During extended periods of downtime, there's no need to keep your oil at cooking temperature. By shutting it down, you'll prevent further oxidation of the oil and reduce the risk of fire and potential injuries. Keep exhaust system clean. It prevents condensed particles from falling into the fryer and reduces the possibility of exhaust fires. Serving the public good.
Soybean oil is widely available in liquid and solid forms.
Partially hydrogenated, or semi-solid, soybean oil products are what you'll most commonly find in foodservice kitchens. Easy to filter. Leave a clean, clear coating on foods. Save time, labor and energy because they don't need to be melted and liquified before use. Suitable as a frying medium for a broad mix of fried foods.