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OWNER'S MANUAL, INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL, PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION
TO THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED IN THE NEXT SEVERAL PAGES
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
!
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW!
Instructions to be followed in the event the user smells gas must be posted in a prominent location.
This information must be obtained by consulting the local gas supplier.
CAUTION
!
Check your local building codes for proper installation methods. In the absence of local codes, this appliance
must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 current issue, and the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 current issue, or the CAN – B149 Installation Codes for Gas Burning
Appliances, and C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location, being sure that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for
which it is certified. Models come from the factory certified for use with Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP)
gas. Your product, shown on the rating label and the supplied gas type must be the same. Upon opening your
product, the rating label can be located on the front panel. The rating label location is shown in Figure 2 on page
8 and is also referenced on page 4.
If connecting this appliance to propane gas, make certain the propane gas tank is equipped with its own high-
pressure regulator – in addition to the pressure regulator supplied with this product when applicable. The
maximum propane gas pressure to this appliance must not exceed 14.0 inches of water column (34.9 millibar)
from the propane gas tank to the pressure regulator.
13592 Desmond St.,
MODELS: AF25, AF25/25, AF35/40, AF35/50, AF50/25, AF75, AFDS
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This equipment is design engineered for commercial use only.
Pacoima, CA 91331
tel: 818.897.0808
888.753.9898
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
www.AmericanRange.com
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL, INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE MODELS: AF25, AF25/25, AF35/40, AF35/50, AF50/25, AF75, AFDS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL, PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED IN THE NEXT SEVERAL PAGES FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, Do not store or use gasoline alteration, service or maintenance can cause or other flammable vapors...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. This symbol alerts you to hazards which will result in severe injury or death. DANGER Hazards or unsafe practices which will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or property damage. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTICE! » Before beginning, please read all the instructions carefully. » DO NOT remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from Using any part other than genuine product. This may void the warranty. American Range factory supplied parts »...
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Page 4: What To Do If You Smell Gas
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED / LICENSED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER »... - Page 5 Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing damage, personal injury or death. • INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED / LICENSED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUP- PLIER •...
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Page 6: About This Manual
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections: The Safety Section informs you about significant safety precautions when installing and operating your new fryer. This is a must read section of the manual. Quick Start and Installation Section describes how to unpack the unit, what to save and what to discard, installation dimensions, gas and electrical connections and how to identify the primary parts of the product so you can better understand what’s going on "under the hood". -
Page 7: Important - Please Read And Follow
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW! • Before beginning, please read all the instructions carefully. • DO NOT remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from product. This will void the warranty. • All local and national codes and ordinances must be observed; installation must conform with local codes. •... -
Page 8: Installation
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers INSTALLATION INSTALLATION - GAS UTILITY CONNECTIONS-STANDARDS AND CODES The installation instructions contained here are for the use of qualified installation and service personnel only. Installation or service by other than certified / licensed personnel will void the warranty and will result in damage to the fryer and/or injury to the operator. -
Page 9: Model And Parts Identification
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers FRYERS WITH CASTERS - When this appliance is installed with casters it must be installed with a connector that complies with the standard for connectors for movable gas appliances, ANSI Z21.69 CSA.16. and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the standard for quick-disconnect devices for use with gas fuel, ANSI Z21.41 CSA6.9. -
Page 10: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST REGISTER ONLINE AT REGISTRATION CARD https://www.americanrange.com/warranty-registration/ TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY, YOU MUST MAIL, EMAIL OR REGISTER ONLINE WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT TO: AMERICAN RANGE CUSTOMER SERVICE, 13592 DESMOND STREET, PACOIMA, CA 91331 EMAIL: service@americanrange.com This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your appliance. Installation Date: _________________________________________ Model Number: ____________________________________ * Installation Company: _____________________________________... - Page 11 Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The installation instructions contained here are for the use of qualified installation and service personnel only. Installation or service by other than certified / licensed personnel will void the warranty and will result in damage to the oven and/or injury to the operator. BEFORE TURNING THE BURNER ON Fill the vessel with a liquid oil up to the "Level"...
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Page 12: Frying With Shortening
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) NEVER set a complete block of solid shortening on top of heating tubes. To do so will damage the heating tubes and fryer tank, and void the warranty. When using liquid shortening, fill the fryer to the bottom OIL LEVEL line embossed at the back of the fryer tank. Melt the shortening in a suitable container, or cut it into small pieces and pack it below the heat tubes, between the tubes and on top of the tubes, leaving no air spaces around the tubes. -
Page 13: Weekly Cleaning
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED 2) WEEKLY CLEANING Shut down the fryer by turning the thermostat and pilot valve to the OFF position. Disconnect the restraining device before moving the appliance for cleaning and servicing. Drain the fryer into a filtered pan or steel container. Flush out sediment at the bottom of fryer with liquid oil. Close the drain valve and fill the vessel with a mixture of boil-out solution and water. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION SYMPTOM: Burners do not come on. Unit is not connected to gas service Visually check unit is plumbed to gas Pilot is not burning Light pilot Thermostat is set to very low temperature Set temperature to desired value SYMPTOM: Fryer does not reach selected temperature. - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION SYMPTOM: Oven not heating. Unit is not connected to gas or electrical service Visually check unit is wired to gas or electrical service Power switch is on Set the power switch to COOK Thermostat is set to very low temperature Set temperature to desired value Doors are open Close the door...
- Page 16 WARRANTY REQUIREMENT For reliable operation and for your own safety, this professional cooking equipment must be installed by a certified/licensed contractor. Failure to comply will void any written or implied warranty. In the event the equipment requires service during the standard warranty period, the receipt proving certified installation must be made available to American Range for verification.
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