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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
7.1 Daily Cleaning
WARNING:
KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS.
NEVER SPRAY OR HOSE CONTROL CONSOLE,
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, ETC.
CAUTION:
MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE SKIN,
EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND CLOTHING.
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO WEAR
RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY READ THE
WARNING AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE
LABEL OF THE CLEANER TO BE USED.
It is recommended the fryer oil be kept as clean as possible by straining regularly
(several times a day) and filtering daily. This will lengthen the life of your oil and
improve the performance of the fryer.
7.2 Daily Severe Duty Cleaning
1. Turn power switch off.
2. Remove the baskets, let baskets drain and then set aside.
3. Raise heating elements out of oil and lock in up position.
4. Remove cap from oil drainpipe on bottom of fryer.
5. Place a suitable container under drainpipe.
6. Pull drain valve lever forward to open drain valve.
7. Remove loose food particles from heating units with spatula and wire brush.
8. Flush out scrapings and sediment with a small quantity of hot oil, and allow to
drain thoroughly.
9. Close drain valve and fill with a commercial fryer cleaning agent or soapy solution
of non-corrosive grease dissolving cleaner.
10. Lower heating elements and set selector switch to 250
º
F (be sure to read and
follow cleaner manufactures instructions) and boil solution for 15 to 20 minutes.
11. Turn power switch off.
12. Raise heating elements and lock in up position, then drain solution from well.
Refill with water and add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to neutralize alkaline left by
soap. Lower heating elements and bring solution to a boil and let stand for a few
minutes.
13. Turn power switch off.
14. Raise heating elements and lock in up position and drain well and rinse with clear,
hot water. Dry well and heating units thoroughly, and close drain valve.
15. Refill fryer with oil, and lower heating elements slowly.
16. Operate fryer as normal.
7.3 Over-Temperature Protection
The over-temperature thermostat located next to the left heating element provides
protection in case of malfunction of the main temperature control. It will open both
the “control contactor” and the “safety contactor” removing all power from the
heating elements.
