Crown Verity PF-2 - Manual (Page 10)

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FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING
NOTICE Solid shortening should NOT be used with PRO-FRYERS. Melting solid shortening will damage
the tank and void your warranty.
• Close the drain valve.
• Check the level of the fryer
• Fill the fryer tank with liquid shortening.
• Shortening level should be between the min and max
lines in the fryer tank.
• Shortening will expand when heated. Do not fill the
fryer tank past the MAX line.
• Add fresh shortening as needed to maintain oil level.
Before Start-Up • Inspect hose(s) for evidence of excessive wear, cuts or cracks. If evient, replace
only with manufacturer’s original parts before operation.
LIGHTING THE PILOT
1. Open the door
2 Turn the thermostat OFF (see figure below, view A). The thermostat is located behind the door.
3. Push the gas control valve knob and turn to OFF. Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent.
4. Push and turn gas control valve knob to the “L” in PILOT (see figure below, view B).
5. While still holding the knob in, light the pilot with a lit flame. Continue to depress the knob until pilot
remains lit when knob is released. If the pilot
does not remain lit, repeat step 3 through 5.
6. Depress and turn gas control knob to ON (See
figure below, view C).
7. If gas supply is interrupted, repeat steps 2
through 6.