Hobart 4HFD140 User Manual

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WARNING:  HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS.  USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING, AND SERVICING THE FRYER.

WARNING:  DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE.

WARNING:  SPILLING HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.  DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT
DRAINING THE OIL FROM THE TANKS.

1. Monitor shortening temperature one inch below the surface with an accurate temperature

measuring device.

2. Turn Fryer Power Switch ON, and when coming up from lower temperature, set temperature

control knob to frying temperature.

3. Allow fryer to reach temperature (when heating light goes off) and maintain it (by cycling) for 15

minutes.

4. Check temperature when the heating light first comes on.  If the reading is not within five degrees

of the temperature control setting, take the following steps.

A. Loosen the set screw on the temperature control knob.

B. Rotate the knob and set the knob to read the same as the shortening temperature readings.

C.Tighten the set screw on the temperature control knob.

D. Allow the fryer to cycle and check the readings.

E. If for any reason calibration is not obtained in this manner, call your local Hobart Service Office.

The filter motor is permanently lubricated and no lubrication is required.

Contact your local Hobart Service Office for any repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment.