INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MEF24A MEDIUM DUTY ELECTRIC FRYER VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. FORM 30957 (10-95) (Formerly F-136088) BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation, Operation and Care of MODEL MEF24A ELECTRIC FRYER PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your fryer will result in many years of satisfactory performance. It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.
LEVELING THE FRYER Place a spirit level on top of the fryer. Turn the adjustment screw at the bottom of each leg until the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to-side. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.
OPERATION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, WARNING: SPILLING HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL OIL FROM THE TANK. CONTROLS On-Off Switch (Red) — Turns power to the fryer on and off. Melt-On Switch (White) — (Optional) Used to melt solid shortening in the tank. Push to ON to operate the melt cycle; push to OFF once solid shortening is melted.
ADDING FRYING COMPOUND Fill fry tank to the FULL mark (approximately 30 pounds) with liquid or melted frying compound. Do not overfill. Do not use solid frying compound unless your fryer is equipped with the melt cycle option. Air holes caused when packing solid frying compound into the fryer can cause hot spots on the heating element sheath, resulting in momentary overheating of some of the frying compound and premature frying compound breakdown. It can also damage the heating elements.
HIGH LIMIT DEVICE A high limit device will shut the fryer down if the oil overheats. DO NOT turn fryer on again until oil temperature has lowered to at least 350°F. If the situation persists, contact your local Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer. CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING. CAUTION: Do not spray with hose or steam cleaner. Doing so will cause extensive damage (not covered under warranty). Daily Clean your fryer regularly.
6. Again, lift the element handle while pulling the black handle until the elements lock themselves at the high (cleaning) position. Both the lifting out and lowering of elements can be done in one swing, without stopping at the intermediate (drain) position. 7. Remove the crumb tray. 8. Firmly grasp both handles of the fry tank and lift it out. 9. Strain the frying compound into a clean container. 10. Replace the empty fry tank and lower the elements to rest inside the tank. 11.
Precautions When scraping off heavy deposits of grease or oil from stainless steel equipment, never use ordinary steel scrapers or knives. Particles of ordinary steel may become embedded in, or lodge on, the surface of the stainless steel. These will rust, causing unsightly stains. Where it is necessary to scrape, use stainless steel, wood, plastic, or rubber tools, or stainless steel wool.
SUGGESTED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CHART FOR DEEP FAT FRYING Temp.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, WARNING: SPILLING HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL OIL FROM THE TANK. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
DEEP FRYING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FORM 30957 (10-95) (Formerly F-136088) — 12 — PRINTED IN U.S.A.
