ASTM F1963-99a
Historical Standard: ASTM F1963-99a Standard Specification for Deep-Fat Fryers, Gas or Electric, Open
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ASTM F1963
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers commercial deep fat fryers which use electricity or gas as the heat source. These units also are known as fryers and are for use in commercial and institutional food service establishments.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
F1361 Test Method for Performance of Open Deep Fat Fryers
F2144 Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
ANSI Standards
ANSI/Z83.11 Gas Food Service Equipment, Deep Fat FryersMilitary Standards (Supplementary Requirements)
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alternating CurrentKeywords
basket-lift; cooking medium; electric; filter; fryer; induction heating; resistive heating; Basket lift; Cooking/food service equipment--specifications; Deep-fat fryers; Electric food service equipment--specifications; Fryers; Gas food service equipment--specifications; Induction heating; Resistive heating
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances)
DOI: 10.1520/F1963-99A
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