Pitco Frialator Solstice Gas Fryer with Filter SFSG6H - Manual (Page 25)

MODEL SG6H FRYER
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
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6. Clean the fryer sides, back and the flue area, it may be necessary to use a non-abrasive pad to
scour and a putty knife to scrape the oil/shortening buildup. With a clean damp cloth and food
grade detergent wipe the area clean.
7. Wipe up any excessive oil/shortening on the power cord(s) and gas hose with a dry cloth.
8. Check flue pipe for any foreign debris/object and remove if found.
9. Reattach power cord(s), gas hose, retention lanyard and push fryer back under the hood.
3.3. MONTHLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Food debris and oil/shortening can buildup inside the tank. Performing the monthly preventative
maintenance steps below will keep your equipment safe and at peak performance. If you are
producing high quantities of fried food and/or frying heavily battered food, it may be necessary to
clean these components more then once a month.
3.3.1. BOIL OUT PROCEDURE
Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning and draining the appliance. Oil/shortening
may spatter and will cause injury to personnel.
1. Read the “operation” section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance.
2. Turn the appliance off. Drain all the oil/shortening from the tank and allow the tank to cool.
The container must also be able to withstand 400
F (205C) temperatures.
3. Remove baskets, tank rack and basket hanger for cleaning.
4. Remove and discard any large debris inside the tank.
5. Close the drain valve and fill the tank with potable water to the level lines.
6. Place the appliance into boil mode:
Models with Solid State Thermostat: Put the thermostat into boil mode by flipping the power
switch in the following order (I- O - I - O - I) within 3 seconds. The power (green LED) and
heating (yellow LED) will be lit and the check (yellow LED) flashing.
Models with Digital Control: Turn the appliance ON. Press the key and the ” key
simultaneously to enter boil mode.
Models with Computer: Turn the appliance ON. The controller will recognize that there is
water in the tank and automatically enter boil mode. To enter boil mode manually, press the
Temp Key then keys 2, 1, 2 for degrees F or 1, 0, 0. for degrees C.
7. Once the water reaches a simmer, add 8 to10 ozs (227 to 283 g) of Pitco cleaner for every 25
lbs (11.3 kgs) of oil/shortening your fryer is rated to hold.
8. Simmer for 1 minute. (The water should never be allowed to boil as this may splash over the
tank side and cause permanent damage to the components.)
9. Turn the appliance OFF and allow the fryer to soak for 15 to 30 minutes, allowing the cleaner
to soften the oil/shortening deposits and carbon.
10. Scrub the inside of the tank using a cleaning brush safe for hot water. Care must be taken to
remove all the foreign material on the tank, sidewalls and other components in the tank.
11. Drain the water from the tank.