Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when properly maintained. Cooking equipment is no
exception. Your THERMA-TEK appliance must be kept clean during the workday and thoroughly cleaned
at the end of the day.
DAILY
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Remove and wash all removable parts.
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Clean all exterior surfaces of the body. Do not use cleansers, steel wool, or any other abrasive
material on the stainless steel.
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Filter the cooking oil and replace if necessary. The oil should be filtered more often than daily under
heavy use.
WEEKLY
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Completely drain the fryer vessel into either the filter or steel container. Do not use a plastic bucket
or glass container.
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Clean the vessel with a good grade of cleaner or hot water and a strong detergent.
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Close the drain valve and refill with either cleaning solution or water and detergent.
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Bring to a rolling boil, turn the heat down, and let the mixture stand until deposits and/or carbon
spots can be rubbed of with a Teflon brush.
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Scrub the vessel walls and heat transfer tubes, then drain the vessel and rinse in clear water.
PERIODIC
The fryer should be checked and adjusted periodically by qualified service personnel as part of a regular
kitchen maintenance program. This service should include the removal of any built-up grease in the control
area.
CAUTION:
Do not let water splash into a tank of hot oil, it will splatter and can cause severe burns.
STAINLESS STEEL
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All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water during the day and with
a liquid cleaner designed for this material at the end of each day. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cloths, cleansers or powders to clean stainless steel surfaces. If it is necessary to scrape stainless
steel to remove encrusted materials, soak in hot water to loosen the material, then use a nylon or
wood scraper to loosen debris. Never use a spatula, knife or any other metal tool to scrape stainless
steel. These tools will scratch the stainless steel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
These troubleshooting procedures must be carried out only by a Factory Authorized Maintenance & Repair Center for Warranty
Repair. The problems and possible solutions given below cover those most commonly encountered.
