Cleaning the Vat

After the initial installation of the open fryer as well as during every change of oil the frypot should be thoroughly cleaned as follows:

Burn Risk

To avoid severe burns, turn off filter pump and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when touching union on filter tube.

If there are air bubbles coming up in the oil, it’s possible that the filter connection at the union on the filter tube is not tightened properly. If so, turn off the pump and wear PPE when tightening the union.

To avoid severe burns:

  • Always wear PPE when using cleaning solution.

  • Do not pump cleaning solution or water from drain pan into vat or oil lines.

To avoid personal injury, always wear PPE when cleaning vat and follow instructions on the cleaning solution.

Always wear chemical splash goggles or face shield and protective rubber gloves when cleaning the vat as the cleaning solution is high in alkaline. Avoid splashing or other contact of the solution with your eyes or skins. If solution comes in contact with your eyes rinse thoroughly with cool water and see a physician immediately.

NOTICE -

Watch the cleaning solution constantly to make sure it does not boil over causing damage to controls.

If the cleaning solution in the vat starts to foam and boil over, immediately turn the POWER Switch to OFF or damage to components could result.

NOTICE -

After cleaning vat, ensure that all components are dry before adding new oil.

NOTICE -

To avoid equipment damage, do not clean stainless steel with abrasive tools, abrasive cleaners or corrosive chemicals.

  1. Ensure the drain pan is empty of hot oil and remove, then set aside.

  2. Turn the main power switch off, and then push the Oil Disposal Shuttle (ODS) as far back under the fryer as it will go, ensuring the ODS aligns with the fryer’s drain.

  3. Open the drain valve one half-turn so the oil drains slowly and doesn’t splash into the ODS.

  4. Allow to drain for a few minutes, then slowly open the valve to the fully open position.

  5. Close the drain valve when the shuttle is full. Do not overfill.

  6. Discard the oil using the ODS. Repeat steps 3 and 5 as necessary until the frypot is empty.

  7. Remove the filter and screen assembly from the filter drain pan. The filter union could be hot, handle with care.

  8. Ensure the drain valve is fully closed, and then place the fry basket in the frypot.

  9. Place the filter pan with lid under the fryer.

  10. Fill the frypot to the level indicator with hot water, and then add 4 ozs. (0.12 liters) of open fryer cleaner to the water and mix thoroughly.

  11. Use Clean-Out Mode or turn the main power switch to the ON position and set temperature to 195° F (90.5 °C).

  12. When the solution reaches 195° F (90.5 °C), turn the main power switch to the OFF position.

  13. Let the cleaning solutions stand for 15 to 20 minutes with the power off.

  14. Using the open fryer brush (never use steel wool) scrub the inside of the vat.

  15. After cleaning, open the drain valve and drain cleaning solution from the vat into the filter drain pan and discard.

  16. Replace the empty filter drain pan, close the drain valve, and refill the vat with plain hot water to the proper level.

  17. Add approximately 8 oz. (0.24 liters) of distilled vinegar. Use the Clean-Out Mode or bring the solution back up to 195° F (90.5 °C).

  18. Using a clean brush, scrub the interior of the vat. This neutralizes the alkaline left by the cleaning compound.

  19. Drain the vinegar rinse water and discard.

  20. Rinse down the vat using clean, hot water.

  21. Thoroughly dry the vat, filter drain pan and components, fry basket, etc. making sure all the parts that contact the new oil are as dry as possible.

  22. Replace the clean filter screen assembly in the drain pan, replace cover, and install filter drain pan under open fryer.

  23. Refill the vat with fresh oil.

    See Filling or Adding Oil.