PFA SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
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Food Not Browning Properly?
• New oil may not brown the product; check color again after a few basket loads.
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Too much product is in the basket; fill no higher than the fill line.
• Product is not frying long enough, follow manufacturers suggested cooking times.
• Oil temperature is too low, check oil temperature.
• Product is frying in excess foam.
• Oil level is too low, check the oil level.
Premature Oil Breakdown?
• Oil is at full temperature during slow periods, use standby mode.
• Oil is contaminated. Never use wire brushes, copper pads or steel wool for cleaning. Use a hard bristle brush
and filter oil regularly. Rinse with water vinegar solution.
• Also, see section;
HOW HOT IS TOO HOT?
Statements used in OIL FACTS section are taken from:
• NAFEM Food Service Industry
• Canola Research Foundation
• Sysco Oil Publication
