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Open Pot Gas Fryer Installation & Operation Manual...
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NOTICE This appliance is intended for commercial use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty. NOTICE This equipment must be installed in accordance with the appropriate national and local codes of the region in which the appliance is installed.
1. General Information 1.1 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly. DANGER Hot cooking oil or shortening causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot cooking oil/shortening or to transfer hot cooking oil/shortening from one container to another. 1.2 Equipment Description This gas fryer is designed for all-purpose frying.
1.5 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure This unit was carefully inspected and packed before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment for transport. What to do if your equipment arrives damaged: File a claim for damages immediately, regardless of the extent of damages.
DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS The type of gas for which the fryer is equipped is marked on the data plate attached to the inside of the fryer door. Connect a fryer marked “NAT”...
2.4 Connection to Gas Line The size of the gas line used for installation is very important. If the line is too small, the gas pressure at the burner manifold will be low. This may cause pilot outage, slow recovery and delayed ignition. The incoming gas supply line should be a minimum of 1½”...
3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Start-Up Procedure Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve is closed. Fill the frypot to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line. To prevent scorching, if solid shortening is being used, make sure it is tightly packed down into the bottom of the frypot.
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.
DANGER Never leave the fryer unattended during the boil-out process. If the boil-out solution boils over, turn the fryer off immediately and let the solution cool for a few minutes before resuming the process. To lessen the chance of boil over, turn the fryer’s gas valve knob to the PILOT position occasionally.
3.5 Thermostat Operation The thermostat is connected to a graduated knob located inside the fryer door. Rotating the knob clockwise to the desired cooking temperature (setpoint) directly adjusts the thermostat to that temperature. The thermostat controls the frypot temperature by regulating the gas supply to the burner via the gas valve. The thermostat is in the full OFF position when the word OFF is at the top of the knob.
4: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Daily Checks and Services Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage Look for loose wires, leaks, foreign material in frypot or inside cabinet, and any other indications that the fryer and accessories are not ready and safe for operation. Inspect the burner deflectors to verify that each is positioned directly above its orifice, and that the flame ignites approximately 2½...
Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories As with the frypot, a deposit of carbonized oil/shortening will accumulate on detachable parts and accessories such as baskets and sediment trays. Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with a clean cloth dampened with a detergent solution. Rinse and thoroughly dry each part.
4.4 Operator Troubleshooting The tables that follow provide operators with a list of possible malfunctions, the probable causes of the malfunctions, and the corrective actions to take to correct the problem. In some cases the operator may not be able to correct the problem, but will at least be able to accurately diagnose the problem.
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Patriot warrants its equipment against defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the following conditions: Patriot gas equipment is warranted for one (1) years, effective from the date of purchase by the original owner. A copy of the original receipt or other proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty coverage. This warranty applies to the original owner only, and is not assignable.