FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Never operate the filter unit unless the cooking oil or shortening in the fryers has been brought up to cooking temperature.
WARNING
Always wear protective
FILTERING
1.Before filtering the shortening in a fryer, turn the thermostat knob to “OFF” or the Gas Valve to “PILOT” to prevent the fryer from
2.Roll filter under drain pipe extension on the fryer and slowly open drain valve (black handle), letting all the shortening drain into the filter tank. Leave this valve open.
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DANGER
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Never drain more than one fryer at a time – the filter pan may overflow.
3.Hold hose assembly nozzle over the fryer kettle, turn on the pump switch and flush sediment out of the fryer. While the system is cycling, use a
WARNING
When cleaning the inside of the frypot, do not damage the temperature and
4.Allow the pump to run until the shortening returning into the fryer is clear. Then close drain valve (black handle), and allow the fryer to refill.
WARNING
If solid shortening is being used it is very important that all oil is allowed to flow back into the vat and none is left in the hoses. Failure to do so could cause the pump to fail if the oil solidifies in the line.
Note On Using Filter Powder
If filter powder is being used, add 1 cup of powder (for 14” fryers) or 2 cups (for 18” fryers) to either the fry tank or the filter tank. If added to fry tank, make sure powder is completely flushed during fry tank cleaning (Step 3) before closing drain valve (Step 4). If added to filter tank, the powder will be removed when the filter envelope is changed and the filter tank is cleaned.
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