Hobart HGF - Manual

– 8 – 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...

– 9 – 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. Minimumclearance from noncombustible construction is 0" from the sides and 0"...

– 12 – 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...

– 13 – -MAX- -MIN- PL-56390 Fig. 4 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 NOTMOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. BEFORE FIRST USE • Cle...

– 14 – STARTUP WITH MANUAL PILOT CAUTION: BEFORE TURNING THE BURNERS ON, THE FRY TANK MUST BE FILLED WITHLIQUID OR MELTED SHORTENING. 1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded receptacle and turn the main gas valve on. 2. Fill the fry tank with shortening. If using solid shortening, the fr...

– 15 – STARTUP WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITER CAUTION: BEFORE TURNING THE BURNERS ON, THE FRY TANK MUST BE FILLED WITHLIQUID OR MELTED SHORTENING. 1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded receptacle and turn the main gas valve on. 2. Fill the fry tank with shortening. If using solid shortening, ...

– 16 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) 1. Load basket; do not overfill. See Recommended Basket Capacities on page 30. 2. Carefully lower baskets into the shortening. S H U T D O W N 1. Turn the thermostat knob to OFF. 2. Turn the gas valve extension arm to PILOT (the pilot will continue to burn). 3....

– 17 – HGD SERIES C O N T R O L S HGD Series Fryers are equipped with digital controls and a solid state thermostat. Control Guide UP DOWN BOIL PROGRAM TEMP P PL-56430 L O R T N O C N O I T P I R C S E D . f f o r o n o r e y r f e h t g n i n r u t r o f ; h c t i w s r e w o P . r e t a w h t i w ...

– 18 – PROGRAMMING Temperature, time and other parameters must be set before operating. Once these parameters are set,the fryer can be operated at the touch of a button. Press P to enter the program mode and scroll through the parameters. If the Parameter Lock feature is on, LoC is displayed in the ...

– 21 – PROGRAM TIMER OIL TEMP 4 5 3 7 8 6 0 9 2 1 BOIL 12 6 9 3 P PL-56431 HGC SERIES C O N T R O L S HGC Series Fryers have a microprocessor (computer) thermostat and timer. Control Guide L O R T N O C N O I T P I R C S E D . f f o r o n o r e y r f e h t g n i n r u t r o f ; h c t i w s r e w o P...

– 22 – PROGRAMMING Temperature, time and other parameters must be set before operating. Follow the Program Guide toconfigure the fryer to your particular operation. Programming Guide Press P to enter into the program mode, then follow the steps under each parameter to enter the desired information. ...

– 24 – Melt Options (HGC Series) When using solid shortening in the fryer, the SOLID melt option must be used. Solid shortening mustbe gently warmed to a liquid state before heating to frying temperatures. Melting solid shortening withoutusing this option will damage the fry tank and scorch the shor...

– 25 – TEMPERATURE AND TIME PROGRAMMING Temperature 1. Press P to enter program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window. 2. Press OIL TEMP to enter temperature mode. 000°F and TEMP are displayed in the window. 3. Press 1 through 0 to enter desired fry temperature. The fry temperature is displayed i...

– 26 – Timers 6 through 0 : 1. Press P and enter the program mode. PROGRAM is displayed in the window. 2. Press 12 6 9 3 . The LED's on timers 6 through 0 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...

– 27 – Setting Advanced Time Features 1. Press P and enter the program mode. 2. Press 12 6 9 3 for timers 1 through 5 , or press 12 6 9 3 for timers 6 through 0 . The LEDs are lit on the timers available for programming, and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in thewindow. 3. Select a timer; the programmed...

– 28 – Time Programming Quick Chart Press P to enter the program mode Press 12 6 9 3 for timers 1 to 5 Press 12 6 9 3 for timers 6 to 0 Select a Timer Press P to continue P P P Set HOLD Time S e l e c t C O M Por STRAIGHT Press 12 6 9 3 Press 12 6 9 3 Set DUTY Time Press 12 6 9 3 Exit Program Enter ...

– 29 – USING THE FRYER (After Startup) Models Without Basket Lift Option 1. Load the fry basket(s); do not overfill. See Recommended Basket Capacities on page 30. 2. Carefully lower basket(s) into shortening. 3. Press the desired number to start the timer. Timers 1 through 5 are for the left basket ...

– 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 equippe...

– 33 – HIGH LIMIT DEVICE (All Models) If the shortening becomes overheated, a high-temperature shutoff device will close the gas valve offand extinguish the pilot. DO NOT relight the pilot until the shortening temperature is below 300°F(149°C). If this situation persists, contact your local Hobart S...

– 34 – Weekly or As Required 1. Drain shortening. NOTE: Fryers equipped with Filter-In-A-Drawer are covered in a separate instruction manual.Follow the instructions accordingly. 2. Flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm shortening. 3. Allow the tank to drain thoroughly. 4. Close t...

– 35 – 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 NOTMOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. Fryers should be kept on a regulator preventive ...

– 36 – FORM 34773 (June 2002) PRINTED IN U.S.A. ALARMS AND ERROR MESSAGES (HGD and HGC Series) Pilot Out - If the pilot is out, the control displays the following message: HGD Series - FIrE OUt HGC Series - PILOT OUT If no action is taken after 90 seconds an alarm sounds continuously, the heat deman...