Vulcan-Hart VHG-C Series Operation Manual page 12

VHG SERIES GAS FRYERS
Fry Basket Guidelines
• Do not overfill baskets. (See table for recommended basket capacities
below) .Carefully lower basket into oil.
• When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying.
• When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake the basket several times.
• Batter covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or
basket. If you use the basket, first dip the basket into the shortening to
reduce batter-build up on basket surfaces.
• When frying is completed, remove basket or product. Hang basket on rear hanger.
Fry Basket Capacity:
VHG50: Recommended pounds per basket are 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg).
VHG75: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg).
Shortening life can be extended by the following guidelines:
 Do not salt foods over the fryer.
 Use good-quality shortening.
 Filter shortening daily (at a minimum).
 Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored.
 Keep equipment and surrounding clean. Use tank covers when not in use.
(accessory).
 Set thermostat correctly.
 Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing on fryer.
To prevent possible ignition of the shortening on start up, the melt
mode must be set to solid mode when using a solid shortening.
The fry tank must be filled with frying oil or water before turning the burners
on. The fry tank can be damaged if the burners are turned on while empty and will void
your warranty. Do not by-pass the dry fire test until proper oil or water level is confirmed.
Wait 5 minutes with power switch in the off position before starting to allow any gas that
may have accumulated in the burner compartment to escape.
VULCAN
EXTENDING SHORTENING LIFE
TURNING ON THE FRYER
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