Pitco Gas Fryers SG34P

Wipe up any shortening spills on the exterior of the fryer

Use a clean soft cloth while the oil is still warm

Use warm water with a mild detergent to clean surfaces

Ensure no water gets into the shortening

Ensure all detergent is removed from the fry tank

Use a nonabrasive scouring powder or pad to clean stains if necessary

Completely shut down the fryer before starting the cleaning process

Ensure the fryer is cooled down before draining oil

Drain the oil from the fryer using the fryer drain procedures

Disconnect the filter pan and remove it from the fryer

Remove tube rack/mesh tube screens and large debris from the fry tank

Close the drain valve and fill the fry tank with water and noncaustic detergent

Wear oil-proof, insulated gloves when working with hot oil

Run the filter system without a filter bag/paper

Ensure the UFM Filter Unit is stored in the fryer filter cavity

Filter Pan and Media Inspection

Remove filtered residue off the filter media and examine for clogs or tears

Refer to filter media replacement instructions if necessary

Disconnect the power supply before servicing or cleaning the appliance

Wear insulated oil-proof gloves when working on the filter system

Ensure the filter assembly has cooled to room temperature before handling any filter parts

Remove the filter media by pulling the assembly toward the front of the fryer

Separate the filter pickup tube from the filter pickup screen assembly

Swing the pickup tube to the left until it rests on the left hand side of the filter pan

Carry the filter screen pickup assembly to a trash barrel and shake off debris

Ensure you have the necessary equipment

Rotate the drain down spout into the container

Open the green handled drain valve for the tank to be drained

Is the container full or the fry tank empty?

Close the green handled drain valve

Repeat draining process if the container was full and the fryer tank is not empty