

    The heat cycles on and off approximately 10 degrees before the setpoint temperature.

  5. Before loading product onto the racks, lower racks into the hot oil to keep the product from sticking to the racks.

  6. Slide racks of breaded product into carrier on the lid, starting with the bottom rack, to prevent damaged product.

  7. Lower and latch the lid down and press the appropriate product button.

  8. At the end of the cycle, an alarm sounds, and the display shows “DONE”. At this time, press the appropriate product button.

  9. Unlatch and raise the lid cautiously.

  10. Using the rack handles, remove the racks of product from the carrier, starting with the top rack to prevent damaged product.

NOTICE -

In the event of a power failure, no attempt should be made to operate the fryer. The fryer is equipped with an automatic ignition system and cannot be operated without electrical power.