How to clean a deep fryer

A deep fryer is a multifunctional household appliance. It is used to prepare potato fried dishes. The popularity of this device is constantly growing and every year more and more housewives are purchasing this device.

Like any equipment, a deep fryer requires some care. If it is used quite often, then the user should know how to properly wash and clean it. The thing is that poor cleaning will lead to the formation of plaque, which is difficult to get rid of.

To clean the device you will need dishwashing detergent, a paper towel, a sponge, heated water, and salt.

Some subtleties

There are a few things you need to know before you start cleaning your deep fryer:

1. It is unacceptable to use brushes with hard bristles or sponges made of metal. They can be useful for working with rough cast iron skillets. They should not be used to clean non-stick cookware. Such brushes lead to the formation of scratches and cracks in which oil will constantly collect and constantly burn.
2. There is no need to use traditional methods and clean the deep fryer using soda or cleaning powders. Such products damage the surface of the bowl.
3. Scrapers must not be used.

We figured out how you can’t and what you shouldn’t use when cleaning this device. Now we can move on to the question of how to clean it.

How to Clean a Deep Fryer with a Removable Bowl

Some manufacturers produce devices in which both the container and the lid are removable. This design is quite easy to put in order. The procedure is as follows:

1. Disconnect the device from the power supply. Wait a while until it cools completely.
2. Drain the oil. Draining oil down the drain is unacceptable. This can lead to a blockage in the pipe; it is better to use a container that can be thrown in the trash.
3. Remove the container. If there are no food residues in it, then it can be washed using a soft sponge and detergent.
4. If there are pieces of food left in the dishes and cannot be washed off, then it makes sense to fill the container with hot water and leave it like that for several hours. This will soak the remaining food pieces so that they can be removed with a soft cloth.
5. Remove any remaining grease from the outside of the container and the device body. To do this, use a soft sponge or paper towel.
6. The container must be rinsed thoroughly.

How to clean a deep fryer with a fixed bowl?

The key problem that arises when washing this equipment with a fixed bowl is preventing water from getting inside the product. This may short out and damage the device.

1. Unplug the fryer and wait until the bowl cools down.
2. Drain the oil and after cooling, wipe the container with a paper towel.
3. Pour heated water into a container and add some dishwashing liquid to it.
4. Wipe off any water from the body and turn on the fryer.To increase the effect, you can add two tablespoons of edible vinegar to the water.
5. Turn on the appliance and bring the water to a boil.

Cleaning the metal bowl

Manufacturers of these kitchen appliances market deep fryers with containers made of metal. To clean them, several other methods are used and certain precautions are taken:

1. This appliance must not be placed in a dishwasher or washed under running water. Such actions can lead to a short circuit during its operation.
2. It is strictly forbidden to pour water into a heated device.
3. Don't dump used oil down the kitchen sink. This can lead to clogged drains.

When cleaning metal containers, you can use a solution that contains soda. To remove old fat, it makes sense to use a soda paste made with water.

Cleaning the heating element

When cleaning your deep fryer, don't forget about the heater. As a rule, it consists of two parts. Any remaining oil can be removed using a paper towel. This must be done very carefully; the heater bends easily.

There are models in which the heating element can change its position, it makes sense to take advantage of this. This makes washing easier.

Cleaning filters

Cleaning up your fryer also means cleaning the filter. These devices use filters made from different materials. They are usually installed in the lid of this device. To produce them, foam rubber and coal are used. The exact type can be found in the instruction manual; it may also be the case that information on how to clean it correctly can also be found there.

The easiest way to clean filters is made of foam rubber.It is enough to take it out and wash it with detergent, and then leave it to dry.

Carbon filters remove unpleasant odors and cannot be cleaned; most often they are replaced.

To clean the non-removable filter, you must do the following:

1. Wipe it with a damp cloth.
2. Wipe it with a cloth and detergent.
3. Rinse off the layer of product and wipe it dry.

Cleaning by type of contamination

There are several degrees of pollution. Each of them has separate cleaning methods.

Lung

If the oil has been sitting in the bowl for a day or two, then ordinary dishwashing detergent can handle such contamination. Pour hot water into the bowl and add the product. Usually, two to three times are enough to thoroughly clean the container. After this, it must be wiped.

Average

It will take a lot of effort to remove thickened oil. If it was not possible to remove it using traditional detergents, then you will have to use another method. That is, heat the water to 80 degrees, pour it into the bowl and add a few tablespoons of acetic or citric acid. If necessary, perform this option several times. When finished, the dishes must be rinsed with running water.

Do not leave the bowl to air dry. It is better to use a dry towel to dry it.

By the way, the device can be washed using ordinary laundry soap.

Old fat

This problem can be encountered when dishes sit with oil for a long time. To clean old oil, it is permissible to use special sponges or brushes that are made specifically for washing dishes with non-stick coating. They are used after the methods described above have been used.