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5.2 Built-in Filtration System Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service
WARNING
Never operate the filter system without cooking oil/shortening in the system.
WARNING
Never use the filter pan to transport old cooking oil/shortening to the disposal area.
WARNING
Never drain water into the filter pan. Water will damage the filter pump.
There are no periodic preventive maintenance checks and services required for your FootPrint III or
Filter Magic II Filtration Systems other than daily cleaning of the filter pan with a solution of hot
water and detergent.
If you notice that the system is pumping slowly or not at all, verify that the filter pan screen is on the
bottom of the filter pan, with the paper on top of the screen. Verify that the o-ring(s) are present and
in good condition. For FootPrint III units, there is a single o-ring located on the bottom of the filter
pan. For Filter Magic II systems, there is an o-ring on the bottom of the pan and two on the fitting at
the inside back of the cabinet.
Immediately after each use, drain the Power Shower completely. If oil is leaking at the point where
the Power Shower plugs into the frypot, verify that the o-ring and gasket on the connection fitting
are present and in good condition. If you suspect blockage, unscrew the clean-out plugs at each
corner of the frame. Place the frame in a pan of hot water for several minutes to melt any
accumulation of solidified oil/shortening. Use a long, narrow bottlebrush with hot water and
detergent to clean inside the tubes. If necessary, insert a straightened paper clip or similarly sized
wire into the holes in the frame to remove any solidified shortening or other blockages. Rinse with
hot water, dry thoroughly, and reinstall the plugs before using.
CLEAN-OUT PLUGS
GASKET
O-RING
DANGER
Failure to reinstall the clean-out plugs in the Power Shower will cause hot
oil/shortening to spray out of the frypot during the filtering process, creating an
extreme burn hazard to personnel.