Tips and Maintenance Fryers are one of the most heavily used pieces of equipment in commercial kitchens and will naturally require more maintenance. The average life span on a heavy-duty fryer ranges from seven to ten years. The below tips for regular cleaning and proper maintenance will help prolong your fryer’s lifespan and optimize its performance: • Address oil leaks in the tank or well early as they can be a fire hazard as well as limit operational efficiency. • Be mindful of the time it takes for oil to get to ready temperature. If you’ve noticed it’s taking longer than usual or you’re having problems maintaining a temperature during regular use, call a certified technician for servicing. • Avoid cooking at extremely high temperatures. Prolonged high temperatures can compromise the integrity of the fryer and oil.
• Minimize exposure to water when possible. This will help prevent rust and reduce the risk of breakdown. • Periodically check thermostats to ensure they’re working properly. High-limit sensors are designed to shut down the fryer if temperature exceeds 400°F, so readings need to be correct. Malfunctions with both the thermostat and sensor can create a fire hazard. • Change the fryer oil at least once weekly • Maintain an ideal frying temperature of between 325°F and 350°F • Refrain from overfilling the fryer and basket with food • Filter the oil regularly (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your fryer and/or filtering machine for proper filtering procedures) • Calibrate the fryer based on the manufacturer’s recommendation
Fryer Fun Facts • Fryers are the most economical and profitable appliance in the commercial kitchen (capital cost, menu price, speed operation, etc.) • The average American eats 29 pounds of French Fries per year
• 80 – 85% of all fryers are gas (natural. & LP) utility in U.S. • Fryers are often the most misused, abused, neglected, and disrespected appliance in the commercial kitchen • Fried food tastes great and is irresistible!
Accessories and Options* • Stainless Steel Backing • Programmable Controls – Allows end user to add recipes to your fryer’s database and cook with the push of a button with pre-programmed temperatures and cook times • Automatic Top-Off System – Minimizes the need for oil to be frequently topped off, as it is automatically added to the frypot for consistent levels • Basket Lifts – Automatically lift baskets from oil when the timer has stopped, allowing operators to produce consistent product each time and minimizes waste due to user error
• Dump Station – Helps the chef to prepare food ahead of time by giving them a place to safely hold the items and keep them warm and crisp • Built-In Filtration System – Makes the oil filtering process easier and can feature oil reclamation options as well as a filter flush hose • Fryer Cleaning Tolls, Powder, Paper Skimmer, FAT VAT for oil removal • Casters – Helps to move the fryer for easy cleaning • Side Splashes – Prevents fryer oil from splashing onto other equipment and allows the fryer the option to be positioned in more than one spot *May vary by manufacturer
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