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      How to Clean a Broaster Ventless Fryer

      Cleaning Instructions for the Broaster VF-3 & VF-2 Ventless Fryers

      Broaster Ventless Fryer Cleaning Procedures

      Daily Cleaning Procedures for the VF Ventless Countertop Fryer

      WARNING: Allow unit to cool completely before cleaning or serious burns could occur.

      WARNING: Cooking oil may splash while moved. Not allowing cooking oil to cool completely could cause serious burns.

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      STEP-1

       

      		 1. Turn power off, disconnect from main power supply and
      remove access door. The access door is equipped with
      lift-off hinges to aid cleaning.
      STEP-2

       

      		 2. Remove food basket and basket lift platform for easy
      cleaning.
      STEP-3

       

      		 3. Unlatch filter tray and pull tray out with your free hand
      under the tray and swing tray down 45º. With both
      hands, pull tray out towards you.
      STEP-4

       

      		 4. Remove air filter and grease filter from filter tray; set
      air filter aside so it will not get wet while cleaning other
      parts. NOTE: The air filter has steam passing through it
      during the cooking process, let the air filter dry out over night before reinstalling it into the filter tray.
      STEP-5

       

      		 5. Raise element by placing element arm above element
      retainer and allow oil to drip from it for a few minutes.

      STEP-6

       

      6. Carefully remove cooking pot, pour oil through strainer
      and filter paper or discard used oil properly. The
      cooking pot can be cleaned in the sink or dishwasher.

      When changing oil, soak cooking pot, food basket, and basket lift platform in Broaster’s Cooking Well Cleaner
      (99500) for a minimum of 15 minutes to a maximum of 12 hours.

      STEP-7

       

      		 7. Remove splash tray for easy cleaning.
      STEP-8

      		 8. Wipe element guard and interior of chamber with clean
      cloth or paper towel to remove any crumbs. Clean
      walls, floor and ceiling of cooking chamber.
      STEP-9

      		 9. Completely clean outside panels with non-abrasive
      stainless steel cleaner and polish.
      STEP-10

      STEP-10-b

      		 10. Product door, food basket, lift platform, cooking pot,
      filter tray, grease filter, and splash tray can be removed
      and placed in the dishwasher. If using a dishwasher
      or soap, you will need to neutralize parts with a vinegar
      and water solution.
      * There is no need to neutralize parts when cleaning
      with Broaster’s Cooking Well Cleaner (99500).
      STEP-11 11. Place splash tray and reassembled filter tray back into
      unit. BE SURE magnet end of grease filter is on the right
      side of filter tray when in place. Return filtered oil or add
      fresh oil to Cold Oil Level Line. Replace cooking pot,
      lower the element into the cooking pot, replace basket
      lift platform and food basket. Unit is ready to operate.

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      WARNING: Rags or paper containing cooking oil can catch fire if exposed to heat. Laundering will not remove the oil. Dispose of all oil-soiled papers and rags in a trash
      container that is in a ventilated area away from all cooking equipment or other heat sources such as direct sunlight.