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1. Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool.
2. Remove the fryer basket(s) and support rack (support rack in HCK91/92 / HDK91/92 only).
3. Leave the heating elements in the tank (HCK40/42 and HDK40/42).
4. HCK40/42 / HDK40/42: Pour 30-35 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank.
HCK91/92 / HDK91/92: Pour 78-82 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank.
5. Replace the rack support (HCK91/92 and HDK91/92 only) and fryer basket(s) inside the tank.
6. Push the power switch to ON and turn temperature controller or thermostat to desired temperature.
ADDING SOLID SHORTENING TO THE FRYER
Only fryers equipped with the MELT cycle may use solid shortening. Melting solid shortening without
using the MELT cycle will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening. Tank warranty may be voided
by improper operation.
Models HCK40/42 and HDK40/42
1. Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool.
2. Remove fryer baskets.
3. Leave the heating elements in the tank.
4. Place 30-35 pounds of solid block shortening in the fryer tank on top of the heating elements.
5. Follow melt cycle operation.
Models HCK91/92 and HDK91/92
1. Remove fry basket and rack support.
2. Place 78-82 pounds of solid block shortening in the fryer tank and pack around the heating
elements.
3. Place basket rack support on top of shortening.
4. Follow melt cycle operation.
Melt Cycle Operation
1. Set the temperature controller to frying temperature.
2. Push power switch to ON.
3. Push Fry/Melt Switch to MELT. The elements will cycle on for 2 seconds and off for 28 seconds
until the shortening melts and reaches a temperature of 135°F. The temperature controller will
bring the shortening to the frying temperature.
4. Place Fry/Melt Switch in the FRY position when ready to fry.