Pitco Frialator 26 Gas Fryer - Manual (Page 15)

INSTALLATIONS
L20-078 Rev. 6 (05/11) 15
WARNING
Use a commercial grade cleaner formulated to effectively clean and sanitize food
contact surfaces. Read the directions and precautionary statements before use.
Particular attention must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length of
time the cleaner remains on the food contact surfaces.
1.14 INITIAL CLEANING
When your appliance is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection.
Before the appliance is ready for cooking it must be cleaned. This will remove the oil coating and any
foreign matter that may have accumulated during storage and shipment. Refer to the following
procedure to clean the appliance.
1. Read the “operation” section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance.
2. The following steps should be followed using a grease dissolving commercial cleaner.
3. Following the manufacturer’s directions, clean the tank interior and all other food contact
surfaces.
4. When cleaning is complete, rinse the inside of the tank thoroughly with cool water. Continue
to rinse the tank until the cleaner has been completely and thoroughly rinsed from the tank.
5. Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water.
6. Repeat the previous steps to clean the filter pan if equipped.
CAUTION
Be careful not to disturb the probe and high temperature
limit during operation and cleaning of this appliance.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning. Never let the liquid level
go below the or heat tube.