Bakers Pride ALF-FC User Manual

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4.  Carefully drop the chicken in the shortening one piece at a time starting with thighs and 

drumsticks. The fryer is designed to accommodate 32 pieces of chicken. 
 

5.  Press the desired program number a second time. The red light above the program number will 

flash and the computer will display “COOK”. This will start a countdown in minutes and seconds 
until the end of the cycle.  
 

6.  At the end of the cooking cycle, the computer will display "DONE" and signal with a series of 

audible "beeps". The basket will automatically rise out of the pot. Press the selected number once 
again to stop the cook cycle.  
 

7.  Allow the basket to drain.  

 

 

Failure to use the insulated mitts will result in injury. Always use the insulated 
mitts when handling the hot fry basket. 

 

8.  Remove basket from the lift and empty carefully. 

 

9.  Return the basket to the lift. 

 

10.  Remember to filter the shortening at least every third frying cycle load. Refer to the procedure in 

this manual. Also filter the shortening and clean the fryer at the end of each day.  
 

11. Press the 0 button. Idle 255

°F will display. This will automatically hold the shortening at a cooler 

temperature.  
 

12.  To escape the idle mode, press the 0 button again and the fryer will heat to its original 

temperature.  
 

13.  When you have finished frying for the day, turn the FILTER/OFF/FRY switch to the OFF position.