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L20-281 rev 0 (4/30/05)
FRYER CLEANING
Daily
Your fryer should be clean every day to maintain peak performance and appearance. Perform the procedures below
every day.
a. Wipe up any shortening that spills onto the exterior of the fryer. This should be done with a clean soft cloth
while the oil is still warm.
b. Use warm water with a mild detergent to clean surfaces. Be careful not to get water in the shortening and to
remove any detergent from the fry tank.
c. Use a nonabrasive scouring powder or pad to clean stains if necessary.
Weekly (Boilout)
The fryer should be thoroughly cleaned once a week. This cleaning should include a complete draining of the fryer
and a boil out. This would also be a good time to check the filter media for damage.
CAUTION
Completely shut down the fryer when the oil is to be replaced by water, and
when the heating portion of the cleaning is complete. This will prevent the
heating system from coming on during the oil draining and water filling
procedure.
a. Drain the oil from the fryer using the fryer drain procedures. When the oil has been pumped into the oil shuttle,
disconnect the filter pan and remove from the fryer.
WARNING
Do not use the filter pan to drain cleaning water into. The only way to remove
liquid from the filter pan is via the filter pump. Do not use the filter pump to
pump water. Water can remain in the filter lines and mix with hot oil during
filter procedures creating a problem.
b. Remove tube rack/mesh tube screens and remove any large debris from the bottom of the fry tank. Close
the drain valve and fill the fry tank with water and noncaustic detergent. For best results use Pitco Fryer
Cleaner part number P6071397.
c. Place a large pan under the drain. This pan will be used to catch the cleaning water. The pan must be of
sufficient size to hold all of the water.
d. Restart your fryer. When the water temperature reaches 212°F the computer will automatically go into Boil
mode. To get the fryer out of BOIL mode you must turn the fryer power off.
e. After the water has reached a slow boil, turn the fryer off. Allow the fryer to soak for 20 minutes to soften
shortening deposits and carbon. Use fryer brush to remove any residue from tank, heating tubes, and side
walls. Perform the daily cleaning procedures.
f. Drain the water into the pan by slowly opening the green handled drain valve.
g. Wipe the tank dry with clean cloth wipes. Close the drain valve and remove the large container.
h. Refill the fryer.