Manufacturing / Industrial • Inspections

Fryer 3 Washdown

This procedure provides step-by-step instructions for performing a fryer washdown to remove sediment from the kettle. It includes checking and replacing filters, draining the fryer, cleaning with an oil gun, flushing and clearing the drain line, and documenting any issues before sign-off.

South Jersey Bakery

09/17/2025

Fryer 3 Washdown

Process

Check filters at MFR (replace if needed).
Check baskets and basket mesh filters (clean and replace if necessary).
Start drain process.
Allow fryer kettle to drain then remove big chunks of sediment (munchkins, etc.).
Start washdown process and use oil gun to clean the kettle.
Once kettle is cleaned out, put oil gun in drain and run for 45 mins down the drain.
Once 45 mins. is up, turn off oil gun, close drain, and open drain pipe before the 90 to the vertical to drain any excess oil in the line.
Blow air from MFR back to fryer to remove any excess oil in line or sediment if possible.

Documentation

Document any issues, if present, that occurred or prevented you from completing the washdown

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Source: South Jersey Bakery (Community Member)

Process

Check filters at MFR (replace if needed).

Check baskets and basket mesh filters (clean and replace if necessary).

Start drain process.

Allow fryer kettle to drain then remove big chunks of sediment (munchkins, etc.).

Start washdown process and use oil gun to clean the kettle.

Once kettle is cleaned out, put oil gun in drain and run for 45 mins down the drain.

Once 45 mins. is up, turn off oil gun, close drain, and open drain pipe before the 90 to the vertical to drain any excess oil in the line.

Blow air from MFR back to fryer to remove any excess oil in line or sediment if possible.

Documentation

Document any issues, if present, that occurred or prevented you from completing the washdown

Technician Sign Off