Hobart 3HFD140 manual

ELECTRIC FR YERS MODEL 3HFD140 ML-126831 4HFD140 ML-126832 FORM 34613 (Mar. 2001) 701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937 332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com[...]

– 2 – MODEL 3HFD140 ELECTRIC FRYER  HOBART CORPORA TION, 2001[...]

– 3 – Installation, Operation, and Care of Model 3HFD140 & 4HFD140 Electric Fryers SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The model 3HFD140 electric fryer has a unitized cabinet with one 85 lb. fry tank on the left, one 140 lb. fry tank on the right, and a 25" Frymate station positioned between the two fry tanks. Built-in underneath the left[...]

– 4 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING : ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING : DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCHES TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUITS. WARNING : APPLIANCES[...]

– 5 – Fig. 1 POWER Switch — Controls electric supply to fryer. POWER ON Light — Indicates electric supply is on. TEMPERATURE CONTROL — Regulates power to the heaters, controls temperature. HEATING Light — Indicates heating elements are on. FRY / MELT Switch — Controls melting or frying. Use MELT to melt shortening. After solid shorten[...]

– 6 – ADDING SHORTENING Before placing shortening in tank, allow solid shortening to come to room temperature where the fryer is located for one to two hours to soften the shortening. CAUTION: Failure to remove crumb screens prior to addition of fresh solid shortening may cause fryer side walls to overheat, allowing shortening to reach flashpoi[...]

– 7 – USING THE FILTER SYSTEM Filter system parts must be in their proper positions while the system is in use . . . • Crumb Basket hangs on left Tank Handle (Fig. 4) to catch crumbs during draining. • Filter must be flat on tank bottom and Filter Orifice must be placed over the tank hole (Fig. 4). • Elbow must be threaded into Tank Fitti[...]

– 8 – WARNING : HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN FILTERING. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED. • Warm fryer compound to a temperature of 260 ° F before filtering. Turn fryer power switch off. • If desired, add 8 oz. of diatamaceous earth to the filter tank or add it to the fry tank with stirring. • To drain fry tank, position Drain[...]

– 9 – Flushing and Discarding Used Oil WARNING : HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN FILTERING. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED. • Warm fryer compound to a temperature of 260 ° F before filtering. Turn fryer power switch off. • Open Drain Valve (Fig. 5) and allow cooking oil to drain into Filter Tank. • Connect Hose to Discard Fitti[...]

– 10 – CLEANING — DAILY Clean your fryer regularly. If regular cleaning is neglected, grease will be burned on and discolorations may form. These may be removed by washing with detergent or soap and water. Particularly stubborn discolorations may be removed with a self-soaping scouring pad or a paste made of water and a mild scouring powder a[...]

– 11 – Stainless Steel Stainless steel may be cleaned with a solution of detergent and warm water. To prevent water spots and streaks, rinse equipment thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. The addition of a rinsing agent will also help prevent spotting. Fingerprints Fingerprints are sometimes a problem on highly polished s[...]

– 12 – MAINTENANCE 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. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES 1. Moni[...]