Pitco Gas Fryer SSH75R

This section should ONLY be performed by a qualified service technician as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program.

This inspection should take place a minimum of once a year by an Authorized Service Technician recommended by Pitco.

It may be necessary to perform this inspection more than once a year.

WARNING: The power supply must be disconnected before cleaning and servicing this appliance!

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.

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

Disconnect the power supply before cleaning and servicing the appliance.

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

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.

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.

Reinstall the filter pickup assembly into the filter system.

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

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