Lid Operation

Burn Risk

To avoid severe burns:

  • The lid handle must be fully latched prior to starting a cook cycle.

  • Do not lift the handle until pressure gauge reads 0 PSI.

  • Do not operate unit without all lid components installed and lid cover in place.

  • Do not tamper with any component of the lid’s locking mechanism.

NOTICE -

If lid becomes difficult to operate, stop using the fryer and call for service. Cables need replaced.

Lower the handle before attempting to raise the lid, or damage to the lid could result.

Closing the Lid

There are two mechanical lid latches. The front lid latch just keeps the lid in the down position. It can not be used to seal the lid for pressure cooking. To pressure cook product the lid handle must be fully engaged in the forward position and locked down before beginning the pressure cooking cycle. If not, the vat will not build pressure. Once pressure builds inside the vat a mechanical safety latch locks the handle in the down position to prevent the lid from being opened under pressure. To pressure cook product do the following:

  1. Pull the lid down until it latches.

  2. Pull the lid handle forward until it stops.

  3. Lift up on the lid handle until it stops.

  4. Pull the lid handle forward until the roller bearings seat in to the hook arms.

  5. Push the lid handle down until it stops.

 

Opening the Lid

There are two mechanical lid latches. The front lid latch just keeps the lid in the down position. It can not be used to seal the lid for pressure cooking. The lid handle must be fully engaged and locked in the down position for pressure cooking to work. During the cooking cycle pressure builds to 12 PSI to facilitate a quicker cook cycle. Pressure releases according to the programmable cook cycle. Typically near the end of the cycle. Once the vats internal pressure drops low enough, the mechanical safety latch disengages and allows the lid handle to be raised. The pressure inside the vat must be fully released before lifting the lid handle. To check the internal vat pressure, press the Info (information) button on the lower right corner of the control panel. The pressure remaining in the vat displays. Wait for the pressure to drop to 0 PSI before lifting the handle.

 

  1. Gently raise the lid handle until it stops.

  2. Push the lid handle back until it stops.

  3. Lower the lid handle.

  4. Push the lid handle back.

  5. Unlatch the front lid latch and raise the lid.