Electric Pressure Fryer
Maintenance
Maintenance
Failure to comply with the maintenance below could result in a serious accident.
Do not over-tighten the spindle assembly. (Only tighten to hold pressure.)
Your fryer will need periodic maintenance and servicing. We strongly suggest
that you use only a service company that is authorized by BKI
to do this work.
The FKM appliance is not intended to be cleaned with a water jet.
Scheduled Maintenance
Use the following table to help manage scheduled maintenance activities.
FREQUENCY PERFORMED
BY
PART
ACTIVITY
Each Fry Cycle
User
Pressure Gauge
Check for proper display of cooking
vat pressure. Contact authorized BKI
service agent if adjustment or
replacement is required.
User
Lid Gasket
Check for unusual wear such as
cracks and deformation, and pressure
leaks. Contact authorized BKI service
agent if adjustment or replacement is
required.
Daily
User Dead
Weight
Assembly
Clean weight and orifices daily and
check for wear.
User
Filter Pad
Replace filter pad. Refer to the
procedure in this manual.
User
Condensation Pan
Remove and drain.
User Filter
system
Filter the shortening using the
procedure in this manual.
Weekly
User
Safety Pop Valve
Check for release of pressure and
proper seal. Refer to the procedure in
this manual.
User
Fryer Pot
Perform the boil-out procedure in this
manual.
Every 6 Months
Authorized BKI
service agent
Acme Screw and
Nut
Check for wear on the threads.
Authorized
BKI
service agent
Solenoid Valve
Check that the valve is holding and
releasing pressure when the timer or
computer activates it.
Authorized
BKI
service agent
Hook, Catch, Spring
Check for wear and ease of operation.
Authorized
BKI
service agent
Connections,
Fittings
Check for leakage while oil is
pumping.
Authorized
BKI
service agent
Fryer Pot
Fittings/Connections
Check for leakage around fry pot top
deck and fittings (heaters, hi-limit,
thermostats, etc.).
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