2-1. INTRODUCTION
2-2. MAINTENANCE HINTS
2-3. PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
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SECTION 2. MAINTENANCE
This section provides checkout and replacement procedures,
for various parts of the fryer. Before replacing any parts, refer
to the Troubleshooting Section to aid you in fi nding the cause
of the malfunction.
1. A multimeter will help you to check electric components.
2. When the manual refers to the circuit being closed, the
multimeter should read zero unless otherwise noted.
3. When the manual refers to circuit being open, multimeter
should read infi nity.
Do not move fryer with hot shortening in the frypot or
fi lter pan. Severe burns can result from splashing hot
shortening.
4. Remove weights from frame to easily access rear of fryer.
To ensure a long life of fryers and their components, regular
maintenance should be performed. Refer to the chart below.
Procedure
Filtering of shortening
Changing of shortening
Changing the fi lter envelope See KFC's Standards Library
Cleaning deadweight assy.
Cleaning the frypot
Reversing lid gasket
Lubricate rear lid rollers
Cleaning safety relief valve Annually-See Removal/Cleaning
Model 590/592
Frequency
See KFC's Standards Library
See KFC's Standards Library
Daily-See Deadweight Valve
Section
See KFC's Standards Library
Each 90 Days-see Reversing
Lid Gasket Section
Annually-See Lubricating Lid
Rollers Section
of Safety Relief Valve Section
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