Operating instructions

DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE PROBLEM SUGGESTED REMEDY
Fryer will not heat Not plugged in or circuit breaker
tripped
Plug into proper receptacle
Reset circuit breaker
Temperature control knob not set to
desired temperature
Set to desired temperature
Hi-limit safety tripped Clean element
1
, reset hi-limit
Damaged hi-limit safety thermostat
or temperature control thermostat
Replace defective thermostat
Damaged wiring or loose connection Replace damaged wiring
Tighten connections
Fryer will not maintain
temperature
Temperature control thermostat
thermobulb contaminated with
cooking debris
Clean element
2
Damaged temperature control
thermostat
Replace defective thermostat
Fryer leaks oil Damaged frypot Replace frypot
Element head will not
raise, will not stay in the
up position, or will not
lower
Frypot out of position, or has excess
cooking debris in bottom
Damaged hinge bracket or support
rod
Check frypot for position
Clean frypot
Replace damaged bracket, support
rod and/or support rod spring
Element head will not
stay in raised position
Damaged support rod Replace damaged support rod and/or
support rod spring
Heat indicator does not
light (operation OK)
Defective indicator light
Loose or defective wiring
Replace indicator
Repair wiring, tighten connectors
1
The hi-limit safety is designed to shut down the fryer is the oil temperature exceeds 440ºF. A build-up
of cooking debris between the heating element and the thermobulb of the hi-limit safety will cause the
hi-limit to trip prematurely. Clean the element so that oil may circulate freely between the element
and the thermobulb. Reset the safety by pressing the red button on the back of the element head.
2
A build-up of cooking debris between the heating element and the thermobulb temperature control
thermostat will cause inconsistent temperatures. Clean the element so that oil may circulate freely
between the element and the thermobulb.
COOKING SUGGESTIONS
Keep the fryer baskets, heating element and frypot clean.
Maintaining the quality of the fryer oil is important for the optimum quality of the food product. Start the
day with fresh or freshly-filtered commercial-quality shortening or cooking oil. Filter the oil frequently and
replace the oil if it darkens significantly or develops objectionable odors.
Cook at the recommended temperature. Too high a temperature will shorten the life of the cooking oil.
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
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