Vulcan-Hart VHG-C Series Operation Manual page 22

VHG SERIES GAS FRYERS
1. Open the bottom fryer door and press the power switch to the off position.
Spilling hot frying compound can cause severe burns. Do not move
fryer without draining all frying compound from the tank.
Freestanding Models Without A Filter System Only:
1. Turn off fryer.
2. Insert the drain extension into the drain valve. Tighten only hand tight.
3. Direct the drain spout into the container that you want to drain the shortening into.
4. Open the drain valve. The oil will drain into the container. When the container is
full or the fryer tank is empty, close the drain valve. Repeat this step until the fryer
is empty. Remove the drain extension and place it back into the provided holder.
5. It is recommended to now boil out your fry tank. Follow the Boil Out procedure.
Then perform the weekly clean-out as described under CLEANING.
6. Once tank is completely empty, boiled out and cleaned, close the drain valve and
add new shortening. Follow the FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING procedure in
this manual.
7. Turn on the power switch and follow the Turning On procedure for the control type
to begin heating the oil to desired temperature.
Weekly or when oil is replaced:
Freestanding Models Without A Filter System Only:
1. Drain the tank as described under DRAINING THE OIL.
2. Close the drain valve and fill tank with water. Use a boil out solid degreaser which can
be ordered from your local dealer. Follow the instructions on the side of the package.
Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners.
3. Solution level must be between the MIN and MAX lines on the back of the fryer tank.
4. Turn the power switch to the on position, follow the Turning On procedure for the
control type. For solid state digital models (D) and computer models (C) models, the
temperature will automatically set for 195-200°F. The water will not achieve an active
boil.
5. Use the tank brush; clean the sides, bottom and heat exchanger tubes.
VULCAN
TURNING OFF THE FRYER
DRAINING THE TANK
BOIL OUT PROCEDURE
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