FILTERING OIL
WARNING WARNING: BURN HAZARD
BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT NO WATER REMAINS
IN RESERVOIR OR SUCTION TUBE
WATER WILL BOIL VIOLENTLY IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL
Boiling water can splatter hot oil and may cause serious injury
NOTE:
Oil should be at least 300ºF (149ºC) DO NOT attempt to filter cold oil. DO NOT attempt to pump oil when less than 300ºF. Cold oil will not pass through the filter paper. Filtering cold oil will result in the premature failure of the filter pump. Damage as a result of pumping cold oil IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
NOTE:
DO NOT store oil in the reservoir for any extended period, including overnight.
IMPORTANT:
The filtration system in your Wells Fryer is designed to filter hot liquid shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will damage the filter pump and may contaminate the food product
Press POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FILTER. Pump motor will be energized and heating elements are
Remove and examine filter reservoir:
•Verify that filter leaf is clean and properly installed.
•Verify that suction tuibe
•Make absolutely certain that no water remains in bottom of reservoir or in suction tube.
Reinstall reservoir, making sure the SUCTION TUBE is firmly seated in the SUCTION RECEPTACLE.
Press FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 8) to ON to start filter pump.
Slowly rotate DRAIN VALVE LEVER (item 11) to the vertical position. Oil will drain from the frypot and into the reservoir. Filter pump will draw oil through the filter leaf and return it to the frypot.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
Protective clothing and gloves must be worn during the filtering process
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
Filter reservoir may be hot. Wear insulated gloves, or allow reservoir to cool, before touching it.
IMPORTANT:
Filtering cooking oil helps to ensure the quality of the food product. Careful observation of the finished food product will help you determine the optimal filtering frequency.
(Example: Filter the oil after each six loads of fresh breaded chicken)
FILTER POWDER absorbs acids and many other contaminants in the cooking oil, allowing the oil to be used longer before it must be replaced. Wells Flavor Saver Oil Filter Powder is available from your Wells Equipment Dealer or Authorized Service Agent in a case of 45 packages (p/n 22410).
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