Vulcan-Hart TK35 Installation & Operation Manual page 9

Turning the Fryer On
CAUTION: Before turning burners on, fry tank must be filled with liquid shortening. If this is
not done, the tank walls can be damaged. Warpage can cause leaks.
To turn the fryer ON, set the thermostat knob to the desired temperature.
When the set temperature is reached, the gas control shuts off gas flow into the burners and the flame
is extinguished. From then on, the burners will cycle on and off to maintain set temperature.
Turning the Fryer Off
1. Turn thermostat knob to OFF.
2. Turn gas valve extension arm to the PILOT position (the pilot will continue to burn).
3. To shut off all gas to the system, including the pilot, turn gas valve extension arm to OFF position.
Extended Shutdown
1. Turn manual gas shutoff valve to OFF.
2. Turn thermostat knob to OFF.
3. Turn gas valve extension arm to OFF.
4. After draining and cleaning, apply a thin film of cooking oil to tank interior and tank back to inhibit
possible surface corrosion.
FRYING
Heat shortening to set temperature.
Pieces of product to be fried should be about the same size to ensure the same doneness.
Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into the hot oil.
Do not overfill baskets. Recommended maximum capacities are shown in the GENERAL section of
this manual.
Carefully lower baskets into oil.
When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying.
When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake basket several times in a way that does not splatter
the shortening.
Batter-covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or basket. If you use
the basket, first cover basket with shortening to reduce batter build-up on basket surfaces.
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