Frymaster 2836 Series - Manual (Page 15)

2836 SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
3-1
3.1 Cleaning Fryer
3.1.1 Clean Inside and Outside of Fryer Cabinet – Daily
1. Clean inside the fryer cabinet with a dry, clean cloth. Wipe all accessible metal surfaces and
components to remove accumulated oil and dust.
2. Clean outside the fryer cabinet, with a clean, damp cloth soaked with dishwashing detergent.
Wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
Notes on Care of Stainless Steel
All stainless steel fryer outer parts should be wiped regularly with hot, soapy water during the
day and with a liquid cleaner designed for this material at the end of each day.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers or powders!
Do not use a metal knife, spatula or any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel! Scratches are
almost impossible to remove.
If it is necessary to scrape the stainless steel to remove any encrusted materials, soak the
area first to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon scraper only.
3.1.2 Clean Frypot and Heating Elements – Weekly
WARNING
NEVER operate the fryer(s) with an empty frypot. Irreparable damage to the heating
elements will result.
3.1.3 Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories – Weekly
Wipe all detachable parts and accessories with a clean, dry cloth. Use a clean cloth saturated with
detergent to remove accumulated carbonized oil on detachable parts and accessories. Rinse the parts
and accessories thoroughly with clean water and wipe dry before reinstalling.
3.1.4 Boil Out the Frypot – Monthly
See Section 2.4 for the Boil-Out procedure. For computer/controller operational procedures, consult
the separate computer/controller manual provided with the fryer.
3.1.5 Draining and Manual Filtering of Fryers Without Built-in Filtration
For frying systems with built-in filtration, refer to Chapter 4.
If your fryer is not equipped with a built-in filtration system [Under Fryer Filter (UFF)], the cooking
oil or shortening must be drained into another suitable container. (For safe, convenient draining and