CAUTION: Oil expands when heated. The “Fill Level”
line has been provided to ensure optimum cooking
while ensuring the safety of the operator. Do not overfill
the fryer vessel.
Figure 3-1
Fill Level Line
A. AA and CMG Models
1. Fill the fryer vessel with oil or MELTED solid
shortening up to the “Fill Level” line.
B. BB, TS, CPU and Basket-Lift Models
1. Fill the fryer vessel with oil up to “Fill Level” line.
(See Figure 3-1).
2. If solid shortening is used, remove screen and
firmly pack solid shortening between the heat
transfer tubes. After this has been done and the
fryer has been lit, proceed to melting instructions
(Page 6) for use of the melt cycle.
LIGHTING
WARNING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT THE FRYER,
MAKE SURE THE GAS CONNECTIONS ARE
SECURE AND HAVE BEEN LEAK TESTED AND
THE FRYER HAS BEEN PROPERLY FILLED WITH
OIL.
NOTE: For safety purposes, all Hi-Limit controls are
manually reset. Always check the Hi-Limit reset button
before attempting to use the fryer. If the Hi-Limit has
tripped, the fryer will not operate. (Located behind the
fryer door underneath the front panel).
NOTE: For a fryer with a Central or Zero-Space™
Filter, always check the rear drain operating handle
before attempting to use the fryer. A safety switch
prevents the fryer from operating if the handle is not
pushed in completely and latched. (See figure 3-2)
Figure 3-2
Rear Drain Operating Handle
A. AA and CMG Models
1. Open the main gas supply to unit (usually at rear)
by turning handle in-line with gas piping or hose.
Also open manual valve (red gas cock) on gas
piping inside unit where applicable.
2. Light the constant pilot (located near far left burner)
with a match.
3. Set the On/Off switch to the “ON” position.
4. Rotate the tan gas valve knob to the “PILOT”
position.
5. Push in knob and the constant pilot will ignite the
runner pilot tube. Hold the knob for 45 seconds and
release slowly. If the runner pilot tube fails to stay
lit, wait five minutes before attempting to re-light to
allow any accumulated gas to escape.
6. After runner pilot tube stays lit, release knob and
rotate it to the “ON” position.
7. Set thermostat to desired temperature (325°F -
335°F).
B. BB, TS, CPU and Basket-Lift Models
1. Open main gas supply to unit. Open manual valve
(red gas cock) on piping inside unit where
applicable.
2. Light the constant pilot (located near far left burner)
with a match. If your fryer has an optional spark
ignitor, omit this step.
3. Turn on main power On/Off switch to the “ON”
position.
4. Set the Fry/Off/Melt switch (BB model) or
Cook/Idle/Melt switch (TS and Basket-Lift models) to
the “OFF” (BB) or “IDLE” (TS and Basket-Lift)
position.
5. Activate pilot light momentary switch (for runner
pilot) and hold about 30 seconds, releasing it after
pilot indicating light is illuminated. If the runner pilot
tube fails to stay lit, wait 5 minutes before
attempting to re-light to allow any accumulated gas
to escape.
6. Set the Fry/Off/Melt switch (BB model) or
Cook/Idle/Melt switch (TS and Basket-Lift models) to
the “FRY” (BB) or “COOK” (TS and Basket-Lift)
position.
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