Pitco Frialator PE14 manuale d’uso

Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Jct I-89 & I-93 Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304 (800) 258-3708 • (603) 225-6684 • FAX (603) 225-8497 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual For the Electric Pasta Cookers Including Options Covering Models PPE14-L, PE14, and RSE14[...]

MTS # PF35-02 Pitco Frialator #L20-093 Original Rev. Date 08/01/94[...]

NOTICES There are three different types of notices that you should be familiar with, a NOTICE, CAUTION, and WARNING. A NOTICE is a special note used to call attention to a particularly important point. CAUTION is used to point out a procedure or operation which may cause equipment damage. The WARNING notice is the most important of the three becaus[...]

SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY WARNING The cooker must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes. If local codes do not apply, follow the requirements of National Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990. WARNING This cooker is equipped with a three prong safety plug. This safety plug protects operators from elect[...]

Safety Notice Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. .............. i List of Tables ................................................................................................................. ................ iii List of Figures ........................[...]

Table of Contents Section Title Page 3.1 THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION .................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES ......................................................................... 3-1 3.3 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................[...]

iii List of Tables Table Title Page 1-1 Electrical Requirements For Pasta Perfect Cooker Models ............................................... 1-5 1-2 Ventilation and Fire Safety References ............................................................................. 1-6[...]

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1-1 Chapter 1: General Information and Installation Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pitco Frialator Pasta cooker. This cooker will provide many years of reliable service if the operation and maintenance procedures presented in this manual are followed. The Pitco Frialator Pasta cooker is a state of the art pasta cooking appliance. The c[...]

1-2 1.2 ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING 1.2.1 Leg/Caster Installation and Adjustment Installing the legs and leveling the cooker is done using a 1/2" wrench and a large pair of water pump pliers. The legs must be installed before connecting the cooker to the electric supply. The legs provide the necessary height to meet sanitation requirements. Attach t[...]

1-3 1.3 INSTALLATION Although the cooker is easy to install and set up, it is STRONGLY recommended that this installation be done by qualified professionals. The professionals that install the new cooker will know the local building codes and ensure that the installation is safe. NOTICE Proper connection to electric, water, and drainage services is[...]

1-4 1.3.3 Electrical Connection WARNING The cooker must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes. If local codes do not apply, follow the requirements of National Code ANSI/ NFPA 70-1990. The electrical service used by the cooker must comply with local codes. If there are no local codes that apply, refer to the National Electrical Co[...]

1-5 1.3.4 Ventilation and Fire Fighting System 1.3.4.1 Fire Fighting System - It is very important to install an adequate fire fighting system. The sensing device that activates the fire fighting system should be located according to manufactures recommendations to reduce false alarms. 1.3.4.2 Ventilation - The Pasta cooker must have proper ventila[...]

1-6 1.3.5 Inspection When the installation of the cooker is completed, it must be inspected by the local authorities. 1.4 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS After the cooker has been installed, it needs to be adjusted to ensure that it will perform as designed. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified person. The following tools will be needed to perfor[...]

1-7 1.4.1 Visual Checks Before filling and adjusting the cooker, perform the following visual checks: a. After the cooker is in its permanent location, lock the casters (if used), and ensure the cooker is level. Any additional leveling that is necessary can be performed as described in section 1.2. b. Check the hi-limit bulb, located in the cooker [...]

1-8 a. Ensure that the drain valve is closed. b. Fill the tank with water and add fryer cleaner supplied (if fryer cleaner is not available, mild detergent may be used). c. Turn the cooker on and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Allow the unit to soak at normal operating temperature (SIMMER) for fifteen (15) minutes to remove the coa[...]

2-1 Chapter 2: Operating Instructions This chapter describes how to operate your Pasta cooker to obtain the best performance. Read the safety notices located in the front of this manual before operating the cooker. It is also important to read this manual to familiarize yourself with the cooker before you begin cooking. Ensure that it has been clea[...]

2-2 a. Place the pasta basket onto the basket lift (if the machine is so equipped). When operating a machine without a basket lift, place the pasta in the basket and then place in the water. b. Place the bulk pasta product to be cooked in the basket. c. Set the MINUTES knob and the SECONDS knob, located on the front panel, to the desired cooking ti[...]

2-3 scrubbed daily to maintain peak performance and appearance. Use warm water with a mild detergent to clean surfaces. Wipe down the cooker using a clean soft cloth to clean up excess water. It is especially important to keep the heating element free from starch deposits. A build up of starch on the heating element will shorten the life span of th[...]

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3-1 Chapter 3: Owner Maintenance and Adjustments This chapter provides the information and procedures necessary to perform basic cooker mainte- nance and adjustments. If your cooker does not perform properly after performing maintenance, contact your authorized service center. For repair, maintenance, or an explanation of any procedure, contact you[...]

3-2 1. Remove the entrance box cover. 2. The heating element fuses are mounted in a fuse holder located in the entrance box. 3. Remove each fuse by gently pulling the fuse straight out of the holder using a fuse puller. 4. Use an ohmmeter set on "x 1" ohms (resistance) setting to check the fuses for continuity. For a GOOD fuse, the meter [...]

3-3 3.4 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING This section is provided to aid troubleshooting in the event of cooker failure. If this troubleshooting guide does not help correct the problem, contact a qualified technician.[...]

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