Vulcan-Hart VF2 ML-52915 manual

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    FORM 30916 (1-95) (Formerly F-114555 & F-114556) VF SERIES ELECTRIC FR YERS MODEL VF1 ML-52913 VMF1 ML-52914 VF2 ML-52915 VMF2 ML-52916 VF90 ML-52917 VFD90 ML-52532 VF1D ML-52538 VMF1D ML-52539 VF2D ML-52542 VMF2D ML-52543 VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL VF[...]

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    — 2 — Installation, Operation and Care of MODELS VF1, VMF1, VF2, VMF2, VF1D, VMF1D, VF2D & VMF2D 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 a lift- out fry tank (20" wide models only) which is easily removed for cl[...]

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    — 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 — 1. Bring conduit containing the proper supply wire to the fryer. On VF1/VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D, bring the conduit in through the clearance hole in the back and terminate on the terminal block housing mounted in the back of the breaker box. On VF2 and VF2D, terminate the field supply conduit on the corner of the bottom floor and bring the sup[...]

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    — 5 — OPERA TION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. CONTROLS — MODELS VF1/VMF1 and VF2/VMF2 (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 —[...]

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    — 6 — PL-40538-1 Fry/Melt Switch Heat Indicator Light High Limit Light Temperature Controller On Indicator Light Power Switch PL-40537-1 Ball Pull Rod Fry/Melt Switch Heat Indicator Light Power Switch High Limit Light Temperature Controller On Indicator Light CONTROLS — MODELS VF1D/VMF1D and VF2D/VMF2D (Fig's. 3 and 4) Power Switch — T[...]

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    — 7 — 1. Push power switch to OFF and allow fryer to cool. 2. Remove the fryer basket(s) and support rack (support rack in VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D only). 3. Leave the heating elements in the tank (VF1/VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D). 4. VF1/VMF1 / VF1D/VMF1D: Pour 30-35 pounds of shortening into the fryer tank. VF2/VMF2 / VF2D/VMF2D: Pour 78-82 pounds of [...]

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    — 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[...]

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    — 9 — DAILY FILTERING Shortening life will be extended by filtering at least once a day, or more often if conditions warrant. Models VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D are equipped with a 1 / 4 turn ball type drain valve. Models VF1/ VMF1 and VF1D/VMF1D have a removable fry tank that can be lifted out by raising the heating elements out of the tank, or th[...]

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    — 10 — Models VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D 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 th[...]

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    — 11 — 2. Close the drain valve (Models VF2/VMF2 and VF2D/VMF2D 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[...]

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    — 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 fryers are permanently lubricated and no lubrication is requir[...]