Pitco Gas Fryer MGIIT

Inspect the physical condition of the ventilation hood

Verify the installation of the ventilation hood

Is the ventilation hood operating correctly when the appliance is in use?

Measure the airflow rate of the ventilation hood

Check compliance with ANSI/NFPA 96 latest edition

Verify compliance with local codes

Disconnect the power supply before cleaning and servicing the appliance.

Empty the contents of the crumb catch and/or filter pan into a fireproof container at the end of the frying operation.

Detach the pickup tube from the filter pickup assembly by unscrewing it counterclockwise at the knurled fitting.

Slide off the filter paper clip and remove used filter paper from filter screen.

Replace with new filter paper, ensuring the hole in the paper is on the top so that the threaded fitting in filter screen protrudes through it.

Fold filter paper to the underside of the filter screen and replace filter paper clip.

Re-attach filter pickup tube to the filter screen by screwing it clockwise into the threaded fitting in filter screen.

Recheck for gas leaks after inspection

Vent Tube and Gas Valve Pressure Regulator

Check and clean vent tube on gas valve pressure regulator

Check burners, clean debris and grease from pilot and pilot orifice tips

Check self cleaning burner system activates when appliance is turned on and NOT during normal cooking & idle periods

Wear protective gloves and clothing

Read the 'operation' section of the manual

Draining and Cleaning Preparation

Drain all the oil/shortening from the tank

Remove and discard any large debris inside the tank

Ensure the use of a high grade pyrometer or digital thermometer suitable for temperatures up to 380°F (182°C).

Place the thermometer in the oil above the tip of the fryer’s temperature probe within 1” (2.54 cm / 25.4 mm).

Ensure the thermometer does not touch the heat tube.

Record the temperature reading from the thermometer.

Record the controller’s setpoint temperature.

Is the thermometer reading within ± 5°F (± 3°C) of the controller’s setpoint?