Frymaster 2836 Series - Manual (Page 14)

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1. Fill the frypot with cooking oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the frypot.
This will allow for oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher than the
middle line. The smaller of the two frypots holds 110 pounds of cooking oil or shortening; the
larger frypot holds 160 pounds.
If solid shortening is used, first raise the elements, then pack solid shortening into the bottom of
the frypot. Lower the elements, and then pack solid shortening around and over the elements.
Never insert a solid block of shortening into frypot on top of the elements. Hot spots and
element damage will occur, and the potential for flash-fire increases.
DANGER
NEVER
set a complete block of solid shortening on top of heating elements. Doing
so will damage the elements and increase the potential for flash-point shortening
temperatures and subsequent fire.
2. Ensure that the power cords are plugged into the appropriate receptacles. Verify that the faces of
the plugs are flush with the outlet plate, with no portion of the prongs visible.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch
to the "ON" position and allow the cooking oil or shortening to
reach the programmed cooking temperature. (Refer to the separate computer/controller manual
provided with the fryer for details of programming and using the controller.) If solid shortening
is used, the MELT CYCLE must be used to melt the shortening. DO NOT DISABLE OR
CANCEL THE MELT CYCLE!
4. Ensure that the oil level is at but not above the top OIL LEVEL line. It may be necessary to add
oil or shortening to bring the level up to the proper mark after the oil has reached the
programmed cooking temperature.
5. Once the oil in the frypot has reached the programmed cooking temperature and the oil level has
been verified to be at the top OIL LEVEL line, the unit is ready for frying.
S
HUTDOWN
1. Press the ON/OFF switch
to the "OFF" position (the LED displays on the computer go dark).
2. Filter the cooking oil (if applicable) and clean the fryer (See Chapter 3).
3. Place the frypot covers on frypots.