Pitco Gas Fryer SGH50T

Check all exposed wiring connections, switches, and indicator lights

Check legs, casters, wheels, plate welds and ensure all nuts and bolts are secured

Check conditions of flexible gas line and verify fryer retention / lanyard system is in place

Is the power supply disconnected before cleaning and servicing the appliance?

Pull the blue drain handle down to drain oil/shortening from the cooker tank into the filter pan

Connect the filter flush hose to the quick connecting fitting

Point the filter hose nozzle outlet into the cooker tank

Pull the yellow handle to turn the pump on and allow oil/shortening to flow through the flush hose

Disconnect the power supply before cleaning and servicing the appliance

Detach the pickup tube from the filter pickup assembly

Remove used filter paper from filter screen

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

Re-attach filter pickup tube to the filter screen

Reinstall the filter pickup assembly into the filter system

Unscrew filter strainer cap from pickup tube and gently tap to dislodge crumbs

Use a clean cloth to remove remaining crumbs and reattach strainer cap

Filter Pickup Assembly Cleaning

Scrape loose debris and crumbs from filter pickup assembly and filter pan with filter scoop shovel

Remove filter pickup and place in pot sink, power soak sink or dishwasher for cleaning

Ensure all surfaces are rinsed thoroughly and dried before re-assembly

Wipe filter pan with clean damp cloth and food grade detergent

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

Ensure compliance with ANSI/NFPA 96 standards

Check for adherence to local codes