Weekly Fryer Cleaning (Boil Out).3-8 - Pitco E7 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Completely shut down the fryer when the oil has been replaced by water and
the heating portion of the cleaning is complete. This will prevent the heating
elements from coming on during the oil draining and water filling procedure.
b. Drain the oil from the fryer and discard or save for reuse. Pivot the heating elements up
out of the way and remove any large debris from the bottom of the fry tank. Once clean,
lower the elements back into 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 (sample packet).
NOTE
The heating elements have a safety feature built into them that prevents them
from energizing when they are up. This interlock switch is located under the
element pivot box. If the elements fail to work after they have been raised,
ensure that they have been fully inserted back into place.
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 Pitco-Matic computer press the HOLD/BOIL button. 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 elements, and side walls. The heating
elements can be pivoted up again to clean the under side of the elements. 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
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