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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
L20-378 rev. 0 (9/12) 29
WARNING
The power supply must be
disconnected before cleaning
and servicing this appliance!
6. Place the appliance into boil mode:
Models with Solid State Thermostat:
Put the thermostat into boil mode by flipping the power
switch in the following order (I- O - I - O - I) within 3 seconds. The power (green LED) and
heating (yellow LED) will be lit and the check (yellow LED) flashing.
Models with Digital Control: Turn the appliance ON. Press the key and the ” key
simultaneously to enter boil mode.
Models with Computer:
Turn the appliance ON. The controller will recognize that there is
water in the tank and automatically enter boil mode. To enter boil mode manually, press the
Temp Key then keys 2, 1, 2 for degrees F or 1, 0, 0. for degrees C.
7. Once the water reaches a simmer, add 8 to10 ozs (227 to 283 g) of Pitco cleaner for every 25
lbs (11.3 kgs) of oil/shortening your fryer is rated to hold.
8. Simmer for 1 minute. (The water should never be allowed to boil as this may splash over the
tank side and cause permanent damage to the components.)
9. Turn the appliance OFF and allow the fryer to soak for 15 to 30 minutes, allowing the cleaner
to soften the oil/shortening deposits and carbon.
10. Scrub the inside of the tank using a cleaning brush safe for hot water. Care must be taken to
remove all the foreign material on the tank, heating tubes, sidewalls and other components in
the tank.
11. Drain the water from the tank.
12. Once the tank has cooled, rinse with clean potable water thoroughly.
13. Remove all remaining water and residue with a clean dry cloth.
14. Clean and dry baskets, tube rack and basket hanger before reinstalling
15. Close the drain valve and fill the cooker tank with oil/shortening.
3.3.2. TEMPERATURE CHECK
1. Use a high grade pyrometer or digital thermometer suitable for temperature up to 380F
(182°C). Place the thermometer in the oil above the tip of the fryer’s temperature probe with
in 1” (2.54 cm) 25.4 mm). Be sure not to touch the heat tube since this will measure
incorrect temperatures.
2. Reference the following steps that apply to the appliance’s control type.
Models with Solid State, Digital or Computer Controls:
Check that the controllers setpoint and thermometer is within +/- 5F (-15°C). If your
measurement are off, re-measure again before contacting an Authorized Service Company
for further assistance.
3.4. ANNUAL/PERIODIC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
This section should ONLY be performed by a qualified service technician as part of a regular kitchen
maintenance program. This inspection should take place a minimum of once a year by an Authorized
Service Technician recommended by Pitco. It may be
necessary perform this inspection more then once a year.