OWNER'S MANUAL, INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This equipment is design engineered for commercial use only.
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL, PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION
TO THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED IN THE NEXT SEVERAL PAGES
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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW!
Instructions to be followed in the event the user smells gas must be posted in a prominent location.
This information must be obtained by consulting the local gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other ammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Check your local building codes for proper installation methods. In the absence of local codes, this appliance
must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 current issue, and the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 current issue, or the CAN – B149 Installation Codes for Gas Burning
Appliances, and C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location, being sure that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for
which it is certied. Models come from the factory certied for use with Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP)
gas. Your product, shown on the rating label and the supplied gas type must be the same. Upon opening your
product, the rating label can be located on the front panel. The rating label location is shown in Figure 2 on page
8 and is also referenced on page 4.
If connecting this appliance to propane gas, make certain the propane gas tank is equipped with its own high-
pressure regulator – in addition to the pressure regulator supplied with this product when applicable. The
maximum propane gas pressure to this appliance must not exceed 14.0 inches of water column (34.9 millibar)
from the propane gas tank to the pressure regulator.
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CAUTION
MODELS: AF25, AF25/25, AF35/40, AF35/50, AF50/25, AF75, AFDS
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
Installation of the equipment should be performed by qualied, certied, licensed and/or authorized personnel who are experienced in
state/local installation codes. Have the technician show you the exact location of the gas shut-o valve on the incoming gas line so you
know how to turn o the gas if necessary.
Operation of the equipment should be performed by qualied or authorized personnel who have read this manual and understand and
are familiar with the functions of the equipment.
Service of the equipment should be performed by qualied and licensed personnel who are knowledgeable with
American Range products.
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DANGER
Gas Standards and Codes
Hazards or unsafe practices which will result in severe personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in severe personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. This symbol alerts you to hazards which will result in severe injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
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DANGER
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CAUTION
1. A manual gas shut-o valve must be installed in the gas supply (service) line ahead of the appliance and gas pressure regulator in the
gas stream for safety and ease of future maintenance/service.
2. The gas pressure regulator supplied with the appliance must be installed prior to connecting the equipment to the gas supply line.
Failure to install a regulator will void the equipment warranty and result in a potentially hazardous condition.
3. Please contact the factory, a factory representative, or local service company to perform maintenance and
repairs.
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This is a vented appliance. The appliance is not to be installed in conjunction with an air curtain,
range hood, or ventilation systems which operates by blowing air downward towards the
appliance. This type of ventilation system may cause ignition and combustion problems with the
gas cooking appliance resulting in personal injury or unintended operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
» Before beginning, please read all the instructions carefully.
» DO NOT remove permanently axed labels, warnings, or plates from
product. This may void the warranty.
» All local and national codes and ordinances must be observed,
installation must conform with local codes.
» The Installer must leave these instructions with the consumer who must
retain for local inspector’s use and for future reference.
» Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer,
service agency or gas supplier.
» Please ensure that the product is properly grounded.
» In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, installation must
be performed by a licensed plumber or gas tter.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided
many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTICE!
Using any part other than genuine
American Range factory supplied parts
relieves the manufacturer of all liability.
American Range reserves the right
to change specications and product
design without notice. Such revisions do
not entitle the buyer to corresponding
changes, improvements, additions
or replacements for the previously
purchased equipment.
Shipping Damage Claim Procedure
The equipment is crafted and inspected carefully by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for the safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment.
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your delivery company, your dealer, your builder or installer. Do not
install or attempt to operate a damaged appliance.
1. Note on the freight bill or express delivery any visible loss or damage and have the note signed by the person making the
delivery.
2. File claim for damages immediately regardless of the extent of damages.
3. For damage noticed after unpacking (concealed loss or damage), notify the transportation company immediately and le a
“Concealed Damage” claim with them. This must be done within ve (5) days from the date that delivery is made to you.
Retain the shipping container for inspection.
CA PROPOSITION 65: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some chemical by-products
which may expose you to chemicals including benzine, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and
soot, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit
according to the Owners Manual, ensuring to provide proper ventilation. For more information
go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
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IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED / LICENSED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER
» Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
» Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.
» Do not remove any permanent warning labels or plates from this product.
» Please ensure that this product is electrically grounded.
» Consumers must retain these instructions for local inspectors and for future use.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
» Do not try to light any appliance
» Do not touch any electrical switch
» Do not use any phone in your building
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
» Using a neighbor’s phone, immediately call your gas company
» Follow the gas supplier instructions
» If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department
VENTILATION HOODS
Means must be provided for any commercial, heavy-duty cooking
appliance to exhaust combustion waste products to the outside
of the building. Usual practice is to place the unit under an
exhaust hood. Filters and drip troughs should be part of any
industrial hood. Consult local codes before constructing and
installing a hood.
Room air movement should be monitored during installation.
Strong exhaust fans in the hood or in the overall air conditioning
system can produce a slight vacuum in the room and/or cause
air drafts – either may interfere with the pilot or main burner
performance and can also be hard to diagnose. If pilot burner or
main burner outage problems persist – make up air openings or
baes may have to be provided in the room.
Provisions shall be incorporated in the design of the kitchen to
ensure adequate supply of fresh air and adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber, for proper combustion
and ventilation. For proper operation of the appliance, do not
obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation air.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION – GAS STANDARDS AND CODES
IMPORTANT – The installation of this appliance must conform
to local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Natural Gas Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149-1 or the Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGA-B149-2 as applicable, including:
1. The appliance and its individual shut-o valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressure in excess of
1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).
2. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the individual manual shut-o valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressure, equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).
The appliance, when installed, must be wired and electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or
the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2 as applicable.
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WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or
explosion may result causing damage, personal injury or death.
• INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
CERTIFIED / LICENSED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUP-
PLIER
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.
• Do not remove any permanent warning labels or plates from this product.
• Consumers should retain these instructions for local inspectors and for
future use.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch, do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas company. Follow the gas supplier instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENT
For reliable operation and for your own safety, this professional cooking equipment
must be installed by a certied/licensed contractor.
Failure to comply will void any written or implied warranty.
Should the equipment require service during the standard warranty period, the
receipt proving certied installation must be made available to American Range for
verication.
If installation was not performed by a certied/licensed contractor be prepared to
submit a major credit card for payment for proper installation.
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The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections:
The Safety Section informs you about signicant safety precautions when installing and operating your
new fryer. This is a must read section of the manual.
Quick Start and Installation Section describes how to unpack the unit, what to save and what to discard,
installation dimensions, gas and electrical connections and how to identify the primary parts of the
product so you can better understand what’s going on "under the hood".
How to Use Your Product shows you how to light the pilot and set frying temperatures.
The Care and Maintenance and Troubleshooting and Service Sections discuss how to keep your product
in good operating condition, how to identify what might be going wrong with the unit, and how to
communicate your observations with authorized eld service technicians.
Before using your appliance, please read this manual paying special attention to the important safety
instructions located in the next several pages.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Hazards or unsafe practices which will result in severe
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in severe
personal injury or death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances known by the State
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the Owners
Manual, ensuring you provide proper ventilation when cooking with gas.
This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. This symbol alerts
you to hazards which will result in severe injury or death.
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• Before beginning, please read all the instructions carefully.
• DO NOT remove permanently axed labels, warnings, or plates from product. This will void the warranty.
• All local and national codes and ordinances must be observed; installation must conform with local codes.
• The Installer must leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector’s use and for future refer-
ence.
• Installation and service must be performed by a certied / licensed installer, service agency or gas supplier.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW!
RATING PLATE - The location of
the rating plate is shown in Figure
1. The information on the rating
plate denes the model, serial
number, gas type (natural or liquid
propane), operating pressures and
burner BTU ratings. Keep this
information for future reference.
It is essential for proper
identication of the unit
when requesting additional
information or factory support.
Appliances must be connected only to the
type of gas identied on the rating plate.
Figure 1
CLEARANCES - The appliance must be kept free and clear of all combustible materi-
als. This unit is designed and certied for the following installation only:
CLEARANCES
NON-COMBUSTI-
BLE
COMBUSTIBLE
Sides
0" 6"
Rear
0" 6"
Floor
0" 6"
Installation on
non-combustible oor shall
be with factory supplied legs
or casters.
SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
The equipment is crafted and inspected carefully by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for the safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment.
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your delivery company, your dealer, your builder or installer. Do not
install or attempt to operate a damaged appliance.
1. Note any visible loss or damage on the freight bill or express delivery and have the note signed by the person making
the delivery.
2. File claim for damages immediately regardless of the extent of damages.
3. For damage noticed after unpacking (concealed loss or damage), notify the transportation company immediately and
le a "Concealed Damage" claim with them. This should be done within fteen (15) days from the date that delivery is
made to you. Retain the shipping container for inspection.
Rating Plate
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INSTALLATION - GAS UTILITY CONNECTIONS-STANDARDS AND CODES
Qualied installation personnel, licensed and bonded, must be experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required and
have complied with all requirements of state or local authorities having jurisdiction.
The ventilation of these fryers should be in accordance with local codes. In absence of local codes, refer to the national
ventilation code titled, Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from
Commercial Cooking Equipment, NFPA-96-Latest Edition.
The appliance is to be installed with a check valve in accordance with applicable federal, province and local codes.
Owner’s Manual AF Series Fryers
The installation instructions contained here are for the use of qualied installation and service
personnel only. Installation or service by other than certied / licensed personnel will void the
warranty and will result in damage to the fryer and/or injury to the operator.
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1NFPA54, or the Natural and Propane Gas Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as applicable, including:
1. The appliance and its individual shut-o valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure in excess of 1/2 PSI (3.5KPa).
2. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individually manual shut-o valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less then 1/2 PSI (3.5KPa).
The gas supply line must be at least 3/4” ID (inside dimensions) size as the gas inlet of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
The area around the appliance must be keep free and clear of combustibles such as solvents, cleaning liquid, broom, rags, etc.
All threaded joints of the appliance piping must be sealed with a compound that is resistant to the action of natural gas or
liqueed petroleum gases and the joint connection checked for gas leaks using a soapy water solution before lighting the pilots.
Proper clearances must be provided at the front of the appliance for servicing and proper operation.
For proper combustion and ventilation provisions shall be incorporated in the design of the kitchen, to ensure adequate supply
of fresh air and adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber.
For proper operation of the appliance, do not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation air.
A manual gas shut-o valve shall be installed when the appliance is connected to the gas supply.
The rating plate is located inside of the left side panel.
The connecting wiring diagram is located on the lower inside of the left side panel.
INSTALLATION
GENERAL EXPORT INSTALLATIONS - Installation must conform to Local and National Standards. Local installation
codes
and/or requirements may vary. If you have any questions regarding the proper installation or operation of your American Range
Fryer, please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a local distributor, contact American Range Corporation at
1.888.753.9898 or visit us at www.americanrange.com
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the appropriate national and local codes of
the country and/or region.
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FRYERS WITH CASTERS - When this appliance is installed with casters it must be installed with a connector that
complies with the standard for connectors for movable gas appliances, ANSI Z21.69 CSA.16. and a quick-disconnect device that
complies with the standard for quick-disconnect devices for use with gas fuel, ANSI Z21.41 CSA6.9. Adequate means must be
provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-disconnect device or its
associated piping to limit the appliance movement. The restraining device may be attached to the rear panel of the appliance.
When installing the pressure regulator - remember it can only handle 1/2 PSI. In every LPG
installation, you have high source pressures, ranging from 20 PSI to 100 PSI. If the high pressure
gas line from the LPG tank is directly connected to the unit without the proper step-down
regulator, it will rupture the diaphragm in the valve, rendering it useless.
MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
AF SERIES FRYERS
DESCRIPTION AF25 AF25/25 AF35/40 AF35/50 AF35/50RM AF25/50 AF75 AFDS
Basket Hanger 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 0
Baskets 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 0
Rack/Screen 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1
Burners 2 4 2 3 3 5 4
Drain Extension Pipe 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 0
Legs 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Regis. Card 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
U&C Manual 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Appearance and Aesthetics
0 Exterior
0 Top section
0 Oven interior
Installation
0 Read User Manual
0 Review Safety Instructions
0 Proximity to cabinets
0 Backguard in place
0 Level
0 Ventilation system
Ignition
0 Top Burners
0 Griddle
0 Char Broiler
0 Oven Burner
0 Infrared Broiler
Controls
0 Burner Knobs
0 Thermostats
0 Char Broiler
0 Convection Oven Fan and Switch
0 Oven Light Switch
Air/Gas Mixture
0 Top Burners
0 Griddle
0 Char Broiler
0 Oven Burner
0 Infrared Broiler
Flame Adjustment
0 Top Burners
0 Griddle
0 Char Broiler
0 Oven Burner
0 Infrared Broiler
Oven Door
0 Alignment
0 Door Seal
0 Hinges
Valve Operation
0 Top Burners
0 Griddle
0 Char Broiler
0 Oven Burner
0 Infrared Broiler
Customer Copy
Electrical Connection
0 Correct voltage
0 Grounded outlet
0 Polarized outlet
0 No GFCI
Gas Connection
0 Verify fuel: 0 Natural –or– 0 LP
0 Gas shut-o present and accessible
0 Gas Supply line properly sized
0 Gas Supply pressure checked
0 Operating pressure checked
0 All connections checked for leaks
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your appliance.
REGISTRATION CARD
TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY,
YOU MUST MAIL, EMAIL OR REGISTER ONLINE
WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT TO:
AMERICAN RANGE CUSTOMER SERVICE,
13592 DESMOND STREET, PACOIMA, CA 91331
EMAIL: service@americanrange.com
Model Number: ____________________________________ *
Serial Number: _____________________________________ *
Gas Type: _________________________________________ *
Electrical Information: _______________________________ *
Purchase Date: _____________________________________
Dealer: ____________________________________________
Installation Date: _________________________________________
Installation Company: _____________________________________
Installation Rep’s Name: ____________________________________
Installer’s Address: ________________________________________
Installer’s Phone: _________________________________________
* As specied on appliance Rating Plate – see page 4 for reference.
REGISTER ONLINE AT
https://www.americanrange.com/warranty-registration/
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BEFORE TURNING THE BURNER ON
1. Fill the vessel with a liquid oil up to the "Level" marking.
2. Do not operate fryer without oil in the vessel.
3. Do not overll the vessel.
PILOT LIGHTING PROCEDURE
INITIAL PILOT LIGHTING: All American Range fryers are tested, adjusted and calibrated to sea level conditions before leaving
the factory. Adjustments of the pilot may be necessary to meet local supply conditions such as low gas pressure, dierences in
altitude and variations in gas composition. These adjustments correct possible problems caused by rough handling or vibration
during shipment, and shall be performed only by qualied service personnel. These adjustments are the responsibility of the
customer and/or the dealer and are not covered by the American Range warranty.
The inlet pipe at the lower rear of the fryer brings incoming gas to the pilot safety control valve, then to the pilot and main
burners. The pilot is located in front of the unit about mid-way in the center of the fryer tank.
The installation instructions contained here are for the use of qualied installation and service
personnel only. Installation or service by other than certied / licensed personnel will void the
warranty and will result in damage to the oven and/or injury to the operator.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When checking burner ignition or performance, do not get too close to the burners. Slow
ignition can cause ashback, increasing the potential for burns.
LIGHTING
1. Before attempting to light this appliance, the door if so equipped, shall be open.
2. Turn the appliance manual gas shut-o valve to the OFF position.
3. Turn the combination gas control knob to the OFF position.
4. Turn the thermostat control to the OFF position.
5. Wait 5 minutes.
6. Turn the appliance manual gas shut-o valve to the ON position.
7. Turn the combination gas control knob to the PILOT position.
8. Light the pilot with a match while depressing and holding the combination gas control knob until the pilot remains
lit upon releasing the gas control knob.
9. Turn the combination gas control knob to the ON position.
10. Turn the thermostat control knob to the desired temperature to turn burners ON.
11. Ensure that the door is closed during operation.
12. For complete shut-down, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTION is located on
the lower inside of the left side panel.
If the pilot and main burner go out, the fryer(s) MUST be left completely shut down at least 5
minutes before lighting.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
FRYING WITH SHORTENING
The type of fat that you use in frying inuences many qualities of the nished product such as avor, texture, shelf life and nutri-
tional attributes. How often you use the fryer – and the temperature that you cook at - will determine how long the fryer oil
can be used – most can last up to 100 hours.
Depending on the menu and local eating patterns, fryers will usually be operated at full capacity for a few hours a day, intermit-
tently for a few hours and be idle the reminder of the time. Operating a fryer on an intermittent basis is the primary reason
that frying oil must be discarded and replaced periodically. During the idle and low production periods, the oil is subjected to
thermal and oxidative stress more than it is during the active frying process. If fryers were operated without interruption and oil
was ltered regularly, frying oil would rarely need to be discarded.
Oil and shortening are two types of fat that are typically used in commercial deep fryers. Shortening comes in tubs or bricks
and quickly melts down to a liquid for frying purposes – however, it is not used as much now, because it is high in calories and
fat. Healthier fry oils like vegetable, canola, and the like are more commonly used in restaurants.
When deep fat frying, remember to never operate the fryer with the tank empty. The burners used in fryers are very powerful
mainly to quickly heat the oil and to help recover heat during the cooking process. This power can damage a fryer tank, because
the metal of the tank – which is usually cooled by the oil – expands and this expansion could stress and fracture the welds.
So, the tank must be lled with water or cooking oil/shortening before lighting the burners. The bottom line is that failure to
do so will damage the tank and may even cause a re.
To deep fry with shortening, always start with an empty and/or cleaned-out tank and melt the shortening on the stove - care-
fully pouring it into the tank. That way, you can be sure the shortening is in full contact with the fryer tank metal – eliminating
the potential of weld fracture from dry ring.
NEVER set a complete block of solid shortening on top of heating tubes. To do so will damage
the heating tubes and fryer tank, and void the warranty.
1. When using liquid shortening, ll the fryer to the bottom OIL LEVEL line embossed at the back of the fryer tank.
2. Melt the shortening in a suitable container, or cut it into small pieces and pack it below the heat tubes, between the tubes
and on top of the tubes, leaving no air spaces around the tubes. Do not disturb or bend the temperature or hi-limit wires
or bulbs.
3. Turn the burners "ON" for about 10 seconds, "OFF" for 1 minute, etc., until the shortening is melted. If smoke occurs,
shorten the "ON" time and lengthen the "OFF" time to keep from scorching the shortening and reducing its useful life.
Before starting operation, turn the operating thermostat to the probable working temperature. Wait for the oil tempera-
ture to stabilize then check with a high-quality immersion thermometer.
Never leave the fryer unattended during the boil-out process. If the boil-out solution boils
over, turn the fryer off immediately and let the solution cool for a few minutes before resuming
the process.
Do not drain boil-out solution into a shortening disposal unit, a built-in ltration unit, or a
portable lter unit. These units are not intended for this purpose, and will be damaged by the
solution.
Remove all remaining water from the fryer tank before lling with cooking oil or shortening.
Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot liquid as the water boils and may cause injury to
personnel.
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1. Do not dry re the fryer; this will cause a leak. Dry ring is typically done after cleaning when the end user wants to
dry out the tank the "easy" way. It is a major cause of tank damage in the industry.
2. Do not drain the oil while it’s hot; wait until it cools before emptying. Rapid change in temperature causes stress
fractures and tears at the seams.
3. Do not use acidic cleaners; use only boil-out solution. Acid can cause erosion to metal and in due time can cause a leak
in the tank.
4. Solid shortening must be liqueed before lling the tank. The tank walls must have liquid against it in order to transfer heat
and avoid overheating and stressing the metal to the point of a tear.
5. Do not rinse off a hot tank with cold water. Always allow it to cool rst.
6. Do not use sharp tools to clean the fryer.
7. Keep your tank clean. Check for debris buildup at the bottom of the tank, and never allow too much build-up to occur.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED 2)
WEEKLY CLEANING
1. Shut down the fryer by turning the thermostat and pilot valve to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the restraining device before moving the appliance for cleaning and servicing.
3. Drain the fryer into a ltered pan or steel container. Flush out sediment at the bottom of fryer with liquid oil.
4. Close the drain valve and ll the vessel with a mixture of boil-out solution and water.
5. Relight the pilot and turn on the burners.
6. When the solution starts to boil, turn o the thermostat and let the vessel
soak to soften deposits and/or carbon spots. Approximately one hour.
7. Drain o the solution, scrub the insides with brush and rinse thoroughly.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 if necessary.
9. Wipe dry with soft towels and rell with oil/shortening.
10. Re-connect the restraining device after returning the appliance to its originally installed position.
STAINLESS STEEL PARTS - Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleaners or powders to clean Stainless Steel surfaces. All
Stainless Steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water during the day and a Stainless Steel cleaner at end of the
day. To remove encrusted materials, soak in hot water to loosen the material - then use a wood or nylon scraper.
All water must be removed before adding oil or shortening. Not doing so can result in
splattering of hot oil causing severe burns and burn hazard.
DO NOT DRY-FIRE; operating the unit without liquid is an extreme re hazard and will cause
irreparable damage such as gas leaks, scorched surfaces and burnt components.
If the pilot does not stay lit, depress the pilot button and re-light the pilot, holding the button
in longer before releasing. Trapped air may necessitate re-lighting the pilot several times until a
constant gas ow is attained. When the pilot stays lit, release the white pilot light button.
1. Empty fryer tank and pour in cleaning solution concentrate. Add water to the bottom OIL LEVEL line embossed at the
back of the fryer tank.
2. Set the thermostat dial to 100°C (212°F).
3. The main burner will ignite, and shut o, just as the boil-out solution reaches the set temperature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION
SYMPTOM: Burners do not come on.
Unit is not connected to gas service Visually check unit is plumbed to gas
Pilot is not burning Light pilot
Thermostat is set to very low temperature Set temperature to desired value
SYMPTOM: Fryer does not reach selected temperature.
Unit may not have been operating long enough Unit preheats to 350ºF in about ten minutes
Thermostat may be defective Unit will require service
Too little gas pressure, dirty gas line Call for authorized service
SYMPTOM: General frying problems.
Temperature too low or too high
Set unit to recommended temperature for foods being
fried.
Thermostat out of calibration Unit will require service
Always disconnect the gas service before cleaning or servicing the
fryer.
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Always disconnect the electrical power service before cleaning
or servicing the range.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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WARNING
POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION
SYMPTOM: Oven not heating.
Unit is not connected to gas or electrical service Visually check unit is wired to gas or electrical service
Power switch is on Set the power switch to COOK
Thermostat is set to very low temperature Set temperature to desired value
Doors are open Close the door
SYMPTOM: Oven does not reach selected temperature.
May not have been on long enough Unit preheats to 350ºF in about ten minutes
Thermostat may be defective Unit will require service
Too little gas pressure, dirty gas line Call factory for authorized servicer
SYMPTOM: Convection fan does not operate.
Unit is not connected to electrical service Visually check unit is wired to electrical service
Power switch is o Set the power switch to COOK
Circuit breaker is tripped Reset the breaker, observe operation
SYMPTOM: General baking problems.
Unit set to “standard” bake temperature Set unit to convection bake temperature
Thermostat out of calibration Unit will require service
WARRANTY REQUIREMENT
For reliable operation and for your own safety, this professional cooking equipment must be installed by
a certied/licensed contractor.
Failure to comply will void any written or implied warranty.
In the event the equipment requires service during the standard warranty period, the receipt proving
certied installation must be made available to American Range for verication.
If installation was not performed by a certied/licensed contractor, be prepared to submit a major credit
card for payment for proper installation prior to service.
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