Pitco J20 Installation Manual
Installation & Operation
for Pitco P/N 60185601 Single Vat
J20 Cooking Computer
With Autofilter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Record the following information from the appliance ID plate
and retain this manual for the life of the equipment:
Model #: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
English
This control was developed specifically for Pitco fryer products. It utilizes the latest in
microprocessor technology and is completely solid state. This control offers the latest cooking
technology, including temperature and time compensation that requires no user adjustments for
consistently cooked product. Other features include, drain valve interlock, faulty probe detection,
selectable melt cycles, beeper volume, and cook temperature. Each product key may be programmed
with cook, shake and hold times to keep pace with changing menus over time.
This manual details the operation and adjustment of the Solstice J20 Cooking Computer With
Autofilter control. The target audience for this text is the Service Technician. This manual reveals all
adjustments that are possible by keyboard entry, including passwords.
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Table of Contents:
1
Key Locations and Functions: .......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 To turn the appliance ON: _______________________________________________________ 4
1.2 To turn the appliance OFF: _______________________________________________________ 4
1.3 To start a cook: ________________________________________________________________ 5
1.4 To cancel a cook: ______________________________________________________________ 5
1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures: _____________________________________________ 5
1.6 To View Current Settings for Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm: _____________________ 5
1.7 Perform a Boil Out operation: ____________________________________________________ 6
1.7.1 Automatic Boil Entry (Water Detection): ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.7.2 Manual Boil Entry: .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Oil Handling and Fryer Operations: ................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Fresh Oil Top-Off Option: ________________________________________________________ 7
2.2 Automated Oil Processing Option: _________________________________________________ 7
2.2.1 Automatic Filtering: ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Automatic Polishing: ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Automatic Disposal: ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Advanced Fryer Operations Option: ________________________________________________ 9
2.3.1 Automatic Filter: ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2 Automatic Polish: .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.3 Automatic Dispose: ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.4 Return Pump: ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.5 Drain Valve: .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.6 Manual Top-Off: ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Control Filter Lockout and Filter Data Function: .......................................................................... 12
3.1 Control Filter Lockout (CFL): ____________________________________________________ 12
3.1.1 Filter Soon: ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Filter Now: .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Filter Data Function (FDF): ______________________________________________________ 13
3.2.1 Data Logging: ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Data Viewing: ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 To Enter Programming Level 1 (for the Store Manager): ............................................................. 15
4.1 To Set Cook Temperature: ______________________________________________________ 15
4.2 To Change a Product Key–Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm Times: ________________ 16
4.2.1 Cook Time .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Shake Time: ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.2.3 Hold Time: .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.4 Hold Pre-Alarm: ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.3 To Exit Level 1 programming: ____________________________________________________ 17
5 To Change Options Level 2 ( for the Store Manager): .................................................................. 18
5.1 Fahrenheit or Celsius Display: ___________________________________________________ 18
5.2 Password Change or Required: __________________________________________________ 18
5.3 Beeper Volume and Tone: ______________________________________________________ 19
5.4 Language Selection: ___________________________________________________________ 19
5.5 Melt Cycle Type: ______________________________________________________________ 19
5.6 Recovery Test Value: __________________________________________________________ 20
5.7 Control or Timer: (Left side of Dual or Single Vat): ____________________________________ 20
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5.8 Control or Timer: (Right side of Dual Vat): __________________________________________ 20
6 To Enter Autofilter Settings Menu Level 5 (for the Technician): ................................................. 21
6.1 Drain Time: __________________________________________________________________ 21
6.2 Filter Time: __________________________________________________________________ 21
6.3 Polish Time: _________________________________________________________________ 22
6.4 Fill Time: ____________________________________________________________________ 22
6.5 Filter Temperature: ____________________________________________________________ 22
6.6 Cook Counts Allowed: _________________________________________________________ 23
6.7 Cook Counts Deferred: _________________________________________________________ 23
6.8 Oil Level Probe/Auto Top-Off Enable: _____________________________________________ 23
6.9 Auto Top-Off Time: ____________________________________________________________ 24
6.10 To Exit Programming Level 5: __________________________________________________ 24
7 Other Displays: ................................................................................................................................. 25
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1 Key Locations and Functions:
20 Product
Keys
ON/OFF
Key
Left Manual Oil
Top-Off Key
Displays show current operation. Throughout this text, a left only display will be
printed as When both left and right displays should be interpreted
together, this text will show them as ,
1.1 To turn the appliance ON:
20 Product
Key Indicators
Program
Key
Thermometer
Key
Filter Control
Key
Clock
Key
Right Manual Oil
Top-Off Key
ON/OFF
Key
If power is applied to the appliance, the displays will show . Press the key.
Displays will show one of the following:
, , or . Some messages may show in both left and
right displays. Wait for the appliance to heat up to the condition before cooking.
1.2 To turn the appliance OFF:
Press the key. and then .
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1.3 To start a cook:
When the display is showing the appliance has reached set
temperature and is ready to cook. Press the desired product key, and place
product into the vat. The indicator above the product key will flash to indicate the
cook timer is running. In the example above, product 4 is cooking with 2 minutes
and 28 seconds remaining. The right side display of the dual vat control shown
above, has no running cook timers, and shows .
Multiple cooks may run together. While cooks are running, the displays will always
show the cook with the least time remaining. Longer running cooks will flash their
indicators at a slower rate. Cook time remaining on these keys may be checked by
pressing the key then pressing a product key.
1.4 To cancel a cook:
Press and hold the product key to cancel a running cook. If no other cooks are pending, controller
displays will return to .
1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures:
To view the actual vat temperature, press the key. The display will show
or , where “F” is Fahrenheit, and “C” is Celsius. After a few moments, the display
will return to , , or if no cooks are running. [Cn
mm:ss] will display for any cooks still running.
To view the set temperature, press the key twice. The display will show or
, where “F” is Fahrenheit, and “C” is Celsius. After a few moments, the display will
return to , , or , or, [Cn mm:ss] for any cook still
running.
1.6 To View Current Settings for Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm:
To view the current settings for any product key, press the key, followed by the desired
product key. The display will show [Cn mm:ss], followed by [Sn mm:ss], then [Hn mm:ss], ending
with [Pn mm:ss]. Where “n” is the key number, and “mm:ss” is the time setting.
After a few moments, the display will return to , , or
, or, [Cn mm:ss] for any cook still running.
Typical displays using key 4 as an example:
Key 4 Cook Time [C4] is set for 2 minutes and 28 seconds.
Key 4 Shake Time [S4] is set for 2 minutes and :00 seconds before the end
of the Cook. Default value is 00:00, or inactive.
Key 4 Hold Time [H4] is set for 15:00 minutes. This is the amount of
time cooked product may sit in holding bins before a new batch is
started. Default value is 00:00, or inactive.
Key 4 Hold Pre-Alarm [P4] is set for 00:00 and is inactive (default
setting). When activated his alarm warns the operators that the Hold
Time is about to run out.
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In a few moments, the display will return to .
1.7 Perform a Boil Out operation:
Normal maintenance of a fryer requires regular tank cleaning. This process involves drai ning the
vat of oil and filling with water. Cleaning solution is added, and the control is set to boil by one of
the following methods:
1.7.1 Automatic Boil Entry (Water Detection):
Fill the appliance with water and turn the appliance on. Heat will be applied to the vat warming
the water. This control will detect the presence of water by temperatures not rising above the
boiling point of water; 212°F (100°C). After a time at this temperature, displays will show
Heat will be disabled until the operator responds to this prompt. Pressing the [10/0] key is a
YES response to the boil prompt. If pressed, display will show . Heat will
maintain vat temperature at 185°F (85°C) for cleaning as long as the control remains on. To
exit boil mode control must be turned off.
Warning: Pressing any other key at the [PRESS 10/0] [TO BOIL ] prompt is regarded by the
control as a NO response. With this response, the control will apply heat to the vat as if oil
were present in the vat. With water in the vat, a rolling boil will result. This will cause
undesirable foam over condition and, a potential steam burn hazards to operators performing
cleaning operations.
1.7.2 Manual Boil Entry:
After filling an empty vat with water, turn the appliance on. Press the
key and enter key sequence [2], [1], [2]. If control is set to
display in the Celsius scale, press [1], [10/0], [10/0] keys to manually
enter boil mode. The display will show to indicate entry
into boil mode.
To exit boil mode, control must be turned off.
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2 Oil Handling and Fryer Operations:
2.1 Fresh Oil Top-Off Option:
The fresh oil top-off system allows the operator to add oil to the vat to compensate for loss due to
normal product draw-out. The top-off system is not intended for the refilling of an empty vat.
To add fresh oil to the vat on-demand, press and hold the key.
Release the Top-Off key when oil has reached an optimal level.
This computer also supports the Auto Top-Off system, where low oil levels will automatically be
detected and oil added. This system has no operator interface.
To disable the Auto Top-Off system, see section 6.8.
2.2 Automated Oil Processing Option:
This computer supports the use of automated oil processes FILTER, POLISH, and DISPOSE.
After the selection of a process, the operator will be prompted with a series of questions verifying
the current state of the fryer battery – as outlined by the “Initiate Check List” below. Failure to
properly comply with the check list may result in unsafe or undesirable conditions. Once all
prompts have been affirmed, the selected automated function will begin.
Initiate Check List
“Filter pan in-place and empty?” – check the filter pan and verify it is fully in place and
empty.
o If filter pan is ready, press product key [16] (YES) and continue.
o If filter pan is not ready, press product key [20] (NO), resolve the filter pan
condition, and start over.
“Autofilter now?” – confirm the selection.
o Press product key [16] (YES) to start.
o Press product key [20] (NO) to cancel
When automated processes FILTER and POLISH are complete, the operator will be prompted to
verify the current state of the battery – as outlined by the “Acknowledge Check List” below. Once
all prompts have been affirmed, the fryer will return its original state (either ON or OFF).
Acknowledge Check List
“Is vat full?” – verify the frypot has reached an appropriate oil level and the filter pan is
completely empty.
o If the filter pan is empty, press product key [6] (YES) to complete.
o If there is still oil in the filter pan, press product key [10/0] (NO) to run the pump for
20 additional seconds. “Is vat full?” will be prom pted again when complete.
Product key [10/0] (NO) may be selected for “Is vat full?” a maximum of three times.
o The fourth time NO is sel ected, the fryer will turn OFF and display “Possible Filter
Issue - Check and Resolve”. Press product key [6] to acknowledge.
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2.2.1 Automatic Filtering:
The automated filtering process will open the drain and move oil from the vat to the filter pan,
close the drain, and pump oil back to the vat. This allows for a quick filter by passing oil
through the filter medium once.
To perform an automatic filter, press the key with no cook timers running and the
display showing .
The display will show – press product key [6] (YES)
to confirm.
Follow the “Initiate Check List” procedures outlined above.
Wait until automated filter process completes.
Follow the “Acknowledge Check List” procedures outlined above.
Display will return to , , or .
2.2.2 Automatic Polishing:
The automated polishing process will open the drain, moving oil from the vat to the filter pan,
and then run the return pump. Oil will cycle through the vat and the filter pan, making multiple
passes through the filter medium. After a set amount of time, the drain will close and oil will be
pumped back to the vat. This allows for a longer filtering process to remove more debris from
the oil – extending oil life and increasing oil quality.
To perform an automatic polish, press the key with no cook timers running and the
display showing .
The display will show – press product key [20] (NO)
to skip.
The display will show – press product key [16] (YES)
to confirm.
Follow the “Initiate Check List” procedures outlined above.
Wait until automated filter process completes.
Follow the “Acknowledge Check List” procedures outlined above.
Display will return to , , or .
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2.2.3 Automatic Disposal:
The automated disposal process will open the drain and move oil from the vat to the filter pan,
and then close the drain once empty. The operator may now dispose of oil from the filter pan.
To perform an automatic dispose, press the key with no cook timers running and the
display showing .
The display will show – press product key [20] (NO)
to skip.
The display will show – press product key [20] (NO)
to skip.
The display will show – press product key [16] (YES)
to confirm.
Follow the “Initiate Check List” procedures outlined above.
Wait until automated filter process completes.
Display will return to .
2.3 Advanced Fryer Operations Option:
The advanced fryer operation menu can be used to manually control the drain valve and return
pump for processes such as oil rotation, custom cleaning procedures, and recovery from an
interrupted automatic process.
To enter the advanced oil handling menu, press the key with no cook timers running and
the display showing , , , or .
The display will show – press product key [20] (NO) to
skip.
The display will show – press product key [20] (NO) to
skip.
The display will show – press product key [20] (NO) to
skip.
The display will show – press product key [16] (YES) to
confirm.
Display shows .
The advanced oil handing menu functions in a Select-and-Confirm interface. While in the
advanced oil handling menu, product keys [1,2,3] and [6,7,8] can be pressed at any time to change
the currently selected function, indicated on the left display. No action occurs during the selection
a function.
When a desired function has been selected, press product key [16] to confirm the section and
perform action. The specific action of product key [16] is indicated on the right display, which
varies with the selected function.
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