Vulcan 1VK65DF - Manuals

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -5- INSTALLATION Do not use the door or its handle to lift the fryer. Before installing the fryer, verify that the type of gas (natural or propane) agrees with the specifications on the fryer data plate, which is located on the inside o...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -6- CODES AND STANDARDS The fryer must be installed in accordance with: In the United States:  State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with:  National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition). Copies may b...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -7- FLUE CONNECTION Make the flue connection as follows:  Comply with Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment , ANSI-NFPA Standard #96 (latest edition), available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, M...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -8- GAS CONNECTION All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gases. The gas inlet is located on the lower rear of the fryer. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in ...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -9-  When installing a quick disconnect you must also install a means for limiting the movement of the fryer. This device will prevent the gas line or quick disconnect from being strained. The restraining device should be attached to t...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -10- OPERATION Hot oil and parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the fryer. Spilling hot frying compound can cause severe burns. Do not move fryer without draining all frying compound from the tank. Frye...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -11- BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTION  Set the desired temperature and allow shortening to heat up to that temperature.  Fry items that are the same size to ensure equal doneness.  Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -12- TURNING ON THE FRYER VKA solid state knob control:  Open the door to the fryer. Turn the power switch to the on position. Indicator Lights (On/Start/Heating) Temperature Knob Control Melt Switch Power Switch Filter Switch (For tho...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -14- Programming the Solid State Control Programming the Computer Control

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -15- TURNING OFF THE FRYER  Open the door to the fryer. Press the power switch to the OFF position. EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 1. Thoroughly drain the fryer. Refer to DRAINING THE FRYER. 2. Clean the fryer according to CLEANING. 3. Turn off the...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -16- TURNING OFF THE FRYER 1. Press the power switch to the off position. FILTERING THE OIL Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, and servicing the fryer. Filter shortening at least once a day. 1. Do ...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -17- DRAINING THE TANK Free Standing Models: 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. Ope...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -18- MAX level on the fryer tank. Press the start button for (A) and Temp Button for (D) and C) models, to allow the solution to heat up. Allow solution to stand for a few minutes. 8. Drain the tank according to DRAINING THE TANK. Rinse...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -19- KleenScreen Plus® Filtration System Installation & Operational Manual for “VKAF”, VKDF” and “VKCF” Models General The KleenScreen PLUS ® filtration system filters the oil as it is pumped back into its’ respective tank(s). Only ...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -20- Fully assembled filter screen assembly: Fig. 2 Secure Tube with Suction Tube Clip Filter Screen Lays Flat On Bottom of Filter Pan Fig. 3 Micro-Filtration Fabric Envelope Assembly: Same Suction Tube Fabric Envelope Insert (Different...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -22- Operation Hot oil and parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the fryer. Spilling hot frying compound can cause severe burns. Do not move fryer without draining all frying compound from the tank. Neve...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -24- Filtering Instructions for Solid State Controls

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -26- FILTERING TIP: Open the filtering drawer approximately 1” to allow any oil in the return line to run back into the filter pan. This will take about 30 seconds to complete. Then open the drawer completely to clean filter components....

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -27- BOIL OUT PROCEDURE: Use the Boil Out By-Pass™ drain extension allowing the boil out solution to exit the fry tank without using the filtering system. Do NOT allow water to run through the motor / pump. Drain the boil out solution i...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -28- MAINTENANCE Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, and servicing the fryer. Spilling hot fryer compound can cause severe burns. Do not move fryer without draining all frying compound from the tank...

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32971 Rev. F (December 2011) -29- SHORTED PROBE – If a shorted probe is detected, the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles are cancelled. All operator buttons are disabled. The digital control displays the following message: “D” Solid State – SHOR...