Pitco Frialator 65 Series Fryer with Millivolt Gas Valve - Manual (Page 10)

INSTALLATION/OPERATION
7
Initial Cleaning
When your appliance is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of shortening/oil for protection.
Before the appliance is ready for cooking it must be cleaned. This will remove the shortening/oil coating and any
foreign matter that may have accumulated during storage and shipment. Refer to the following procedure to
clean the appliance.
a. Fill the tank with water. Light the pilot, turn the appliance on and set the thermostat to
200°F (93 °C).
b. Allow the appliance to heat for 15 minutes. Add cleaner to the water, stirring with the cleaning
brush to ensure that the cleaner dissolves thoroughly.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning. Never let the water level go below the
“OIL LEVEL” mark stamped on the tank.
c. Using the cleaning brush, scrub the inside of the tank to remove the protective coating.
d. When cleaning is complete turn the appliance off and drain the water into a container suitable
for hot water and dispose of it.
WARNING
Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning and draining the appliance and when
disposing of water. The water is extremely hot and can cause severe injuries.
e. When the tank has cooled, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Continue to rinse the tank
until the cleaner has been completely and thoroughly rinsed from the tank.
f. Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water. Be very thorough when removing the
water, as any residual water will cause hot shortening/oil to splatter out of the appliance.
NOTICE
Mild steel tanks must be wiped down/coated thoroughly with shortening/oil to keep the tank
from rusting