PITCO VF SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANUAL
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L20-418 Rev 2 (5/16)
When your appliance is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection. Before
the appliance is ready for cooking all transit materials must be removed and the appliance must be cleaned.
This will remove the oil coating and any foreign matter that may have accumulated during storage and
shipment. Refer to the following procedure to clean the appliance.
1. Read the OPERATION section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance.
2. The following steps should be followed using a food grade cleaner.
3. Following the cleaning directions in this manual to clean the tank interior and all other food contact
surfaces. (6.3.1 Boil Out Procedure, page 20)
4. When cleaning is complete, rinse the inside of the tank thoroughly with cool water. Continue to rinse
the tank until the cleaner has been completely and thoroughly rinsed from the tank.
5. Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water in the fry tank.
CAUTION
Be careful not to disturb the probe and high temperature limit bulb and capillary during
operation and cleaning of this appliance.
CAUTION
If the appliance can’t be adjusted to operate properly contact a qualified service person or
contact the factory using the contact information on the back of this manual.
WARNING
Before operating the appliance, check that tipping restraints or other features to prevent
tipping are installed and mechanically sound. Splashing of hot liquid may occur if adequate
means of securing the appliance in place are not used.
WARNING
Opening the drain valve will lead to the outflow of the hot contents of the appliance.
NOTICE
This appliance is intended to be used for commercial applications, for example in the kitchens
of restaurants, canteens, hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries,
butcheries, etc., but not for continuous mass production of food.
WARNING
Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning and draining the appliance and when
disposing of water. The water is extremely hot and can cause severe injuries.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning. Never let the liquid level go below
the heat tubes.
WARNING
Use a commercial grade cleaner formulated to effectively clean and sanitize food contact
surfaces. Read the directions and precautionary statements before use. Particular attention
must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length of time the cleaner remains on the
food contact surfaces.
