Pitco Gas Fryer SSH60R

Ensure power supply is disconnected before cleaning and servicing

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

Check that the high temperature limit and temperature probe are in the correct position and secured in place

Check that wires and cords are not frayed or loose in and out of the cabinet

Check around the appliance for loose parts or accessories that need to be secured or other foreign items (e.g., Aerosol cans) that should be removed from the area

Check for oil/shortening leaks around the in and out of the cabinet and around the appliance

Wear apron, heat resistant gloves, and goggles for protection

Read the operation section of the manual prior to filling or operating the appliance

Do not leave the appliance unattended during cleaning

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

Allow the oil/shortening to cool before pulling the fryer away from the hood

Disconnect the following components

Wear protective gear before pulling the fryer away from the hood

Check the following for oil/shortening drips

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 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.