4.5Operating the Filter 4.5.1 Filter Operation
See Section 4.3.2, Assembling the Filter, and Section 4.3.3, Installing the Filter, for the appropriate filter preparation procedure.
CAUTION
NEVER operate the filter unit unless cooking oil is at operating temperature (~350°F/ ~177°C).
1.Ensure the filter pan assembly is prepared as described in Section 4.3.2, Assembling the Filter. Follow the instructions in the controller manual for filtering.
2.Remove fry baskets from frypot and skim any large debris from the oil. Use extreme caution, as oil is at or near operating temperature (~350°F/~177°C).
3.Remove the basket support rack from the frypot using the Fryer’s Friend
4.After ensuring the filter pan is correctly positioned under the drain tubes, move the red handle to the open position (right) to drain the frypot into the filter pan. Drain
ONLY ONE frypot at a time. The filter pan is designed to hold the contents of ONE frypot ONLY. If necessary, use the Fryer's Friend
DANGER
Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the
DANGER
NEVER attempt to clear a clogged drain valve from the front of the valve! Hot oil will rush out creating the potential for severe burns.
Prior to filtering, skim any large debris from oil in frypot.
Removing basket support rack from frypot prior to filtering.
Move the red drain valve handle into the open position (right).