Welbilt Frymaster FilterQuick FQE30-T Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 18

3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the
inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects of oil
filtration, draining and cleaning procedures.
Before turning on the fryer, ensure there is power to the fryer and the controllers are
OFF. Ensure the frypot drain valves are closed. Remove the basket support rack(s), if
installed, and fill the frypot to the bottom OIL-LEVEL line. If solid shortening is being
used, make sure it is packed down into the bottom of the frypot.
3.1.1 Setup
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled to the
bottom OIL-LEVEL line with water or oil before energizing the elements. Failure to do so
will result in irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire.
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil. Failure to do so will
cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil is heated to cooking temperature.
The FQE30-T is not intended to use solid shortening without a solid shortening kit
installed. The use of solid shortening without a solid shortening kit will clog the top off
oil lines. The oil capacity of the FQE30-T electric fryer is 32 lbs. (3.8 gallons/14.5 liters) at
70°F (21°C) for a full-vat and 18 lbs. (2.2 gallons/8.33 liters) at 70°F (21°C) for each half of a
dual-vat.
1. Fill the frypot with cooking oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the
frypot. This will allow for oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher
than the bottom line; overflow may occur as heat expands the oil. For bulk oil systems see
Section 2.3.9 of the FQ4000 Controller Operation Manual 8197474 for instructions to fill the
vat from bulk. If solid shortening is used, make sure it is packed down into the bottom of
the frypot.
2. Ensure that the power cord(s) is/are plugged and locked (if applicable) into the appropriate
receptacle(s). Verify that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no portion
of the prongs visible.
3. Ensure that the power is switched on. The master switch is located behind the left fryer
door on the front of the left contactor box.
4. Ensure that the controller is switched ON. The fryer will automatically enter the melt cycle
mode if the frypot temperature is below 180ºF (82ºC) and will display MELT CYCLE IN
PROGRESS. (NOTE: During the melt cycle, the elements will energize for a few seconds,
then go out for a longer period.) The shortening must be stirred occasionally during the
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