35 SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1
3.1 Start-Up Procedure
CAUTION
If this is the first time the fryer is being used after installation, refer to Section 3.2, Boil-
Out Procedure.
CAUTION
The cooking oil/shortening capacity of the 35 Series fryer is 40 lbs. (20 liters) at 70ºF
(21ºC).
Before lighting the fryer, make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve is
closed. Remove the basket support rack, if installed, and fill the frypot to the bottom
OIL-LEVEL line.
To prevent scorching, if solid shortening is being used, make sure it is tightly
packed down into the bottom of the frypot.
Lighting the Pilot on Non-CE Honeywell Valves:
WARNING: Frypot must be filled with
water or shortening before lighting.
1. Turn the thermostat knob to the required frying
temperature.
2. Push down on the gas valve knob and turn to the
PILOT position.
3. Push the knob in and light the pilot. Continue to hold
the knob in for about 60 seconds after the flame
appears on the pilot. Release the knob. The pilot
should remain lit.
CAUTION: If the pilot fails to remain lit, wait five minutes before attempting to re-light.
4. With the pilot lit, push down and slowly turn
the knob to the ON position.
5. The burner will now light and is controllable
by the thermostat.
Gas valve
Light pilot here
PP
PP
TH
TH
1/2 PSI
HONEYWELL
HONEYWELL
1/2 PSI
PILOT ADJ.
HONEYWELL 1/2 PSI
OFF
NO
PILOT
C
Top view of gas valve
The gas valve
knob is turned
first to the
PILOT position
and then to ON.