Pitco Frialator Gas Fryer 65 - Manual (Page 18)

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1.5.4 Initial Cleaning
When the fryer is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection.
Before the fryer 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. Perform the
cleaning as described below.
a . Fill the tank with water and add one packet of Pitco fryer cleaner or a mild detergent.
b. Turn the fryer on and set the thermostat to 200°F. Allow the fryer to heat for 15 minutes.
NOTICE
Do not leave the fryer unattended during cleaning. Never let the water level go
below the "Min Level" mark on the back of the tank.
c. Using the fryer cleaning brush, scrub the inside of the fryer to remove protective coating.
d. When cleaning is complete, turn off the fryer main burners and turn the Unitrol valve knob
to the PILOT position. Drain the water into a container suitable for hot water and dispose
of it.
e. When the tank has cooled, rinse it thoroughly with cool water. Continue to rinse the tank
until the cleaner has been rinsed, thoroughly from the tank.
f. Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water. Be very thorough removing the water,
because any residual water will cause hot oil to splatter out of the fryer.
CAUTION
Mild steel tanks must be wiped down/coated with oil to keep the tank from
rusting.
g. Now that the tank is clean, you are ready to fill and operate the fryer. Refer to 2.1 for
instructions on adding shortening to the fryer.
1.5.5 Thermostat Calibration Check
NOTICE
Thermostat calibration requires that the temperature of the fryer be raised above
boiling. Therefore, you will need to drain the water from the fryer and fill it with
oil. Before removing the water, perform the initial cleaning of the fryer.
Cleaning the fryer now will prevent you from having to drain the oil and refill