Blodgett B24C-FF - Manual (Page 9)

S ECTIONAL F RYER F ILTER S YSTEM O PERATION
O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1184960 P AGE 9 OF 20
9. Leave the fryer’s drain valve open to allow the filtered oil being pumped to the frypot to drain out the bottom
through the drain valve. Use a large brush to “wash-down” the frypot with the hot oil as it circulates through the
frypot. Use care to avoid being splashed and burned by the hot oil. Continue doing this for at least 2 minutes.
10. When all accumulated breading and crumbs have been washed from the bottom of the frypot, place the filter
power switch in the OFF position and allow the oil to drain.
11. When all the oil has drained out of the frypot, close the frypot drain valve.
WARNING
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE CONTAINERS THAT ARE USED IN THE NEXT STEP WILL SAFELY
HOLD HOT OIL. Plastic is generally not safe as it may melt and break. Metal containers that do not leak
are preferable to containers made of other materials. Failure to exercise the this precaution may result in
serious personal injury.
12. Position an appropriate container (or containers) to hold the fryer oil while the frypot is being cleaned.
REMEMBER THAT YOU WILL BE REMOVING APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF OIL. Make sure that the
container(s) that you have selected will hold all of the oil. The oil that you will remove weighs 45 to 65 pounds,
and is still very hot. Placing the oil in two or more containers makes for a lighter load and decreases the
possibility of injury by splashing.
13. Position the wand end of the filter discharge hose over a container that you have positioned to receive the oil
from the filter. Always grasp the filter discharge hose by the wooden sleeve near the wand end.
14. Place the filter’s power switch in the ON position to pump the oil out through the filter discharge hose.
15. When all the oil has been removed from the drain pan, place the filter’s power switch in the OFF position.
16. Disconnect the filter discharge hose at the quick disconnect fitting. Hold both ends of the hose at the same height
to avoid spilling oil that may be in the hose. Carefully drain the hose into the container that is holding the oil.
17. Clean the filter pan using the procedure on page 10, except do NOT put the drain pan back into the filter cabinet.
18. Make sure that the fryer’s drain valve is closed.
19. Fill the frypot with water to the oil-level mark located on the back of the frypot interior.
20. Carefully add Blodgett Range Boil Out to the water following the directions on the container.
21. Set the fryer’s thermostat to 200°F.
CAUTION
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES LEAVE THE FRYER UNATTENDED DURING THIS
PROCEDURE AS THE HEAT MUST BE CAREFULLY MONITORED TO PREVENT THE FRYPOT FROM
OVERFLOWING DUE TO BOILING. OVERFLOW OF THE FRYPOT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
22. Allow the cleaning solution to heat for 20 minutes. Scrub the interior of the frypot with the large pot brush during
this period to remove build-up.
23. Position a heat-resistant container (for example, a pail) beneath the drain-pipe outlet inside the filter cabinet.
Slowly open the fryer’s drain valve to allow the cleaning solution to drain into the container. Be careful not to over
fill the container.
24. Close the fryer’s drain valve.
25. Rinse the inside of the frypot with fresh water, then open the fryer’s drain valve to drain the rinse water into the
container in the filter cabinet.
26. Mop-out excess water from the frypot with a dry cloth.
27. Close the fryer’s drain valve.
28. Disconnect the filter discharge hose, rinse it out, and put it away.
29. Place the filter pan in the filter cabinet and secure its hose connection with the quick disconnect fitting (push
upward on the wooden ring while inserting the end of the hose).
30. Re-attach the drain-pipe nipple.
31. If the oil is to be reused, carefully pour it into the fryer’s frypot. Otherwise, properly dispose of the oil and refill the
fryer’s frypot according to the procedure described in the fryer’s manual. If necessary, add oil to the frypot to
bring the oil level up to the proper level.