Daily Filtering; Filtering Procedure - Vulcan-Hart ERD50 Installation & Operation Manual

DAILY FILTERING

Fryers Without Filter Ready Options
Turn power switch off when draining or filling.
Always filter the shortening while liquified. A cold fryer will not drain properly because the shortening
under the cold zone tube area will remain hard, even if the heat is on for a few minutes. If necessary,
the clean-out rod may be used to carefully stir up hard fat to an area above the cold zone (see Fig. 2)
where it will melt. After the cold zone is liquified, turn the fryer thermostat off.
Shortening life will be extended by filtering at least once a day or more often if conditions warrant. A
commercial power filter (available from other manufacturers) may be used. Follow the manufacturer's
operating instructions for draining, straining, and replacing shortening in the fry tank.
Another way to filter is to drain the shortening from the drain pipe through a filter bag, or cover the
receiving container with cheesecloth or other filtering material.
Filtering Procedure (Not Filter Ready)
1. Turn the fryer off.
2. Slowly remove the baskets and raise the elements out of the tank, especially if shortening is hot,
to prevent splashing.
3. Open the fryer door and attach the drain pipe to the drain valve.
4. Select a container of sufficient capacity and place it below the drain pipe.
5. If you are using a filter bag, tie it securely to the drain pipe. If other filter medium is used, place
it in the container.
6. Open the drain valve carefully so the oil stream is directed through the filter.
7. With a small amount of warm shortening, flush out scraps and sediment in the fry tank. Drain the
tank thoroughly and wipe clean.
8. If it is necessary to clean the tank more thoroughly, follow the procedure shown in CLEANING —
WEEKLY OR AS REQUIRED in this manual.
9. Close the drain valve.
10. Pour strained shortening back into the tank.
11. Add shortening to the fill level line. If using new solid shortening, refer to fat melt procedures.
Filter-Ready Fryers Only
Follow instructions in the MOBILE FILTER OPERATING MANUAL shipped with the mobile filter. If the
manual is not found, contact your local Vulcan Service Office to obtain the manual before operating the
mobile filter.
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