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Model 500/600
3-3. FILLING OR
ADDING SHORTENING
The shortening level must always be at the frypot level
indicator on the rear of the frypot (see photo on next
page). Failure to follow these instructions could result in a
fire and/or damage to the fryer.
When using solid shortening, it is recommended to melt
the shortening on an outside heating source before plac-
ing it in the frypots. The elements on electric fryers, or the
frypot surface on gas fryers, must be completely
submerged. Fire or damage to the frypot could result.
1. It is recommended that a high quality frying shortening be used in
the fryer. Some low grade shortenings have a high moisture
content and will cause foaming and boiling over.
To avoid severe burns when pouring hot shortening into
frypot, wear gloves and take care to avoid splashing.
2. The electric model 500 requires 48 lbs. (21.8 kg) of liquid
shortening, and the gas model requires 43 lbs. (19.5 kg). Model
500 fryers have 2 level indicator lines inscribed on the rear wall of
the frypot, whereas the model 600 has only 1 level indicator. The
level indicator lines show the proper shortening levels.
3. Cold shortening should be filled to 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) below
a single level indicator line, and frypots with 2 level indicator lines,
cold shortening should be even with the lower level indicator line.
The shortening expands when heated and should be at the level
indicator line when the shortening is hot, or the top level indicator
line on model 500s.
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