Henny Penny 500 Service Manual page 41

12. If the shortening was not filtered the night before
at shut-down, it should be filtered now, after. the
shortening reaches-the frying temperature (325°F)
and before the fryer is used. Refer to paragraph
3-13.
If the shortening temperature exceeds 420°F,
immediately shut off the power at the main circuit
breaker and have the fryer repaired. If shorten-
ing (temperature) exceeds its flashpoint, fire will
occur, resulting in severe burns and/or property
damage.
13. Lower the empty basket into the frypot. (Food will
be added later.)
14. Turn the thermostat to your selected frying tem-
perature.
15. Turn the TIMER to your selected frying time. You
are now ready to start frying.
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Do not permit the fryer to set for an extended
period of time at a high temperature (325°F or
above), because the shortening will break down
much sooner. When the fryer is not being used for
frying, set the thermostat back to 275°F or below.
1. It is recommended that a high quality liquid frying
shortening be used in the pressure fryer. Some low
grade shortenings have a high moisture content and
will cause foaming and boiling over.
2. If a solid shortening is used, it must be melted to a
liquid first, then poured into the frypot. Attempting
to melt solid shortening in the frypot may cause burn-
ing or scorching of the fresh shortening.
Gloves should be worn and care must be taken
when pouring hot shortening into unit. Severe
burns could result, Also, when adding fresh
shortening to existing shortening, care must be