Fryer Use - Virtus A1 Mode D'emploi

In the event of an appliance fault or malfunction,
shut the gas shut-off valve and/or switch the
appliance off at the main switch installed upline.
Clean the appliance following the instructions
given in Chapter " INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING".
DO NOT STORE " AMMABLE MATERIALS
IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE
APPLIANCE. FIRE HAZARD.
Do not obstruct any air vents or drains present on
the appliance.
Do not tamper with appliance components.
Keep this manual in a safe place, known to all
users, so that it can be consulted throughout the
working life of the appliance.
Installation and appliance maintenance must be
carried out by qualified technicians authorized by
the manufacturer, in compliance with current
safety standards and the instructions in this
manual.
Appliance maintenance and conversion to a
different type of gas must be carried out by
qualified technicians authorized by the
manufacturer, in compliance with current safety
standards and the instructions in this manual.

11. FRYER USE

This appliance must only be used for its expressly
designed purpose; i. e. for frying foods in oil or
solid fat. Any other use is to be considered
improper.
Particularly voluminous and non-drained foods
can cause splattering of hot oil.
Restore the oil bath whenever it falls below the
min. level, marked by the special reference notch.
Before introducing oil in the tank, make sure it
does not contain water.
Fill the well until the water is level with the
maximum level indicated on the wall of the well.
Do not use the appliance with the water level
above the maximum indicated level.
When using solid fat, melt it separately then pour
it in the tank. Do not leave fat in the tank at the
end of cooking.
Place the basket with food to be cooked, slowly in
the boiling oil, making sure that the froth formed
does not spill over the edge of the tank. If this
occurs, stop dipping the basket for a few seconds.
Do not activate the heating system when there is
no oil or fat in the well.
Do not use the appliance empty or in conditions
that compromise its optimum efficiency.
Restore the oil bath whenever it falls below the
min. level, marked by the special reference notch.
(danger of fire).
For better performance of the appliance, regularly
change the oil used. Overusing an oil reduces its
flashpoint and increases its tendency to boil
suddenly.
The appliance is equipped with a manual reset
safety thermostat that interrupts heating when
the operating temperature exceeds the maximum
permitted value.
Do not exceed the maximum limit of food load
indicated on the technical data plate.
TANK TOP VERSION FILLING AND EMPTYNG
FILLING
The top version equipments don't have a frontal
drain located on the control panel.
Make sure the drain is closed, lever totally turned
right.
Fill the well until the water is level with the
maximum level indicated on the wall of the well.
Do not use the appliance with the water level
above the maximum indicated level.
EMPTYING
Switch the burners off.
Emptying the tanks should be done at cold oil.
The container where hot foods are emptied must
be large enough and of heat resistant material.
The 600 and 700 series equipments are provided
with frontal drain and drainpipe with bayonet cap.
Turn the lever clockwise. The drain is fully open
when the handle is totally turned left. If is
necessary empty the tank more times.
FLOOR VERSION TANK FILLING AND EMPTYNG
FILLING
- Turn handle of the drain valve anticlockwise. The
drain is completely closed only when the handle is
in the horizontal position.
- Fill the well until the water is level with the
maximum level indicated on the wall of the well.
Do not use the appliance with the water level
above the maximum indicated level.
EMPTYING
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