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1. Drain shortening.
NOTE: Fryers equipped with Filter-In-A-Drawer are covered in a separate instruction manual.
Follow the instructions accordingly.
2. Flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm shortening.
3. Allow the tank to drain thoroughly.
4. Close the drain valve and fill the tank with a noncorrosive, grease-dissolving commercial
cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Boil the solution for 15 to 20 minutes. If the cleaner is a water-based chemical, temperature may
be 190°F to 212°F (88°C to 100°C). Set the temperature as low as possible. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Monitor boiling to prevent overflow.
NOTE: For fryers equipped with the BOIL feature, fill the tank with water and cleaner and press
BOIL. Fryer will automatically set the boil temperature.
6. Drain the cleaning solution from the tank.
NOTE: On fryers equipped with Filter-In-A-Drawer, do not drain cleaning solution into the pump
or filter system. See Filter-In-A-Drawer manual for information on cleaning.
7. Close the drain valve and refill the tank with water.
8. Add 1 cup (235 mL) of vinegar to neutralize alkaline left by the cleaner.
9. Bring the solution to a boil and allow to stand a few minutes.
10. Drain the tank.
11. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clear, hot water (all traces of cleaner must be removed).
12. Dry the tank thoroughly.
13. Close the drain valve and add shortening.
14. Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Shortening will expand when
heated, do not fill the fry tank past the MAX line. The fryer is now ready for use.