Applies to:
Replacing the Deadweight Valve
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power. |
Deadweight Valve
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To avoid severe burns, do not remove deadweight cap while operating fryer. |
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To avoid severe burns, do not tamper with safety relief valve while operating fryer. |
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Burn Risk To avoid serious personal injury, keep body parts away from safety valve exhaust. |
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Clean the deadweight valve at the end of each day.
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Turn the fryer off and release all the pressure.
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Open the lid and then remove the deadweight valve cap and deadweight.
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Place both the cap and weight in hot detergent water and clean. Ensure to thoroughly clean inside cap, weight seal and around the deadweight orifice.
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Rinse thoroughly with hot water.
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Dry parts and replace immediately to prevent damage or loss.
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