J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
3.1 Start-Up Procedure (cont.)
LIGHTING THE PILOT
1. Ensure power to the unit is OFF, and then turn the gas valve knob to the OFF position. Wait at
least 5 minutes Ensure that the thermostat is set to the required frying temperature.
2. Rotate the gas valve knob to the PILOT position (see Figure 1).
3. Push the knob in and light the pilot. (If the fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor, repeatedly
press the piezo ignitor button while depressing the gas valve knob until the pilot lights.)
Continue to hold the knob in for about 60 seconds after the flame appears on the pilot. Release
the knob. The pilot should remain lit.
If the pilot fails to remain lit, turn the gas valve knob to the OFF position and wait at
least five minutes before attempting to re-light.
4. After the pilot remains lit, turn the knob counterclockwise to the ON position. See Figure 2.
5. The burner will now light and is controllable by the thermostat.
If the pilot and main burner go out the fryer(s) MUST be completely shut down at
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting the Pilot
PILOT
Figure 1
CAUTION
CAUTION
least 5 minutes before lighting.
PILOT
Figure 2
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