How to Clean a Commercial Deep Fryer

Few pieces of equipment are as essential to the efficient running of a commercial kitchen as an effective deep fryer. A well-running deep fryer can let your restaurants easily prepare delectable treats in minutes, from crispy fries to succulent onion rings!

Commercial deep fryers save time while creating perfect texture in food items like fries, golden chicken fingers, or onion rings. However, their daily maintenance must also be considered carefully in order to remain effective and cost-effective for use on an ongoing basis.

Your commercial fryer requires regular and thorough cleaning in order to function at peak efficiency, especially after unruly use. A neglected, dirty deep fryer not only imparts unpleasant flavors to food but shortens its lifespan too.

Boil-out method, one of the most productive approaches, is designed to preserve your commercial deep fryers as long as possible. We outline five simple steps that ensure reliable service is maintained from it.

Step One: Shut Off Power to Allow the Oil Temperature to Recalibrate.

Starting the cleaning process starts with one essential yet straightforward action: disconnecting your gas or electric deep fryer‘s power source. This can be accomplished either by closing off gas supply inlets or unplugging it from its power source; either will allow cooling of oil within the fryer to ensure temperature drops to below 150F safely and quickly.

Step Two: Drain Oil and Scrape Interior Surfaces. 

Once the oil has sufficiently cooled down, transfer it into an appropriate container for recycling or safe disposal. Remove deep basket baskets or holders from your fryer as well as use a cleaning rod/scraper to rid itself of any accumulated residue within. Take special note to brush, wipe, and rinse away all debris thoroughly from corners, walls, and base areas of your fryer to ensure all debris has been successfully eliminated from its interior environment.

Step Three: Spray Water and cleaning solution

Spray Water and cleaning solution on areas soiled with debris to break it up before applying both together for optimal cleaning results. This step involves filling the fryer tank with clean, cool water up to its level line and mixing in an effective deep fryer cleaning detergent or solution; this helps dislodge stubborn grease build-ups as well. 

Step Four: Turn On and Boil Water. 

As soon as your fryer has been filled with water and cleaning solution, reactivate its appliance to bring it up to boil. Allow time for this boiling process – 10-15 minutes is ideal depending on its level of contamination – which helps loosen and dissolve stubborn residues more effectively than conventional cleaning processes alone.

Step Five: Drain, Rinse, and Cool Thoroughly.

Once your required boil time has elapsed, switch off and allow the water to fully cool before draining the cleaning solution using a brush to scrub all sides and heating elements of the fryer. Rinse thoroughly with hot water to rid of any leftover residues or chemicals used during the cleaning process and allow basin, baskets, and utensils time for air drying before refilling with new oil for future use.

Ice Marvel offers industry-leading knowledge to ensure your kitchen equipment consistently meets the highest standards.

Our deep fryers equipped with advanced oil filtration systems not only deliver delicious fried food but also save you time spent on oil filtration.

If your business requires a commercial deep fryer machine or you have any inquiries concerning the maintenance of any other piece of kitchen equipment such as the pressure fryer or other fryers – please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to ensure your equipment’s reliability and performance!