Belshaw Adamatic SF18 Shortening Filter - Manual (Page 9)

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2 Cleaning
WARNING
Be careful with hot shortening. Always
wear proper protective gear (face shield,
apron and gloves) when filtering,
disassembling and cleaning
When preparing to clean the shortening filter,
always follow these steps before cleaning.
1. Turn off the filter pump, unplug the machine.
2. Slide the Shortening Filter out from under the
fryer.
CAUTION
If debris are picked up by the Shortening
Filter’s pump, the pump or motor might
fail or be seriously damaged. To keep this
from happening, clean the Shortening
Filter at least once a week.
Daily Cleaning
1. Disconnect the filter hose assembly while
still hot and drain any remaining shortening
back into the filter kettle to prevent
shortening from hardening in the hose.
2. Store the hose hanging vertically with the
lower end of the hose in a metal container to
catch any shortening that may drip.
3. Remove the filter frame assembly, with the
filter bag attached, from the kettle.
4. Turn the filter bag upside down and empty
the sediment from the bag into a waste
container.
5. Back wash the filter bag with hot soapy water
to remove food particles trapped in filter.
6. Wash filter bag using commercial dishwasher
(water temperature 150°F/65°C minimum)
7. Dry the filter bag completely before
reinstalling over the kettle.
Weekly Cleaning
Clean the Shortening Filter unit once a week, as
follows:
WARNING
Turn off the filter pump before you
disconnect the hose. If you fail to do so,
you may be splattered with hot shortening.
1. Perform daily cleaning as previously
described.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening, water, or other materials are
spilled. Materials spilled on the floor may
cause serious injury and loss of life.
2. Remove any remaining shortening from the
kettle.
3. Remove the pump/motor housing assembly:
b) Remove the footswitch from the
bracket (See Figure 2-1).
c) Detach the cord from the plastic
retainer clips (See Figure 2-1).
d) Remove the hex bolt (See Figure 2-2).
e) Lift the pump/motor housing off of the
locating pins (See Figure 2-2).