Frying (All Models); Shortening Life (All Models) - Vulcan-Hart ERD50 Installation & Operation Manual

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
1. Drain the fryer.
2. Press the power switch off.
3. Unplug the fryer.

FRYING (All Models)

Heat shortening to set temperature.
Pieces of product to be fried should be about the same size to ensure the same doneness.
Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into the hot oil.
Do not overfill baskets.
Recommended maximum capacities are:
Models
ERD50, ERC50
ERD85, ERC85
Carefully lower basket into oil.
When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying.
When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake basket several times in a way that does not splatter
the shortening.
Batter-covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or basket. If you use
the basket, first dip basket into shortening to reduce batter build-up on basket surfaces.
When frying is completed, remove basket or product. Hang basket on rear basket hanger. Remove
food and season it. Do not salt food over the shortening because salt could cause a chemical change
in the oil.

SHORTENING LIFE (All Models)

Shortening life may be extended by following these 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 surroundings clean.
• Set thermostats correctly.
• Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing in fryer.
Lb / kg of Total Lb / kg
Product
(1 Basket)
2 / / 1
1
2
3 / / 1.6
1
2
— 21 —
Total Lb / kg
of Product
(2 Baskets)
5 / 2.3
7 / 3.1
of Product
(3 Baskets)
N/A
10 / / 4.8
1
2