- Before cleaning and removing the grease on your deep-fat fryer, check the dials on the front of the fryer. Make sure that grease and debris have not accumulated inside the dials. If they have, remove the dials and clean off with warm, soapy water. Try using liquid dishwashing soap to remove the debris. Do not use abrasive soap to clean your fryer, which can lead to the dials' being worn off and a need to replace them.
- First, check for built-up grease at the rear end of the fryer. Use nonabrasive liquid soap and warm water to melt away the grease. Next, turn off the fryer and allow the fat to cool to about 150 degrees Fahrenheit and then drain the fat out of the fryer. Make sure you are wearing heat-proof gloves to ensure that you do not burn your hands as you then remove the baskets. Scrape the fat off the baskets and kettle using a scraper, fork, knife or spatula. Do not try to scour the fat off as this can cause damage to the baskets.
- The kettle, or inner layer of the deep-fat fryer, should be cleaned any time there is built-up fat or grease. Squirt about a nickel-size amount of dishwashing liquid in the kettle and then fill the kettle with hot water (leaving about three to four inches at the top). Turn the fire on and allow the water to boil for eight to 10 minutes. After the water has boiled, turn off the fire and drain the kettle. Combine two teaspoons of vinegar with one cup of water; rinse with this solution followed by a rinse with warm water. Dry with a clean towel.
- Remove grease on the outside of the kettle by applying a grease solvent to it. You can purchase a grease solvent at your local cookware store. If you prefer, you can make your own by combining a tablespoon of salt and four tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. Use a sponge to rub the solvent over the outside of the kettle. Wipe off with warm water.
