Chapter 3: Operating Instructions; Start-Up Procedure - Frymaster FM45E Installation & Operation Manual

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 45 Series fryer is 50 lbs (25 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.
To prevent scorching, if solid
shortening is being used, make sure it
is tightly packed down into the bottom
of the frypot.
Non-CE Standard
Units configured to Non-CE standards are
equipped with Robertshaw valves.
CE Standard
Units configured to CE standards are
equipped with Honeywell valves.
Lighting the Pilot on Robertshaw Valves:
1. Ensure power to the unit is OFF.
2. Turn the gas valve knob to the OFF posi-
tion. Wait 5 minutes, then turn the knob
to the PILOT position.
45 SERIES GAS FRYERS
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3. Place a flame near the pilot assembly, push
and hold the knob in, light the pilot, and
continue to depress the knob for at least 60
seconds after the pilot lights. Failure to
hold the knob in long enough will cause
the pilot to go out when the knob is re-
leased. If the pilot goes out when the knob
is released, wait at least 5 minutes then re-
peat this step.
4. Turn the gas valve knob to the ON posi-
tion.
Lighting the Pilot on Honeywell Valves:
1. Ensure power to the unit is OFF.
2. Press the OFF (red) button. Wait 5 min-
utes.
3. Place a flame near the pilot assembly, push
and hold the PILOT (white) button in,
light the pilot, and continue to depress the
button for at least 60 seconds after the
pilot lights. Failure to hold the button in
long enough will cause the pilot to go out
Knob is shown in
OFF position.
Note index mark.