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It should come as no surprise to you that your fryers can get really dirty, really fast. Because of this, it’s important to include regular maintenance into your routine. This is for the benefit of maintenance, food quality, public health, and even kitchen safety. When working with fryers, you’re not playing with fire, but you basically are. Hot oil can cause serious burns if not properly used, and if your fryer isn’t clean, it’s easier for things to catch fire and cause bigger issues. There is some debate about how often a boil-out should be performed, but we’re going to give you some details and let you make up your own mind. Daily Cleaning Routine for Your Fryer If you perform daily cleaning, you will find that other deep cleaning can be a little less frequent. Do you have to move your fryer to clean it? Start by disconnecting the power, and if it’s a gas fryer, close the gas supply inlet and turn off the pilot light. Always wait for any oil inside to cool completely before m...

Most restaurants feature commercial deep fryers among their kitchen equipment. Along with this piece of equipment comes a big safety concern, hot oil. Today's blog from your premier restaurant equipment maintenance company in Missouri  offers tips for staying safe when handling hot oil in your restaurant kitchen. Operating a Commercial Deep Fryer In the restaurant industry, particularly in fast food, french fries, tater tots, mozzarella sticks and other fried foods are popular menu items. Commercial fryers are used to prepare these dishes, and operating a commercial fryer should be done with care. The hot oil used to cook these foods can easily cause burns. Restaurant employees operating commercial deep fryers should wear protection and follow the following safety tips: Receive proper training for operating the commercial fryer Use only oil of proper quality  Never overfill the fryer with too much oil  Do not overheat the oil, follow the manufacturer's guidelin...

One important piece of equipment you'll find in most restaurants, especially fast food ones, is the deep fryer. Maintaining your commercial deep fryers is crucial to the quality of your food, your kitchen efficiency and your profit margin. Fast Fix LLC is here to help you keep your fryers working great with these 3 tips: 1. Keep Fryers Extra Clean.  Deep fryers are one of the hardest pieces of kitchen equipment to keep clean. Grease build-up will eventually become a fire hazard if it accumulates. Wipe down your fryer at least once a day. When cleaning, be sure to clean the entire machine, especially the areas down under the fryer tank. You should also clean the fryer baskets through the dishwasher every day. Don't put them back in the fryer until they are completely dry to avoid splattering. Depending on the amount of frying you do at your restaurant, be sure to deep clean the unit every 3-6 months. 2. Change Your Fryer Oil Regularly.  If your oil is old, you will...