Garland S18-F - Manual (Page 6)

Part # P157 (08/04) Page 6
4. Lift the tank out of the fryer for cleaning. If a
special fry tank cleaner is used, carefully follow the
manufacture’s instructions for use. A soap, vinegar
or baking soda solution may be used for cleaning
the tank. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clean, hot
water and dry completely.
INSTALLATION Continued
5. Replace the tank in the fryer. If the tank has the
optional drain valve, make sure that this valve is
tightly closed.
6. With the circuit breakers and toggle switch on the
fryer in the “OFF” position, turn on the power at
the service disconnect box.
OPERATION
Filling the Tank
Once the tank and elements have been cleaned the tank
can be filled with oil.
1. If Liquid frying compound is used, fill the tank to
the ‘Full’ mark stamped on the inside of the tank.
Do not over fill the tank.
2. If hydrogenated or solid frying compound is used,
measure 30 lbs (13.6 kg). Pack the compound firmly
around the heating unit. The elements must be
completely covered with compound. Start the fryer
and set the thermostat to 250°F (121°C). Operate at
this temperature until the compound is completely
melted. Operating at higher temperatures can
scorch the frying compound.
3. For optimum frying compound life, it has been
recommended by the manufactures of the compound
limit the maximum operating temperature to 375°F
(190°C) on S18F models and 350°F (177°C) on
S18SF models.
Operating Instructions
The S18 series fryers are equipped with a temperature
limiting safety system. To start the fryer operating:
1. Turn the thermostat to the “OFF” position.
2. Lift the toggle switch to the start position
(momentarily up).
3. Release the switch. It will return to the run position.
The green indicator lamp should be illuminated.
4. Turn the thermostat dial to the desired
temperature.
High Temperature Cutoff/Reset
Your Garland Fryer is equipped with a protective
secondary thermostat. If the operating thermostat fails
to control the temperature, the secondary (Hi-Limit)
thermostat will take over. It will cut off power to the
heating elements if the frying compound reaches a
temperature greater than 430°F (221°C). The system
cannot be reset until the frying compound drops in
temperature by approximately 50°F (28°C). Repeating
the starting procedure can reset the system.
If this condition occurs, it could indicate that the
operating thermostat has become damaged. A qualified
service technician should check the fryer. Continued
operation of the fryer in this condition will deteriorate the
frying compound and degrade the product quality.