Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Toastmaster equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of toastmaster equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations.
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OUNTERTOP RYERS This manual covers Models 1427 & 1439 FRY KETTLES ARE: • Electrically heated • Heated by Immersion type heating elements • Thermostatic controlled FEATURES: • Fry Kettles features stainless steel front, sides and top. • Equipped with 4” high adjustable legs.
SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION Component Location & Function. Refer to Figure 1-2. Toastmaster fry kettles are deep fryers designed to efficiently fry a wide variety of food products by immersion into heated liquified shortening. Power “ON/OFF” Switch located at front of fryer and equipped with a green signal light.
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Shortening Container (Vessel): ... One-Piece Deep Drawn Stainless Steel, ...15 Ib Shortening Capacity Construction: ...Formed and Welded Steel Thermostat: ... Adjustable from 250°F to 400°F (121.1 °C to 204.4°C) Model 1427 Electrical Specifications 3 PHASE LOADING TOTAL kW PER PHASE...
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Refer to Figure 2-1 for location of knockout(s). Refer to schematic section for wiring and electrical data. Set the fry kettle on its side as shown in Figure 2-1. Remove 2 bottom panels and then remove the shortening container as shown in Figure 2-1. Toastmaster ®...
Remove access cover of electrical compartment (Refer to Figure 2-1). Connect power supply to terminal block. The fryer is wired for 3 phase. To wire for single phase, refer to the proper model wiring schematic in section 5 of this manual. Figure 2-1 OUNTERTOP RYERS Toastmaster ®...
150VA, 1 Amp, 480 Volt for 480V rated fryer. (b.) Follow Figure 2-3 if Switch ‘S’ is rated at lower voltage than the voltage of the fryer, or if voltage is present at switch when not connected to the fryer. Toastmaster ® SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION...
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Let a few drops of water or solid shortening fall on heating elements to make sure they are heating. Shortening container and heating elements must be thoroughly cleaned before placing the fryer in operation and cooking. Refer to Cleaning in the Operation Section. CAUTION: Do not touch heating elements. OUNTERTOP RYERS Toastmaster ®...
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Never stick fingers or any body parts into hot shortening. Location of Controls The following information provides a basic description of the fry kettle components, their location and the function they perform. Toastmaster ® CAUTION: Bodily injury will result. Figure 3-1...
Lower slowly so as to prevent splatter of hot shortening. 7. Shortening expansion is approximately 15% of capacity from room temperature to 400°F (204.4°C). WARNING: KEEP THE SHORTENING LEVEL flash fire if shortening is splashed. CAUTION: OUNTERTOP RYERS Toastmaster ®...
At least once a day, replace 15% of shortening in use with fresh shortening (the difference between “FULL” and “ADD FAT” marks represents approximately 15% of shortening capacity of 4 1/2 pounds when shortening is hot). At all times KEEP SHORTENING LEVEL ABOVE THE TOP HEATING ELEMENT. Toastmaster ® SECTION 3 - OPERATION...
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10. When finished cooking food, hang basket on support to allow excess shortening to drain off. Serve food while piping hot. 11. Do not salt food directly over shortening. Salt or seasoning is another break down catalyst that shortens shortening life. CAUTION: which can cause bodily injury. CAUTION Extreme injury will result. CAUTION: OUNTERTOP RYERS Toastmaster ®...
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G. Cleaning 1. To Prolong Fat Life Strain the Shortening and Clean the Shortening Container (vessel). Your Toastmaster fry kettle and the shortening used in it will give longer, more profitable service if the following instructions are observed. a. Turn the thermostat dial to OFF position.
Do not use water or water based extinguisher on a grease fire. THIS IS HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT - BE SURE MAIN DISCONNECT IS “OFF” BEFORE PROCEEDING. CAUTION: or Halon for flammable OUNTERTOP RYERS Toastmaster ®...
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Clams Flour Salt Oysters Other seasonings (10 half Milk dozen Eggs portions) Toastmaster ® MEASURE DIRECTIONS 6 cups Blot moisture from food portions. 1 each Dredge in seasoned flour. Dip in egg wash. Dredge in fine crumbs. Repeat approx. last two steps for thicker crust. NOTE:...
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When service is needed, contact a Toastmaster Autho- rized Service Agency, or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number. Serial number, and type of your unit.
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