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VF SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
MODEL
VF1
VMF1
VF2
VMF2
VF90
VFD90
VF1D
VMF1D
VF2D
VMF2D
V U L C A N - H A R T C O M P A N Y , P . O . B O X 6 9 6 , L O U I S V I L L E , K Y 4 0 2 0 1 - 0 6 9 6 , TEL. (502) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1
FORM 30916 (1-95) (Formerly F-114555 & F-114556)
ML-52913
ML-52914
ML-52915
ML-52916
ML-52917
ML-52532
ML-52538
ML-52539
ML-52542
ML-52543
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
VF1
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL VF SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS MODEL ML-52913 VMF1 ML-52914 ML-52915 VMF2 ML-52916 VF90 ML-52917 VFD90 ML-52532 VF1D ML-52538 VMF1D ML-52539 VF2D ML-52542 VMF2D ML-52543 V U L C A N - H A R T C O M P A N Y , P . O . B O X 6 9 6 , L O U I S V I L L E , K Y 4 0 2 0 1 - 0 6 9 6 , TEL. (502) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1 FORM 30916 (1-95) (Formerly F-114555 &...
- Page 2 Installation, Operation and Care of MODELS VF1, VMF1, VF2, VMF2, VF1D, VMF1D, VF2D & VMF2D ELECTRIC FRYERS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Standard features include stainless steel fry tank and front, a high limit device, twin baskets, and a lift- out fry tank (20"...
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Page 3: Installation
INSTALLATION Before installing the fryer, verify that the electrical supply agrees with the specifications on the fryer data plate which is located on the inside of the door panel on floor model fryers and on the lower front cover on countertop models. UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking the fryer, check it for possible shipping damage. -
Page 4: Before First Use
1. Bring conduit containing the proper supply wire to the fryer. On VF1/VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D, bring the conduit in through the clearance hole in the back and terminate on the terminal block housing mounted in the back of the breaker box. On VF2 and VF2D, terminate the field supply conduit on the corner of the bottom floor and bring the supply leads into the breaker box through the removable channel mounted to the right side. -
Page 5: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. CONTROLS — MODELS VF1/VMF1 and VF2/VMF2 (Fig's. 1 & 2) Power Switch — Turns electric power to the fryer on or off. ON Indicator Light —... -
Page 6: Adding Liquid Shortening To The Fryer
— When ON, indicates that the oil temperature is higher than 400 F, or that the heating elements are not covered with shortening, and the system has shut down. Call your Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer. Temperature Controller — Controls temperature of oil in tank. Temperature range is 0-375 F. -
Page 7: Adding Solid Shortening To The Fryer
1. Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool. 2. Remove the fryer basket(s) and support rack (support rack in VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D only). 3. Leave the heating elements in the tank (VF1/VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D). 4. VF1/VMF1 / VF1D/VMF1D: Pour 30-35 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank. VF2/VMF2 / VF2D/VMF2D: Pour 78-82 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank. -
Page 8: Turning The Fryer Off
FRYING Place the ON-OFF switch to the ON position. The red ON indicator light will come on. Turn thermostat or temperature controller to desired temperature. The amber HEAT indicator light will come on. When the shortening temperature reaches the set temperature, the amber HEAT light will go off. The heating elements (and the amber HEAT light) will cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature. -
Page 9: Daily Filtering
DAILY FILTERING Shortening life will be extended by filtering at least once a day, or more often if conditions warrant. Models VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D are equipped with a turn ball type drain valve. Models VF1/ VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D have a removable fry tank that can be lifted out by raising the heating elements out of the tank, or the shortening can be syphoned out as follows: Models VF1/VF1D Turn the fryer off and allow shortening to cool. - Page 10 Models VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D 1. Turn the fryer off and allow shortening to cool. 2. Slowly remove the baskets to prevent splashing. 3. Open the fryer door and place a metal container of sufficient capacity below the drain pipe. 4. If a filter bag is used, tie it securely to the drain pipe. If other filter medium is used, place it in the metal container.
- Page 11 2. Close the drain valve (Models VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D only). 3. Fill the tank with a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, following the manufacturer's instructions. 4. Turn the fryer on and set the thermostat or temperature controller at a temperature recommended by the manufacturer of the commercial cleaner.
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Page 12: Maintenance
To obtain service and parts information concerning these fryers, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Depot in your area (refer to listing supplied with the fryer), or Vulcan-Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual.