Fryer User Manual

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS
VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011)
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BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTION
 Set the desired temperature and allow shortening to heat up to that temperature.
 Fry items that are the same size to ensure equal doneness.
 Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into hot
shortening.
 Add fresh shortening as needed.
Fry Basket Guidelines
 Do not overfill baskets. (See table for recommended basket capacities below)
Carefully lower basket into oil.
 When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying.
 When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake the basket several times.
 Batter covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or
basket. If you use the basket, first dip the basket into the shortening to
reduce batter-build up on basket surfaces.
 When frying is completed, remove basket or product. Hang basket on rear
hanger.
Fry Basket Capacity:
1VK45: Recommended pounds per basket are 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg).
1VK65: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg).
1VK85: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg).
EXTENDING SHORTENING LIFE
Shortening life can be extended by the following guidelines:
 Do not salt foods over the fryer.
 Use good-quality shortening.
 Filter shortening daily (at a minimum).
 Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored.
 Keep equipment and surrounding clean. Use tank covers when not in use.
(accessory).
 Set thermostat correctly.
 Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing on fryer.