Pitco Frialator Solstice supreme with Matchless Ignition (Built after 08/2000) - Manual (Page 27)

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
Serious injury could result from direct contact with hot surfaces and/or oil. Always wear apron,
heat resistant gloves for skin protection and goggles for eye protection
WARNING
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning.
WARNING
Read the operation section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance.
2.1.4. APPLIANCE INSPECTION
 Check that the high temperature limit and temperature probe are in the correct position and
secured in place.
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Check that wires and cords are not frayed or loose in and out of the cabinet.
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Check around the appliance for loose parts or accessories that need to be secured or other
foreign items (ex: Aerosol cans) that should be removed from the area.
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Check for oil/shortening leaks around the in and out of the cabinet and around the
appliance.
2.1.5. CLEANING THE COOK TANK
1. Turn the appliance off. Drain all the oil/shortening from the tank and allow the tank to cool.
2. Remove baskets, tank rack and basket hanger for cleaning.
3. Using the cleaning brush, remove all the loose debris and scrub all tank surfaces.
4. For tougher carbonized oil/shortening and carbon buildup scrub tank using a Scotchbrite or
other abrasive pad.
5. Wipe residue with a clean damp cloth and carefully dry any remaining oil/shortening
droplets from the tank before returning oil/shortening into the tank.
6. Clean and dry baskets, tank rack and basket hanger before reinstalling.
2.1.6. CLEANING THE CABINET
1. Wipe any spilled oil/shortening, dust and lint from the cabinet exterior with a clean damp
cloth and a mild food grade detergent .Be careful not to get any water or detergent in the
oil/shortening. Use a nonabrasive pad for tougher stains if needed.
2. Remove detergent from all surfaces.
3. Cleaning the interior cabinet requires a clean cloth to remove any oil/shortening, dust, lint
or filter powder (i.e.: Magnesol) from the interior of the cabinet.
WARNING
The power supply must be disconnected before cleaning and servicing this appliance!
WARNING
The contents of the crumb catch and/or filter pan of any filter system must be emptied into a fireproof
container at the end of the frying operation each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust
into flames if left soaking in certain oil/shortening materials.