Clean-Out Mode

The clean-out mode removes carbon build up from the inside of the fry vat. The clean-out mode should be performed on a monthly basis to remove this accumulation, otherwise carbon will transfer a burnt flavor to the oil and decrease the accuracy of the sensors of in the vat.

1. Turn the power switch off.

2. Cover adjoining vats to avoid splashing water and cleaner from coming into contact with oil.

3. If hot oil is present, pull out black drain knob and drain oil into filter pan. An "E-15" will appear on the control display indicating if the drain is open.

4. After oil has been drained close the drain by pushing in the black knob and proceed with normal oil dispose procedure.

5. After allowing the filter pan to cool, remove the filter pan.

6. Remove the filter screen and dispose the old filter pad.

7. Replace the filter screen.

8. Place filter pan assembly back under unit.

9. Fill the vat to the level indicator line with cleaning solution.

10. Turn the power switch to on. Then, press the program button followed by product selection 5 "CLEAN-OUT?" then 1 for "YES" and to start the clean-out procedure.

11. The fryer will display "CLEAN-OUT MODE" and will heat up to a preprogrammed temperature and will automatically begin a 15 minute timed countdown. Use the up or down button if necessary to adjust the temperature and keep the cleaning solution from boiling over.

12. Use a fryer brush to scrub the inside of the vat and around the countertop of the fryer. Never use steel wool or green scrub pad to scrub the fryer.

13. Place the basket in vat with cleaning solution and scrub the basket.

14. After the cleaning mode has completed, turn the power switch to off.

15. Pull out the drain handle and drain the cleaning solution from the vat and dispose. Take filter pan and basket support to sink to be cleaned.

16. Re-install the filter pan under the fryer.

17. Close drain and refill the vat with 7-8.5 gallons of cold water.

18. If a high alkaline cleaner is used during the clean-out procedure, add approximately 8 ounces of distilled vinegar and restart the Clean-Out Mode. If not continue past the following steps:

    1. Use a clean brush to scrub the interior of the vat to neutralize the alkaline left by the cleaning compound.

    2. Drain the vinegar rinse water into the filter pan by pulling the drain handle. Close the drain after vat has been emptied.

    3. Remove the filter pan with the water / vinegar solution and dispose down the drain. Place the filter pan assembly back under the fryer.

    4. Perform a final rinse of the vat. Drain the water and remove filter pan assembly and discard rinse water.

19. Dry the filter pan and vat thoroughly. Install the basket support.

20. Ensure the filter pan is closed and return the filter pan assembly, with new filter envelope to the fryer.

21. Fill the vat with oil. For best results, check that all components are completely dry before adding oil. This will keep the oil from quickly degrading and ensure that the oil will flow through the filter in the filter pan.