Frymaster H22SC - Manual (Page 12)

3–1
NAVY SURFACE SHIP ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1
Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
Setup
DANGER
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with
water or cooking oil before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in
irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire.
DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with cooking oil. Failure to
do so will cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil is heated to cooking
temperature.
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
bottom line; overflow may occur as heat expands the oil.
NOTE: If solid shortening is used, first raise the elements, then pack the shortening into the
bottom of the frypot. Lower the elements, and then pack the shortening around and over the
elements. It may be necessary to add shortening to bring the level up to the proper mark after the
packed shortening has melted.
DANGER
Never set a complete block of solid shortening on top of the heating elements.
When using solid shortening, always pre-melt the shortening before adding it to the
frypot. If the shortening is not pre-melted, it must be packed down into the bottom of
the frypot and between the elements, and the fryer must be started in the melt-cycle
mode.
Never cancel the melt-cycle mode when using solid shortening. Doing so will result
in damage to the elements and increase the potential for a flash fire.
2. If the fryer(s) is/are not hard-wired into the power supply, ensure that the power cord(s) is/are
plugged into the appropriate receptacle(s). Verify that the face of the plug(s) is/are 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.
It may be necessary to add oil to bring the level up to the proper mark, after it has reached
cooking temperature.