Pitco Gas Fryer SGM34

Wipe spilled oil/shortening, dust, and lint from the cabinet exterior with a clean damp cloth and mild food grade detergent.

Use a nonabrasive pad for tougher stains if needed.

Ensure no water or detergent gets into the oil/shortening.

Remove detergent from all surfaces.

Use a clean cloth to remove oil/shortening, dust, lint, or filter powder from the interior of the cabinet.

Drain all the oil/shortening from the tank and allow the tank to cool

Using the cleaning brush, remove all the loose debris and scrub all tank surfaces

For tougher carbonized oil/shortening and carbon buildup scrub tank using a Scotchbrite or other abrasive pad

Wipe residue with a clean damp cloth

Recheck for gas leaks after inspection

Vent Tube and Gas Valve Maintenance

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 activation

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

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

Use a clean cloth to remove remaining crumbs and reattach the 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 the filter pan with clean damp cloth and food grade detergent