Frymaster MASTERJET J1X - Manual (Page 18)

J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MELT CYCLE
CAUTION
If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to Section 3.2,
Boiling-Out the Frypot.
Complete the following steps:
1. Make sure the fryer gas valve is in the OFF or PILOT position.
2. Close the frypot drain valve. Remove the basket support rack, if required.
3. Fill the frypot to the OIL-LEVEL line. When solid shortening is used, make sure it is packed
down into the frypot cold zone.
4. To melt solid shortening without scorching, alternately turn the burner ON for 3 seconds and
OFF for about 10 seconds until the shortening is melted. If smoke is seen during this process,
the shortening is being heated too quickly and scorching. This step is not necessary if using
liquid oil.
CAUTION
Thermostat-controlled fryers equipped with Melt Cycle switches will stay in the Melt
Cycle mode until the Melt Cycle switch is placed in the OFF position.
3.2 Boiling-Out the Frypot
To ensure that the frypot is free of any contamination resulting from its manufacture, shipping, and
handling during installation, the frypot must be boiled out before first use. Frymaster
recommends
boiling out the frypot each time the oil or shortening is changed.
DANGER
Never leave the fryer unattended during the boil-out process. If the boil-out solution
boils over, turn the fryer off immediately and let the solution cool for a few minutes
before resuming the process. To lessen the chance of boil over, turn the fryer’s gas
valve knob to the PILOT position occasionally.
1. Before lighting the burner, close the fryer drain valve(s) and fill the frypot to the bottom OIL-
LEVEL line with a mixture of cold water and automatic dishwashing detergent.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. Turn the fryer on as described in Section 3.1 (Lighting
the Pilot). Allow the solution to come to a boil, and then turn the gas valve knob to PILOT.
Allow the solution to set for 30 minutes. Turn the gas valve knob to ON and allow the solution
to come to a boil. Turn gas valve knob to PILOT and allow solution to set for 30 minutes.