Cleaning the Vat

After the initial installation of the fryer, as well as before every change of peanut oil, the vat should be thoroughly cleaned as follows:

  1. Turn the COOK/PUMP switch to OFF.

    To avoid personal injury, do not move fryer or filter pan while containing hot oil. The filter pan must be as far back under fryer as it will go, and the cover in place. Be sure the hole in the cover lines up with the drain before opening the drain.

  2. If hot peanut oil is present in the vat, turn the left drain handle counterclockwise half a turn first, then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down for electric models, and pointed up for gas models).

  3. Turn the left drain valve handle clockwise to close the drain valve (handle pointed horizontally) and discard the peanut oil. Then install filter pan under the fryer, leaving out the filter screens.

    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.

  4. Follow the directions in Chick-fil-A’s training materials and fill the vat to the level indicator line with cleaning solution.

    Burn Risk

    Do not close lid with water and/or cleaner in vat. Water under pressure becomes superheated. When lid is opened, escaping water and steam can result in severe burns.

    In the event of cleaning solution boil over, immediately turn the power switch to OFF. Do not try to contain by closing the fryer lid or severe burns could result.

  5. Turn the COOK/PUMP switch to COOK. Press the Program buton then Product button 5. “CLEAN‑OUT ?” then “1=YES 3=NO” displays. Press Product button 1 to start Clean-Out Mode.

    The fryer displays “*CLEAN-OUT MODE*” and heats up to a preprogrammed temperature, then automatically begins a 15-minute timed countdown. Use , if necessary, to adjust the temperature and keep the cleaning solution from boiling over.

    NOTE: Pour 2 cups of hot cleaning solution into the exhaust tank to keep it free and clear of obstructions.

    NOTICE -

    To avoid equipment damage: do not use corrosive cleaners on the lid or lid hinge; do not use a metal scraper below the crackling ring.

    NOTICE -

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

    NOTICE -

    To avoid component damage, do not use pressurized water or a steam cleaner to clean unit. After cleaning vat, ensure that all components are dry before adding new oil.

  6. Using the fryer brush (Henny Penny part number 12105), scrub the inside of the vat, the lid frame, and around the countertop of the fryer.

  7. After cleaning, turn the COOK/PUMP switch to OFF. Turn the left drain handle counterclockwise half a turn first, then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down for electric models, and pointed up for gas models). Drain the cleaning solution from the vat and discard. Take basket to sink to be cleaned.

  8. Turn the left drain valve handle clockwise to close the drain valve (handle pointed horizontally) and refill the vat with 2-3 gallons of cold water. Follow Chick-fil-A’s training materials for rinsing and cleaning vat, then re-fill with new peanut oil.

  9. Add approximately 8 ounces of distilled vinegar and re-start the Clean-Out Mode as described in step 5.

  10. Using a clean brush, scrub the interior of the vat and lid frame. This neutralizes the alkaline left by the cleaning compound.

  11. Turn the left drain handle counterclockwise a half a turn first, then slowly to the full open position (handle pointed down for electric models, and pointed up for gas models). Drain the vinegar rinse water and discard.

  12. Rinse down the vat, using clean hot water, and then completely dry the filter pan and vat interior.

    NOTICE -

    Thoroughly dry all filter pan components before assembly.

  13. Replace the clean filter assembly in the filter pan and install under fryer.

  14. Refill the fryer with fresh peanut oil.

    After completing a Clean-Out Mode, the controls assume fresh peanut oil is now in the vat and adjust the temperature accordingly. If the Clean-Out Mode was aborted before starting the 15 minute cycle or if fresh peanut oil is not in the vat, manually set the controls to NEW or USED peanut oil per the Manually Setting New or Used Peanut Oil Function Section.

    Switching Fryer Modes (optional)

  15. Turn on fryer.

  16. At the “CHANGE MODE?” prompt press 1 (“1=YES”) if you want to change cooking modes or press 3 (“3=NO”) if you want to remain in the current cook mode.

  17. If 3 (“3=NO”) was selected, return to cooking product. If 1 (“1=YES”) was selected, proceed to the next step.

  18. Press 4 (“4=PRES”) to choose pressure frying mode or press 6 (“6=OPEN”) to choose open frying mode. “*PRESSURE MODE*” or “*OPEN MODE*” will be displayed after the mode is selected.