Pitco Frialator Electric Fryers SEH Series - Manual (Page 5)

L20-246 Rev 4 (05/13)
EQUIPMENT SET UP AND SHUT DOWN
PROCEDURES
NOTE:
Should you experience a power failure, your
fryers will shut of f automatically. Once the power
has been restored, press the key to turn the fryer
back ON. If the machine is being filtered, close the
RED return valve so that the filter does not run if the
machine is left unattended. Do not attempt to restart
the fryers until the power is restored.
Filling the fryer with oil:
It is very important to make sure the oil level
is correct before attempting to heat shortening in
your Pitco fryer.
Liquid shortening can be poured directly into
the fry tank until the correct level has been
reached. This is indicated by a line on the right
hand side of the inside of the tank.
NOTE:
The “COLD” level is considered to be the
“MINIMUM” oil level and the “HOT” level is con-
sidered to be the “MAXIMUM” oil level.
For solid shortening, the shortening must be
cut into small blocks about 1" (2.54 Cm) in size.
These small blocks must be placed under and
around the heating elements.
The fryer can now be turned ON.
Set-Up:
NOTE:
Please read the Operating instructions thor-
oughly before attempting to operate this equipment.
Press the key on either side of the full vat
computer, or the right key for the right side
and the left key for the left side of a split vat
computer to turn the unit ON.
The computer display will light and the
heating elements will begin to heat and will be
controlled by the computer/controller.
NOTE:
It is recommended that melt cycle be used
. This will extend the shortening life. In melt cycle
the shortening turns from solid to liquid gradually
through short, controlled bursts of heat. Once the
predetermined temperature has been reached, the unit
will exit the melt cycle and go to normal operation.
Make sure that the shortening is at the proper
level after cooking temperature has been reached.
It may be necessary to add shortening to maintain
the proper level.
NOTE:
When adding solid shortening to an empty
fry tank, first remove the baskets and support racks
and fill the bottom of the tank with shortening, con-
tinue to pack the remaining shortening into the tank.
Place the basket support rack on top of the shorten-
ing before turning the unit ON.
For liquid shortening fill to the level lines indicated
on the side of the tank.
NOTE:
Maximum cooking load is not to exceed
3lbs (6.6kg) per basket.
CAUTION:
Excessive loading or loading of over-wet food can
cause surge boiling.
Shut Down:
Press the corresponding key to turn the
fryer OFF. The Computer display will go blank
and all heating functions will cease.
NOTE:
When the fryer is not being used, place the
cover over the fry tank. (The covers are optional and
do not come with fryer unless ordered)
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