Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................... 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................5 Inspection of Shipment ............................5 Manual ................................... 5 Model Description ..............................5 Items Included with this Unit ..........................5 Setup ....................................5 Electrical Requirements ............................6 Before You Plug In Machine ..........................
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical shock to personnel. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, or death. Make sure all machine switches are in the OFF position before plugging the equipment into the receptacle.
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039_080614 Note: Improvements are always being made to Gold Medal’s equipment. This information may not be the latest available for your purposes. It is critical that you call Gold Medal’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-543-0862 for any questions about your machine operations, replacement parts, or any service questions.
Medal Products Co., 10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 USA 1-(800)-543-0862. Model Description The Gold Medal Power Head is intended to be used with the appropriate Gold Medal Tank only. 8044-00-000: Small Basket Fryer includes tank and 8044D Power Head. Unit has a ribbon style element and (2) standard fry baskets (9.5”...
We recommend this equipment be on a dedicated and protected circuit. Failure to wire properly will void the warranty and may result in damage to the machine. It is Gold Medal Products Co.’s recommendation that this machine be plugged directly into a wall outlet. The use of extension cords is not recommended due to safety concerns, and may cause sacrificed and/or reduced performance.
All Gold Medal fryers have a Heat Control and a High Limit Control. The Heat Control sets the working temperature of the oil. The High Limit Control powers down the heat element and protects the operator should the Heat Control fail.
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 Advanced Safety Measures KEEP FRYER AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED • Keep your floors clean and free of grease to prevent slips, accidents, and contact with a hot fryer. • Keep filters and areas above the fryer clean. Oil-soaked lint or dust can ignite easily and flames spread quickly in an oily environment.
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Controls and Their Functions POWER SWITCH ON/OFF lighted rocker switch, supplies power to the heat element and to the Digital Heat Control. In an emergency during use, turn the Power Switch OFF to remove power from unit.
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 DRAIN VALVE/DRAIN PLUG The Drain Valve and Drain Plug open to allow efficient draining of the cooking oil from the tank, see image below. Always allow hot cooking oil to cool below 140°F before attempting drain the unit, reference Shutdown Procedure and Draining the Tank section.
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 Tank Preparation Before operating for the first time, the inside of the fryer tank should be rinsed and thoroughly dried before adding oil. See the Cleaning and Care section of this manual for cleaning instructions.
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 Operating the Fryer 1. Place basket rack in tank over the element. 2. Fill tank to minimum oil level with liquid cooking oil. 3. Turn Power Switch ON—heat indicator light turns ON; display shows oil temperature.
4. Add appropriate amount of dish soap. [To deep clean a tank which has a build-up of cooking oil, instead of soap, add appropriate amount of Gold Medal’s Heat’n Kleen (Item No. 2095) per amount of water used (see Heat’n Kleen product instructions)].
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 TROUBLESHOOTING Issue Possible Cause Solution Digital Heat Control A. No power to unit A. Make sure the unit is plugged into the wall Display is not ON outlet and the Power Switch is ON. See Electrical Requirements Section for electrical specifications.
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical shock to personnel. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, or death.
4. Please include your model number, serial number, and date of manufacture (located on the machine nameplate/data plate) with your order. 5. Address all parts orders to Parts Department, Gold Medal Products Co., 10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 or place orders by phone or online:...
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 Cabinet View Remove tank to access wiring channel. Remove Clevis Pin to remove tank. Receptacle and Cover Part Number Part Number Item Part Description Item Part Description 8044-00-000 8044-00-000 9.5 IN FRY BASKET 115504...
18, 19 See closeup Thermocouple view. Thermocouple View *CAUTION: If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Gold Medal Products Co., its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Part Number Part Number Item...
Small Basket Fryer Model No. 8044-00-000 Power Head Interior Switch Bracket View 22, 6 13, 14 Terminal Block View Part Number Part Number Item Part Description Item Part Description 8044-00-000 8044-00-000 INTERVAL TIMER 76300 8-32 X 3/8 PAN HD PH M/S...
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