4.1.4 Draining and Manual Filtering: Non-Filtration Fryers
DANGER
Allow oil/shortening to cool to 100ºF (38ºC) or lower before draining to an
appropriate container for disposal.
If your fryer is not equipped with a built-in filtration system (FootPrint III or Filter Magic II), the cooking oil or shortening must be drained into another suitable container. (For safe, convenient draining and disposal of used cooking oil or shortening, Frymaster recommends using the Frymaster Shortening Disposal Unit (SDU). The SDU is available through your local distributor.)
1.Turn the fryer power switch to the "OFF" position. Screw the drainpipe (provided with your fryer) into the drain valve. Make sure the drainpipe is firmly screwed into the drain valve and that the opening is pointing down.
2.Position a metal container with a sealing cover under the drainpipe. The metal container must be able to withstand the heat of the cooking oil/shortening and hold hot liquids. If you intend to reuse the oil or shortening, Frymaster recommends that a Frymaster filter cone holder and filter cone be used when a filter machine is not available. If you are using a Frymaster filter cone holder, be sure that the cone holder rests securely on the metal container.
3.Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splattering. If the drain valve becomes clogged with food particles, use the Fryer’s Friend
DANGER
DO NOT insert anything into the drain from the front to unclog the valve. Hot
oil/shortening will rush out, creating an extreme hazard.
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.Close the drain valve securely and fill the frypot with clean, filtered or fresh cooking oil or solid shortening to the bottom OIL LEVEL line.
