MAINTENANCE
DANGER: BURN HAZARD
Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Allow the fryer to cool draining oil.
Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when handling hot oil.
PERIODIC CLEANING
1.Add 1/2 cup of granulated dishwasher detergent to frypot. Fill with water to the MAX OIL line.
2.Lower the element into the frypot and set the control knob to 225ºF
3.Boil the mixture for five minutes. Turn the control knob to OFF. Allow the mixture to set in the frypot overnight.
4.After the soak period, raise the elements and remove any remaining carbonization with a stiff bristle brush.
IMPORTANT:
Be careful that the capillary tubes of the thermobulbs are not moved or damaged during cleaning.
5.Drain the frypot and wash with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse with clean water.
6.Reinstall the frypot in the fryer (frypots without drain), or close drain valve (frypots with optional drain).
Add 1 quart of vinegar, then fill to the MAX OIL line with cold water. Lower the elements into the vinegar solution.
Allow to set for 15 minutes.
7.Drain the frypot and rinse with clean water. Dry the frypot and elements thoroughly before returning the fryer to operation.
IMPORTANT:
Nickel plated frypot must be dried completely in order to prevent rusting, and to eliminate water contamination of the cooking oil.
Procedure is complete.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
This procedure involves very hot liquids.
Wear protective clothing and
Periodic cleaning is necessary to remove carbonization from the elements and frypot.
Frypot may be cleaned by the method described at right, or with a commercial frypot cleaner. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions.
Before cleaning, ALWAYS:
•Disconnect the fryer from electric power and allow to cool.
•Drain the oil and wipe out the frypot.
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