Vulcan-Hart 1GR45D ML-136411 Fryer User Manual


 
GRDF / GRCF SERIES GAS FRYERS
VULCAN-HART F-32933 Rev. G (May 2009)
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BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTION
Set the desired temperature and allow shortening to heat up to that temperature.
Fry items that are the same size to ensure equal doneness.
Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into hot
shortening.
Add fresh shortening as needed.
Fry Basket Guidelines
Do not overfill baskets. (See table for recommended basket capacities below)
Carefully lower basket into oil.
When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying.
When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake the basket several times.
Batter covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or
basket. If you use the basket, first dip the basket into the shortening to
reduce batter-build up on basket surfaces.
When frying is completed, remove basket or product. Hang basket on rear
hanger.
Fry Basket Capacity:
1GR45D / C: Recommended pounds per basket are 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg).
1GR65D / C: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg).
1GR85D / C: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg).
EXTENDING SHORTENING LIFE
Shortening life can be extended by the following guidelines:
Do not salt foods over the fryer.
Use good-quality shortening.
Filter shortening daily (at a minimum).
Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored.
Keep equipment and surrounding clean. Use tank covers when not in use.
(accessory).
Set thermostat correctly.
Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing on fryer.