Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
– 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 5 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL; SPECIFICATIONS
– 5 – Installation, Operation and Care of MODELS HGF, HGD and HGC SERIES GAS FRYERS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Hobart HGF, HGD and HGC Series Gas Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material.Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your fryer will result in many years of satis...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION; U N P A C K I N G; Do not use the door or its handle to lift the fryer.
– 9 – INSTALLATION Before installing the fryer, verify that the type of gas (natural or propane) agrees with the specificationson the fryer data plate, which is located on the inside of the door panel. Ensure the fryer is configuredfor the proper elevation. U N P A C K I N G This fryer was carefully...
Page 10 - The fryer must be installed in accordance with:; In the United States of America:
– 10 – LOCATION The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. Minimum clearance fromcombustible construction is 6" (15 cm) from the sides and 6" (15 cm) from the back of the fryer.Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction is 0" from the sides and 0...
Page 13 - Adequate ventilation must be provided and comply with; ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE
– 13 – LEVELING FRYER 1. Place a spirit level on top of the fryer after gas connections have been made. 2. Adjust the legs to ensure that the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to side in the final installed position. FLUE CONNECTIONS The fryer must be located under a hood with adequate connectio...
Page 14 - OPERATION; BEFORE FIRST USE
– 14 – OPERATION 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. BEFORE FIRST USE • Clean the protective metal oi...
Page 17 - CONTROLS
– 17 – CONTROL DESCRIPTION Power switch; for turning the fryer on or off. For cleaning purposes when the fryer is filled with water. Tem-perature is maintained at approximately 192 ° F (89 ° C). For entering and exiting the program mode. For scrollingthrough program parameters. Raises and lowers lef...
Page 18 - PROGRAMMING; Programming Guide
– 18 – PROGRAMMING Temperature, time, energy source and other parameters must be set before operating. Once theseparameters are set, the fryer can be operated at the touch of a button. Press to enter the program mode and scroll through the parameters. If the Parameter Lock feature is on, LoC is disp...
Page 22 - Press
– 22 – PARAMETER STEPS LEFT DISPLAY RIGHT DISPLAY Press SELECT OPTIONS Press DEGREES F or C F or C Press to select Fahrenheit or Celsius. DEGREES F or C F or C Press when complete. PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS Press SET PASS NEW PASS Press to select NO PASS. NO PASS NEW PASS Press when complete. PRO...
Page 26 - Advanced Time Features
– 26 – Timers through : 1. Press and enter the program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window. 2. Press . The LED's on timers through are lit and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window. 3. To select a timer, press one of the lit timer numbers; CK# 00:00 and TIME are displayed in the window. 4. ...
Page 27 - Setting Advanced Time Features
– 27 – Setting Advanced Time Features 1. Press and enter the program mode. 2. Press for timers through , or press for timers through . The LEDs are lit on the timers available for programming, and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window. 3. Select a timer; the programmed time is displayed in the w...
Page 28 - Time Programming Quick Chart
– 28 – Time Programming Quick Chart Press to enter the program mode Press for timers to Press for timers to Select a Timer Press to continue Set HOLD Time S e l e c t C O M Por STRAIGHT Press Press Set DUTY Time Press Exit Program Enter Time Using to
Page 30 - SHUTDOWN
– 30 – FRYING GUIDELINES (All Models) • Heat shortening to set temperature. • Fry pieces of product that are about the same size together. • Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into the hot shortening. • Keep shortening between the MIN and MAX lines. Shortening will...
Page 31 - DAILY FILTERING; HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
– 31 – DAILY FILTERING WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. Filtering Guidelines (All Models) • Stand alone fryers are available in filter-ready and non-filter-ready versions. • Battery interplumbing is available only on fryers equipp...
Page 33 - CLEANING
– 33 – CLEANING WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. DAILY • Clean all exterior surfaces of your fryer at least once daily. • Use a damp cloth with warm water and a mild soap or detergent. • Rinse thoroughly, then polish with a soft, ...
Page 34 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION
– 34 – 10. Drain the tank. 11. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clear, hot water (all traces of cleaner must be removed). 12. Dry the tank thoroughly. 13. Close the drain valve and add shortening. 14. Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Shortening will expand when heated; do not ...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; SYMPTOM; POSSIBLE CAUSES / SOLUTIONS
– 35 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM No power when switch isturned on. Fryer will not heat. Fryer continues to heat. Fryer heats, but will not reachdesired temperature. Fryer stops heating duringoperation. POSSIBLE CAUSES / SOLUTIONS Tripped breaker; fuse blown / Verify fryer is plugged in and outle...