WARNING
DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the Fryer’s Friend. This will damage the drain valve ball and prevent the valve from sealing securely, resulting in a leaky valve.
4.After draining the oil/shortening, clean all food particles and residual oil/shortening from the frypot. BE CAREFUL, this material may still cause severe burns if it comes in contact with bare skin.
5.After the fryer is empty, drain the frypot and close the drain valve. Fill the frypot to the bottom OIL LEVEL line with water and the correct amount of McD All Purpose Concentrate (APC) Cleaner HSC. Place the baskets into the frypot and bring the solution to a simmer at 195° F (91° C) for 1 hour. Turn OFF the fryer, drain the solution into a metal stockpot and wipe the frypot clean and dry.
NOTE: Do not drain water into the filter pan. Water will damage the filter pump enough to require replacement. Use a metal stockpot.
6.The filter pan and filter base assembly must be cleaned on initial
a.To clean the filter pan, lift pan from the filter base. Take the filter pan to a sink filled with warm water and
b.Scrub the filter pan with the frypot brush shipped with the fryer.
c.Rinse the filter pan thoroughly to remove the detergent. Wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth or paper towels.
d.To clean the filter base assembly, use a sponge or cloth soaked with a water and grease- cutting solution. Be careful not to get water on the pump/motor assembly.
e.Wipe the
CAUTION
All water MUST be removed from the suction tube before inserting filter pan.
f.Wipe the inside and outside of the tube with clean, dry cloths or paper towels.
g.Insert filter pan into the filter base assembly.