Pitco Frialator 65 Series Fryer with Millivolt Gas Valve - Manual (Page 13)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Daily Cleaning
Your appliance should be cleaned every day to maintain peak performance, proper sanitation and appearance.
Perform the following procedures daily.
a. Wipe up any shortening/oil that spills onto the exterior of the appliance. This should be done with
a clean soft cloth while the shortening/oil is still warm.
b. Use warm water with a mild detergent to clean surfaces. Be careful not to get water into the
shortening/oil and be sure to completely remove any detergent from the fry tank. Use a non-
abrasive scouring powder or pad to clean stains if necessary.
NOTICE
Maintenance and repairs should be performed by qualified personnel. If you are
unsure, contact the factory, factory representative to locate the nearest qualified
Service Company.
Thermostat Calibration Check
NOTICE
Thermostat calibration requires that the temperature of the appliance be raised above
boiling. If you have water in the tank you will need to drain it, dry it and fill it with
shortening/oil. Follow the filling instructions in this manual.
To check the calibration of your appliance, refer to the following procedure.
a. Remove the tube rack from the tank.
b. Place the tip of a digital thermometer probe in the shortening/oil approximately one inch
above the temperature sensor.
c. Light the pilot as described in this manual, set the thermostat to 325°F (163 °C) and allow
the shortening/oil to come up to temperature. Watch the thermometer closely as the
temperature rises.
d. If the shortening/oil temperature reaches 350°F (167 °C) and the burners do not turn off,
turn the thermostat down. Keep lowering the thermostat setting until the burners go out.
CAUTION
If the burners do not shut off at the LOWEST thermostat setting, the thermostat may be
defective. Contact your local service company.
e. Let the appliance cycle 4 to 6 times before checking the temperature. Compare the
thermometer temperature against the thermostat setting. If the values are more than 5°F
(3 °C) apart, calibrate the thermostat using procedure in this manual.