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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2.3.1 Automatic Filter:
While in the advanced oil handling menu, press product key [1].
Display shows .
Press product key [16] to confirm the selection.
See section 2.2.1 for continued direction.
Press [20] to return to .
When complete, press key to exit the menu or select a product
key [1,2,3] and [6,7,8] to perform another action.
2.3.2 Automatic Polish:
While in the advanced oil handling menu, press product key [2].
Display shows .
Press product key [16] to confirm the selection.
See section 2.2.2 for continued direction.
Press [20] to return to .
When complete, press key to exit the menu or select a product
key [1,2,3] and [6,7,8] to perform another action.
2.3.3 Automatic Dispose:
While in the advanced oil handling menu, press product key [3].
Display shows .
Press product key [16] to confirm the selection.
See section 2.2.3 for continued direction.
Press [20] to return to .
When complete, press key to exit the menu or select a product
key [1,2,3] and [6,7,8] to perform another action.
2.3.4 Return Pump:
While in the advanced oil handling menu, press product key [6].
Display shows .
Press product key [6] to run the pump and return oil to the target vat from
the filter pan.
Display shows .
Press product key [6] to stop the pump. (If the function selection is
changed or the advanced oil handing menu is exited while Return is
active, the pump will stop automatically.)
Press [20] to return to .
Press key to exit the menu or select a product key [1,2,3] and
[6,7,8] to perform another action.
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2.3.5 Drain Valve:
While in the advanced oil handling menu, press product key [7].
Display shows .
Press product key [16] to open the drain valve and drain oil to the filter
pan. Verify the filter pan is in-place and empty before draining oil,
the operator will NOT be prompted to check.
Display shows .
Press product key [16] to close the drain valve. (If the function selection
is changed or the advanced oil handing menu is exited while Drain is
open, the drain will close automatically.)
Press [20] to return to .
Press key to exit the menu or select a product key [1,2,3] and
[6,7,8] to perform another action.
2.3.6 Manual Top-Off:
While in the advanced oil handling menu, press product key [8].
Display shows .
Press and hold product key [8] to manually add fresh oil to the vat.
Display will show while product key [16]
is held down.
Release product key [16] to stop adding fresh oil.
Press [20] to return to .
Press key to exit the menu or select a product key [1,2,3] and
[6,7,8] to perform another action.
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3 Control Filter Lockout and Filter Data Function :
3.1 Control Filter Lockout (CFL):
This computer includes the Cook Count-based Control Filter Lockout (CFL) function which enforces
operator compliance with regularly scheduled filtering based on the number of cooks performed
since the last filter.
Performing any automated oil processing operation will reset the cook counter. Also, any manual
operation that includes the opening of the drain valve for 20 seconds or more will also reset the
cook counter. The cook counter may be reset at any time, where the computer does not have to
be in a Filter Soon or Filter Now state.
To check the current remaining cooks available before Filter Lockout, press the key. The
Cooks Remaining message [CKREMnnn] will show on the right display. Press the key
again to show the maximum number of cooks allowed – [CKMAXnnn].
It is recommended that an automated oil processing operation is used to satisfy the CFL, as only
those operations will be logged by the Filter Data Function (FDF).
3.1.1 Filter Soon:
Filter Soon message will show on either display when the number of cooks
since the last filter operation is greater than the Cook Counts Allowed value (section 6.6). It is
suggested to perform a filter operation when business levels permit.
The message will not be viewable if there are active cook timers on
both the left and right display.
Additional cooks are allowed when in Filter Soon state.
3.1.2 Filter Now:
Filter Lockout messages or will show on the
displays when the number of cooks since the last filter operation is equal to the sum of the
Cook Counts Allowed value and the Cook Counts Deferred value (section 6.7). It is required to
perform a filter operation at this time.
The message on the opposite display when the final allowed cook has
been started. Perform the required filtering when this cook completes.
When in the Filter Lockout state, cooks are no longer allowed and product key presses
are ignored.
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3.2 Filter Data Function (FDF):
The FDF feature allows managers to track oil usage and filtering events by operators. These
features can be incorporated into an overall oil management strategy to extend oil life through an
enforced filtering regimen in combination with CFL.
3.2.1 Data Logging:
The FDF will store data for three batches of oil – the current batch, and the two past batches.
The use of the Dispose function saves the current batch data to history and resets data logging
values for the new oil batch.
For a batch of oil, the FDF logs the following data:
Number of Filter Operations
Number of Polish Operations
Number of Oil Hours
Management of oil through methods other than automated functions Filter, Polish, and Dispose
are not logged by the FDF.
3.2.2 Data Viewing:
With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following displays: ,
, or .
Press the key. The left display will show . The right display
will be blank.
Enter password using the product keys as a numeric keypad
for entry.
Display will show collected data on the current batch of oil, as indicated by the number “1” in
the first digit of the right display.
o This is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil.
Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
o This is the number of polish events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil.
Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
o This is the number of hours (nnnnn) oil has been at temperature for the current
batch of oil. Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
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Display now shows data for the prior disposed batch of oil, as indicated by the number “2” in
the first digit of the right display.
o This is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil.
Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
o This is the number of polish events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil.
Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
o This is the number of hours (nnnnn) oil has been at temperature for the current
batch of oil. Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
Display now shows data for the second prior disposed batch of oil, as indi cated by the number
“3” in the first digit of the right display.
o This is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil.
Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
o This is the number of polish events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil.
Press product key [10/0] to continue, press the [P] key to exit.
o This is the number of hours (nnnnn) oil has been at temperature for the current
batch of oil. Press product key [10/0] or press the [P] key to exit.
With the display showing , press key to return to normal operations.
Display will now show , , or .
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4 To Enter Programming Level 1 (for the Store Manager):
Note: The factory default setting for this control does not require a password to be entered.
However, the operator password requirement and value m ay be changed in section 3.2.
Entry of a password when NOT required will not interfere with the programming process.
With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following displays: ,
, or . Press the key.
If display shows:
If display shows:
, a password is required.
to enter a password.
Enter password using the product
keys as a numeric keypad for entry. With correct password
entry, display will show .
From the display, continue with this section or go to section 3, or 4.
4.1 To Set Cook Temperature:
Press the key once. The display will show [SET xxxF] [TEMP] or [SET
xxxC] [TEMP], where “xxx” is the temperature setting.
Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the
key to save setting. Display now shows . To exit here,
; you do not need
press again, or continue.
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4.2 To Change a Product Key–Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm Times:
For each product key, Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-alarm times are set in this
section.
With display showing , continue with the following section for each
product key to change.
4.2.1 Cook Time
Cook Time may be set for each product key. To deactivate any product key enter
a zero value for cook time.
Press the key.
Display will show . Press the desired
product key to change.
The display is now showing [nC mm:ss] [TIME] where “n” is the key number, “C”
means Cook, and “mm:ss” is minutes and seconds. Use the product keys for
numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key to save cook time
and continue setup for this product key.
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4.2.2 Shake Time:
Shake time is an alarm that sounds during Cook Time to prompt operators to
shake the basket. Default for this value is zero, meaning the Shake Time is
inactive. To use Shake Time, the time value must be a non-zero value, and, must
be set to a value less than cook time.
Display shows [nS mm:ss] [TIME] where “n” is the key number, “S” means
Shake, and “mm:ss” is time in minutes and seconds.
Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the
key to save shake time and continue setup for this product key.
Note: The value entered for shake time is the time from the end of the cook.
4.2.3 Hold Time:
Cooked product may stand in holding bins for a period of time. This timer
produces 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 inactive.
Display is showing [nH mm:ss] [TIME], where “n” is the key number, “H means
HOLD, and “mm:ss” is minutes and seconds.
Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the
key to save hold time and continue setup for this product key.
4.2.4 Hold Pre-Alarm:
Hold Pre-Alarm is a timer setting that is used to warn operators that the Hold Time
is about to expire. To use Hold Pre-Alarm, the time value must be a non-zero
value, and, must be set to a value less than Hold Time. Default value is zero,
meaning the Hold Pre-Alarm is inactive.
Display is showing [nP mm:ss] [TIME] where “n” is the key number, P means
Pre-Alarm, and “mm:ss” is minutes and seconds.
Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the
key to save pre-alarm time.
Note: Value entered for hold pre-alarm time is the time from the end of the hold
period.
Display will again return to . Repeat steps
from section 2.2.2 to make changes to any other product keys or continue.
4.3 To Exit Level 1 programming:
Display shows .
Press the key. Display shows . Continue to section 3 “To
Change Options”, or, exit here in the next step.
To exit Level 1 programming, press the key again.
Displays will show , , or , when no
active cooks are running.
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5 To Change Options Level 2 ( for the Store Manager):
The display must show from section 2 to change these options. When the
product key [10/0] is pressed, the display will show .
Indicator lights above product keys will illuminate to represent options that may be
changed. Each option listed below uses the product key [10/0] to toggle or scroll through
available choices in the display. When the correct value is displayed, press the
key to save choice. The display will again return to for another option
selection.
5.1 Fahrenheit or Celsius Display:
The Controller will display temperatures in the Fahrenheit or Celsius scales. The
default scale is °F. With display showing , press the product key
[10/0].
Display shows .
Press product key 1, display shows [DEGREE n] [F OR C], where “n” is the current
setting.
Use the product key [10/0] to scroll through choices (F or C). Press key to
save choice.
Display shows .
5.2 Password Change or Required:
With factory settings, an operator password is not required to enter programming
Levels 1 and 2. The password may be activated or changed in these steps.
With display showing , press the product key [10/0].
Display will show .
Press product key 2, display shows [SET PAS] [NEW PASS]. Use the product key
[10/0] to scroll through choices [NO PASS] or [PASS REQ]. Press key to
save choice.
If [NO PASS] is selected Display returns to .
If [PASS REQ]. is selected, display will show [PASSnnnn] [NEW PASS] to prompt
for new password. Displayed value “nnnn” is the current password. Use the
product keys for numeric entry to change password. Press [P] key to save choice.
Display then shows .
Note: The factory default password (6684) will always work even if a different
password is selected here.
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5.3 Beeper Volume and Tone:
Volume and Tone of the beeper alarm may be changed in this section. Volume ranges
are 1,2 and 3, where 3 is the loudest setting. This model also has a selection for tone.
With display showing , press the product key [10/0].
Display will show . Press product key 3, display
shows [VOLUME n] [BEEPER].
Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (n= 1,2,3, or T). Beeper volume
will change as each selection is made.
Press key on 1, 2, or 3 to save volume choice. Display shows
.
Press key on “T” set tone – an additional display is shown, [TONE n]
[BEEPER]. Use the product key [10/0] to scroll through choices (n= 1,2,3). Beeper
tone will change as each selection is made.
Press key on to save tone choice. Display shows .
5.4 Language Selection:
With display showing , press the product key [10/0].
Display will show .
Press product key 4, display shows [ENGLISH] [LANGUAGE].
Use the product key [10/0] to scroll through choices (ENGLISH, ESPANOL,
FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, HOLLAND).
Press key to save choice. Display shows .
5.5 Melt Cycle Type:
This adjustment allows selection of the melt cycle type and requirement when starting
the appliance from a cold start.
With display showing , press the product key [10/0].
Display will show .
Press product key 5, display shows [LIQUID], the default setting.
Use the product key [10/0] to scroll through choices (liquid, solid, or, no melt).
Press key to save choice. Display will again return to .
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5.6 Recovery Test Value:
This controller maintains a record of heat up times for the appliance. A poorly running
appliance will have increased recovery times stored in this display. There is no
selection done here, just the display of recovery time values.
With display showing , press the product key [10/0].
Display will show .
Press product key 6; display will show [RECOVERY] [TEST].
Press the product key [10/0]. Display will show [FnnnLyyy], where nnn is the
factory recovery value, and yyy is the last warm- up recovery value.
After recording these values, press the key. Display will again return to
.
5.7 Control or Timer: (Left side of Dual or Single Vat):
With display showing , press the product key [10/0].
Display will show .
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Press product key 7; display will show [CONTROL].
Use the product key [10/0] to scroll through choices (Control, Timer).
Press key to save choice. Display shows .
Note: If timer is selected, heat control outputs are disabled, leaving only the timer
functions active. Do not make this selection on Solstice fryer models.
5.8 Control or Timer: (Right side of Dual Vat):
Note: This key has no function on single vat control # 60126801.
With display showing , press the product key [10/0].
Display will show .
Press product key 8; display will show [CONTROL].
Use the product key [10/0] to scroll through choices (Control, Timer).
Press [P] key to save choice. Display shows .
Note: If timer is selected, heat control outputs are disabled, leaving only the timer
functions active. Do not make this selection on Solstice fryer models.
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6 To Enter Autofilter Settings Menu Level 5 (for the Technician):
With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following displays: ,
, or .
Press the key. The left display will show . The right display will be
blank.
Enter password using the product keys as a numeric
keypad for entry.
Display will show . Product key indicators will illuminate to
prompt operator to select a key. This section details parameters that may be changed in Filter
Configuration.
6.1 Drain Time:
This adjustment controls the drain time for auto-filter operations FILTER, POLISH, and
DISPOSE. This value should be selected to allow adequate time for the vat to completely
drain into the filter pan before continuing the automatic process.
With display showing , press product key [1].
Display shows , where m:ss is the time
the vat will drain.
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value. Acceptable entry range is 0:20 to 4:00.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
6.2 Filter Time:
This adjustment controls the oil cycle time for auto-filter operation FILTER. This value should
be selected to allow oil to make multiple passes through the filter pan.
With display showing , press product key [2].
Display shows , where m:ss is the time
the vat will filter.
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value. Acceptable entry range is 0:00 to 9:59.
.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
.
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6.3 Polish Time:
This adjustment controls the oil cycle time for auto-filter operation POLISH. This value should
be selected to allow oil to make multiple passes through the filter pan.
With display showing , press product key [3].
Display shows [POL TIME]
vat will polish.
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value. Acceptable entry range is 0:00 to 9:59.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
.
6.4 Fill Time:
This adjustment controls the vat fill time for auto-filter operations FILTER and POLISH. This
value should be selected to allow adequate time for the filter pan to be completely emptied
and return lines cleared of oil.
With display showing , press product key [4].
Display shows , where m:ss is the time
the vat will fill.
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value. Acceptable entry range is 0:30 to 4:00.
, where m:ss is the time the
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
6.5 Filter Temperature:
This adjustment selects the minimum oil temperature allowed for auto-filter operations to be
initiated. Manual filter operations are unaffected by this value.
With display showing , press product key [5].
Display shows , where nnn is the
minimum oil temperature autofilter operations can be performed, and
where X is F (Fahrenheit) or C (Celsius).
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
.
.
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6.6 Cook Counts Allowed:
This adjustment selects the number of cooks allowed before FILTER SOON is displayed to
the operator.
With display showing , press product key [6].
Display shows , where nn is the
number of cooks allowed before recommended filtering.
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value. A value of 0 will disable Cook Filter Lockout.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
.
6.7 Cook Counts Deferred:
This adjustment selects the number of defers allowed before FILTER NOW is displayed and
additional cooks are prohibited. The total number of cooks allowed after a filter event is the
sum of Cook Counts Allowed and Cook Counts Deferred.
With display showing , press product key [7].
Display shows , where nn is the
number of defers allowed before forced filtering.
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
.
6.8 Oil Level Probe/Auto Top-Off Enable:
This selection allows the enabling and disabling of the Auto Top-Off feature.
With display showing , press product key [8].
Display shows , where xxx is either ON or OFF.
To change this value, use product key [10/0] to toggle between ON and
OFF.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
.
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6.9 Auto Top-Off Time:
This adjustment selects the amount of time fresh oil is added to the vat during Auto Top-Off
events. An event can only occur once every 3 minutes.
With display showing , press product key [9].
Display shows , where m:ss is the time
auto top-off will add oil to the vat per event.
To change this value, use the product keys for numeric entry of a new
value. Acceptable entry range is 0:03 to 0:20.
Press the key to save entry. Display returns to
.
6.10 To Exit Programming Level 5:
With display showing , press the key.
Display will show . Continue with changes in sections 2 or 3, or continue exit with
the next step.
To return to normal operations, press the key again.
Display will return one of the normal displays: , , or
.
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7 Other Displays:
Open probe detection is standard on all Pitco
controls. If probe is detected open, normal
heating and cooking activities are suspended.
This display warns operators that the vat
temperature has exceeded set temperature by
+40°F (+22°C), or an absolute maximum of 410°F
(210°C). The alarm will also sound. This display
does not show the status of the mechanical high
limit switch.
This message indicates that the drain valve has
been opened, the vat is assumed to be empty by
the controller. Normal heat control activities are
suspended. Display will show an alternating
message [DRAINING] [TURN OFF]. To restore to
normal operation, close the drain value. Display
will show [TURN OFF] [TURN OFF].
Turn controller off, and refill the vat. Continue
with normal operations at section 1.
This message indicates that the heating system
failed to respond. Typically, the high temperature
limit switch has tripped and is in need of resetting.
In the case on gas fired appliances, this message
will display if the pilot fails to light or is detected
marginal by the ignition module.
This message indicates a shorted probe. If probe
is detected as a short circuit, normal heating and
cooking activities are suspended.
This message indicates the computer has lost
communication with the autofilter control board
and oil management operations are suspended.
Normal cooking activities are unaffected.
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In the event of problems with or questions
about your order, please contact the Pitco
Frialator factory at
(603) 225-6684 World Wide
www.pitco.com
MAILING ADDRESS – P.O. BOX 501, CONCORD, NH 03302-0501
SHIPPING ADDRESS – 10 FERRY ST., CONCORD, NH 03301
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In the event of problems with or questions
about your equipment, please contact the
Pitco Frialator Authorized Service and
Parts representative (ASAP) covering your
area, or contact Pitco at the numbers
to the left.
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