Frymaster MASTERJET J1X - Manual (Page 16)

J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1
3.1 Start-Up Procedure
DANGER
Never operate this appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with
water or cooking oil/shortening before lighting the burners. Failure to do so will
damage the frypot and may cause a fire.
WARNING
The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of
the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects
of oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures.
CAUTION
Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve is
closed. Remove the basket support rack, if installed, and fill the frypot to the bottom
OIL-LEVEL line.
Solid shortening must be pre-melted prior to filling frypot.
CAUTION
No warranty is provided for any Frymaster fryer used in a mobile installation or
concession. Warranty protection is only offered for fryers installed in accordance
with the procedures described in this manual.
Ensure that the following steps are done in sequence before lighting or re-lighting the pilot:
1. Turn off the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
2. Turn the operating thermostat.
3. Turn the gas valve knob to OFF.
4. Wait at least 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to disperse.
5. Fill the frypot with oil, liquid shortening or water to the
bottom OIL LEVEL line scribed on the frypot back. Solid
Shortening: Pre-melt solid shortening prior to filling frypot.
ACCESSING THE PILOT
The pilot is mounted on the left side of the burner manifold and is
accessed through an opening in the front frypot insulation. Swing
the round cover open and insert a long match or taper through the
hole (see photo at right) when lighting the pilot.
Insert match or taper through this hole to
light pilot.