Southbend GFS35 - Manual (Page 13)

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3. While pressing the knob down, use a lit match to ignite the pilot. Continue to press the knob down for
about 30 seconds. If the pilot does not stay ignited when the knob is released, repeat the lighting
procedure and keep the knob down longer. Adjustment of pilot flame may be necessary.
4. When the pilot stays ignited, turn the knob counterclockwise to the “ON” position. Do not press down on
the knob in this step.
5. Do NOT turn the thermostat “ON” until the frypot is filled with oil or solid shortening.
Shutdown Procedure
Standby: Turn knob on the combination gas valve to the “PILOT” position. At this setting, only the pilot
burner will remain ignited.
Complete Shutdown: Turn knob on the combination gas valve, then press down on the knob and continue
to turn to the “OFF” position.
Relighting
! WARNING
In the event of a main burner ignition failure, a five minute purge period must be observed prior to re-
establishing the ignition source.
1. Shut off all gas.
2. Wait five minutes.
3. Follow the “Lighting” procedure described on page 12.
Filling the Frypot
1. Close drain valve completely before filling the frypot.
2. When the fryer is new, fill the frypot with water and clean thoroughly (see “Weekly Cleaning” on page 18)
in order to remove protective coatings and any foreign matter.
3. The recommended solid shortening capacity for the fry pot is 35 pounds for Model GFS35, 45 pounds for
Model GFS45, and 65 pounds for Model GFS65.
4. Remove the basket support frame when filling the frypot with solid shortening.
5. When solid shortening is used, be careful not to bend, break, or twist the thin capillary wires of the
sensing elements located in the right-hand front corner of the frypot.
6. Pack solid shortening into the zone below the tubes, all spaces between the tubes, and at least an inch
above the top of the tubes before lighting the fryer. If any air spaces are left around the heat tube
surfaces when the heat is turned on, the tube surfaces will become red hot, burn the solid shortening,
weaken the frypot, and could result in a fire.
! CAUTION
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MELT A SOLID BLOCK OF SHORTENING ON TOP OF THE HEAT TUBES.
NEVER START THE BURNERS WHEN THE FRYPOT IS EMPTY.
7. To prevent burning or scorching the solid shortening, keep the thermostat set at the lowest temperature
until all the solid shortening between and above the tubes has been melted. Additional solid shortening
can then be added until the desired frying depth has been reached.
8. Replace the basket support frame over the frypot heat tubes.