INITIAL CLEANING:
Before filling any Pitco Frialator with oil, it is advised that it be thoroughly cleaned to remove any foreign particles from the cooking area. The machine should be filled with water to at least, the minimum level. Add the sample packet of Fryer Cleaner and set the temperature control between 90º and 100º C. Using the available cleaning brush and the appropriate protective clothing, brush the inside of the fry tank until clean. When finished, turn the machine OFF and drain, rinse the tank with fresh water and dry carefully. The machine should be filled with oil at this time and all exposed surfaces coated with a small amount of cooking oil to prevent surface rust.
OPERATION:
COVERS:
In case of an oil fire in the fryer the cover can be used to place on top of the fryer to extinguish the flames. It should be kept in a nearby location that is uncluttered and easy to reach.
FILLING THE FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING:
When using solid shortening, it must be cut into approximately 3 cm cubes and loosely packed under the above the Element Rack.. Be careful not to obstruct the optional float switch. If installed, it will be located in the bottom of the fry tank at the front, as it must be allowed to float freely. Check that the oil level is at the minimum level when the oil has melted.
RUNNING THE FRYER UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
Digital Thermostat Equipped: Turn the power switch to the ON position and press the ON/OFF switch on the Display. The Digital control will illuminate and bring the shortening up to the desired temperature. You may now cook with your Pitco fryer.
Computer Equipped: Press the Power Switch to the START position and release to the ON position. The computer display will come on and automatically bring the temperature up to the desired level and display READY. You may now cook with your Pitco fryer.
NOTE: On machines equipped with Digital Controls or Computers that are programmed with a melt cycle, the Heating Elements will pulse on and off to slowly heat the oil. When the oil temperature has reached a preset level the Heating Elements will run constantly until the set temperature has been reached.
FILTERING:
Filtering is recommended on a daily basis to keep the oil in as good a condition as possible. Old oil has a lower inflame point (Flash point) and foams faster than cleaned oil. Follow the instructions below and refer to the appropri- ate Figure for your machine.
1.Turn the fryer OFF as described in the “SHUTTING THE FRYERS DOWN FOR AN EXTENDED TIME” section.
2.For Built In Filters (Filters located in a separate, but attached cabinet. Figure 1): Detach the Quick Disconnect at the end of the Return Hose and slide the tank outward. Pull the front and rear Hold Down handles from their locked position, and lift the Retaining Frame out. Lift the old filter paper out and replace with a new paper. Install the Hold Down Rack and replace the handles in a locked position. Push the pan back into place and attach the hose.
3.For UFM (Filters that are stored under the actual fryers. Figure 2): Detach the Quick Disconnect at the end of the Return Hose and pull the filter unit out from under the fryers. Pull the White handle apart on the Pickup. Unscrew the Pickup tube from the filter screen and lift the Clip Screen from
the Support Screen and Paper. Remove the Support Screen from
the Paper envelope and place it in a new Paper envelope. Fold the open end of the paper over twice and place the Clip Screen over the folded end of the paper. Screw the Pickup onto the screen and place it in the pan. Push the Pickup into its receptacle and push the filter under the fryer. Attach the Return Hose.
4. Open the GREEN drain valve for the fryer to be filtered. Allow the oil to drain from the fry tank. NEVER - Open more than ONE drain valve at the same time as the filter will NOT hold more than one (1) tank.
5. | Open RED return valve for the tank being filtered. |
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6. | Turn the pump ON and use a Cleaning Brush, Crumb Scoop and | Green Drain |
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| Cleaning Rod as needed to remove the debris from the fry tank. | Valve | Filter Pan |
Turn the pump OFF when the fry tank is clean.
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