Daily Filtering

Manual Daily Filtering

This filtering procedure allows for a more thorough cleaning of the vat and should be done once a day. The vat can be filtered during any non-frying times.

Burn Risk To avoid burns, use PPE when filtering oil or cleaning vat.

Slipping Hazard To avoid personal injury, do not exceed filter pan capacity (1 vat or 2 split vats).To avoid overfilling the filter pan, drain only 1 vat at a time. Make sure the floor area around equipment is completely clean and dry to avoid slip risks.

1. Check Filter Pan: A new filter pad should be used on the first filter of each day, but the same filter pad can be used the rest of the day, except for fish vats. After filtering a fish vat, be sure to change the filter pad.

2. Make sure filter pan cover is in place, filter drain tube is secured, and filter pan is pushed in and locked into place. If filter pan and cover are not latched into place, display shows “CHK PAN”.

3. Press and hold the filter button  until display shows “1.EXPRESS FILTER?”

4. Press the right arrow button and display shows “2.DAILY FILTER?”

5. Press “✓” button for yes and display shows “CONFIRM”, followed by “YES NO”.

6. Press “✓” button for yes and display shows “OPEN DRAIN”. Pull out on the drain knob, display shows “DRAINING” and oil drains from the vat, or press “X” button for no and controls return to normal operation.

   Burn Risk To avoid burns, use PPE when removing the basket rest.

7. Once oil has drained from vat, remove basket support from vat.

   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.

   NOTICE -

   To avoid damaging elements, do not scrape or scrub with abrasive tools or pads. Scratches on the elements may cause breading to stick to them and burn.

8. Scrape or brush the sides and the bottom of the vat. Be careful not to damage the sensing probes.

9. Once vat is clean, display shows “SCRUB VAT COMPLETE?” “YES NO”. Press “✓” button for yes and display shows “WASH VAT” “YES NO”.

10. Press “✓” button, display shows “WASHING” and oil circulates through vat for a few minutes. When wash cycle is complete, display shows “WASH AGAIN?” “YES NO”.

    NOTE: The Wash step of the first filter on a new filter pad lasts an extra 45 seconds to “break in” the pad.

11. Press “✓” button for yes if another wash is needed, otherwise press “X” button for no and the display shows “CLOSE DRAIN” . Push in on drain knob to close drain, the display shows “RINSING”, and vat fills with oil.

12. Once vat is filled, “OPEN DRAIN” displays. Pull out on drain knob to open the drain and display shows “RINSING”. When rinsing is complete, display shows “RINSE AGAIN?” “YES NO”.

13. Press “✓” button for yes if another rinse is needed, otherwise press “X” button for no. Display shows “POLISH” “YES”.

14. Press “✓” button for yes and oil is “polished” by circulating it through the filtering system. The display shows “5:00 X=STOP”. If desired, press “X” button to stop the polishing, otherwise the oil is polished for 5 minutes.

15. Once the oil is polished, the display shows “FILL VAT?” “YES”. Press “✓” button and display shows “CLOSE DRAIN”. Push in on drain knob to close drain, display shows “FILLING” and vat then re-fills with oil.

16. Once full, display shows “IS POT FILLED?” “YES NO” Press “✓” button for yes; fryer returns to normal operation.

17. If “X” button is pressed, display shows “FILLING”. You can try to fill vat 4 times; then control shows “ADD QUIT”. Press and hold “✓” button and BIB pump runs filling vat from BIB. When vat is full, press “X” button and display shows “IS POT FILLED?” “YES NO”. Press “✓” button for yes and fryer returns to normal operation.

Auto Daily Filtering

Burn Risk To avoid burns, use PPE when removing the basket rest.

Burn Risk To avoid burns, use PPE when filtering oil or cleaning vat. Be sure to use all McDonalds approved safety equipment including, apron, face shield and gloves. Never begin filtering or Deep Clean process until you’re wearing all safety gear. Hot oil can cause severe burns.

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.

1. Check Filter Pan: Use a new filter pad on the first filter of each day, but the same filter pad can be used the rest of the day, except for fish vats. Change the filter pad after filtering a fish vat. Make sure that the filter pipe is tightly connected, and that the filter pan is as far back under fryer as it will go and the filter pan cover is in place. If the filter pan or cover is not in place, “CHK PAN” displays.

2. En sure oil is hot: The best results are obtained when the frying oil is filtered at the normal frying temperature.

3. Press and hold the filter button until “1.AUTO FILTER?” displays.

4. Press and release the down arrow button and “2.MAINT FILTER?” displays.

5. Press “✓” button for yes and “MAN FILTER” “YES NO” displays.

6. Press “✓” button for yes and “DRAINING” displays and the oil drains from the vat, or press “X” button for no and controls return to normal operation. (If control suspects oil in filter pan “CAUTION IS THERE OIL IN PAN?” “YES NO” displays. Ensure filter pan is empty before proceeding.)

7. If the oil does not drain completely and immediately, use the white cleaning brush to push through any drain clogs. Remove the brush immediately, before the drain closes to prevent damage to the drain or brush.

8. Once oil has drained from vat, remove the basket support from the vat.

   Burn Risk To avoid burns, use PPE when removing the basket rest.

9. Use the gong brush to scrub the walls, corners and bottom of the inside of the vat. Use the angle brush to clean in between and underneath burner tubes, corners of vats and other hard-to-reach areas. Be careful not to damage sensing probes.

   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.

10. Once the vat is clean and “SCRUB VAT COMPLETE?” “YES NO” displays. Press ✓ button for “YES” and “WASH VAT” “YES NO” displays.

    NOTE: The wash step of the first Maintenance Filter on a new filter pad lasts an extra 45 seconds to “break in” the pad.

11. Press “✓” button and “WASHING” displays. The oil circulates through the vat for several minutes. Once the wash cycle is complete, “WASH AGAIN?” “YES NO” displays.

12. Press “✓” button for yes if another wash is needed, otherwise press “X” button for no and “RINSING” displays and fryer automatically rinses the vat. When rinsing is complete, “RINSE AGAIN?” “YES NO” displays.

13. Press “✓” button for yes if another rinse is needed, otherwise press “X” button for no. “POLISH?” “YES” displays.

14. Press “✓” button for yes, the oil is “polished” by circulating it through the filtering system and “5:00 STOP” displays.

15. Once oil is polished, “FILL VAT?”, along with “YES” displays. Press “✓” button; “FILLING” displays and vat fills with oil.

16. Once full, “IS POT FILLED?” “YES NO” displays. Press “✓” button for yes and fryer returns to normal operation. If “X” button is pressed, “FILLING” displays and pump runs for 30 seconds and stops, “IS POT FILLED?” “YES NO” displays. After 3 tries, “ADD QUIT” displays. Press and hold “✓” button to fill pot and release. Press “X” button and “IS POT FILLED?” “YES NO” displays. Press “✓” button and controls return to normal operation.