PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
3.1.5.CLEANING THE COOK TANK
1. Turn the appliance off. Drain all the oil/shortening from the tank and allow the tank to cool.
WARNING
Read the operation section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance.
2.Remove baskets, tank rack and basket hanger for cleaning.
WARNING
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning.
3.Using the cleaning brush, remove all the loose debris and scrub all tank surfaces.
4.For tougher carbonized oil/shortening and carbon buildup scrub tank using a Scotchbrite or other abrasive pad.
5.Wipe residue with a clean damp cloth and carefully dry any remaining oil/shortening droplets from the tank before returning oil/shortening into the tank.
6.Clean and dry baskets, tank rack and basket hanger before reinstalling.
3.1.6.CLEANING THE CABINET
1.Wipe any spilled oil/shortening, dust and lint from the cabinet exterior with a clean damp cloth and a mild food grade detergent .Be careful not to get any water or detergent in the oil/shortening. Use a nonabrasive pad for tougher stains if needed.
2.Remove detergent from all surfaces.
3.Cleaning the interior cabinet requires a clean cloth to remove any oil/shortening, dust, lint or filter powder (i.e.: Magnesol) from the interior of the cabinet.
3.1.7.FILTER CLEANING (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Unscrew filter strainer cap from pickup tube and gently tap it to dislodge any crumbs from the slots. Use a clean cloth to remove any remaining crumbs and reattach.
2.Scrape all loose debris and crumbs from filter pickup assembly and filter pan with the filter scoop shovel.
3.Remove filter pickup and place in pot sink, power soak sink or dishwasher for cleaning. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and dry all surfaces before
4.Wipe the filter pan with clean damp cloth and a food grade detergent. If necessary place pan in pot sink to rinse all the detergent from the surfaces and dry all surfaces before re- assembly.
3.2.WEEKLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Performing the preventative maintenance steps above on a daily basis will keep your equipment clean and safe. On a weekly basis these additional steps should be performed.
1.Turn the fryer off. Allow the oil/shortening to cool to before pulling the fryer away from the hood. Hint: This maintenance may be ideal to perform on the day the oil/shortening is being changed so no oil/shortening is present in the tank or filter.
2.Disconnect the power cord(s), gas hose and retention lanyard.
3.Wearing your protective gear, pull the fryer away from the hood.
4.Check that vent hood drip cup is empty and not dripping oil/shortening into the flue.
5.Check that the hood baffles are clean and not dripping oil/shortening into the flue.
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