Here are a few tips for maintaining your fryer and extending the life of the fry compound. Most of these are standard operating procedures, but everyone needs to be reminded of best practices now and then.

1. Filter the oil frequently, at least once a day.

2. Cover the fryer at night or when not in use.

3. Maintain oil temperature around 350°. Higher temperatures tend to break the oil down at a faster rate.

4. Move fry baskets to a counter or workstation before filling with frozen food product. This keeps ice crystals and water out of the oil.

5. Frequently skim off floating particles using a skimmer screen and remove particles that fall into the cold zone with a fryer scoop.

6. Boil out the fryer at least once a week following the directions for a commercial boil-out compound. Rinse, then wipe dry. Place your KleenScreen mesh screen into the boil out for an extra cleaning.

For detailed information on this product, call Vulcan-Hart Customer Service at (800) 814-2028. Or e-mail your request to custserv@vulcanhart.com.

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