Electric Fryer Operation & Care Manual • 15
OPERATION
NOTE: Perform an initial Boil-Out to clean
and sanitize the fryer station before
operating.
1. Service is to be performed by an authorized
Alto-Shaam service agent.
2. Ensurealllocalelectricalcodes,recodes,andall
other requirements such as hood installation have
been met in the process of installation.
NOTE: Because each fryer station is controlled
separately, the following procedures
must be followed for every component
fryer in multiple-station units.
3. Open front access door and ensure drain valve is
in the “CLOSED” position. Thehandleshouldbe
rotatedclockwiseuntilitstops.
4. Fill frypot with frying compound as indicated. (see
illustration on the oil/shortening requirements page)
5. The Master Power Switch is located behind the front
access door. Turn Master Power Switch “ON.”
6. Press the ELEMENT HI-LIMIT RESET button.
7. The LED display on the control panel will indicate
“-AS-”, the software version, and then “C ”.
8. Press and hold the Power “ON” Key on the main
control panel for 3 seconds. Both “LED” displays on
the control panel will indicate actual oil temperature
or ambient room temperature. The bottom of alpha/
numeric display will indicate “MELT-CYCLE.” It is
recommended to allow the fryer to complete the “Melt
Cycle” when using solid shortening; however, if liquid
shortening is used the “Melt Cycle” may be bypassed
by pressing Temperature Key
for 3 seconds.
9. Whenthefryerhasreached135°F,themeltcycleis
complete and the LED display on the control panel
will indicate “HEAt”.
10. Whenthefryerdisplaystheset-pointtemperature,
product can be fried.
11. More detailed operating guidelines along with
information on programming are located within this
manual.
12. To shut down the fryer, turn the Master Power Switch
located behind the front access door to the “OFF”
position.
NOTE: for your protection The fryer station is
furnished with a hi-limit safety shutoff that will
disengage the control if the frying compound
temperature in the frypot would ever exceed
415°F(213°C).TheLED will display “Hi”, the
heat will shut off, the timer will be cancelled,
and a constant alarm will sound. In this event,
allow the frying compound temperature to drop
below415°F(213°C).Openthefrontaccessdoor
and press the OIL HI-LIMIT RESET button for
a period of 3-seconds to restart the control.
START UP & GENERAL OPERATION
DANGER
DISCONNECT UNIT FROM
POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CLEANING OR SERVICING.