Care Of The Shortening - BKI BLF-FC Installation & Operation Manual

Electric Autolift Fryer

Care of the Shortening

To extend the life of your shortening, for the best possible flavor in your products, and for economy and
efficiency of operation, we urge you to follow these recommendations:
1. Use only high-quality frying shortening without additives, of low moisture content and with a high
smoke point.
2. Press excess moisture from products before breading. The more moisture released in the
shortening, the quicker it will break down.
3. Filter at least once a day or once every three loads during frequent cooking.
4. Clean any residue or crust formations from the sides and bottom of the pot each time you filter the
shortening.
5. Add fresh shortening as needed to maintain the proper shortening level TO THE FILL MARK ON
THE POT WALL.
6. DO NOT HOLD SHORTENING AT HIGH TEMPERATURE when the fryer is not in use. If you
expect an elapsed time of one hour or more between cooking, press the "0" button on the BLF-FC
model. On the BLF-F, set the thermostat to 150º F, see Product Programming to change the set
temperature.
7. Shortening changes are determined by the quantity and type of food prepared. Excessive boiling
and foaming are definite signs of shortening breakdown.
8. After you have finished frying for the day, filter the shortening and replace the filter pad. Also,
thoroughly clean the pot of sediment and crumbs and empty the condensate pan.
9. IMPORTANT! Before the first cooking operation each day, stir the shortening freely while it is
heating to provide a balanced shortening temperature for excellent results with the first cooking.
Failure to do this can result in a crusty skin on the product surface with an undercooked product
internally. In addition, in some cases, failure to stir the shortening while it is initially heating may
cause the HI-LIMIT safety to disable the power due to a false overshoot condition.
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