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5.3
MONTHLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Food debris and oil/shortening can build up inside the tank. Performing the monthly preventative maintenance
steps below will keep your equipment safe and at peak performance. If you are producing high quantities of fried
food and/or frying heavily battered food, it may be necessary to clean these components more than once a month.
5.3.1 BOIL OUT PROCEDURE
Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning and draining the appliance. Oil may spatter and will cause
injury to personnel.
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Read the “operation” section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance.
2.
Turn the appliance off. Drain all the oil from the tank and allow the tank to cool. The container must also
be able to withstand 400°F (205°C) temperatures.
3.
Remove baskets, tank rack and basket hanger for cleaning.
4.
Remove and discard any large debris inside the tank.
5.
Close the drain valve and fill the tank with potable water to the “oil level” line.
6.
Place the appliance into boil mode:
Turn the appliance ON. The controller will recognize that there is water in the tank and automatically enter boil
mode. To enter boil mode manually, press the Temp Key then keys 2, 1, 2 for degrees F or 1, 0, 0. for degrees C.
7.
Once the water reaches a simmer, add 8 to10 oz. (227 to 283 g) of Pitco cleaner for every 25 lbs. (11.3
kg) of oil/shortening your fryer is rated to hold.
8.
Simmer for 1 minute. (The water should never be allowed to boil as this may splash over the tank side
and cause permanent damage to the components.)
9.
Turn the appliance OFF and allow the fryer to soak for 15 to 30 minutes, allowing the cleaner to soften the
oil/shortening deposits and carbon.
10.
Scrub the inside of the tank using a cleaning brush safe for hot water. Care must be taken to remove all
the foreign material on the tank, heating elements, sidewalls and other components in the tank.
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Drain and dispose of the cleaning solution. CAUTION: Cleaning Solution is HOT.
12.
Once the tank has cooled, rinse with clean potable water thoroughly.
13.
Remove all remaining water and residue with a clean dry cloth.
14.
Clean and dry baskets, tube rack and basket hanger before reinstalling
15.
Close the drain valve and fill the cooker tank with oil.
5.3.2 TEMPERATURE CHECK
Use a high grade pyrometer or digital thermometer suitable for temperature up to 380°F (182°C). Place the
thermometer in the oil above the tip of the fryer’s temperature probe with in 1” (2.54 cm) 25.4 mm). Be sure not to
touch the heat tube since this will measure incorrect temperatures.
Check that the controllers set point and thermometer is /- 5°F (2.8°C). If your measurement is off, re-mea
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sure again before contacting an Authorized Service Company for further assistance.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
