Anetsberger Brothers 14Inch Gas Fryer 14GS 14 standard User Manual

FRYER OPERATlNG lNSRUCTlONS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B.  Schedule regular cleaning of the fryer to 
ensure long-term satisfactory operation. 
Refer to the Daily Cleaning Procedure, later 
in this manual. 
C.  Before servicing and maintenance, allow the 
fryer to cool.  ALWAYS shut off the gas to 
the fryer while working on it, to prevent 
burns. 
D.  Contact the factory 1-603-225-6684 for war- 
ranty service authorization.  [Always notify 
the factory the next business day about 
‘after-hours’ warranty...

FRYER OPERATlNG 
FRYER PREPARATION FOR USE 
“BOIL OUT” INSTRUCTIONS 
New ANETS Fryers are leak-tested and cleaned 
at the factory before shipping.  Before using a 
newly installed fryer for food preparation, clean the 
kettle again, as follows: 
1.  Thoroughly wipe the interior of the kettle 
with clean cloths.  Open the front door on 
the lower portion of the fryer to access the 
drain ball valve. Open the drain ball valve 
(by aligning the valve handle with the drain 
ball valve) and wipe the entire...

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Normal operation of an 
ANETS  Fryer requires that the kettle is filled with liquid shortening above the 
lower indent level, marked on the rear of the kettle, before lighting the fryer’s pilot and turning on the main 
burner. 
CAUTION: Shortening MUST be in liquid form to avoid scorching or discoloration and possible 
damage to the kettle.  Damage caused by melting solid shortening will NOT be covered by the warranty. 
 
LIGHTING PROCEDURE 
NOTE: The gas line of...

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SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 
 
NOTE: Shutdown is recommended at the end of 
a workday or whenever no frying is required for a 
period of several hours.  The fryer should be 
shutdown during any power outage or interruption 
of gas service.  The fryer MUST also be shutdown 
before draining the kettle, or whenever there is no 
shortening in the kettle to prevent damage. 
 
1.  Turn the thermostat knob to OFF. 
2.  Turn the gas control valve knob to align the 
PILOT setting...

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RECOMMENDED FRYlNG TlME FOR 
POPULAR FRlED FOODS 
Load the fryer basket with the 
food product while the basket is 
not in the hot liquid shortening. 
DO NOT overload the fryer 
basket. Load only a premeasured 
quantity of food product (1½ lb, 
typically; less, if smaller portions 
are desired).  Place the loaded 
fryer basket into the hot liquid 
shorteningcarefully to avoid 
splashing. 
When the basket of food product 
has reached the desired point of...

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DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE  DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE 
(Continued) 
Allow the shortening to cool before draining. 
Slowly open the drain ball valve to drain the 
shortening. Take care to avoid spilling or 
splashing the shortening. 
Carefully use the Cleanout Rod to clear any 
sediment blocking the kettle drain.  Flush out 
all sediment in the bottom of the kettle by 
pouring filtered, liquid shortening into the ket-
tle until the shortening being drained runs...

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DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE 
(Continued) 
12.  Return the screen (or, if used, the sediment 
tray) to its proper position in the kettle. 
Place the fryer baskets on the basket hanger, 
ready for use. 
13. Perform the Lighting Procedure to return 
the fryer to operation, when desired. 
 
 
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 
NOTE: Regular maintenance is recommended to 
keep the fryer operating properly. 
 
Once each month, before beginning fryer opera-
tion, check the...

FRYER TROUBLESHOOTlNG GUlDE 
All service (repairs or part replacement) must be performed by a qualified Service Agency. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY 
Pilot (piezo-electric) 
pushbutton igniter, if 
present, does not light 
the pilot flame 1.  Electrode of igniter out of position or 
dirty/sooty electrode. 
 
2.  Loose spark wire; loose igniter nut. 
 
 
3.  Piezo-electric igniter does not generate a 
spark....

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REMEDY 
6. (Continued) 
For model 14GS, MX-14EG, 
and MX14-EGU fryers ONLY: 
Test the high-limit thermostat 
by disconnecting the thermo-
couple at the gas control valve. 
Then, disconnect the red wires 
to the high-limit thermostat 
from the gas control valve. 
Reconnect the thermocouple; 
next, perform the Lighting Pro-
cedure, to check whether the 
pilot flame lights.  If the pilot 
flame stays lit, the high-limit 
thermostat has failed and must 
be replaced....

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REMEDY 
4. (Continued) 
For model 14GS, MX-14EG, 
and MX14-EGU fryers ONLY: 
Test the high-limit thermo- 
stat by disconnecting the ther-
mocouple at the gas control 
valve. Then, disconnect the red 
wires to the high-limit thermo-
stat from the gas control valve. 
Reconnect the thermocouple; 
next, perform the Lighting Pro-
cedure,  to check whether the 
pilot flame lights.  If the pilot 
flame stays lit, the high-limit 
thermostat has failed and must 
be...