How to Clean and Replace Vulcan Fryer Filter
The Vulcan fryer is renowned for its efficient, paperless and self-contained filtering system that extends the life of its oil. However, paperless and low maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance. The KleenScreen PLUS® micro filtration fabric envelope does need to be changed from time to time to keep the grease from clogging your equipment and affecting the taste of your french fries.
But customers are waiting, and your shift doesn’t go all day, so let’s learn how to clean and replace a Vulcan fryer filter in a few simple steps that will soon become second nature.
How to Clean & Remove Vulcan Fryer Mobile Filter
If you want to know how to properly clean a Vulcan fryer filter system, keep reading to find out:
- Step 1. Uninstall the crumb basket – Once removed, empty the fryer debris into a trash can. Ensure the debris is sufficiently cooled before emptying, as it can melt plastic.
- Step 2. Remove the crumb basket from the filter pan – To remove the crumb basket, you’ll have to loosen the thumb screws located on either side of the filter pan.
- Step 3. Take out the filter screen assembly – With the crumb basket gone, you can now lift up the filter suction tube to remove the filter screen assembly.
- Step 4. Scape fryer debris off the filter screen – Take a soft-bristled brush and scrape the filter screen over a trash can to remove any lingering fryer debris.
- Step 5. Remove the filter insert – The filter insert is located inside the filter screen and is held in place by a clip. Remove the clip by lifting it up. You may have to use your fingers to widen the opening to remove the insert.
- Step 6. Remove the filter pan – Loosen the thumbscrews located on either of the motor/pump assembly to remove it. Once done, you can now lift the filter pan off its cradle. If there is any remaining debris on the bottom of the pan, go ahead and empty it into the trash can now.
- Step 7. Clean all parts – Put the crumb basket, filter pan, filter screen and filter insert into the dishwasher or clean with dishwashing detergent and fresh water. Before reinstalling the parts, be sure to thoroughly dry them with a clean cloth.
- Step 8. Reassemble the filtration system – Once all the components are thoroughly dry and the filter screen is sporting a fresh microfiltration fabric envelope, go ahead and reinstall the filtration system, working in reverse order in which you took it apart.
How to Clean & Replace Vulcan Fryer KleenScreen Filter
Replacing a Vulcan fryer filter is fast, easy and only takes a few minutes. But for your safety, it’s important to never handle any fryer parts or components while they’re still hot. If you do, be sure to wear heat-resistant gloves. Now, it’s time to delve into the nitty-gritty of how to replace a Vulcan fryer filter:
- Step 1. Drain the oil – First things first. Drain the fryer oil from the filter vessel and scrape any remaining debris from the filter envelope and pan with a spatula.
- Step 2. Remove the fryer filter clip – Locate the stainless steel filter clip. It holds the filter microfiltration fabric envelope in place and the filter screen closed.
- Step 3. Remove the suction hose – On the back of the filter screen, you’ll find a thumbscrew holding the suction hose in place. Turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise to loosen and remove.
- Step 4. Throw out the used envelope – Once the suction hose is out of the way, unfold the end of the used envelope and slip it off the filter screen.
- Step 5. Clean the filter screen insert – You can place the filter insert into the dishwasher or clean it with hot water.
- Step 6. Install a fresh envelope – Slip the filter screen into the new fabric envelope onto the filter screen. Fold down the top corner and install the clip to hold it in place. The folded end should be facing down.
- Step 7. Reinstall the suction hose – Align the suction hose with the center hole and fasten it to the filter screen with the thumbscrew. Ensure the suction hose fits into the oil receptacle fitting when opening and closing the drawer.
How Often Should You Replace the Vulcan Fryer Filter?
Change your KleenScreen PLUS® filter envelope with every oil change, that is, 10-14 days, as oil usage requires to keep your fryer in tip-top shape.
For more resources on Vulcan fryer troubleshooting and more, check out our articles, manuals and parts diagrams.