How to Light the Pilot for an American Range Fryer

How to Light the Pilot for an American Range Fryer
Published: Dec 12, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Open the oil reservoir from the main access panel on the American Range flyer and add oil to the “Max” line. Close the access panel door.

Step 2

Turn off the fryer thermostat and rotate the gas valve clockwise until the valve is closed.

Step 3

Connect the hose from the gas supply to the fryer gas valve and tighten in a clockwise motion with an adjustable wrench. Rotate the gas valve to “Pilot” and press in the control knob while holding a long-handled lighter in the pilot orifice.

Step 4

Remove the lighter once the pilot light is lit, but continue to hold in the control knob for an additional 30 seconds.

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Step 5

Rotate the gas valve to “On” and then turn the fryer thermostat to the desired cooking temperature.

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Meredith Jameson

Meredith Jameson writes early childhood parenting and family health articles for various online publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from San Francisco State University.

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