General Maintenance Tips

CAUTION

13.TO DRAIN KETTLE - Turn thermostat dial to the "OFF" position. Remove baskets. Drain fat from kettle only when fat is warm and liquid. A cold fryer heated up will not drain properly. Use a stick, if necessary, to stir up cold fat in bottom of kettle. Remove crumb tray.

14.CLEANING THE EXTERIOR - The exterior surfaces can be kept clean and attractive by regularly wiping with a clean soft cloth. Any discoloration can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner.

15.REASSEMBLING - After the kettle has been cleaned and the fryer body wiped off, replace crumb tray.

16.OVERNIGHT SHUTDOWN - Turn knob on combination control to the "PILOT" position. This will maintain the safety pilot and also prevent any gas from reaching the main burner. To activate unit, turn the combination control knob to the "ON" position.

17.COMPLETE SHUTDOWN - Turn valve knob to "OFF" position.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE RESET BUTTON OR KNOB ON THE VALVE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

1.DO NOT fire empty kettle or with fat or oil beneath the minimum level indicator.

2.DO NOT fry foods in excess of 385°F (196°C).

3.DO NOT overfill your fry kettle.

4.DO NOT allow burned crumbs to accumulate.

5.DO melt solid fat or shortening before filling fryer.

6.DO keep kettle filled to capacity at all time.

7.DO use correct fry fats and shortening, and follow temperature recommendations.

8.DO filter fat and clean fry kettle daily.

PROPER CLEANING OF KETTLE

DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO GET IN HOT FAT. IT CAN EXPLODE.

1.Drain fat from fryer while the fat is warm, not hot.

2.Rinse to remove all loose residue and crumbs.

3.Fill with water. Bring to a boil and add a fryer cleaner. Boiling time will depend on condition of the fryer (30 minutes to 2 hours or until clean).

4.Turn heat off, drain and rinse with water until clean.

5.Use a vinegar rinse (2 to 3 cups) to stir, drain and rinse thoroughly with clear water.

6.Wipe kettle with a soft cloth and allow to thoroughly dry.

7.Add fat. Melt solid fat or shortening before filling fryer. Never attempt to use solid shortening to fill kettle. The shortening Must Be Liquid.

REPAIRS AND SERVICE

This appliance should only be repaired or serviced by the factory or factory authorized personnel.

	Moving this fryer with hot liquid is extremely hazardous and can cause serious burns.
CAUTION	Before moving fryer, drain oil.
CAUTION

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