Cleaning - Dean D50 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

b. When using a solid shortening, either
melt it first, or cut into small pieces
and tightly pack it, leaving no air
spaces and being careful not to disturb
the sensing bulbs.
c. If equipped with a Melt Cycle Control,
turn the melt cycle switch "ON" to
melt the shortening. The burners will
cycle on and off until shortening has
melted.
d. If the fryer does not have a Melt Cycle
Control, turn the burners "ON" for
about ten seconds, "OFF" for a
minute, etc., until the shortening is
melted. If you see any smoke coming
from the shortening while melting this
way, shorten the "ON" cycle and
lengthen the "OFF" cycle.
shows that you are scorching the
shortening and reducing its useful life.
e. Before starting operation, turn the
operating thermostat to the probable
working temperature; wait for the
temperature to stabilize then check
with a high-quality
thermometer.
WARNINGS!
DO NOT GO NEAR THE AREA
DIRECTLY OVER
OUTLET WHILE THE FRYER IS
OPERATING.
ALWAYS WEAR
INSULATED GLOVES
WORKING WITH
FILLED WITH HOT OIL.
ALWAYS DRAIN HOT OIL INTO A
METAL CONTAINER. HOT OIL CAN
MELT PLASTIC
CRACK GLASS CONTAINERS.
Smoke
immersion
THE FLUE
OIL-PROOF,
WHEN
THE FRYER
BUCKETS AND

5. CLEANING

5.1 GENERAL:
Any piece of equipment works better and
lasts longer when maintained properly and
kept clean.
exception. Your Decathlon Deep Fat Fryer
should be kept clean during the working
day, and thoroughly cleaned at the end of
each day.
5.2 DAILY:
a. Remove and wash all removable parts.
b. Clean all exterior surfaces of the
cabinet.
wool, or any other abrasive material on
stainless steel.
c. Filter the cooking oil and replace if
necessary. The oil should be filtered
more often than daily under heavy use.
5.3 WEEKLY
a. Completely drain the oil from the fryer
into either the filter or a steel
container. Do not use a glass or plastic
container.
Do not drain water into filter. Water
will damage the filter pump.
b. Clean the vessel in the following
manner:
1. Close the drain valve and refill
with either a good commercial
cleaning solution and water, or
water and strong detergent.
2. Set the operating thermostat to
104ºC (220ºF). Bring to a rolling
boil, then turn the heat down to a
simmer and let the mixture stand
until the deposits and/or carbon
spots can be readily removed with
scrub pad or scrub brush.
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Cooking equipment is no
Do not use cleaners, steel
CAUTION