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H14/H17/H22 SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment. This
manual covers all configurations of models H14/H17/H22, including filtration options and triac-
equipped (solid-state relays) models. H14, H17 and H22 fryers have many parts in common, and
when discussed as a group, will be referred to as “Common Electric” fryers.
Common Electric fryers feature deep cold-zones and easy to clean, open frypots with tilt-up
elements. The fryers are controlled by multi-product cooking computers, optional digital or analog
controllers. Fryers in this series come in full- or split-pot arrangements, and can be purchased as
single units or grouped in batteries of up to six fryers.
1.2 Safety Information
Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly.
Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the
ones below.
CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a
malfunction of your system.
CAUTION
Example of a CAUTION box.
WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in
damage to your system, and which may cause your system to malfunction.
WARNING
Example of a WARNING box.
DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in injury
to personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause your system to malfunction.
DANGER
Hot cooking oil causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot
cooking oil or to transfer hot cooking oil from one container to another.