Frymaster 2836 Series - Manual (Page 16)

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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. Press the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position (the LED displays on the computer go dark).
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 under the drainpipe. The metal container must be able to withstand
the heat of the cooking oil and have a sealing lid. 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 Frymaster filter cone holder, be sure that the cone
holder rests securely on the metal container.
DANGER
Allow oil to cool to 100ºF (38ºC) or lower before draining into an appropriate
container for disposal.
3. Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splattering. If the drain valve becomes clogged with food
particles, use the Fryer’s Friend (clean-out rod) to clear the blockage.
DANGER
DO NOT insert anything into the drain from the front to unclog the valve. Hot oil will
rush out, creating an extreme hazard.
WARNING
DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the Fryer’s Friend. This will damage the
drain valve ball and prevent the valve from sealing securely, resulting in a leaky
valve.
4. After draining the oil, clean all food particles and residual oil from the frypot. BE CAREFUL,
this material may still cause severe burns if it comes in contact with bare skin.
5. Close the drain valve securely and fill the frypot with clean, filtered or fresh cooking oil or solid
shortening to the bottom OIL LEVEL line.
3.2 Periodic/Annual Maintenance
Frymaster recommends that the fryer be inspected annually by a Factory Authorized Service
Technician for the following checks and adjustments:
• Inspect the cabinet inside and out, front and rear for excessive oil build-up and/or oil migration.
• Verify that the heating element wires are in good condition and that leads have no visible fraying
or insulation damage and that they are free of oil migration build-up.