Frymaster Y/KSCF/C/HC18G - Manual (Page 27)

Y/KSCF/C/HC18G HIGH EFFICIENCY COOL ZONE SERIES GAS
FRYERS
CHAPTER 4: DAILY OPERATION
4-1
4.1 General Use
1. At opening, always check that the power switch and the controller are OFF.
2. For consistent quality product, convenience, and long-term savings, use a high-quality liquid
shortening.
3. If using solid shortening, never melt a block of shortening by placing an entire block in the
fryer vessel. Cut it into small pieces and pack it around fryer components.
4. Although 350°F (177°C) is the recommended temperature for most cooking operations, set
the fryer at the lowest possible temperature which produces a high quality end product while
ensuring maximum life for your oil.
4.2 Start-Up Procedures
1. If the fryer is empty, pour enough oil into the frypot to fill it to the bottom OIL LEVEL line
scribed on the rear wall. If solid shortening is used, melt the shortening following
procedures in Section 3.10, Final Preparation.
2. A. Pilot lighting procedures – Standing Pilot:
a. Turn off the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
b. Turn the operating thermostat to OFF.
c. Depress the Pilot Off button (red) on the combination safety gas valve to turn it off.
d. Wait at least five minutes for any accumulated gas to disperse.
e. Open the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
f. Press and hold the white pilot light button and repeatedly press the piezo ignitor
button until the pilot lights. Release the white button after approximately 45-60
seconds.
g. If the pilot does not stay lit, depress the white pilot light button and re-light the pilot
(repeat Step f above). Hold the button in longer before releasing. Trapped air may
necessitate re-lighting the pilot several times until gas flow is constant.
h. When the pilot stays lit, release the white pilot light button.
i. Turn the thermostat to any ON setting and ensure the main burner ignites from the
pilot.