CHAPTER 11: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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11.1 Clean Inside And Outside Of Fryer Cabinet - Daily
Clean inside the fryer cabinet with a dry, clean cloth. Wipe all accessible metal surfaces and
components to remove accumulated cooking oil and dust.
Clean outside the fryer cabinet, with a clean, damp cloth soaked with dishwashing detergent. Wipe
with a clean, damp cloth.
11.2 Once A Week - Clean Frypot And Heating Elements
WARNING
NEVER operate the fryer(s) with an empty frypot.
BOILING OUT THE FRYPOT: Clean frypot as follows before filling with cooking oil:
1. Before switching the fryer(s) ON, close the frypot drain valve(s), fill empty frypot to the normal
level with a mixture of water and Frymaster Fryer 'N' Griddle Cleaner or other low sudsing
degreasing compound. Follow instructions on bottle when mixing.
2. Press fryer ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Set thermostat knob to 200°F (93°C).
4. Allow the solution to simmer for 45 minutes to one hour. Do not allow water level to drop below the
bottom oil-level line in frypot during boil-out operation.
CAUTION
Do not leave fryer unattended. The boil-out solution may foam and overflow if fryer is left
unattended. Turn controller OFF to control this condition.
5. Turn the fryer controller power switch to the OFF position.
6. Add enough cool water to permit draining without danger of burning. Drain out the solution and
clean the frypot(s) thoroughly.
WARNING
Do not run water/boil-out solution through filtration system.
7. Refill the frypot with clean water. Rinse the frypot twice, drain and wipe down with a clean, dish
towel. Thoroughly remove all water from the frypot and elements before filling the frypot with
cooking oil.
11.3 Once A Week - Clean Detachable Parts And Accessories
Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with a clean, dry cloth. Use a clean cloth saturated with
Frymaster Fryer 'N' Griddle Cleaner to remove accumulated carbonized oil on detachable parts and
accessories. Rinse the parts and accessories thoroughly with clean water and wipe dry before
reinstalling.