Pitco E12A User Manual

Project

Item No.

Model E12A

Electric Fryer

(Shown with optional casters)

STANDARD FEATURES

 Choice of basket options

 Two nickel plated oblong, wire mesh baskets

OR

 One nickel plated square, wire mesh basket

 Digital solid state thermostat with melt cycle
 Indicating lights
 One drain line clean-out rod
 One drain extension
 6" (15.24 cm) legs, adjustable
 Cabinet - Stainless steel front and door, galvanized

sides and back

 Tank - Stainless steel

Quantity

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION

 Welded tank with a super smooth machine peened

finish ensures easy cleaning.

 Immersion type; sealed construction heating elements

with high temperature alloy stainless steel sheath.

 Swing away elements make cleaning easy. Interlock

safety switch de-energizes elements when they are
raised.

 Residual heat burns off any carbon deposits when

elements are raised, making them virtually self
cleaning.

 Digital solid state thermostat with built-in melt cycle.
 Provision for tie-in with fire protection systems.

CONTROLS

 Temperature limit automatically shuts off power to the

heating elements if the fryer temperature exceeds
450°F (232°C) ±15°F (±9.4°C) / 410°F (210°C) for
international units.

 Each digital controller product key is fully field

programmable.

 Digital controller provides a visual display and audible

indication of temperature, high oil temperature, probe
failure, cook times, and product ready.

OPERATIONS

 Digital controller maintains fryer temperature between

250°F (121°C) and 380°F (193°C).

 Front 1" NPT drain, for quick draining.
 Selectable fryer operating modes.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

APPROVALS

 Stainless steel exterior
 Stainless steel tank
 Covers
 Casters

 CE Approved
 CSA Listed
 NSF Listed
 MEA Approved
 UL Listed

Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304, USA

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Model E12A - Electric Fryer

NO POWER CORD SUPPLIED
WITH UNIT.
ELECTRIC SERVICE MUST
BE HARD WIRED BY A
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN!

WARNING

This unit contains a mercury relay. DO NOT put mercury relay
in the trash. Relay MUST be recycled or disposed of as
hazardous waste.

ELECTRICAL

VOLTS / FREQ / PHASE AMPS / ø VOLTS / FREQ / PHASE AMPS / ø

208 / 60 / 1ø 50.5 208 / 60 / 3ø 29.2
220 / 50 / 1ø 40.0 220 / 50 / 3ø 23.2
240 / 60 / 1ø 43.8 240 / 60 / 3ø 25.3

380/220 "Y" / 50 / 3ø 13.3
415/240 "Y" / 50 / 3ø 14.6

480 / 60 / 3ø 12.6

ELECTRICAL INPUT

10.5 KW (8.9 KW for 220 and 380/220 units)

SHIPPING INFORMATION

116 pounds (52.6 KG) / 11 cubic feet (.31 cubic meters)

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Frying Area 12" x 12" (30.5 cm x 30.5cm)

OIL CAPACITY

25 - 30 pounds (11.3 - 13.6 KG)

Cooks 45 lbs (20.4 KG) of fries per hour

SHORT FORM SPECIFICATION

Provide Pitco Model E12A electric fryer. Fryer shall require less than 14-1/2" (36.83 cm) of floor space.
Fryer shall have immersion type heating elements with

high temperature alloy stainless steel sheath.

Fryer temperature control shall consist of a digital solid state thermostat with melt cycle. Fryer shall have
a deep cool zone; minimum 20% of total oil capacity to trap burnt particles, crumbs and black specks.
Fryer cooking area shall be 12" x 12" (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm) with a deep cooking depth of 2-3/8" (6.0 cm).
Provide accessories as follows:

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Frying a wide variety of foods in a limited amount of space. Frying that requires a medium volume
production.

Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304, USA

L10-022 Rev. 05 04/02 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A

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