Chapter 3: Operating Instructions; Start-Up Procedure - Frymaster G18FB Series Installation & Operation Manual

G18FB & G24FB SERIES GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1

Start-Up Procedure

CAUTION
If this is the first time the fryer is being
used after installation, refer to Section
3.2, Boil-Out Procedure.
CAUTION
The cooking oil/shortening capacity of
the G18FB fryer is 50 lbs (27 liters) at
70ºF (21ºC). The capacity of the G24FB
fryer is 64 lbs (36 liters) at 70ºF (21ºC).
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.
If solid shortening is being used,
make sure it is packed down into the
bottom of the frypot.
Lighting the Fryer
1. Place the controller Power switch in the
OFF position.
After placing the ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position, turn the gas valve knob to
the OFF position. Wait 5 minutes, then
turn the knob to the ON position.
2. For units equipped with Analog control-
lers, place the controller Power switch in
the ON position and set the temperature
knob to normal cooking temperature. For
units equipped with Computer Magic III
controllers, press the Power switch to the
ON position and program the computer for
normal cooking temperature.
3. If the burners fail to light, place the Power
switch in the OFF position and wait 60
seconds. Repeat step 2.
4. The fryer will automatically enter the Melt
Cycle mode if the frypot temperature is
below 180ºF (82ºC). (NOTE: During the
melt cycle, the burners will repeatedly fire
for a few seconds, then go out for a longer
period.) When the frypot temperature
reaches 180ºF (82ºC), the unit will auto-
matically switch to the Heating mode. The
burners will remain lit until the frypot
temperature reaches the temperature set on
the thermostat or programmed into the
computer.
5. After the burners have been lit for at least
90 seconds, observe the flames through the
burner viewports located above and to the
right side of each burner.
The optimum burn is a bright orange-red
glow. If a blue flame is observed, or if
there are dark spots on a burner face, the
air/gas mix requires adjustment.
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