User Manual
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COOKING HINTS
USER TIPS
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Smoking oil means that the temperature is too high, or that the oil has broken down.
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Gum in frypot denotes a need for thorough cleaning (see “Weekly Cleaning” on page 13)
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Use different oil for oily foods (mackerel, nutmeg, etc.) than for foods with water-soluble flavors (potatoes,
onions, etc.).
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Taste oil for quality. Replace it regularly.
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Poor oil cannot produce good food.
CLEANING
Avantco equipment is constructed with the best quality materials and is designed to provide durable service when
properly maintained. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and
cleaned daily. Naturally, the frequency and extent of cleaning depends on the amount and degree of usage.
Following daily and more extensive periodic maintenance procedures will increase the life of your equipment.
Climatic conditions (e.g., salt air) may result in the need for more thorough and more frequent cleaning in order to
keep equipment performing at optimal levels.
WARNING: BURN HAZARD
If neccessary to move the fryer for cleaning, etc., drain oil first to avoid death or serious injury.
WARNING
If disconnection of the restraint is neccessary to move the appliance for cleaning, etc., reconnect it when the
appliance is moved to its originally installed position.
DAILY CLEANING
1.
Turn thermostat knob to “OFF” position.
2.
Place hot-oil safe container under the drain and drain the frypot completely.
3.
Remove the basket support frame (if applicable) and flush out any sediment remaining in the frypot with a
little hot oil.
4.
Wipe off the basket support frame and the inside of the frypot with a clean cloth.
5.
Close drain valve and strain the oil back into the frypot through several thicknesses of cheesecloth, or filter
it back using a filter machine.
CAUTION
SOME AREAS OF THE FRYPOT MAY BE HOT!