Dean Super Marathon Series Installation & Operation Manual

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A-1APPENDIX AFILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS1. GENERAL:a. These instructions are not intended toreplace the operating instructions thatcame with your Dean Filter System.They are intended to provide generalinformation about filtrationprocedures and serve as a quickreference guide.b. For consistent product quality,convenience and long-term savings,use a high-quality liquid fryingcompound.c. The frying compound should befiltered at least daily or even morefrequently if cooking is heavy. Thisensures the longest life possible forthe frying compound, gives bettertaste to the food being prepared, andminimizes flavors being transferredfrom batch to batch.d. When completing a filter cycle,always close the return valve(s) at thefryer(s) to avoid siphoning oil out ofthe fryer into the filter and open thevalve at the filter to promote drainingof the return lines into the filter pan.e. If using solid shortening, alwaysmake sure the return lines are clearbefore turning off the filter motor andhang any flexible lines up to drain.Solid shortening will solidify as itcools and clog the lines.2. FILTER PREPARATION:a. Turn the fryer “OFF”.b. Remove the filter pan assemblyfrom the cabinet.c. Remove the filter pan cover.d. Remove the crumb screen (ifprovided) and clean.e. Remove the hold-down ring andclean.f. Examine the filter paper, if it is darkor scuffed in appearance, discard it.Follow procedures listed in SectionA.4 to change dirty filter paper.g. Remove the filter support grid andclean.h. Remove the filter pan and clean withhot water, then re-install. Make sureall residual water is removed and theCAUTIONWHEN FILTERING, NEVER LEAVETHE FILTER UNATTENDED. OILMOVING THROUGH THE LINESCOULD KNOCK A FLEXIBLERETURN HOSE OUT OF THE FILTERPAN, SPRAYING HOT OIL ANDCAUSING SEVERE BURNS.FIGURE A-1Hold Down Ring Filter Papers (2)Support Grid Filter Pan BottomExploded View of a Filter PanAssembly