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OUTHBEND
F
RYERS
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LEANING
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PERATOR
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ANUAL
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REV
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AGE
17
CLEANING
C
LEANING
Southbend 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 necessary to move the fryer for cleaning, etc., drain oil first to avoid death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Adequate restraining means must be attached to rear of appliance when installed. Installation must
conform to local codes as applicable.
!
WARNING
If disconnection of the restraint is necessary to move the appliance for cleaning, etc., reconnect it
when the appliance is moved to it originally installed position.
!
WARNING
For an appliance equipped with casters, the installation shall be made with a connector that complies
with the Standard for
Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69
or Connectors for
Moveable Gas Appliances, CAN/CGA-6.16
, and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the
Standard for
Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41
,
or Quick Disconnect
Devices for Use with Gas Fuel, CAN1-6.9
. Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement
of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-disconnect device or its
associated piping to limit the appliance movement.
DAILY CLEANING
1. Turn combination gas valve knob to “PILOT” position.
2. Place suitable container under the drain and drain the frypot completely.
3. Remove the basket support frame 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.
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CAUTION
SOME AREAS OF THE FRYPOT MAY BE HOT!
