How to Adjust the Burners on a Commercial Deep Fryer

Of all the methods of preparing food, one of the all-time favorites of many people across the globe is frying. Though it is not the healthiest preparation, the combination of salty and greasy in fried foods is definitely a guilty pleasure. The interplay of crispy, crunchy and chewy textures created by frying foods is something almost anyone could find appetizing. Frying foods on the commercial scale requires big fryers, lots of grease and lots of heat. When you operate a commercial deep fryer, you must know how to control the heat.

Things You'll Need

• Instant-read, multipurpose thermometer

Instructions

For Electric Deep Fryers

1. Turn the knob or press the button that controls the heat source of your fryer to the desired setting. Many modern, electric commercial fryers automatically adjust temperature downward to maintain heat for frying, but it may be necessary to manually adjust the burners if you are frying different types of foods at different temperatures. The temperature is adjusted downward because the temperature of cooking oil continues to rise as it is heated and if it approaches 400 degrees it becomes dangerous as food could catch fire. The temperature must be constantly brought down to 365-380, the optimum temperature for frying.

2. Wait the required number of minutes for the machine to reach the desired temperature, according to the manufacturer's instructions, which indicate the length of time it takes for the fryer to adjust to the new temperature.

3. Once the machine has indicated (by beeping or changing the color of a light) that the desired temperature has been reached, add your remaining food to be fried. Do not attempt to add anything to the fryer while the temperature is adjusting.

For Gas-Powered Deep Fryers

1. Light the fryer according to the manufacturer's directions and begin heating the oil.

2. Attach the thermometer to the side of the fryer and measure the temperature of the oil.

3. When your desired temperature is reached, turn the knob controlling the gas downward. Low-tech fryers require constant temperature maintenance, which is best done with a high-tech, instant-read thermometer that beeps or gives a signal when the desired temperature is reached. You will have to monitor the thermometer closely and constantly.

Tips & Warnings

• Never unplug an electric, commercial fryer while it is still in operation or the oil is still hot.

• If using a gas-powered fryer, never attempt to light the burner manually with any external heat source.

References

• Sunbeam.com: 3L Commercial Deep Fryer - Model 6107-33