Frymaster Performance MJ40 - Filtration Instructions; Draining and Manual Filtering

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PERFORMANCE SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS MJ40 & MJ50
CHAPTER 4: FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the
inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, particularly the aspects of oil
filtration, draining and cleaning procedures.
4.1 Draining and Manual Filtering
DANGER
Draining and filtering of cooking oil or shortening must be accomplished with care to avoid
the possibility of a serious burn caused by careless handling. The oil to be filtered is at or
near 350°F (177°C). Ensure all hoses are connected properly and drain handles are in their
proper position before operating any switches or valves. Wear all appropriate safety
equipment when draining and filtering cooking oil or shortening.
DANGER
Allow oil/shortening to cool to 100°F (38°C) before draining into an appropriate container
for disposal.
DANGER
Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the built-in filtration unit to avoid
overflow and spillage of hot oil/shortening.
DANGER
When draining oil/shortening into a disposal unit or portable filter unit, do not fill above
the maximum fill line located on the container.
If your fryer is not equipped with a built-in filtration system, the cooking oil or shortening must
be drained into another suitable container. (For safe, convenient draining and disposal of used
cooking oil or shortening, Frymaster recommends using the Frymaster Shortening Disposal Unit
(SDU). The SDU is available through your local distributor.)
1. Turn the fryer power switch to the OFF position. Screw the drainpipe (provided with your
fryer) into the drain valve. Make sure the drainpipe is firmly screwed into the drain valve and
that the opening is pointing down.
2. Position a metal container with a sealable cover under the drainpipe. The metal container
must be able to withstand the heat of the cooking oil/shortening and hold hot liquids. If you
intend to reuse the oil or shortening, Frymaster recommends that a Frymaster filter cone
holder and filter cone be used when a filter machine is not available. If you are using a