Vulcan Materials vk series 1vk45c ユーザーズマニュアル

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS 

VULCAN-HART                                                                                                               F-32971 Rev. F (December  2011) 

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Set the desired temperature and allow shortening to heat up to that temperature. 

 
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Fry items that are the same size to ensure equal doneness. 

 
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Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into hot 

 shortening. 
 
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Add fresh shortening as needed. 

  Do not overfill baskets.  (See table for recommended basket capacities below) 

 

Carefully lower basket into oil. 

 

  When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying. 

 

  When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake the basket several times. 

 

 

 

  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. 

 

  When frying is completed, remove basket or product.  Hang basket on rear  

 hanger. 

 

 

 
 

1VK45: Recommended pounds per basket are 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg). 
1VK65: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg). 
1VK85: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg). 

Shortening life can be extended by the following 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 surrounding clean.  Use tank covers when not in use.  

  (accessory). 

 

  Set thermostat correctly. 

 

  Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing on fryer.