Shortening will
not drain from
cookpot
Shortening leaking
through drain
valve.
Cold zone full of cracklings.
Improper rinsing after
cleaning the fryer.
Too much stirring.
Drain valve clogged with
crumbs.
Drain valve will not open by
pulling the knob.
Obstruction in drain.
Faulty drain valve.
Filter shortening.
Clean and neutralize the
cookpot. Rinse with vinegar
to remove the alkaline, then
rinse with hot water and
dry cookpot.
Only stir on initial heat-up.
Open valve - push cleaning
brush through drain open-
ing from inside of cookpot.
Replace cotter pins in valve
coupling.
Remove obstruction.
Replace drain valve.