Vulcan-Hart 2XG85CF User Manual

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GRDF / GRCF SERIES GAS FRYERS 
VULCAN-HART                                                                                                               F-31214 Rev. D (March 2008) 
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Fry Basket Guidelines 
 
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Do not overfill baskets.  (See table for recommended basket capacities below) 
 
Carefully lower basket into oil. 
 
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When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying. 
 
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When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake the basket several times. 
 
 
 
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Batter covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or    
basket.  If you use the basket, first dip the basket into the shortening to  
 
 
reduce batter-build up on basket surfaces. 
 
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When frying is completed, remove basket or product.  Hang basket on rear  
 
hanger.   
 
 
Fry Basket Capacity:   
 
1GR45D / C: Recommended pounds per basket are 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg). 
1GR65D / C: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg). 
1GR85D / C: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg). 
 
EXTENDING SHORTENING LIFE 
 
Shortening life can be extended by the following guidelines: 
 
 
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Do not salt foods over the fryer. 
 
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Use good-quality shortening. 
 
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Filter shortening daily (at a minimum). 
 
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Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored. 
 
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Keep equipment and surrounding clean. 
 
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Set thermostat correctly. 
 
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Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing on fryer. 
 
TURNING ON THE FRYER 
 
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Open the door to the fryer.  Turn the power switch to the on position. 
 
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Set temperature by turning the knob to the desired temperatures. The burners will 
  light 
automatically. 
 
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The burners will cycle on and off, maintaining the set temperature.