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Hobart Model HCK & HDK manual

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  • Page 1

    EXECUTIVE OFFICES 701 RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 FORM 19225 (1-95) MODEL HCK & HDK SERIES ELECTRIC FR YERS MODELS HCK40 ML-52525 HCK42 ML-52526 HCK91 ML-52527 HCK92 ML-52528 HCKO ML-52529 HDK40 ML-52536 HDK42 ML-52537 HDK91 ML-52540 HDK92 ML-52541 HDKO ML-52531 ELECTRIC FRYERS[...]

  • Page 2

    – 2 – Installation, Operation and Care of MODELS HCK40, HCK42, HCK91, HCK92, HDK40, HDK42, HDK91 & HDK92 HOBART ELECTRIC FR YERS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Standard features include stainless steel fry tank and front, a high limit device, twin baskets, and on Models HCK40, HCK42, HDK40 and HDK42, a lift-out fry tank whi[...]

  • Page 3

    – 3 – INST ALLA TION Before installing the fryer, verify that the electrical supply agrees with the specifications on the fryer data plate which is located on the inside of the door panel on floor model fryers and on the lower front cover on countertop models. UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking the fryer, check it for possible shipping damag[...]

  • Page 4

    – 4 – Position the fryer in its final location. Select the size and type of wire in accordance with National Electrical Code suitable for carrying the fryer's rated amps and voltage. Use wires suitable for 75°C on fryers carrying more than 80 amps. 1. Bring conduit containing the proper supply wire to the fryer. On HCK40/42 and HDK40/42, [...]

  • Page 5

    – 5 – OPERA TION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. CONTROLS — MODELS HCK40/42 and HCK91/92 (Fig's. 1 & 2) Power Switch — Turns electric power to the fryer on or off. ON Indicator Light — (Red) Indicates electric power to the fryer is on. HEAT Indicator Light —[...]

  • Page 6

    – 6 – CONTROLS — MODELS HDK40/42 and HDK91/92 (Fig's. 3 and 4) Power Switch — Turns electric power to the fryer on or off. ON Indicator Light — (Red) Indicates electric power to the fryer is on. HEAT Indicator Light — (Amber) Indicates heating elements are supplying heat. High Limit Light — When ON, indicates that the oil tempera[...]

  • Page 7

    – 7 – 1. Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool. 2. Remove the fryer basket(s) and support rack (support rack in HCK91/92 / HDK91/92 only). 3. Leave the heating elements in the tank (HCK40/42 and HDK40/42). 4. HCK40/42 / HDK40/42: Pour 30-35 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank. HCK91/92 / HDK91/92: Pour 78-82 pounds of shortening[...]

  • Page 8

    – 8 – FRYING Place the ON-OFF switch to the ON position. The red ON indicator light will come on. Turn thermostat or temperature controller to desired temperature. The amber HEAT indicator light will come on. When the shortening temperature reaches the set temperature, the amber HEAT light will go off. The heating elements (and the amber HEAT l[...]

  • Page 9

    – 9 – DAILY FILTERING Shortening life will be extended by filtering at least once a day, or more often if conditions warrant. Models HCK91/92 and HDK91/92 are equipped with a 1 / 4 turn ball type drain valve. Models HCK40/ 42 and HDK40/42 have a removable fry tank that can be lifted out by raising the heating elements out of the tank, or the sh[...]

  • Page 10

    – 10 – Models HCK91/92 and HDK91/92 1. Turn the fryer off and allow shortening to cool. 2. Slowly remove the baskets to prevent splashing. 3. Open the fryer door and place a metal container of sufficient capacity below the drain pipe. 4. If a filter bag is used, tie it securely to the drain pipe. If other filter medium is used, place it in the [...]

  • Page 11

    – 11 – 2. Close the drain valve (Models HCK91/92 and HDK91/92 only). 3. Fill the tank with a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, following the manufacturer's instructions. 4. Turn the fryer on and set the thermostat or temperature controller at a temperature recommended by the manufacturer of the commercial cleaner. Boil t[...]

  • Page 12

    – 12 – MAINTENANCE WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. LUBRICATION The motors in all HCK/HDK Series Fryers are permanently lubricated and no lubric[...]