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Fryers
- Turn fryers off, or cover and reduce them to idling temperatures during slow periods.
- Turn thermostats only as high as necessary to reach frying temperatures. Temperatures ranging from 325°F (163°C) to 350°F (177°C) are ideal in modern high speed fryers. If temperatures are too high, oil will break down.
- Regularly check the temperature of cooking oil with a reliable commercial thermometer to ensure heating elements and thermostat controls work properly.
- Regularly clean grease and food particles from exhaust hoods.
- Energy cost savings for a high efficiency gas fryer will typically range from $100 to $500 per year.
- Energy cost savings for a high efficiency electric fryer will typically range from $100 to $300 per year.
Griddles
- Energy cost savings for a high efficiency gas griddle over a standard efficiency model will typically range from $100-$500 per year per 3 feet of griddle.
- During slow periods, turn off as many griddle burners as possible, and turn down other sections.
- Have your service contractor periodically check gas-griddle fuel mixtures and adjust pilot lights to their lowest possible flames.
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