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Model 500/600
At the end of the preset number of Cook Cycles (5 for electric; 4 for
gas), an alarm sounds and “FILTER LOCKOUT” then “YOU *MUST*
FIL
TER NOW” shows in the display. No Cook Cycles can be started
until the peanut oil is filtered (The controls show how many cycles until
next filtering, ex: “5X” in display.)
Chick-fil-A’s training materials outline two methods of filtering the oil: a
Quick Clean and a Thorough Clean. The Thorough Clean includes all the
steps below (#1-10), whereas the Quick Clean omits step #6. Follow the
steps in Chick-fil-A’s training materials when filtering the oil.
1. Turn the COOK/PUMP switch to OFF and remove basket.
The best results are obtained when the shortening is filtered at the
normal frying temperature.
2. Using a metal spatula, scrape any buildup from the sides of the
frypot. Do not scrape heating elements on electric units or the
curved surface of the gas frypot.
Scraping the electric fryer elements, or the curved portion
of the gas frypot, produces scratches in these surfaces
causing breading to stick and burn.
The filter drain pan must be as far back under fryer as it will
go, and the cover in place. Be sure the hole in the cover
lines up with the drain before opening the drain. Failure to
follow these instructions causes splashing of peanut oil and
could result in personal injury.
Also, when using a crumb basket, it must be emptied as
required and positioned properly under the drain valve to
prevent splashing of hot peanut oil and severe burns.
Surfaces of fryer and basket will be hot. Use care when
filtering to avoid burns.
3. Turn the left drain handle counterclockwise half a turn first,
then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down for
electric models and pointed up for gas models). This helps
prevent splashing of hot peanut oil. Figure 3-6.
3-9. FILTERING OF
SHORTENING
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Drain Valve
Handle
Filter Valve
Handle
Figure 3-6
(Electric Model)