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7 . CLEANING
1. Follow General Cleaning Instructions on Page 4.
a. Before the first time use, clean the protective oil from the bright parts and interior of tank with a
solution of washing soda or other grease dissolving material.
2. The frequency of cleaning should depend on the load conditions. Set a definite cleaning schedule
corresponding to how hard the kettle is used. Cleaning should be done at least once a week.
a. Turn the thermostat to “OFF” and allow unit to cool down.
b. Lift the elements to drain position. Wire brush or scrape elements to remove any solids
adhering to the elements.
c. Raise the elements. Lift out fry tank. Strain the frying compound into a clean container. d.
Replace empty fry tank, lower elements to rest inside the tank.
e. Add water to the “FULL” mark on tank.
f. Add any good grade of Cleaner, following cleaner instructions.
g. Turn the thermostat to 250°F and let the heating unit bring the solution to a boil.
h. Boil long enough to loosen or dissolve all varnish or carbon deposits, approximately 30 minutes.
i. Turn the unit off and lift out the elements to drain position.
j. If necessary, clean the thermostat bulbs using a long-handled fiber or plastic brush and mild
soap solution.
k. Rinse with clean water to remove all cleaning mixture.
I. Lift out the fry tank and drain. Repeat steps j and k with fry tank.
m. Rinse the inside of the tank with 2 cups of vinegar.
n. Rinse with clean water until the vinegar odor is gone. The fry tank must be thoroughly rinsed,
since even a trace of cleaner left inside the tank will ruin frying compound.
o. Dry thoroughly. Replace the tank and lower the elements.
p. Shut the unit off and cover tank until ready for further use.
q. Thin films of oil subjected to frying temperatures quickly form into a gummy consistency. In
order to avoid these gum formations, keep all other surfaces of the unit clean by polishing
stainless steel surfaces with a damp cloth. To remove discolorations or oil film, a nonabrasive
cleaner may be used.
8 . SERVICE
1. Caution:
a. Before servicing the unit, make certain the fry tank frying compound and elements are cool
enough to avoid burns.
b. Before opening component access panels, ensure the electrical power supply cord to main
terminal block and power supply to the auxiliary terminal block BOTH have been disconnected.
2. To replace “ON-OFF” switch, yellow cycling light or circuit breaker, white “MELT ON” switch and
melt cycle control assembly for melt cycle option:
a. Remove the thermostat control knob by grasping outer edge and pulling straight out, without
twisting or turning.
b. Remove two screws at top of front panel. Pull top edge to open.
c. Disconnect leads to switch, light or circuit breaker and remove the damaged component. Mark
