45 SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 5: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
5-1
5.1
Fryer Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services
DAILY CHECKS AND SERVICES
Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage
Look for loose or frayed wires and cords,
leaks, foreign material in frypot or inside
cabinet, and any other indications that the
fryer and accessories are not ready and safe for
operation.
Inspect the ceramic burner targets. Ensure the
targets are in position above each orifice, and
that the flame ignites approximately 2½ inches
(60mm) above the orifice. The flame should
strike the center of the target and be a rich
blue color. Call your Factory Authorized
Service Center (FASC) if you see any prob-
lems.
Clean Fryer Cabinet Inside and Out
Clean inside the fryer cabinet with dry, clean
cloth. Wipe all accessible metal surfaces and
components to remove accumulations of oil or
shortening and dust.
Clean the outside of the fryer cabinet with a
clean, damp cloth soaked with dishwashing
detergent, removing oil/shortening, dust, and
lint from the fryer cabinet.
DANGER
Never attempt to clean fryer during the
cooking process or when the frypot is
filled with hot oil/shortening. If water
comes in contact with oil/shortening
heated to cooking temperature, it can
cause the oil/shortening to splatter and
severely burn nearby personnel.
Filter Cooking Oil/Shortening
The cooking oil/shortening used in your fryer
should be filtered at least once every day
(more often if the fryer is in constant use).
Refer to Chapter 4, Filtration Instructions, for
details.
WEEKLY CHECKS AND SERVICES
Check Recovery Time
“Recovery time” is the amount of time it takes
the fryer to increase the frypot temperature
from 275
°
F (135
°
C) to 325
°
F (163
°
C). It is
a measure of the fryer’s efficiency, and it
should be no more than 2 minutes and 30 sec-
onds. If the recovery time is greater than 2:30,
call your Factory Authorized Service Center
(FASC) or the
Frymaster
Frymaster
Frymaster
Frymaster
Service Hotline.
The recovery time on models having CM III
computers is automatically measured by the
computer. For fryers with any other type con-
troller, the recovery time must be manually
measured.
To view the recovery time on models
equipped with CM III Computers, press the
Program Mode switch
.
Code
will appear
in the left display. Enter the code number
1652
on the number keys. The latest recov-
ery time will appear in both displays for 5
seconds.
To check the recovery time on fryers equipped
with other than CM III Computers, a stop-
watch (or a watch with a second hand) and a
good grade thermometer or pyrometer is re-
quired.
Turn the fryer on and set the controller to
cooking temperature. Place the thermometer
