Problems with black ash clogging up my flame tubes

The tubes where the flames shoot through are always clogging up on my with a black suet(ash. Sometimes the ash will fly out of the to exhaust vent. Why am I having this trouble and how do I correct it? Also any ideas on how to clean the ash u, it is very messy? Thank You!

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Hi, If this is a new fryer it probably has the wrong gas jets in it. Probably set up for natural and using propane. Could be the gas pressures not set right on the valve. If this is the case, call your gas company and they will probably check it without charge. If it is a fryer that has been in use for a while and this problem just started you probably have a leak in your tubes to where oil is leaking into the flame area and the fryer will probably have to be replaced. It may be able to be welded if you have a good welder and he can find the leak in a place that can be welded. Good luck, kstfas

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