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.
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
and fittings (heaters, hi-limit,
thermostats, etc.).
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