SUFF/UFF FILTRATION SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
4.3 Daily (Close of Business)
At the close of a working day, oil in all fryers should be filtered. When the last fryer is finished, follow these steps:
1.Ensure the flexible hose and pump lines are clear by running the filter pump for an additional
2.Remove the filter pan cover and
3.Discard the filter paper into a fireproof container.
4.Wash all filter components with soapy water and rinse.
5.Dry all filter parts and filter pan thoroughly before reassembling.
6.Check all fittings at the rear of the filter unit; ensure that all fittings are properly tightened.
DANGER
The crumb tray in SUFF/UFF filter systems MUST be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
4.4 Weekly
Follow the same procedure as for Daily (Close of Business), with these additional steps:
•Wash the filter pan with hot, soapy water and a brush. Dry and reassemble with new filter paper.
•Clean thoroughly under, around, and behind the fryers and filtering area.
•Do not operate motor/pump until all traces of water have been removed from the pan. Under no circumstances should water or
•Check the connections of the inlet lines and tighten if lines become loose or start to leak oil.