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Pitco Frialator SELV14 manual

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    L20-406 Rev. 5 (3/14) IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: ___________________________ Serial #: ___________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________ ENGLISH Installation & Operation Manual REDUCED OIL VOLUME FRYING SYSTEM Covering Models SELV1[...]

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    TO THE PURCHASER, OWN ER AND STORE MANAGER Please review these warning prior to posting the m in a prominent location for reference II L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) WARNING DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flamm able vapors and liquids in the vicinit y of this or any other appliance. WARNING Improper installation, alteration, service or maintenanc e ca[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 3 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1  THEORY  OF  OPERATION  ..............................................................................................................................  5  2  INSTALLATION  ....................................................................[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 4 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 6  ROUTINE  CLEANING  ...................................................................................................................................  24  6.1  CLEANING  SCHEDULE  ............................................................................[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 5 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 1 THEORY  OF  OPERATION  The Pitco Low (or reduced) Oil Volume fryer works very similarly to the Pitco standard electric fryer. Other than rotating elements (for cleaning), the units function nearly the same. The Low Oil Volume Fryer has a reduced cold zone to significantly [...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 6 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14)  2 INSTALLATION  2.1 CHECKING  AND  UNPACKING  YOUR  NEW  APPLIANCE  Your new Pitco appliance has been carefully pack ed into one crate. Every effort has been made to ensure that it is delivered to you in perfect condition. Pitco does no t assume responsi bili[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 7 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 2.2 GENERAL  INSTALLATION  REQUIREMENTS Although it may be possible for you to install and set up your new applia nce, it is STRONGLY recommended that you have this done by a qualified professional. A qualified professional will ensure that the installation is safe and meets lo[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 8 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 2.4 LEVELING  THE  FRYER ‐ LEGS/CASTERS  CAUTION To prevent equipment damage and/or personal injury , do not tilt the appliance onto any t wo of its casters or legs, or pull the appliance by the splash back . WARNING This appliance must be installed with the legs or cas[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 9 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 2.5 ELECTRICAL  CONNECTIO NS  It is advised that this appliance be connected to a power supply that is controlled by the ventilation system. This will prevent the appliance from bein g operated without the ventilation hood on. If your appliance is single phase, it requ ires a h[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 10 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 2.6 OPTIONAL  CORD  SET  &  PLUG  and  RESTRAINT  CABLE  If your appliance was not equipped wit h an optional cord set and plug, field connection to el ectrical power supply will be required. Adhere to all local or natio nal codes and warnings from (se e [...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 11 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 2.7 VENTILATION  AND  FIRE  SAFETY  SYSTEMS  Your new appliance must have proper ventilation to function s afely and properly . It is very important to install a fire safety sy stem. Your ventilation system should be designed to allo w for easy cleaning. Frequent c[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 12 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14)  2.9 FILLING  THE  COOKING  TANK  Refer to the following procedure to fill the cook tank prior to operation. FRY POT OIL CAPACITY: SELV14X, SELV14 = 30 lbs (13.6 kg) SELV14TX,SELV14T = 16 lbs (6.8 kg) It is recommended that a high quality liquid frying oil be use d. S[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 13 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 3 OPERATION  3.1 OPERATIONAL  FEATURES  The diagram below outlines some of the key operational components of your appliance. Refer to the following sections of this manual to lea rn more about these features. 8 1 17 19 2 9 10 3 4 5 14 6 11 13 15 16 12 7 18 20[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 14 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 3.2 BASIC  OPERATIONAL  FEATURES  ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION 1 Basket Hanger - Holds fry basket s while draining or between load s. Lifts off for easy cleaning. 2 Fry Pot Temperature Probe - Sends oi l temperature to cooking control. 3 Oil Top Off Switch (OPTIONAL[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 15 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) WARNING Oil level should NOT be allowed to fall below the minimum indicated level line at any time. Dry firing of the elements may cause a fire, and can shorten element se rvice life. Evidence of dry firing will void y our warrant y . 3.3 APPLIANCE  START  UP  Refer to the [...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 16 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 4  4 COMPUTER  CONTROLLER  OPERATION  3 1 L2 5 4 68 7 0 9 R 4.1 To  turn  the  appliance  ON:  If power is applied to the appliance, the displays will show [OFF]. Press the [I/O] key. Displays will show one of the normal disp lays: [HEATING]; [MELTI NG] [S[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 17 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 4 12 2 00 1 4.6 To  View  Current  Sett ings  for  cook,  shake,  and  hold  times:  To view the current settings for any prod uct key, press the clock key, followed by the desired product key. The display will show [CKn mm:ss], followed by [SHn mm:ss],[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 18 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) Level 1 & 2 Password 6 8 64 4.8 To  Enter  Programming  Level  1  (for  the  Store  Manager):  Note: The factory default setting for this control do es not require an operator password to b e entered. However, the operator password requirement and valu[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 19 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 0 1 4.10.3 Hold Time Cooked product may stand in holding bins for a period of time. This timer produ ces an alarm to inform operators to discard old product and start a new cook. Default for this value is zero, meaning the Hold Time is i nactive. Display is showing [nHD mm:ss] [TIME[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 20 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 2 3 4 5 6 4.14 Password  Change  or  Required?  With factory settings, an operator password is no t required to enter programmi ng Levels 1 and 2. The password may be activated or chan ged in this section. With display showing [PROGRAM], press t he product key [0]. Displ[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 21 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 7 8 4.19 Control  or  Timer:  (Left  side  of  Dual  or  Single  Vat)  With display showing [PROGRAM ], press the product k ey [0]. Display shows [SELECT] [OPTIONS]. Press product key 7; disp lay will show [CONTROL]. Use the product key [0] to scroll th[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 22 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) LOW BOTTLE LIGHT  5 OIL  MANAGEMENT  5.1 PUSH  BUTTON  OIL  TOP  OFF  SYSTEM  Refer to the following procedure to perform easy co oking oil replenishment. It is not intended for filling the frypot . (If yellow light comes on for LOW OIL B O TTLE it indi[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 23 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 5.3 QUICK  STRAIN  FILTERING  “Filter  Soon”  light  flashing  ( WARNING: Turn OFF Fryer, before filtering. Wear oil proof, insulated gloves while filtering.) Refer to the following procedure for quick strain filtering. FILTER SOON LIGHT. When flashing, p[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 24 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 6 ROUTINE  CLEANING  6.1 CLEANING  SCHEDULE  Performing the preventative maintenance steps below on a daily basis will keep y our equipm ent safe and at peak performance. Duri ng the cooking process, oil/sho rtening may spill and splatter and requires immediate attenti o[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 25 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 1. Filter Pan 2. Filter Envelope Clip 3. Filter Strainer Cap 4. Filter Envelope 5. Filter Screen 6. Filter Pickup Tube Refer to the following procedure to replace the filter media if the appliance i s equipped with a filter drawer . 1. Detach the pickup tube from the filter pickup a[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 26 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 8 DAILY  CLEANING  INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING : Turn Fryer Off, before filter ing. Wear oil proof insu lated gloves (not Shown) It is recommend that the filter media be cleane d at least daily or whenever the pump rate becomes noticeably slower longer than 2.5 minute s 1. TURN F[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 27 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) WARNING Serious injury could re sult from direct conta ct with hot surface s and/or oil. Al ways wear apron, heat resistant glo ves for skin protection an d goggles for eye protecti on WARNING Read the operation section of this manual pr ior to filling or operating the appliance. ?[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 28 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 11 MONTHLY  PREVENTATIVE  MAINTENA NCE  Food debris and oil/shorten ing can buildup inside the tank. Performing t he monthly preventative maintenance steps below will keep your equipment sa fe and at pe ak performance. If you are produci ng high quantities of fried food and[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 29 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 11.2 TEMPERATURE  CHECK  Use a high grade pyrometer or digital the rmometer suitable for temperature up to 380  F (182°C). Place the thermometer in the oil above t he ti p of the fryer’s temperature probe with in 1” (2.54 cm) 25.4 mm). Be sure not to touch t he heat tu[...]

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    INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SELV MANUAL 30 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 12.1.5 HEATING ELEMENT  Check if the element is mechanically stro ng and in good condition. Look for scal e build up and inspect for signs of dry firing.  Verify element wires are in good working condition. Look for damage to wires o r frayed insulation. Check that the insulat[...]

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    SELV INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANAUAL 31 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) CAUTION DO NOT attempt to operate this appliance during a power outage. Picture 1 Use a flat screw driver to remove the screw mark ed “Reset Button”(Full pot shown). SELV14T reset buttons are under the outer Screws. 13 TROUBLESHOOTING  13.1 POWER  FAILURE  If electric [...]

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    SELV INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANAUAL 32 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 14 TROUBLESHOOTING  CHARTS  14.1 FRYER  TROUBLESHOOTING  CHART  Prob l em P rob abl e Causes Corrective Actio ns No power to appli ance. Check m ai n buil di ng power s upply . Cir cui t Breaker tri pped. Reset ci rcui t breaker. Power Cord loose or not connected. Co[...]

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    SELV INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANAUAL 33 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 14.2 FILTER  TROUBLESHOOTING  Proble m Proba ble Ca uses Cor re ct ive A ctions Drai n v al v e i s not f ull y open Press dow n on the drain v al v e handle and v eri f y that i t i s f ul ly open. Drai n is pl ugged with debri s. Use the clean out rod t o cl ear the drai[...]

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    SELV INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANAUAL 34 L20-406 Rev 5 (3/14) 14.3 COMPUTER  &  DIGITAL  CONTROLLER  DISPLAYS  If your appliance is equip ped with a computer or digi tal controller it may display the following messages on its display.   D ispl ay Probl ems Act i on C on tr oll er is O FF Pr es s [I /O ] ke y to tu rn [...]

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    SELV INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANAUAL 35 L20-406 R4 14.4 PROBLEM ‐ SOLVING  SHORTENING  Problem Possible Cause Solution Old or broken down frying oil. Change frying oil. Frying oil temperature not at 350°F when product was fried. Be sure frying oil temperature is at 350°F when pr oduct is frie d. Fried product not drain ed after fry[...]

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    SELV INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANAUAL 36 L20-406 R4 In the event of problem s with or questions about your order, please contact t he Pitco Frialator factory at: (603) 225-6684 Worl d Wide, or, at our Website Address: www.pitco.com In the event of problems with or questions about your equipment, please contact the Pitco Frialator Authorized S[...]