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IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please complete this information and retain this manual
for the life of the equipment:
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Operations Manual
for
Solstice I12 Water Cooker
Part #60153301
ENGLISH
OOK
BACK
C
FRONT
This manual details operations and adjustments of the Solstice I12 Water Cooker control developed for
Pitco products. This microprocessor 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, beeper volume, and cook temperature
displays. Each product key may be programmed with cook, shake and hold times, and set to display
product names to keep pace with changing menus over time. This manual reveals all adjustments that can
be made by keyboard entry for the Store Manager, including passwords.
The target audience for this manual is the Store Manager.
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1 Key Locations and Functions: ..................................................................... 3
1.1 To turn the appliance ON: .................................................................................. 3
1.2 To turn the appliance OFF:................................................................................. 3
1.3 To start a Cook:.................................................................................................. 3
1.4 To cancel a Cook or Hold: .................................................................................. 4
1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures:.............................................................. 4
1.6 To View Current Settings for a Product Key: ...................................................... 4
1.6.1 Typical displays using the above key 4 as an example: ................................................4
2 To Enter Programming Level 1 (for the Store Manager): ...........................5
2.1 To Set Cook Temperature: ................................................................................. 5
2.2 To Change a Product Key–Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm Times, and
Name: .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Cook Time ......................................................................................................................5
2.2.2 Shake Time ....................................................................................................................5
2.2.3 Hold Time .......................................................................................................................6
2.2.4 Hold Pre-Alarm ...............................................................................................................6
2.2.5 Product Key Naming:......................................................................................................7
2.3 Set the Food Safe temperature for this key: ....................................................... 8
2.4 To Exit Level 1 programming:............................................................................. 8
3 To Enter Programming Level 2 (for the Store Manager): ..........................8
3.1 Fahrenheit or Celsius Display:............................................................................ 8
3.2 To Change Password or Requirement................................................................ 9
3.3 Beeper Volume and Tone:.................................................................................. 9
3.4 Language Selection:......................................................................................... 10
3.5 Recovery Test Value: ....................................................................................... 10
3.6 Control or Timer: .............................................................................................. 10
4 Other Displays: ............................................................................................ 11
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Thermometer
ID Keys
Location Cook
OOK
C
BACK
Heat Demand
Indicators
12 Location
KeyIndicators
Program
Key
Key
FRONT
Time
Keys
Key
Displays show current operation. Throughout this text, a left or right only display reference
will be printed as [SHRIMP9]. When both left and right displays should be interpreted
together, this text will show them as [6C 10:28] [SHRIMP9].
1.1 To turn the appliance ON:
If power is applied to the appliance, the displays will show [OFF]. Press the [I/O] key.
Displays will show one of the normal displays: [HEATING], [READY], or an alternating
display when filling: [FILLING ]<>[HEATING]. Some messages may show in both left and
right displays. Wait for the appliance to heat up to the [READY] condition before cooking.
Product
NameRemaining
1.2 To turn the appliance OFF:
Press the [I/O] key. Display will momentarily show the software version number and then
display [OFF].
1.3 To start a Cook:
When the display is showing [READY], the appliance has reached set temperature and is ready to
SHRIMP
. The display
cook. To start a cook, press the Cook key
OOK
, followed by the Product key
will show [<name>] [RACK --], and the location indicators will light to show empty rack locations.
Press any key that is lit and place the bag in that rack location. The indicator above the key will
flash to indicate the cook timer is running.
SHRIMP
, followed by the
In the example above, the cook key
OOK
was pressed, then the shrimp key
location 6 key . Displays then shows that SHRIMP is cooking with 10 minutes and 28 seconds
remaining at location 6; [6C 10:28] [SHRIMP9 ].
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. Time
remaining on any location may be checked by momentarily pressing , and a key with a flashing
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light. When all cooks are done, Hold times will be displayed in similar fashion, that is, least time
remaining.
1.4 To cancel a Cook or Hold:
To cancel a running cook or hold, press and hold any key with a lit indicator. Display will momentarily
display time and product, and then prompt for cancellation with the display of [2C mm:ss] [CANCEL ].
Release the button immediately if you do not wish to cancel this product. Continuing to hold the button
will cancel the timer.
If no other cooks or hold times are running, controller displays will return to [READY] or [HEATING].
1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures:
To view the actual vat temperature, press the thermometer key .
The display will show [ACT tttF] or [ACT tttC], where ttt is the current vat temperature. After a few
moments, the display will return to [nnC hh:mm] [product name] or [nnC mm:ss] [product name] when
cooks or holds are still running. If no cooks or holds are running, then [READY] or [HEATING] is
displayed.
To view the set temperature, press the thermometer key twice + .
The display will show [SET tttF] or [SET tttC], where ttt is the current set temperature. After a few
moments, the display will return to [nnC hh:mm] [product name] or [nnC mm:ss] [product name] when
cooks or holds are still running. If no cooks or holds are running, then [READY] or [HEATING] is
displayed.
1.6 To View Current Settings for a Product Key:
To view the current settings for any product key, press the clock key , followed by the desired
SHRIMP
product key
.
The display will momentarily show the settings for Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm for this
product. The display will show the current settings for times in either [mm:ss, or h.mm:ss] for this
product key. After a few moments, the display will return to [nnC h.h:mm] [product name] or [nnH
mm:ss] [product name] when cooks or holds are still running.
If no cooks are running, then [READY] or [HEATING] is displayed.
1.6.1 Typical displays using the above key 4 as an example:
Key 4 has been named SHRIMP9. Cook time is set for 5
minutes and 30 seconds.
Shake time is set for 4 minutes and 15 seconds. Any
time set here is an alarm before the end of the Cook.
Hold time for this product is set for 2 hours, 30 minutes.
Hold Pre-alarm is disabled by a setting of zero. Any
time set here is an alarm before the end of the Hold
period.
Food Safe Temperature Limit is disabled by a setting
of zero, the factory default. Temperatures set here
define the lower safe cooking temperature for a product
key.
In a few moments, the display will return to [READY].
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2 To Enter Programming Level 1 (for the Store Manager):
Note: The factory default setting for this control does not require an operator password to be
entered. However, the operator password requirement and value may be changed in
section 3.2. Both examples are shown in the next steps. Entry of a password when NOT
required will not interfere with the programming process.
With no cooks or holds timers running, displays will show one of the following displays: [HEATING] or
[READY]. Press the key.
If displays shows:
If display shows:
; you do not need to
enter a password.
Enter password
Level 1 & 2 Password
using the location
keys as a numeric keypad for entry. Display will
show .
From this [PROGRAM] display, continue with this section or go to sections 3 or 4.
2.1 To Set Cook Temperature:
Press the thermometer key.
The display will show [SET tttF] [TEMP] or [SET tttC] [TEMP], where “ttt” is the temperature setting.
Use the location keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key to save
setting. The display now shows [PROGRAM]. To exit here, press again, or continue.
2.2 To Change a Product Key–Cook, Shake, Hold and Hold Pre-Alarm Times, and Name:
Cook, Shake, Hold and Hold Pre-alarm times, and key names are set in the following steps. With
display showing [PROGRAM], continue with the following section for each product key to change.
Follow these steps for each product key.
2.2.1 Cook Time
Cook Time may be set for each product key. Press the key; display will show [SELECT]
[PRODUCT]. Press the desired product key to change.
The display is now showing [C hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn ] where “nn” is the default key number,
“C” means Cook, and “hh.mm:ss” is hour, minutes and seconds. Use the location keys for
numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key to save Cook Time and
continue with Shake Time for this product key.
Note: To deactivate any product key, enter a zero value for Cook Time.
2.2.2 Shake Time
Shake Time is an alarm that sounds during Cook Time to prompt operators to shake the basket
or warn that Cook Time is about to end. Default for this value is zero, meaning the Shake Time
is inactive. To use Shake Time, time value must be a non-zero value, and must be set to a
value less than Cook Time.
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Press
[SELECT] [PRODUCT]
Press
Display shows
Enter
enter/change desired Cook time.
Display shows
[C hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
Press
Display shows
Enter
enter/change desired Shake time.
Display shows
[S hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
Press
Display shows
enter/change desired Hold time.
Display shows
Press
Display shows
enter/change desired HPA time.
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Display shows [S hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn ] where “nn” is the default key number, “S” means
Shake, hh.mm:ss” is hour, minutes and seconds.
Use location keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key to save
Shake Time and continue with Hold Time for this product key. A display of [TOO HIGH]
indicates an entry greater than Cook Time. Press the [10/0] key to clear entry, and re-enter a
valid number.
Note: Cook Time minus the time from the beginning of the cook = Shake value to enter.
Example: With a 3:00 cook time and a desired shake alarm at 1 minute into the cook, the value
you enter would be 2:00 minutes. 3:00 – 1:00 = 2:00.
2.2.3 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. The Default for this value is
zero, meaning the Hold Time is inactive.
Display is showing [H hh.mm:ss] [Name nn ], where “nn” is the default key number, “H” means
HOLD, and “h.mm:ss” is minutes and seconds. Use the location keys for numeric entry to
adjust the current setting. Press the key to save Hold Time and continue with Hold Pre-
Alarm for this product key.
2.2.4 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, time value must be a non-zero value, and must be set to a
value less than Hold Time. The default value is zero, meaning the Hold Pre-Alarm is inactive.
Display is showing [P hh.mm:ss] [Name nn] where “nn” is the default key number, P means
Pre-Alarm, and “hh.mm:ss” is minutes and seconds.
Use the location keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting.
Press the key to save hold time and continue setup for this product key. A display of
[TOO HIGH] indicates an entry greater than Hold Time. Press the [10/0] key to clear entry, and
re-enter a valid number.
Note: Hold Time minus the time from the beginning of the cook = Hold value to enter.
Example: With a 55:00 hold time and a desired alarm at 35 minutes into the hold period, the
value you enter would be 20:00 minutes. 55:00 – 35:00 = 20:00.
The prior four
steps in table
form:
To Set a Product Key for Cook, Shake, Hold, HPA times,
Display shows
Time
Cook
Time
Shake
Enter
Hold
Time
Enter
Time
Display shows
and Food Safe temperature
[Clock]
the desired product [Key#]
[C hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn] C is Cook, nn is key
[Clock]
[S hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn] S is Shake, nn is key
[Clock]
[H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn] H is Hold, nn is key
[H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
[Clock] P is Pre-alarm, nn is key
[H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
[H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
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Program key 4 for SHRIMP
N is flashing at
cursor
location
times until
S
shows
character
time
Press SHIFT key, then key
9
shift key. 9 is flashing.
Save this product label and
continue.
CLR Delete the current character insert
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2.2.5 Product Key Naming:
Display shows [P hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn ] from the previous step. The first character is flashing to show
the cursor location. If the product name currently displayed is correct, press the key.
To change this character, press the key containing the letter. Press again, if needed, to get other
letters listed under the key. When the correct letter shows in the display, press the right arrow key
to move the cursor to the next character position. Use the left and right editing arrow keys
to move the flashing cursor. When naming is complete press the key. Edit mistakes
with the left/right arrow key and the CLEAR key. To clear a character, press the CLEAR key
This is also used to create a blank space character. Use the SHIFT key
to enter a number into a
SHIFT
character space. When editing is complete, press the key to save name.
Example: Change the
factory default name
for key4 to SHRIMP9:
Display shows [KEY 4 ] [NAME 4 ]
Press key (PQRS) four
Press --> move to next
character
Press key (GHI) 2 times
until H shows
Press --> move to next
Press key (PQRS) three
times
Press --> move to next
character
Press key (GHI) three [KEY 4 ] [SHRI 4 ] I is flashing
Press --> move to next
character
Press key (MNO) one
Press --> move to next
character
Press CLR to clear
Enter product NAME on this key
character (example)
Press key key (PQRS) [KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP ] P is flashing
Press --> move to next
character
Press --> move to next
character
Press Clock key
Press Clock key again [KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP 9]
Press [Clock]
[KEY 4 ] [SAME 4 ] S is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SAME 4 ] A is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SHME 4 ] H is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SHME 4 ] M is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SHRE 4 ] R is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SHRE 4 ] E is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SHRI-4 ]
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIM4 ] M is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIM4 ] 4 is flashing
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIM- ]
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP- ]
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP -]
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP 9]
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP 9] (no flashing
cursor)
9
"-" is flashing. "-" used as a
place holder for blanks.
"-" is flashing. "-" used as a
place holder for blanks.
"-" is flashing. "-" used as a
place holder for blanks.
creates a blank space
character
Entering a number with the
Edit mistakes with -->, <--,
and CLEAR keys
.
CLEAR
--> Forward space the flashing cursor.
<-- Back space the flashing cursor.
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enter/change SAFE temp. 0°F= off.
Display shows
[SELECT] [TIME]
continue with other keys
Press
[P] to exit.
or exit
Display shows
[PROGRAM] [<blank>]
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2.3 Set the Food Safe temperature for this key:
A temperature value entered here defines the food safe temperature for this product key. Entry
must also be less than Set temperature. When the vat temperature goes below this
temperature, the cook timer halts. When the temperature is restored, the cook timer resumes.
A zero value will disable this feature. The factory default setting is 0°F, or inactive.
Display shows [SAFE ttt°F] [SHRIMP 9]
Enter
Safe
Press [Clock]
Set Food
Temperature
Exit
Enter the Food Safe
key
When display returns to [SELECT] [TIME]. Repeat steps from section 2.2.1 to make changes
to any other product keys or continue.
2.4 To Exit Level 1 programming:
Display shows [SELECT] [PRODUCT].
Press the key.
Display shows [PROGRAM]. 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 [HEATING],or [READY].
3 To Enter Programming Level 2 (for the Store Manager):
The display must show [PROGRAM] from section 2 to change these options. When the location key
is pressed, the display will show [SELECT] [OPTIONS]. Indicator lights above location keys will
illuminate to represent options that may be changed. Each option listed below uses the location key
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 [PROGRAM] for another option
selection.
3.1 Fahrenheit or Celsius Display:
The Controller will display temperatures in the Fahrenheit or Celsius scales. The default scale is °F.
With display showing [PROGRAM], press the location key .
Display shows [SELECT] [OPTIONS].
Press location key 1, display shows [DEGREE n] [F OR C], where “n” is the current setting.
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Use the product key to scroll through choices (F or C). Press key to save choice.
Display shows [PROGRAM].
3.2 To Change Password or Requirement
With factory settings, an operator password is not required to enter programming Levels 1, 2, and 3.
The password may be activated or changed in this section.
With display showing [PROGRAM], press the location key .
The display will show [SELECT] [OPTIONS].
Press location key 2, display shows [SET PASS] [NEW PASS].
Use the location key to scroll through choices [NO PASS] or [PASS REQ]. Press
key to save choice.
If [NO PASS] is selected Display returns to [PROGRAM].
If [PASS REQ] is selected above, display will show [PASSnnnn] [NEW PASS] to prompt for new
password. Displayed value “nnnn” is the current password. Use the location keys for numeric
entry to change password. Press key to save choice. Display shows [PROGRAM].
Note: The factory default password (6684) will always work even if a different password is selected
above.
3.3 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. Later model controls have an additional selection for tones.
With display showing [PROGRAM], press the product key . Display will show
[SELECT] [OPTIONS].
Press location key 3, display shows [VOLUME n] [BEEPER].
Use the product key to scroll through choices (n= 1,2,3, or T). Beeper volume will
change as each selection is made. Press key to save choice.
If “T” is selected above, an additional display is shown, [TONE n] [BEEPER]. Use the product key
to scroll through choices (n= 1,2,3). Beeper tone will change as each selection is made.
Press key to save choice. Display shows [PROGRAM].
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3.4 Language Selection:
With display showing [PROGRAM], press the location key .
Display shows [SELECT] [OPTIONS].
Press product key 4, display shows [ENGLISH] [LANGUAGE].
Use the location key to scroll through choices (ENGLISH, ESPANOL, FRANCAIS,
DEUTSCH, HOLLAND).
Press key to save choice. Display shows [PROGRAM].
3.5 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 [PROGRAM], press the product key .
Display shows [SELECT] [OPTIONS].
Press product key 6; display will show [RECOVERY] [TEST].
Press the product key . 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 returns to [PROGRAM].
3.6 Control or Timer:
With display showing [PROGRAM], press the product key . Display shows [SELECT]
[OPTIONS].
Press product key 7; display will show [CONTROL].
Use the product key to scroll through choices (Control, Timer).
Press key to save choice. Display shows [PROGRAM].
Note: If timer is selected, heat control outputs are disabled, leaving only the timer functions active. For
normal appliance operation, this setting should be left on the “Control” setting.
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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
+20°F (+11°C), or an absolute maximum of
240°F (156°C). 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. To restore to normal operation,
close the drain valve. Display will show [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. 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 appears when the tank fails to fill
within a set period of time. Check that the water
supply line is turned ON. To restore to normal
operation, turn the control OFF then ON again.
While the tank is (re)filling, heat is disabled.
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In the event of problems with or questions
about your order, please contact the Pitco
Frialator factory at
(800) 258-3708 US and Canada only
(603) 225-6684 World Wide
MAILING ADDRESS – P.O. BOX 501, CONCORD, NH 03302-0501
SHIPPING ADDRESS – 10 FERRY ST., CONCORD, NH 03301
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 listed
to the left.
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