GENERAL USE OF THE FRYER
For consistent product quality, convenience, and long term savings, use a high quality liquid frying
compound
Temperature of frying compound. Although 350’F is the usual temperature recommended for most cooking
operations, frying should be carried on at the lowest temperature, which will produce a high quality end
product while ensuring maximum life of the frying compound.
When the fryer is not in use, the operating thermostat should be set to a lower temperature than used during
cooking. Light loads may also be cooked at lower temperatures. A good operator will experiment to
determine the best temperature and load conditions for the various foods to be cooked.
Salting; Operators sometimes salt the food over the frying vessel. This practice should be avoided, as salt
deteriorates the frying compound quickly and flavors everything being cooked, not just the batch being
salted.
FILTERING
The frying compound should be filtered at least daily, or even more frequently if cooking is heavy. This
assures the longest life possible for the frying compound, gives better taste to the products being prepared,
and minimizes flavors being transferred from batch to batch.
WHEN FILTERING, NEVER LEAVE THE FILTER UNATTENDED!
The action of the oil moving through the hose lines could jog a flexible return hose out of the filter pan,
spraying hot oil and cause severe burns.
If using solid shortening, always make sure the return is clear before turning OFF the filter motor, and hang
any flexible lines up to drain. Solid shortening will solidify as it cools and clog the lines
.
CLOSING
When closing at night, filter the oil in all fryers and drain the filter lines. Cover the open tanks of oil. Turn
the thermostat to the OFF position. Turn the gas cock dial on the combination control to OFF.
SHUTTING DOWN
When shutting down for longer than overnight, drain the frying compound, clean the vessel thoroughly,
either discard the frying compound or return it filtered to the vessel and then cover it.
Set the thermostat to the OFF position. Turn the gas cock dial on the combination control to OFF.
Turn the manual shut off valve on the incoming service line to OFF position
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CARE AND CLEANING
