Accessing Fryers For Servicing; Cleaning The Gas Valve Vent Tube - Dean Super Runner Series Service & Parts Manual

1.2 Accessing Fryers for Servicing

Moving a fryer filled with cooking oil may cause spilling or splattering of the hot
1. Drain all cooking oil from the fryer.
2. Shut off the gas supply to the unit and disconnect the unit from the gas supply.
3. Remove any attached restraining devices.
Fryers must be at room temperature, empty of oil, and if fitted with legs, lifted during
movement to avoid damage and possible bodily injury.
Hot shortening can cause severe burns. Avoid contact. Under all circumstances, oil
must be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid oil spills, and
the falls and severe burns that could occur. This fryer may tip and cause personal
4. Relocate the fryer for service accessibility. If fryer is equipped with legs, lift the fryer to relocate
it. Damage to the leg or leg support channel can result if the fryer is not lifted when moving.
5. After servicing is complete, reconnect the unit to the gas supply and reattach the restraining
devices.
6. Refill the frypot with cooking oil.

1.3 Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent Tube

1. Set the fryer power switch and the gas valve to the "OFF" position.
2. Carefully unscrew the vent tube from the gas valve. NOTE: The vent tube may be straightened
for ease in removal.
3. Pass a piece of ordinary binding wire through the tube to remove any obstruction. Remove the
wire and blow through the tube to ensure it is clear.
4. Reinstall tube and bend so that the opening is pointing downward.
DANGER
liquid.
DANGER
DANGER
injury if not secured in a stationary position.
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