Frymaster BIGLA30 - Manual (Page 20)

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3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
WARNING
The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of
the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects
of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures.
CAUTION
Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valves are
closed. Remove the basket support rack(s), if installed, and fill the frypot to the
bottom OIL-LEVEL line.
3.1.1 Setup
WARNING
Never operate this appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with wa-
ter or oil before lighting the burners. Failure to do so will damage the frypot and may
cause a fire.
DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will
cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature.
WARNING
The BIGLA30 is not intended to use solid shortening. Use only liquid shortening
with this fryer. The use of solid shortening will clog the top off oil lines. The oil
capacity of the BIGLA30 LOV™ gas fryer is 32 lbs. (3.8 gallons/14.5 liters) at 70°F
(21°C) for a full-vat and 18 lbs. (2.2 gallons/8.33 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for each half of a
dual-vat.
Prior to filling frypots with oil, ensure all drains are closed.
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 bot-
tom line; overflow may occur as heat expands the oil.
2. Ensure that the power cord(s) is/are plugged into the appropriate receptacle(s). Verify that the
face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no portion of the prongs visible.
3. Ensure that the oil level is at the top OIL LEVEL line when the oil is at its cooking temperature.