Dean D20 Series Installation & Operation Manual

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DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS (NON-CE)CHAPTER 6: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE6-16.1 GeneralDANGERNever attempt to clean the fryer during the cooking process or when the frypot isfilled with hot oil/shortening. If water comes in contact with oil/shortening heated tocooking temperature, it will cause spattering of the oil/shortening, which can resultin severe burns to nearby personnel.Any equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cookingequipment is no exception. The Decathlon Series gas fryer should be kept clean during the workingday, and thoroughly cleaned at the end of each day. Below are recommendations for daily, weeklyand periodic preventative maintenance.6.1.1 DailyWARNINGUse a commercial grade cleaner formulated to effectively clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces. Read the directions and precautionary statements for use.Particular attention must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length oftime the cleaner remains on the food-contact surfaces.A. Remove and wash all removable parts.B. Clean all exterior surfaces of the cabinet. Do not use cleaners, steel wool, or any otherabrasive material on stainless steel.C. Filter the cooking oil and replace if necessary. The oil should be filtered more frequentlywhen under heavy use.6.1.2 WeeklyA. Completely drain the oil from the fryer into a metal stockpot of sufficient size to safely holdthe entire contents of the frypot for disposal. Do not use a glass or plastic container.B. Clean the frypot by following boil-out procedures in Chapter 4.2.WARNINGNever allow water to boil down and expose the heating tubes. Frypot damage willresult.