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GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Start-Up Procedure
CAUTION
If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to Section
3.2, Boil-Out Procedure.
CAUTION
The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF14 Series fryer is 40 lbs. (20
liters) at 70ºF (21ºC).
The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the GF40 Series fryer is 50 lbs. (25
liters) at 70°F (21°C).
Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve
is closed. Remove the basket support rack, if installed, and fill the frypot to
the bottom OIL-LEVEL line.
To prevent scorching, if solid shortening is being used, make sure it is tightly
packed down into the bottom of the frypot.
Operating the Gas Valve:
The knob on the Honeywell gas valve is placed in the PILOT or ON position by rotating it
counter-clockwise. To return the knob to the OFF position, the knob must be depressed
slightly to disengage its stop tab, then rotated clockwise.
Lighting the Pilot and Burner
:
WARNING
Frypot must be filled with water or cooking oil/shortening before lighting.
1. Open the door and turn the thermostat knob to the desired frying temperature (or
275°F/135°C if boiling out the frypot).
2. Rotate the gas valve knob to the PILOT position (see Figure 1).
Lighting the Pilot and Burner
OFF
ON
PILOT
OFF
ON
PILOT
Figure 1 Figure 2