Avantco Floor Fryer FF400-N

If necessary to move the fryer for cleaning, drain oil first to avoid death or serious injury.

If disconnection of the restraint is necessary to move the appliance for cleaning, reconnect it when the appliance is moved to its originally installed position.

Turn thermostat knob to 'OFF' position.

Place hot-oil safe container under the drain and drain the frypot completely.

Remove the basket support frame (if applicable) and flush out any sediment remaining in the frypot with a little hot oil.

Wipe off the basket support frame and the inside of the frypot with a clean cloth.

Close drain valve and strain the oil back into the frypot through several thicknesses of cheesecloth, or filter it back using a filter machine.

Ensure oil is drained before moving the fryer to avoid burn hazards.

Reconnect the restraint if it was disconnected for cleaning.

Turn thermostat knob to 'OFF' position.

Place hot-oil safe container under the drain and drain the frypot completely.

Remove the basket support frame and flush out any sediment with hot oil.

Wipe off the basket support frame and the inside of the frypot with a clean cloth.

Verify technician qualifications

Check for approved replacement parts

WARNING: Qualified Technician Required

Confirm technician's experience

Measure inner cone length of flame

Does the flame enter each heat tube correctly?

Ensure oil is drained before moving the fryer to avoid burn hazards.

Reconnect the restraint if it was disconnected for cleaning.

Perform the Weekly Cleaning procedure

Close drain valve and fill frypot with a solution of warm water and boil-out compound.

Relight the fryer and bring the solution to a gentle boil for at least five minutes.

Turn off main burners and let the solution stand until deposits are softened.

Confirm that service work is performed by a qualified technician

Confirm that only approved Avantco replacement parts are installed

Confirm that adjustments and service work are performed by a qualified technician

Temperature Check and Calibration

Record the appliance temperature using a thermocouple-type temperature test instrument or reliable thermometer

Enter the temperature setting requiring the greatest accuracy

Has the temperature stabilized with several identical readings?