
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
Model PFE- 590/592
1-1. PRESSURE FRYER
P-H-T A combination of pressure, heat, and time is automatically
Pressure Pressure is basic to this method of food preparation. The pres-
Heat Heat generated is another important factor of the pressure fryer.
Time Time is important because the shorter time involved in frying
The Henny Penny pressure fryer is a basic unit of food processing equipment which is used only in institutional and commercial
food service operations.
controlled to produce the optimum in a tasty , appealing
product.
sure is developed from the natural moisture of the food. The
patented lid traps this moisture and uses it as steam. Because
the steam builds rapidly , a greater part of the natural juices
are retained within the food. An operation valve vents excess
steam from the pot and maintains constant live steam
pressure.
Energy savings is realized due to the unit’ s short frying time,
low temperature, and heat retention of the stainless steel
frypot.
foods results in additional economies for the user. Foods are
table ready in less time than it would take to fry them in a conventional open-type fryer.
As of August 16, 2005, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive went into effect for the European Union. Our
products have been evaluated to the WEEE directive. We have
also reviewed our products to determine if they comply with the
Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) and have
redesigned our products as needed in order to comply. To continue
compliance with these directives, this unit must not be disposed as
unsorted municipal waste. For proper disposal, please contact
your nearest Henny Penny distributor.
1-2. PROPER CARE
As in any unit of food service equipment, the Henny Penny
pressure fryer does require care and maintenance. Requirements for the maintenance and cleaning are contained in this
manual and must become a regular part of the operation of the
unit at all times.
1-3. ASSISTANCE
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Should you require outside assistance, call your local distributor in
your area, or call 1-800-417-8405 or 1-937-456-8405.

Model PFE- 590/592
1-4. SAFETY
The Henny Penny pressure fryer has may safety features
incorporated. However, the only way to ensure a safe operation
is to fully understand the proper installation, operation, and
maintenance procedures. The instructions in this manual have
been prepared to aid you in learning the proper procedures.
Where information is of particular importance or safety related,
the words DANGER, WARNING , CAUTION, and NOTICE are
used. Their usage is described below .
SAFETY ALER T SYMBOL is used with DANGER,
W ARNING, or CAUTION which indicates a personal injury
type hazard.
NOTICE is used to highlight especially important information.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
W ARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER INDICA TES AN IMMINENTL Y
HAZARDOUS SITUA TION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESUL T IN DEA TH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
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