Start-up Procedures

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.

To avoid fire or excessive smoking: do not leave fryer unattended during Melt Cycle; do not bypass Melt Cycle unless oil completely covers elements.

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.

  • 3 lbs (1.4 kg) is the maximum amount of product per full vat.
  • 1-1/2 lbs (0.68 kg) is the maximum amount of product per split vat.
  • 1.5 lbs (.68 kg) is the maximum for the split vat fryers.

With prolonged use, the flashpoint of oil is reduced.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not use oil that is foaming or shows signs of excessive smoking.

If the oil temperature exceeds 420°F (216°C), immediately shut off the power at the main circuit breaker and have the fryer repaired. If oil temperature exceeds its flash-point, fire will occurs, resulting in severe burns and/or property damage.

  1. Assemble filter pan assembly.

  2. Check JIB (oil reservoir) is filled with oil.

  3. Ensure basket support is in vat.

  4. Ensure vat is filled with room temperature oil to the proper level.

  5. Move power switch to the on position then press the heat button to turn on heat for the desired vat. If “IS POT FILLED?” displays ensure oil is at the proper level and then press ✓ button for “YES”.

    Unit automatically goes into melt cycles until the oil temperature reaches 180°F (82°C) and then control automatically exits the melt cycle.

NOTE: If desired, the melt cycle may be bypassed by pressing and holding the “✓” or “X” button for five seconds. The control then shows “EXIT MELT” “YES NO”. Press “✓” button for yes and vat heats continuously until the set-point temperature is reached.