FRYERS Oil Filtration
Whether your fryer is the workhorse of your kitchen or only cranked up a few times per week, taking care of your oil is key for peak performance. Filtering oil and keeping your fryer clean is imperative to maintaining flavor quality in your food. Depending on your operation, oil may only need filtering daily, though some kitchens require more. Filtering prevents food particles from burning and ruining your oil as well as help extend its lifespan, saving your operation money in the long run. Regular oil filtering and replacement are critical to the quality of your food. To determine your oil’s health and whether it needs changing, monitor its color. Typically, newer oil is clear with a yellowish tint. Once it gets darker or loses its transparency, filtering is needed. In some, more advanced commercial fryers, there are automatic oil detection and testing components that trigger a notification when maintenance is required. To preserve your oil’s integrity, cover the fryer vats. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is always recommended for cleaning and filtering when using a filter cone. It’s important to note that filtering needs to be performed while the oil is still hot to avoid coagulation. When manually removing oil, connect a drain valve extension and slowly open to avoid the risk of burns.
Once you’ve emptied the fryer, follow the below steps to clean the frypot: 1. Find the thermostat probes within the frypot. Be mindful of their locations and be gentle when cleaning around them as they can be fragile. 2. Scrub any leftover sediment and debris with a fryer brush. 3. Close the valve and then cover the burner tubes or elements with hot water. Do not completely fill the frypot and add preferred cleaning agent to water. 4. Set thermostat to 200°F and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. 5. Turn off the thermostat and allow water to drain into a container or directly into a drain. 6. Thoroughly rinse the frypot with hot water. 7. Replace the oil and cover the tank.
Types of Fryer Controls
EQUIPMENT GUIDE
30
Made with FlippingBook Learn more on our blog