Pitco AE14S Installation Manual

AE14S SERIES

ELECTRIC FRYER

INSTALLATION - OPERATION

PITCO FRIALATOR INC.

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P.O. Box 501, Jct. I-89 & I-93 Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304 USA Telephone [phone] • [phone] • Fax: [phone]

PN L20-227 Rev 1 (9/01)

© 2001 - Pitco Frialator Incorporated

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD

THE OIL LEVEL SHOULD NOT FALL BELOW THE MINIMUM INDICATED LEVEL AT ANY

TIME.

WARNING

INSTALLATION AND ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE ACCORDING TO NATIONAL

AND LOCAL REGULATIONS AND CODES IN FORCE.

WARNING

THE FRYER IS NOT JET STREAM APPROVED. DO NOT CLEAN THE APPLIANCE WITH

A WATER JET.

NOTICE

INSTALLATION SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A COMPETENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

THE MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER, AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS STAMPED INTO

THE DATA PLATE, LOCATED ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE DOOR.

NOTICE

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, AND AS SUCH,

SHOULD BE OPERATED BY FULLY TRAINED PERSONNEL.

NOTICE

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS MACHINE BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNI-

CIAN ON A YEARLY BASIS.

WARNING

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED SERVICING OR CLEANING THE UNIT.

WARNING

SHORTENING, WHEN IT IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES, IS VERY HOT AND

DANGEROUS! USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING! USE PROPER PROTEC-

TIVE GEAR SUCH AS INSULATED GLOVES, APRONS, FACE SHIELD, AND SLEEVES

WHEN HANDLING HOT SHORTENING. DO NOT ATTEMP TO MOVE MACHINE THAT

HAS HOT OIL IN IT. ALLOW TO COOLTO ROOM TEMPERATURE OR DRAIN THE OIL

INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER BEFORE MOVING THE FRYER.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

Pitco Frialator, Inc. makes the following limited war­ranties to the original purchaser only for this equip­ment and replacement parts:

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

1. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYERS
A. Pitco Frialator, Inc. warrants all parts, with

the exception of the frypot, elements and
computer for 1 year after the date of installa­tion of the fryer.

B. If any parts become defective during the first

year after the installation date, Pitco Friala­tor will also pay for the labor, freight and
travel costs involved in replacing said part.

2. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - FRYPOTS
A. If a frypot develops a leak due to a defect in

material or workmanship within the first 10
years after installation, Pitco Frialator, Inc.
will either weld or replace, at its discretion,
the frypot.

B. The customer will be responsible for all

freight, labor and travel charges for this re­pair.

3. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - COMPUTER
A. Pitco Frialator, Inc. will warrant the Intelli-

fry Computer from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of two years.

B. If the computer is found to be defective dur-

ing the first 2 years after the installation date,
Pitco Frialator Inc. will also pay for the la­bor, freight and travel costs involved in re­placing said part.

WARNING:

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST-

MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR

MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY

DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ

THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOR-

OUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SER-

VICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING:

This machine is intended to be hard wired

when installed in its final location.

Retain this manual for future reference.

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4. WARRANTY PROVISIONS - ELEMENTS
A. Pitco Frialator, Inc. will warrant the Electric

Elements from defects in material or work­manship for a period of 3 years.

B. The customer will be responsible for all

freight, labor and travel charges for this re­pair.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

This equipment is manufactured for the use on a
particular voltage and phase which is specified on
the rating plate located on the inside of the door.

When your fryers arrive, inspect carefully
noting any damage on the freight bill. If concealed
damage is found after you have accepted the
equipment, report it to the carrier immediately as
all claims must be filled within 15 days of the
receipt of the shipment. Also, be sure to keep all
packing materials as these will be necessary to
make any claim.

Follow these installation instructions care­fully. A proper installation is important for the
operation of the fryers.

All installations must conform to all local and
national codes.

Wiring diagram(s) are located in the back of

the service manual and inside the fryers.

Regular cleaning of this equipment, as well as
the hood, is an important part of proper mainte­nance.

Once the fryers are in place:

Leveling the fryers will help ensure proper
operation. To level the fryers loosen the two set
screws on the caster stem. Rotate the collar of the
caster to raise or lower the height of the unit.
Tighten set screws to lock the adjustment. Casters
should be adjusted so that the fryers are level and at
the correct height under the hood system.

Do not block the area around the casters and
under the fryers. Contact the Autorized Pitco
Frialator representative for any service related
problems. Routine maintenance may be performed
by qualified personnel.

The duct system, the hood system and the
fryers must be cleaned on a regular basis and must
be kept clear of any grease build up.

Ventilation:

A proper ventilation system is also an impor­tant part of the installation.

Clearances:

Minimum clearance of 6" (15cm) must be
maintained from combustible construction on each
side and the rear of the equipment. This equipment
may be installed on combustible floors.

Maintain a minimum of 24"(61cm) clearance
in front of the fryer to provide for proper opera­tion, maintenance and servicing.

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EQUIPMENT SET-UP AND SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES

NOTE: Should you experience a power failure, your fryers will shut off automatically. Once the power has

been restored, press the key to turn the fryer back ON. If the machine is being filtered, close the RED
return valve so that the filter does not run if the machine is left unattended. Do not attempt to restart the

fryers until the power is restored.

Filling the fryer with oil:

It is very important to make sure the oil level is correct before attempting to heat shortening in your
Pitco fryer.

Liquid shortening can be poured directly into the fry tank until the correct level has been reached.
This is indicated by a line on the right hand side of the inside of the tank.

NOTE: The “COLD” level is considered to be the “MINIMUM” oil level and the “HOT” level is consid­ered to be the “MAXIMUM” oil level.

For solid shortening, the shortening must be cut into small blocks about 1" (2.54 Cm) in size. These
small blocks must be placed under and around the heating elements.

The fryer can now be turned ON.

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Set-Up:

NOTE: Please read the Operating instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment.

Press the key on either side of the full vat computer, or the right key for the right side and the left

key for the left side of a split vat computer to turn the unit ON.

The computer display will light and the heating elements will begin to heat and will be controlled
by the computer/controller.
NOTE: It is recommended that melt cycle be used . This will extend the shortening life. In melt cycle the
shortening turns from solid to liquid gradually through short, controlled bursts of heat. Once the predeter­mined temperature has been reached, the unit will exit the melt cycle and go to normal operation.

Make sure that the shortening is at the proper level after cooking temperature has been reached. It
may be necessary to add shortening to maintain the proper level.

NOTE: When adding solid shortening to an empty fry tank, first remove the baskets and support racks and
fill the bottom of the tank with shortening. Continue to pack the remaining shortening into the tank. Place
the basket support rack on top of the shortening before turning the unit ON.
For liquid shortening, fill to the level lines indicated on the side of the tank.

Shut Down:

Press the corresponding key to turn the fryer OFF. The Computer display will go blank and
all heating functions will cease.

NOTE: When the fryer is not being used, place the cover over the fry tank. (The covers are optional and do
not come with fryer unless ordered)

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FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Shortening, when it is at cooking temperatures, is
very HOT and DANGEROUS! Use extreme cau­tion when handling! Use the proper protective gear
such as insulated gloves, aprons, face shield and
sleeves when handling hot shortening. When dis­carding used shortening, drain the fryer into the
appropriate receptacle, move the receptacle to the
grease barrel and pump the old shortening into the
grease barrel.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to drain more than one vat at a time.
This will overfill the filter pan and could cause se­vere injury and equipment damage.

· Place the Retaining Frame on the paper or pad
making sure that all edges are being pressed
down evenly.

· Add powder (if used) per instructions on packet.

· Replace the cover by pushing the rear edge over
the back of the pan, lay the cover onto the pan
and pull forward. The cover should now locate
itself on the pan edges.

· Slide filter drawer back under fryer making sure
that the Oil Return Pipe locates into its mating
connection. Both sides should now be latched
correctly so that the filter pan remains in place
under the fryer.

CAUTION:

Be careful when using the clean out rod. Damage
to the drain valve may result.

Preparing the filter for use:

· Disengage filter drawer latches by grasping the
handle across the front of the pan. Pull up on the
handle and the pan can be pulled out.

· Slide drawer forward until it stops.

· Remove the pan cover by grasping the handle
on the front right hand side. Push the cover back­wards about 1 inch and disengage the rear of the
cover from the pan. (You may have to shake the
cover to do this.)

· Grasp the Left and Right handles of the Paper
Retaining Frame and lift upward to remove it.

· Remove the filter paper or pad by folding the
edges inward so that the debris is collected.

· Lift the Paper Support Screen out of the pan.

· The Pan, Paper Support Screen and Paper Re­taining Frame can now be cleaned.

NOTE: Be sure that the filter pan is free of any de­bris which could cause the paper and hold down ring
not to seat properly.

· Place the Paper Support Screen in the bottom of
the pan making sure that the screen is located on
the two retaining pins in the bottom of the pan.

· Place filter paper over screen making sure that
there is an equal amount of excess paper on each
side.

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WARNING:

Hot shortening can cause severe injury. Take care
when filtering or disposing of hot shortening. Pro­tective gear such as gloves, apron, face shield and
sleeves should be worn.

Operating Instructions of Filter:

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to filter unless shortening is at cook­ing temperature.

· Open the Drain Valve by pulling down on the
Green Drain Valve handle. The Display will
show “DRAINING TURN OFF”.

· Allow the shortening to drain to the level of the
heating elements.

· Close the Drain Valve, by lifting the Green Drain
Valve Handle to the raised position. The Dis­play will still show “TURN OFF”.

· Clean the fry vat sides and heating elements us­ing clean-out brush provided with unit and while
wearing protective gloves, apron, and safety eye
wear.

· Open the GREEN Drain Valve.

· Open the RED Return Valve, by pulling down­ward on the Red Lever until you hear the pump
operate.

· Brush the residue in the bottom of tank down
into the drain. (While still wearing protective
clothing) If debris in bottom of tank is exces­sive, use provided crumb scroop to remove build-

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up.

Bubbles will be produced in the vat when all the

shortening has been returned. This means that
the return lines have been cleared.

· Close the RED Return Valve, by pushing upward
on the Red Return Valve Handle. This will turn
the pump off.

· Press the key and the Display will show
“OFF”.

· Allow the Drain and Return lines to drain for at
least 5 minutes before removing filter pan to re­duce dripping.

Your machine is now ready to cook with.

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