Vollrath Cayenne 15 Lb Medium Duty Electric Fryers Operator Manual - Manual (Page 2)

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Dispose of all packaging, materials in an environmentally responsible
manner.
1. Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective plastic
from the unit.
2. Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.
3. Place the unit in the desired position and height.
4. Plug unit into a properly grounded electrical supply matching the
nameplate rating. Damage to the unit can occur if incorrect power is
supplied to unit.
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WARNING
Fire Hazard.
Correct installation precautions, procedures and
regulations must be followed. Operation and safety
training is necessary for all users of this equipment.
The equipment must be installed by qualified personal only. Correct
installation precautions, procedures and regulations must be followed in
order to reduce the risk of fire. Hood and fire suppression systems must
be maintained per manufacture’s guidelines. Only personnel qualified
and trained are to use this equipment.
1. The fryer must not be installed under combustible materials and the
minimum clearance from combustible construction must be 6” (15 cm)
from the sides and back of the fryer. The area surrounding the fryer
should be kept free and clear of combustible materials.
2. All deep fryers must be installed with at least 16” (40.6 cm) space
between the fryer and surface flames from adjacent cooking equipment.
3. Equipment must installed by a qualified personal in accordance with
federal, state and local codes.
4. The fryer should be installed under a hood in accordance with the latest
edition of the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations, NFPA 96.
5. Never direct the automatic fire extinguishers so they can blow the oil out
of the container.
6. Locate the fryer in a place where it cannot be pushed off counter.
7. Keep the area at the front of the fryer clear for unobstructed access
during operation.
8. Keep unit and power cord away from open flames, electric burners or
excessive heat.
9. Use only grounded electrical outlets matching the nameplate rated
voltage.
10. Do not use an extension cord with this equipment.
11. Do not spray controls or outside of unit with liquids or cleaning agents.
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To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and
understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions
which are explained below. Please read carefully.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause
severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is
ignored.
NOTE
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or
maintenance information that is important but not hazard-related.
For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the unit:
1. Do not operate unattended.
2. Unit must be only used in a flat, level position.
3. Change oil regularly or as necessary. Old or dirty oil has a lower flash
point than clean oil.
4. Fill to correct level with oil. Do not over fill.
5. Do not overfill basket. Do not fill basket more than half full.
6. Hot oil is flammable - keep open flames away from hot oil and oil vapors.
7. Unplug unit, turn off and let it cool before cleaning or moving.
8. Do not spray controls or outside of unit with liquids or cleaning agents.
9. Do not operate unit in public areas and/or around children.
10. The unit and oil may be hot even though the Pilot Light is not on.
11. Do not operate if unit has been damaged or is malfunctioning in any way.
12. Do not tamper with the Safe Operation Switch or Over Temperature
Protection Switch.
13. Do not spray controls or outside of unit with liquids or cleaning agents.
14. Do not clean the unit with steel wool.
15. Dispose of oil in an environmentally responsible manner.
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This unit is intended to be used for deep frying foods in commercial
foodservice operations only. It is not intended for household, industrial or
laboratory use.
Before using this equipment it must be cleaned and dried thoroughly. Clean
all surfaces before use. Failure to clean surfaces before using the unit could
cause food contamination.
This fryer is a medium duty appliance capable of a wide variety of frying
applications. The temperature is thermostatically controlled between
120°F (49°C) and 400°F (204°C). The thermostat is also the ON/OFF
switch. An indicator lamp adjacent to the thermostat dial indicates when the
elements are heating.