1.
Turn the
fryer off and allow the oil to cool down completely.
Turn the
fryer off and allow the oil to cool down completely.
2.
When the
oil has cooled, drain it from the fryer into a container for storage (if you
will be reusing it) or dispose of it properly.
When the
oil has cooled, drain it from the fryer into a container for storage (if you
will be reusing it) or dispose of it properly.
3.
Use a
scraper to scrape as much build-up from the sides as possible. Dispose of the
removed build-up.
Use a
scraper to scrape as much build-up from the sides as possible. Dispose of the
removed build-up.
4.
Next,
fill the fryer with water. Fill it as full as you would if you were filling it
with oil.
Next,
fill the fryer with water. Fill it as full as you would if you were filling it
with oil.
5.
Add a
small amount of grease dissolving dish detergent, such as Dawn, to the water
and agitate slightly to mix.
Add a
small amount of grease dissolving dish detergent, such as Dawn, to the water
and agitate slightly to mix.
6.
Turn the
fryer on until the water begins to boil.
Turn the
fryer on until the water begins to boil.
7.
Allow the
water and soap to boil in the fryer for several minutes. This will help to
loosen and remove the oil that is stuck around the sides of the fryer.
Allow the
water and soap to boil in the fryer for several minutes. This will help to
loosen and remove the oil that is stuck around the sides of the fryer.
8.
Turn the
fryer off and allow the water to cool down.
Turn the
fryer off and allow the water to cool down.
9.
Dump out
the water and wipe out the inside with a sponge, cloth or paper towels. Try to
remove as much of the oil from the sides as possible.
Dump out
the water and wipe out the inside with a sponge, cloth or paper towels. Try to
remove as much of the oil from the sides as possible.
10.
Fill a
bowl with water and dish detergent. Use this mixture to moisten the scrubber
and scrub away any remaining oil from the inside of the fryer.
Fill a
bowl with water and dish detergent. Use this mixture to moisten the scrubber
and scrub away any remaining oil from the inside of the fryer.
11.
Rinse
completely with clean water.
Rinse
completely with clean water.
12.
If oil
remains, often as a sticky film, it can be removed with baking soda.
If oil
remains, often as a sticky film, it can be removed with baking soda.
13.
Mix
baking soda with a small amount of water to make a paste.
Mix
baking soda with a small amount of water to make a paste.
14.
Rub the
paste onto the surface of the fryer where the residue remains and/or there is a
sticky film.
Rub the
paste onto the surface of the fryer where the residue remains and/or there is a
sticky film.
15.
Use a
sponge or cloth to rub the paste in a circular motion. Continue until the
sticky film is removed.
Use a
sponge or cloth to rub the paste in a circular motion. Continue until the
sticky film is removed.
16.
This
paste is also useful to remove any oil splatters and build-up on the exterior
of the fryer.
This
paste is also useful to remove any oil splatters and build-up on the exterior
of the fryer.
17.
Rinse
again with clean water.
Rinse
again with clean water.
18.
Ensure
that all of the cleaning products have been removed before drying with a soft
towel.
Ensure
that all of the cleaning products have been removed before drying with a soft
towel.
19.
If any
other areas of the fryer have gotten wet, allow them to dry completely before
use.
If any
other areas of the fryer have gotten wet, allow them to dry completely before
use.