Vulcan Materials vk series 1vk85c 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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1.  Turn off fryer.   
 
2.  Insert the drain extension into the drain valve.  Tighten only hand tight. 

 

3.  Direct the drain spout into the container that you want to drain the shortening into. 

 

4.  Open the drain valve.  The oil will drain into the container.  When the container is 

full or the fryer tank is empty, close the drain valve.  Repeat this step until the fryer 
is empty.  Remove the drain extension and place it back into the provided holder. 

 
 

5.  It is recommended to now boil out your fry tank. Follow the Boil Out procedure. 

Then perform the weekly clean-out as described under CLEANING. 

 

6.  Once tank is completely empty, boiled out and cleaned, add new shortening.  Turn 

on the power switch to begin heating the oil to desired temperature.  

 
1.  Drain the tank as described under FILTERING THE OIL. 

 

 

2.  Close the drain valve and fill tank with water.  Use a boil out solid degreaser low 

which 

can be ordered from your local dealer

. Follow the instructions on the side of the package. 

    
  

          Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners. 

 
3.  Solution level must be between the MIN and MAX levels on the fryer tank.   
 
4.  Turn the power switch to the on position.  With solid state knob controls

 

(A), set the 

temperature knob to 200°F. Press the start button.  Water boils at 212°F.  For solid 
state digital models (D) and computer models (C) models, the temperature will 
automatically set for 195-200°F. Do not bring water temperature to an overly active 
boil.  

 
5.  Use the tank brush; clean the sides, bottom and heat exchanger tubes.  
 
6.  Place the drain extension in the drain valve and hand tighten only.  Drain the cleaning 

solution from the tank into a container.  

 

7.  Close the drain valve and refill the tank with water.  Add 1 cup (1/4 L) of vinegar to 

neutralize alkaline left by the cleaner.  Solution level must be between the MIN and