Frymaster SM80 - Manual (Page 32)

DEAN MILLIVOLT GAS FRYERS (CE)
CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATION
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4.3.2 Opening: Beginning the Work Day
At the beginning of each work day, always check the fryer to ensure:
1. The combination or main gas valve is "OFF".
2. Frypot is filled with liquid oil to the lower OIL LEVEL line scribed into the rear wall of the
frypot.
To light the fryer:
1. Open the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
2. Light the pilot.
a. See Section 4.1.1 for pilot lighting procedures.
After the pilot is lit:
1. Release the white pilot button.
2. Turn the thermostat to the desired cooking temperature. Watch to ensure the main burner
ignites from the pilot.
3. Allow the oil/shortening-filled frypot to heat for approximately 30 minutes before cooking.
Oil temperature will stabilize at the desired setpoint, ensuring quality cooking.
4.3.3 Filtering Basics
CAUTION
When filtering, never leave the filter unit unattended. Oil moving through the lines
can knock the flexible return hose out of the fryer, spraying hot oil and causing
severe burns.
DANGER
The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a
fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can
spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
Basic rules of filtering are:
e The shortening should be filtered at least daily or even more frequently if cooking is heavy.
Filtering ensures long shortening life, better tasting food and minimizes flavors being
transferred from batch to batch.