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Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22
nd
Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone 206-322-5474 • Fax 206-322-5425
616B & 616BT Counter Top Fryer MN-1136EN 3
2 Operation
Read each step completely before doing what it
tells you to do.
1. Put enough shortening in the kettle to
completely cover the heating elements,
thermocouple, and high-temperature limit
control probe.
Put shortening in the kettle using one of
these methods:
WARNING
Hot shortening causes severe burns.
• Melt shortening in a pan on the stove
and pour it into the kettle.
• Put solid shortening into the kettle,
packing it tightly around the heating
elements, thermocouple, and high-
temperature limit control probe.
WARNING
Air spaces can cause the shortening to
overheat and catch on fire.
2. Turn on the unit by turning the thermostat
clockwise 1/16 turn. When the unit is turned
on, the power light located next to the
thermostat knob will be lit.
3. Set the thermostat to 250°F/121°C. The
“Heating” pilot light above the elements will
light up, indicating that the shortening has
not yet reached the selected temperature.
4. Continue adding shortening to the kettle
until it reaches the “Oil Level” marks on the
kettle. Use one of the following methods.
• Melt shortening in a pan on the stove
and pour it into the kettle.
• Very carefully put solid shortening into
the kettle.
WARNING
To avoid serious burns, be very careful not
to splatter hot shortening when you add
shortening to the kettle.
Because shortening expands as it increases
in temperature, put shortening in the kettle
gradually. Let the shortening in the kettle
heat up before you add more.
5. After all of the shortening has melted, set the
thermostat to the desired frying temperature.
The “Heating” pilot light will go out if the
high temperature limit control breaks the
circuit.
Note: If the high temperature limit control
does break the circuit, push the red reset
button on the back of the heater head.
6. Wait for the shortening to reach the desired
temperature.
WARNING
To avoid serious burns, when the fryer is
operating, do not touch any part of the
fryer that is in contact with hot shortening.
7. If you are frying cake or French donuts,
move the cutter into place over the fryer.
Refer to the cutter manual (Type N cutter)
for complete installation and operation
instructions.