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3.2 WEEKLY FRYER CLEANING (BOIL OUT)
The fryer should be thoroughly cleaned once a week. This cleaning should include a complete
draining of the fryer and a boil out. This would also be a good time to replace the filter paper if
necessary.
a. You will need a container large enough to hold 1 1/2 times the oil in one tank. This
container should also be able to withstand boiling water temperatures.
CAUTION
Completely shut down the fryer when the oil is to be replaced by water, and
when the heating portion of the cleaning is complete. This will prevent the
heating system from coming on during the oil draining and water filling
procedure.
b. Drain the oil from the fryer and discard or save for reuse. Remove tube rack/mesh tube
screens and remove any large debris from the bottom of the fry tank. Once clean, return
tube rack/mesh screens to the fry tank. Close the drain valve and fill the fry tank with
water and noncaustic detergent. For best results use Pitco Fryer Cleaner part number
P6071397.
c. Restart your fryer as described in 2.3 and set the thermostat to 200°F and bring the water
to a slow boil. DO NOT allow water to boil because excessive foaming will occur. If you
have the Intellifry computer allow the computer to automaticaly enter the BOIL mode.
Once the water is at a slow boil turn off the fryer.
d. Allow the fryer to soak for 20 minutes to soften shortening deposits and carbon. Use fryer
brush to remove any residue from tank, heating tubes, and side walls. Perform the daily
cleaning procedure described in section 2.6.
e. Remove the filter unit from under the fryer (UFM Models) or remove the filter pan from
the filter enclosure on built-in filter models. Direct the drain pipe that is normally aimed
into the filter pan, into the container and open the drain valve.
f. Built-In filter units have a longer drain spout stored above the filter pan. This longer spout
makes it easier to drain the fryer. Drain the hot water to the container and rinse the tank
with clean warm water.
g. Wipe the tank dry with clean cloth wipes. Close the drain valve and remove the large
container.
h. Refer to section 2.1 to refill the fryer.