3.2 WEEKLY FRYER CLEANING (BOIL OUT)
The fryer should be thoroughly cleaned once a week. This cleaning should include a complete
draining of the fryer and a boil out. This would also be a good tinle to replace the filter paper if
necessary .
a. You will need a container large enough to hold the volume of the tank. This container
should also be able to withstand boiling water temperatures.
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Completely shut down the fryer when the oil is to be replaced by water, and
when the heating portion of the cleaning is complete. This will prevent the
heating system from coming on during the oil draining and water filling
procedure.
Drain the oil from the fryer and discard or save for reuse. Remove tube rack/mesh tube
screens and remove any large debris from the bottom of the fry tank. Once clean, return
tube rack/mesh screens to the fry tank. Cose the drain valve and fill the fry tank with
water and noncaustic detergent. For best results use Pita> Fryer Cleaner.
b.
Restart your fryer as described in 2.3 and set the thermostat
to a slow boil. DO NOT allow water to boil because excessive J
the water is at a slow boil turn off the fryer.
c.
Allow the fryer to soak for 20 minutes to soften shortening deposits and carbon. Use fryer
brush to remove any residue from tank, beating tubes, and side walls. Perform the daily
cleaning procedure described in section 2.5.
d.
e. Remove the filter unit from under the fryer. Slide a container to catch the water under the
fryer so that the pipe that is nonnally aimed
and open the drain valve.
f. Drain the hot water to the oontainer and rinse the tank with clean warm water.
the tank dry with clean cloth wipes. Close the drain valve and remove
g. Wipe
h. Refer to section 2.1 to refill the fryer.
3.3 FLUE INSPECI'lON
It is recommended that once every six months, with the cooker cooled down, you examine the flue
area. Check for corrosion or blockage of the flue. Ensure that the cooker is shutdown and do not turn
it on during the examination. Examination of the flue area during cooking may cause bodily injury.
to 200°F and bring the water
will occur. Once
into the filter pan is aimed into the container
the large
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