Keating Meridian Installation Manual
Operating &
Programming
Instructions
Meridian.
®
10 Product Cooking Controller
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................2
Controller Key Descriptions..............................................................................................................................3
Controller Features.......................................................................................................................................4-5
Display Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................6
Operating the Controller.............................................................................................................................7-11
Programming the Controller......................................................................................................................12-22
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................23
Warranty Information ..............................................................................................................................25-26
INTRODUCTION
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Tools Required
- Straight Screwdriver
1. Turn appliance power OFF.
2. Connect the wire harness to the controller.
3. Attach the 2 provided tinnerman nuts to the controller.
Be sure to line up the holes.
4. Hold the controller against the front panel.
5. Secure the controller to the appliance using the 2 provided screws.
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Product Programming 1 7 2 4
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System Programming 3 2 2 8
Boil Mode 1 7 2 4
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Using a clean damp cloth, wipe down your controller daily.
Do not allow oil to build up on any part of the controller.
NEVER use chemical or abrasive cleaners on your controller. The controller’s
overlay may be damaged.
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PROGRAMMING CENTER: Easy cell phone-like
programming. Access programming mode and
change cooking parameters.
CONTROLLER KEY DESCRIPTIONS
P
1-800-KEATING
12345678910
Meridian.
®
FEATURE KEYS: Used to access programming functions
and controller features.
LARGE LED DISPLAY: 8-character,
14-segment. Displays programming
and cook cycle information.
INDICATOR LIGHTS: Lit when there’s an
active cook cycle and in programming mode.
PRODUCT KEYS: Press to start a cook cycle.
Also used in programming.
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CONTROLLER FEATURES
Automatic Least Hold Display
Product with the least amount of cook time remaining will be shown in the display. Pressing and holding
the SCAN key allows you to view each active product’s remaining cook time.
Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Display
The controller can be configured to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius (accessible
through System Programming mode).
Melt Cycle
If the vat temperature is below the Melt Limit Temperature and the controller is ON, it will control the
melting of the shortening.
Programmable Action Alarms
Up to three action alarms can be programmed for each product key. An action alarm alerts the operator
to perform some action at a pre- programmed time.
Programmable Appliance Type
A specific type of appliance; i.e. gas, electric or generic can be programmed into the controller.
Programmable Filter Lockout Cycle Count
Ensure good-tasting food is always served to your customers by requiring the shortening to be filtered
after “x” amount of times. Any product key with Filter Lockout programmed will cease to operate until
the shortening is filtered. A filter lockout cycle count (valid range 0 to 99) can be programmed for each
product key. To disable filter lockout, enter 0 for the filter lock-out count.
Programmable Global Filter Lockout
A single filter lockout cycle count can be programmed to apply globally to all product keys.
Programmable Hold Times
Product key hold times can be programmed to track product quality through a specified holding period.
Hold time countdown begins as soon as the cook cycle is complete. The controller will sound an alarm
when the product’s hold time has expired alerting the operator to discard the product.
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CONTROLLER FEATURES
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Programmable Operating Mode
The controller can be programmed to operate as either a controller or timer.
Programmable Pressure Valve
The pressure valve state for each stage on each product key can be programmed. The valve can be open
or closed.
NOTE: The valve is normally open when not cooking.
Programmable (FAST.Flex)TMTiming Mode
Flex or straight timing can be configured for each stage on each product key. To insure consistent, highquality food product, flex time will adjust the actual cook time taking into consideration the temperature
variation due to load size, initial product temperature, product moisture content, and other factors
affecting the cook cycle. If cooking by straight time, the controller will cook only for the specified time
without adjusting for these variances.
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Controller is in Operating Mode. Actual vat temperature is more than 10 degrees below the
programmed vat temperature.
Controller is in Operating Mode. Actual vat temperature is within the proper cooking temperature range. The vat is ready to start a cook cycle.
Controller is in Operating Mode. Actual vat temperature is more than 40 degrees above the
highest programmed vat temperature. A continuous audible alarm will sound.
Controller’s probe is either open or shorted. Display will be accompanied with an audible alarm
if shorted. Check or replace the probe.
Controller is in Operating Mode and a cook cycle is in progress.
Controller is in Operating Mode and a cook cycle has been completed.
Controller is waiting for a pass code to be entered.
Controller is in Product Key Programming Standby mode.
Stage cooking time (1-10) is displayed.
Stage cooking temperature (1-10) is displayed.
Stage timing mode (1-10) (flex or straight) is displayed.
Solenoid condition (1-10) (open or close) is displayed.
Action alarm status is displayed.
After fryer is filtered, this display prompts you to refill the fryer with shortening.
Controller is in System Programming Standby Mode.
Controller is in Fahrenheit or Celsius Programming Mode.
Controller is in Appliance Type Programming Mode.
DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
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OPERATING THE CONTROLLER
Starting a Cook Cycle
To start a cook cycle, simply press the product key for the product you wish to cook. If the key is pro-
grammed, the correct cooking time will be displayed (example:
22::0000
) and will immediately start to count down in
minutes and seconds.
DDOONNEE
will display when the cook cycle has ended.
The pressure solenoid will also close if programmed to do so, or a basket lift will lower if so equipped.
If
DDOONNEE
is displayed immediately and the unit starts to signal, the product key being pressed is not programmed.
Stop a Cook Cycle
Press and hold an active product key for 3 seconds.
Respond to a DONE Alarm
Cancel the signal by pressing the same product key used to start the cook cycle.
Action Alarms
If the unit is programmed with action alarms, the action alarms will signal at a preset time during the cooking cycle.
This signal, a dual rhythm beeping, will last 5 seconds and then self-cancel. The display will flash the action alarm
time and the unit will then start counting toward
00::0000
.
Holding Timers
If the unit is programmed with holding times, they will automatically start counting upon expiration of the cooking cycle. When there are active hold times, the HOLD indicator will be lit. To view all active hold times, press and
hold the key. Upon expiration, the timer will display
HHOOLLDD
and pulse with an audible tone.
To cancel, press the key.
5 SEC
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OPERATING THE CONTROLLER
Boil Mode
CAUTION:
PLEASE CONSULT AND FOLLOW KEATING’S GUIDELINES FOR CLEANING AND BOILING OF THE FRY
VATS IN YOUR FRYER MANUAL. The boil function accurately maintains the fryer temperature at 190°F (88°C) to
assist in the cleaning of fry vats. To start the boil process, turn the appliance OFF. Empty the fry vat of shortening. Once the vat is emptied of shortening and refilled with cold water, the controller and fryer may now go into
boil mode.
NOTE: The fry vat will maintain a temperature of 190°F (88°C) to allow the boil function to be performed.
To Enter Boil Mode: Press and hold the P key for 3 seconds.
CCOOUUNNTTSS
will be displayed.
Press the up or down arrow keys until
BBOOIILL
is displayed, then press the P key.
BBOOIILL
will be displayed,
and boil mode will begin.
To Exit Boil Mode: Press ON/OFF to stop Boil Mode.
To Turn Appliance Off: The controller will no longer have [boiL] in the display. Turn the appliance off.
Empty the water from the vat, wipe all remaining water from the vat. Once dry, refill the vat with shortening.
Refill the vat with shortening ONLY when it is completely dry.
3 SEC
Press: Display:
Press: Display:
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OPERATING THE CONTROLLER
Fill Mode
If the controller is programmed for filter lockout,
FFIILLTTEERR
will appear in the display after the pre-programmed number
of cook cycles allowed. The controller will stop operating until the fryer is filtered. After filtering, the display will read
FFIILLLL
.
At this time, the fryer MUST be refilled with shortening.
When this step is complete, press ENTER
to resume normal operations.
Product Counts
To Check Product Counts, press and hold the key for 3 seconds.
CCOOUUNNTTSS
will be displayed.
Press the P key.
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, will be displayed then the number of cooks that were completed on that key.
Display: Press:
Display:
Display:
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