Texas Chicken
Operation
CM4-S computers
on fryers prepared
for Texas Chicken
are specially
programmed for
use with either the
restaurant's
chicken or french
fried items.
The cooking
programs are
different and the
computers must be
set for their
intended menu.
The computer is
set by the factory
to the chicken
menu. Follow the
instructions at right
to set the computer
to either menu.
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CM4-S COMPUTER OPERATION
(PROGRAMMED FOR TEXAS CHICKEN)
Setting up the Fryer for Initial Use
Follow these instructions for the initial filling of a new fryer:
1. Boil out the frypot as described on page 5 of this chapter to clear any debris
2. Fill the frypot with liquid shortening to the
Setting the Computer for French Fry or Chicken Operation
To set the computer for Chicken, follow these steps:
1. With the display showing OFF. Press the programming key. See Figure 1 above.
12345 6 7 8 9 10
12345 678910
Programming
button
Figure 1: CM4-S Computer
CM4-S
associated with manufacturing.
WARNING
Never set a complete block of
lower of the two etched marks in the frypot. If
using solid shortening, cut the shortening
into small squares and pack tightly into the
frypot. Lift the elements on an electric fryer
shortening on top of heating
elements or heating tubes. To do
so will damage the fryer and void
the warranty.
to pack the lower frypot. Press the elements
into the shortening until they assume their normal position (a safety switch
prevents element operation if the elements are not in the "down" position).
Continue to pack shortening around the elements until reaching the lower etched
line in the frypot. Pack the shortening tightly around and under the tubes of a gas
fryer.
2. With the numbered keys, enter 1113. Chicken Fryer will be displayed for
3. Press the ON button. The fryer will begin to heat to setpoint.
4. Press a product key and the LEDs in all programmed product keys will light.
5. When the fryer reaches setpoint the computer will display dashed lines. Press a
about 10 seconds and the fryer will return to OFF.
product button to launch a cook cycle.
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CM4-S COMPUTER OPERATION
(PROGRAMMED FOR TEXAS CHICKEN)
To set the computer for french fries follow these steps:
1. With the display showing OFF. Press the programming key. See Figure1.
2. With the numbered keys, enter 1114. French Fryer will be displayed for
about 10 seconds and the fryer will return to OFF
3. Press the ON button. The fryer will begin to heat to setpoint.
4. Press a product key and the LEDs in all programmed product keys will light.
5. When the fryer reaches setpoint, the computer will display dashed lines. Press a
product button to launch a cook cycle.
Operating the Fryer after Setting for Texas Chicken Operation
With the computer set for the appropriate menu, product keys will be programmed as
indicated in the grids below.
Key Product Time Temp Filter Count
1 40 pieces, dark meat 15:00 340°F 5
2 40 pieces, white meat 12:30 340°F 5
3 24 pieces or less 15:00 340°F 3
4 Tenders 3:30 340°F 3
5 Steak 4:00 340°F
6 Wings 7:00 340°F 3
Key Product Time Temp Filter Count
1 Fries 3:30 360°F 1
2 Fries 3:30 360°F 1
3 Okra 3:30 360°F 1
4 Okra 3:30 360°F 1
5 Pies 6:00 360°F
6 Bombers 2:00 360°F
7 Hushpuppies 2:30 360°F
Texas Chicken Chicken Menu
Texas Chicken French Fry Menu
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