Changing the Filter Envelope

Change the filter envelope daily, or whenever it becomes clogged with crumbs. Proceed as follows:

  1. Move the COOK/PUMP switch to OFF.

  2. Remove and empty the condensation drain pan.

    Burn Risk

    Use protective cloth or glove when disconnecting the filter union or severe burns could result. If the filter pan is moved while full of oil, use care to prevent splashing, or severe burns could result.

  3. Disconnect the filter union and remove the filter pan from beneath the vat.

  4. Lift crumb basket and screen assembly from the filter pan.

  5. Wipe the peanut oil and crumbs from the filter pan. Clean the filter pan with soap and water. Completely rinse with hot water.

  6. Unthread the suction standpipe from the screen assembly.

  7. Remove the crumb screen and clean completely with hot water.

  8. Remove the filter clips and discard the filter envelope.

  9. Clean the top and bottom filter screen with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly with hot water.

    NOTICE -

    Thoroughly dry all filter pan components before assembly.

  10. Assemble the top filter screen to the bottom filter screen.

  11. Slide the screens into a clean filter envelope.

  12. Fold the corners in and then double fold the open end.

  13. Clamp the envelope in place with the two filter retaining clips.

  14. Replace the crumb screen on top of the filter paper. Screw on the suction standpipe assembly.

  15. Place complete filter screen assembly and crumb basket back into filter filter pan and slide pan back into place beneath the fryer.

  16. Connect the filter union by hand. Do not use a wrench to tighten.

  17. Slide the condensation filter pan back into place. The fryer is now ready to operate.