Hobart HGC45F ML-126957 Fryer User Manual


 
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HGF FRYER WITH MANUAL PILOT IGNITION
CAUTION: Before turning the burners on, the fry tank must be filled with liquid or melted
shortening.
1. Turn thermostat OFF. Thermostat is located behind the door
(Fig. 5).
2. Turn gas control valve knob to PILOT (Fig. 6). Wait 5 minutes for
unburned gas to vent.
NOTE: PILOT position as labeled on the knob also functions as
the OFF position.
3. Push gas control knob in (Fig. 6).
4. While still holding knob in, light the pilot with a lit taper. Continue
to depress knob for 30 seconds, then release the knob. Pilot
should remain lit when knob is released.
If pilot does not remain lit, repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4.
5. Turn gas control knob to ON (Fig. 7).
6. If gas supply is interrupted, repeat Steps 1-5.
TURNING THE FRYER ON
To turn the fryer on, set the thermostat knob to the desired temperature. After the set temperature
has been reached, the gas control shuts off gas flow to the burners. The pilot remains lit. The
burners will cycle on and off, maintaining the set temperature.
TURNING THE FRYER OFF
1. Turn the thermostat OFF.
2. Turn the gas control valve knob to PILOT. In this position, the pilot remains lit.
3. To shut off all gas to the system, including the pilot, turn the gas control valve knob to OFF.
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
1. Turn the mainl gas shutoff valve OFF.
2. Turn the thermostat knob OFF.
3. Turn the gas control valve knob to OFF.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
HGF FRYER CONTROLS
Thermostat Knob - Used to control frying temperature.
Gas Valve Knob - Used to ignite and operate the pilot.