Frymaster BK1814E - Manual (Page 14)

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FRYMASTER BK1814E SERIES ELECTRIC FRYER
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
Setup
DANGER
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the fill
line with water, oil or shortening before energizing the elements. Failure to do so
will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire.
DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will
cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature.
1. Fill the frypot with oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the frypot. This will
allow for oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher than the bottom line;
overflow may occur as heat expands the oil.
NOTE: If solid shortening is used, first raise the elements, then pack the shortening into the
bottom of the frypot. Lower the elements, and then pack the shortening around and over the
elements. It may be necessary to add shortening to bring the level up to the proper mark after the
packed shortening has melted.
DANGER
Never set a complete block of solid shortening on top of the heating elements.
When using solid shortening, always pre-melt the shortening before adding it to the
frypot. If the shortening is not pre-melted, it must be packed down into the bottom of
the frypot and between the elements, and the fryer must be started in the melt-cycle
mode.
Never cancel the melt-cycle mode when using solid shortening. Doing so will result
in damage to the elements and increase the potential for a flash fire.
2. Ensure that the power cord(s) is/are plugged into the appropriate receptacle(s). Verify that the
face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no portion of the prongs visible.
3. Ensure that the power is switched on. Some models are equipped with a master switch located
behind the fryer door cabinet on the front panel of the component box, next to the fuse. See page
3-1.
off is displayed on the controller.
4. Ensure that the controller is switched
ON.
5. Ensure that the oil level is at the top OIL LEVEL line when the oil is at its cooking temperature.
It may be necessary to add oil or shortening to bring the level up to the proper mark, after it has
reached cooking temperature.