GILES GBF Series, Operation & Service Manual

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Ventless Hood
The E.A.C. Filter Cell must be cleaned DAILY to maintain peak hood performance.
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2
1. Add 64 ozs. of a mild degreaser, such as Simple Green ® , to the provided
Soak Tank
①
... add clean water to the fill line etched on the inside of the
tank back and mix thoroughly.
2. Holding the Cell by the Contact Plate
②
and carefully lower it into the
degreasing solution.
3. Allow the Cell to soak for 20 - 30 minutes, then lifting by the Contact Plate,
jog it up and down in the solution several times to help dislodge grease
residue.
4. Carefully remove the Cell from the Soak Tank and rinse thoroughly in sink,
using hot water spray. DO NOT scrub with brushes .
5. Stand Cell on end, in a dish drainer, with Contact Plate up and allow it to air
dry overnight. Cell must be completely dry before using.
6. Inspect for broken/missing wires and bent fins. Broken wires need to
replaced promptly. If needed, bent fins may be gently straightened by hand.
NOTE:
The degreasing solution can be used multiple times ... discard and replenish when a greasy film remains visible on top of the
liquid. When soaking, always ensure that solution completely covers the cell ... add water if needed.
GBF Ventless Electric Fryer
GBF-35D & 50D-VH
Take care not to bend the collection fins or break the ionizer wires when handling and
cleaning the Cell. Bent fins and broken/missing wires can prevent the EAC from working
properly, cause the unit to shutdown, and potentially void the factory warranty.
Fins
Ionizer Wire
(9) required
7.01.8 E.A.C. Filter Cell Cleaning
• The EAC Filter Cell is NOT dishwasher safe ... DO NOT wash in the dishwasher!
• DO NOT dry the Cell by installing it in unit and running the Hood fan to air dry it. This
could potentially damage the EAC system causing improper operation and void the
warranty.
• DO NOT attempt to clean the Cell with cleaners which might be corrosive to aluminum.