Frymaster GF14 - Manual (Page 6)

1-2
Thermostats
1. These fryers are equipped with adjustable operating thermostats. The temperature at which the
thermostat opens and closes is adjusted by rotating a knob. The tolerance band of the Sunne
thermostat is +10°F (+6°C) and -20°F (-11°C ).
Fryers in the GF14/GF40 series are also equipped with a high-limit thermostat. In the event that the
fryer fails to properly control the oil temperature, the high-limit thermostat prevents the fryer from
overheating to the flash point. The high-limit thermostat acts as a normally closed power switch that
opens when exposed to temperatures above 425ºF to 450ºF (218ºC to 232ºC).
1.2 Accessing Fryers for Servicing
DANGER
Moving a fryer filled with cooking oil/shortening may cause spilling or splattering of
the hot liquid. Follow the draining instructions in Chapter 3 of the Installation and
Operation manual before attempting to relocate a fryer for servicing.
1. Drain all cooking oil/shortening from the fryer.
2. Shut off the gas supply to the unit and disconnect the unit from the gas supply.
3. Remove any attached restraining devices.
4. Relocate the fryer for service accessibility.
5. After servicing is complete, reconnect the unit to the gas supply and reattach the restraining
devices.
6. Refill the frypot with cooking oil/shortening.
1.3
Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent Tube
Refer to Quarterly Checks and Services in Chapter 4 of the Installation and Operation manual.
1.4
Checking the Burner Manifold Pressure
See step 7-15 in section 1.7.4, Replacing the Gas Valve.
1.5
Adjusting Deflector Spacing and Alignment
DANGER
Drain the frypot or remove the handle from the drain valve before proceeding further.
Proper spacing of the edge of the deflectors is ¾-inch (19mm) from the frypot side. To adjust target
spacing, bend the brackets to which they are attached away or toward the frypot to the proper
distance. (A board of the proper thickness is useful as a gauge to verify spacing and alignment.)
The illustration below depicts a typical GF40. The GF14 procedure is the same except that there are
no ceramic targets.