Filling Or Adding Shortening - Henny Penny PFE-592 Operator's Manual

3-6.
FILLING OR ADDING
SHORTENING
Figure 3-3
Oct 2016
The shortening level must always be above the heating elements when
the fryer is heating and at the frypot level indicators on the rear of the
frypot (Figure 3-3). Failure to follow these instructions could result in a
fire and/or damage to the fryer.
When using solid shortening, it is recommended to melt the shortening
on an outside heating source before placing it in the frypots. The
heating elements must be completely submerged in shortening. Fire or
damage to the frypot could result.
1. It is recommended that a high quality frying shortening be used
in the fryer. Some low grade shortenings have a high moisture
content and will cause foaming and boiling over.
To avoid severe burns when pouring hot
shortening into frypot, wear gloves and take
2. The electric model requires 100 lbs. (45 kg.) of shortening. The
frypot has 2 level indicator lines inscribed on the rear wall of the
frypot which show when the heated shortening is at the proper
level. Figure 3-3.
3. Cold shortening should be filled to the lower indicator.
BE CERTAIN THE SHORTENING IS NEVER ABOVE
THE UPPER LEVEL INDICATOR LINE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT
IN SHORTENING OVERFLOWING THE FRYPOT
CAUSING SERIOUS BURNS, PERSONAL INJURY,
FIRE AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
For complete instructions, refer to KFC's Standards Library.
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care to avoid splashing.