Filtration; Operation Of The Filter - Frymaster FPGL30 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

4.2 Filtration

A 3000 controller prompts the user when to filter on the OCF30™ fryer. After a preset number of
cook cycles the controller displays filter now? alternating with YES NO. Follow the
instructions on page 1-12 in the controller manual 819-6872. If NO is selected or a cook cycle is
started, the controller will prompt again soon to filter the oil.
On demand filtration is used to manually start a filter. See page 1-11in the controller manual 819-
6872 for the filter menu.
The fryer MUST be at setpoint temperature for any filtration operation to start.
Note: Do NOT filter multiple vats simultaneously.
4.2.1

Operation of the Filter

Draining and filtering of cooking oil must be accomplished with care to avoid the
possibility of a serious burn caused by careless handling. The oil to be filtered is at
or near 350°F (177°C). Ensure drain handles are in their proper position before
operating any switches or valves.
draining and filtering cooking oil.
NEVER attempt to drain cooking oil from the fryer with the burners lit! Doing so will
cause irreparable damage to the frypot and may cause a flash fire. Doing so will also
void the Frymaster warranty.
1. Ensure that the filter is prepared. See Section. 4.1.
2. Make sure the oil is at operating temperature.
3. When prompted, drain the frypot into the filter pan by rotating the drain valve handle 90º (see
Figure 7). If necessary, use the Fryer's Friend clean-out rod to clear the drain from inside the
frypot.
Figure 7
Do not drain more than one frypot at a time into the built-in filtration unit to avoid
overflow and spillage of hot oil that may cause severe burns, slipping and falling.
DANGER
Wear all appropriate safety equipment when
DANGER
Open drain valve by rotating
90º. (Handles may differ from
photo.)
DANGER
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