BKI ALF-FC Automatic Lift Fryer - Manual (Page 17)

Automatic Lift Fryer Operation
3. Once the fryer is filled with shortening, place the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch in the FRY position.
Unless the STIR OIL function is operating in the –OFF mode, the digital timer activates a STIR
OIL function and begins an internal six minute countdown (not displayed). At the end of the
internal countdown, the display shows the words “STIR” then “OIL” in .5 second intervals and the
alarm sounds. Depress the ALARM button and stir the shortening freely while it is heating.
IMPORTANT! Before the first cooking operation each day, stir the shortening freely while it is
heating to provide a balanced shortening temperature for excellent results with the first cooking.
Failure to do this can result in a crusty skin on the product surface with an undercooked product
internally. In addition, in some cases, failure to stir the shortening while it is initially heating may
cause the HI-LIMIT safety device to disable the power due to a false overtemperature condition.
4. Set the thermostat to the desired cook temperature. The temperature light will go on. When the
temperature is reached, the light will go off. The light will continue to cycle on and off as the fryer
maintains the set temperature.
5. Raise the basket to the top position by depressing the basket switch to the UP position.
6. Press and hold the TIME SELECT arrow buttons on the digital timer until the desired cook time is
displayed or recall a preset time by quickly pressing the appropriate preset button.
7. The shortening will heat and begin to reach the fill mark inside the pot. Add more shortening as
required to reach the fill mark.
Cooking
1. Ensure that the Start-Up procedures have been performed.
2. When frying chicken, lower the basket into the shortening by depressing the basket switch to the
DOWN position.
Hot shortening may splash out of the pot causing severe injury when dropping
chicken into pot. Carefully drop pieces of chicken into pot to prevent shortening
splashes.
3. Carefully drop the chicken in the shortening one piece at a time starting with thighs and
drumsticks. The fryer is designed to accommodate 32 pieces of chicken.
4. Activate the timer by pressing the START/STOP button on the digital timer. The timer will begin
the count down. At the end of the frying cycle, the digital timer beeper will sound and the basket
will automatically rise to its top position. Press the START/STOP button on the digital timer.
5. Allow the basket to drain.
Failure to use the insulated mitts will result in injury. Always use the insulated
mitts when handling the hot fry basket.
6. Remove basket from the lift and empty carefully.
7. Return the basket to the lift.
8. Remember to filter the shortening at least every third frying cycle load. Refer to the procedure in
this manual. Also filter the shortening and clean the fryer at the end of each day. If you do not
plan to use the fryer for an hour or more, turn the thermostat down to 150
.
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