CODES AND REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Fire, Injury, Death Hazard
This equipment must installed by a qualified installer in
accordance with all federal, state and local codes. Failure to
install this equipment properly can result in injury or death.
Applicable Codes and Standards
United States
Vollrath recommends all commercial cooking equipment be provided
with a ventilation system in compliance with NFPA96.
• Cooking equipment that uses or produces grease (e.g. fryer,
griddle), must be provided with hoods that are designed to capture
grease and provide fire protection.
• Equipment must be installed in accordance with the requirements
and approval of the AHJ "Authority Having Jurisdiction."
Clearance Requirements
• Minimum clearance from combustible construction:
6
(15 cm) from the sides and back of the fryer
"
• Minimum clearance from surface flames from adjacent equipment:
16
(40.6 cm)
"
Environment Requirements
• Do not install under combustible materials.
• Should be installed under a hood in accordance with the latest
edition of the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations, NFPA 96.
• Locate the fryer in a place where it cannot be pushed off the
countertop.
• Keep the area surrounding the fryer clear of combustible materials.
• Keep the area at the front of the fryer clear for unobstructed access
during operation.
• Do not place adjacent to a heat producing appliance.
Electrical Requirements
• Each fryer head requires a dedicated circuit. Some models are
supplied with two individual power cords. Each cord must be
plugged into a dedicated circuit that matches the rating on the
nameplate found on the back of the fryer.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Clean the Equipment
This equipment must be cleaned prior to use. Failure to clean surfaces
before using the unit could cause food contamination. See "Cleaning"
in this manual.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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D
E
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I
A
Baskets. Hold the food to be fried.
B
Temperature Control Dial. Set the temperature of the oil.
Standby Mode. Turns off the heating element. Note: In this mode
the ready light will also illuminate.
C
On/Off Switch. Illuminates when the switch is on the ON position.
D
Ready Light. Illuminates when oil has reached the set
temperature.
E
Basket Hook. Holds the basket to allow excess oil to drain from
food.
F
Maximum Oil Level. Do not fill with oil above this mark because
this may cause oil to overflow the well after the basket of food has
been added.
Minimum Oil Level. Do not operate with oil below this level as
the oil may overheat and could ignite, causing a fire.
G
Heating Element. Heats the oil.
H
Oil Pan. The removable container that holds the oil.
I
Over Temperature Reset Switch. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section.
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H
C
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