Melting Solid Shortening; Electronic Igniter - Vulcan-Hart GRC 35 Installation & Operation Manual

MELTING SOLID SHORTENING

Melting solid shortening without using the melt cycle will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening.
Only fryers equipped with the MELT cycle may use solid shortening. Solid shortening must be gently
warmed to the liquid state before heating to frying temperatures. To begin the melt cycle, press the MELT
switch.

ELECTRONIC IGNITER

CAUTION: Before turning the burners on, the fry tank must be filled with liquid or melted
shortening. If this is not done, the tank walls can be damaged. Warpage can cause leaks.
1. Plug the power cord to an appropriate grounded receptacle.
2. Turn the gas valve extension arm (Fig. 3) (located inside the cabinet door) to the OFF position. Wait
5 minutes for unburned gas to vent.
3. Turn the gas valve extension arm to the ON position.
4. Push the power switch to the ON position.
5. If pilot fails to light within 90 seconds, push the power switch to the OFF position and repeat Steps 3
and 4 until the pilot lights.
6. Thirty seconds after the pilot ignites, the fryer will begin heating to 350 F (177 C).
Turning the Fryer OFF
1. Push the power switch to the OFF position.
2. To shut off all gas to the system, turn the gas valve extension arm to the OFF position.
Extended Shutdown
1. Turn manual gas shutoff valve OFF.
2. Push the power switch to the OFF position and unplug the fryer.
3. Turn gas valve extension arm to the OFF position.
4. Apply a thin coat of cooking oil to tank interior and tank back to prevent rust.
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Fig. 3
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