Owner`s manual
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Basics Equipment Basics
Fryers
Temperature
Standard
Equipment
Temperature
Check
Use an approved digital thermometer to take and record
temperatures as follows:
1. Stir shortening for 3 minutes, using Fryer’s Friend
2. Hang basket on bracket over center of fryer
3. Place temperature probe through bottom of basket in the
center front, near fryer temperature probe. Lower basket
until bottom reaches shortening.
4. Allow thermometer to stabilize
5. Record the reading as required on the Quality Checks
Log or equivalent tool
Do NOT cook in the fry vat
while taking temperature.
Do NOT submerge probe
handle.
If temperature is out of
specification, adjust
temperature or call
manufacturer for
instructions.
Equipment Use
1. Be sure hoods are turned on
2. Turn on power 30 minutes prior to use
3. Be sure shortening is at proper level in fryer (refer to Fryer
Basics topic, adjust shortening levels instruction)
4. Be sure shortening is at proper quality (refer to Fryer
Basics topic for “Daily Shortening Checks” instructions)
Equipment
Checks
Weekly Check
Fryer Recovery Time:
Many fryer computers have a built-in recovery rate
function; if this function is not available on your computer,
perform the test manually, following the instructions in the
Equipment Emphasis Guide or owner’s manual
Sensitivity Settings:
Monthly Check
Cold soak procedure completed to remove carbon buildup
Verify product cook times programmed correctly
Check fryer product cook cycle with stopwatch
Refer to Equipment Emphasis Guide (EEG) for
programming instructions
(177°C ± 2°C)
French Fry Fryer
(182°C ± 2°C)
Multi-vat Fryer
Product Setting
French Fries 3
TENDERCRISP
®
fillets 9
All others 5










