Pitco P18K Installation Manual

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L20-215 R1

Operation Manual
For Portable Filter

Covering Model

P18K Portable Filter Unit

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JÊZYK POLSKI

Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Jct I-89 & I-93 Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304

[phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

The MAYTAG® Family of Brands

TO THE PURCHASER, OWNER AND STORE MANAGER

Please review these warnings prior to posting them in a prominent location for reference.

WARNING

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

WARNING

Improper installation, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, injury or
death. Read the installation, operating and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing
or servicing this appliance.

WARNING

Installation, maintenance and repairs should be
performed by a Pitco Authorized Service and Parts
(ASAP) company technician or other qualified
personnel. Installation, maintenance or repairs by
unauthorized and unqualified personnel will void the
warranty.

WARNING

Installation and all connections must be made
according to national and local regulations and codes
in force.

WARNING

A country approved all pole circuit breaker with a
minimum open contact gap of 3mm must be used for
proper installation. (CE countries)

WARNING

During the warranty period if a customer elects to use a
non-original part or modifies an original part purchased
from Pitco and/or its Authorized Service and Parts
(ASAP) companies, this warranty will be void. In
addition, Pitco and its affiliates will not be liable for any
claims, damages or expenses incurred by the customer
which arises directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
due to the installation of any modified part and/or
received from an unauthorized service center.

WARNING

This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.2, as applicable.

WARNING

DO NOT alter or remove structural material on the
appliance to facilitate storage or for any other reason.

WARNING

This appliance is intended for professional use only
and should be operated by fully trained and qualified
personnel.

WARNING

DO NOT use the electrical cord as a leash to move the
appliance. Series injury and appliance damage can
occur.

WARNING

If the supplied power cord or receptacle is damaged, it
must be replaced by a Pitco Authorized Service and
Parts (ASAP) company technician, or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING

The power supply must be disconnected before
servicing, maintaining or cleaning this appliance.

The appliance is NOT jet stream approved. DO NOT
clean the appliance with a water jet.

DO NOT attempt to move this appliance or transfer hot
liquids from one container to another when the unit is
at operating temperature or filled with hot liquids.
Serious personal injury could result if skin comes in
contact with the hot surfaces or liquids.

DO NOT sit or stand on this appliance. The appliance’s
top panel, filter pan, filter carriage, pan cover is not a
step. Serious injury could result from slipping, falling
or contact with hot liquids.

NEVER use the appliance as a step for cleaning or
accessing the ventilation hood. Serious injury could
result from slips, trips or from contacting hot liquids.

The filter pan should be dry and free of water droplets
prior to use. Serious injury could result from hot steam
vapors when hot oil/shortening mixes with water.

DO NOT overfill filter pan with hot oil/shortening. Do
not leave appliance unattended while draining or
refilling with oil/shortening. Over filling the appliance
can cause serious injuries and damage the appliance.

The contents of the crumb catch and/or filter pan of
any filter system must be emptied into a fireproof
container at the end of each day. Some food particles
can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain
types of oil or shortening.

Completely shut the appliance down when the
oil/shortening is being drained from the appliance. This
will prevent the appliance from heating up during the
draining and filling process. Serious injury and
appliance damage can occur.

This appliance is intended for indoor use only.

DO NOT operate appliance unless all panels and
access covers are attached correctly.

It is recommended that this appliance be inspected by
a qualified service technician for proper performance
and operation on a yearly basis

This appliance is designed to operate on a specific
voltage. This information can be found on the data
plate located on the rear of the appliance

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L20-303 Rev 1. (05/11)

NOTICE

This manual is provided as a general guide to filter operation and maintenance. For specific

instruction you MUST refer to the KFC Standards Library.

1) POWER ON/OFF SWITCH

2) SHORTENING RETURN SPOUT

3) MOTOR THERMAL OVERLOAD
RESET SWITCH

4) FILTER PUMP

5) PICK-UP ASSEMBLY QUICK
DISCONNECT

6) FILTER PICK-UP TUBE

7) CRUMB CATCH BASKET

8) FILTER PAN

9) P APER SUPPORT SCREEN

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10) FILTER PAPER

11) PICK-UP ASSEMBLY COUPLING

12) FILTER P APER CLIP

FILTER ASSEMBLY

1) Slide filter pan (8 in drawing 1) into P18K carriage assembly.

2) Slide paper support screen (9 in drawing 2) into filter paperenve­ lope (10 in drawing 2), ensure filter paper hole lines up with hole
on paper support screen.

3) Insert the connector coupling (11 in drawing 2) through the hole in
the filter paper and the paper support rack. Thread the pick-up
tube (6 in drawing 2) onto the connector coupling.

4) Fold the corners of the open end of the filter envelope in and then
fold the open end of the envelope over twice. The first fold
should be approximately 1 inch from the edge of the envelope.
The second fold should be over the edge of the paper support
screen.

DRAWING 1

5) Push the filter paper clip (12 in drawing 2) over the folded end of
the filter paper.

6) Place the filter pick-up assembly into the filter pan (8 in drawing 1)
and connect pick-up assembly male quick disconnect (6 in drawing 1)
into filter machine female quick disconnect (5 in drawing 1).

7) Install the crumb catch basket assembly (7 in drawing 1) as shown.

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DRAWING 2

FILTERING PROCEDURE:

Refer to KFC Standards Library for correct filtration intervals.

WARNING

When working with HOT oil, protective clothing should be used. This should include,

but not be limited to, insulated rubber gloves, eye protection or face mask and long

sleeves.

1) Ensure fryer drain lines are positioned over crumb catch basket in filter machine filter pan.

2) Ensure filter machine shortening return spout is positioned over the fryer tank that the filtered shortening is to be
returned to.

3) Ensure filter machine has filter paper installed in it, and is clean enough to filter another tank of shortening and
the power cord is plugged in.

4) Turn fryer front panel power switch to the “OFF” position.

5) Slowly open drain valve and start computer polishing timer.

6) Turn filter machine power switch to the “ON” position.

7) While wearing protective gloves and clothing, use the fryer clean out brush to remove remaining debris from

inside fry tank and allow to flush into fryer drain.

8) When polishing timer ends, Close drain valve and allow fry tank to fill with shortening.

9) When filter machine shortening return starts to pump air, allow filter unit to run for additional fifteen seconds
before turning filter unit power switch to the “OFF” position.

CLEANING PROCEDURE:

WARNING

It will be easier and safer if the filter assembly has cooled to room temperature before

handling any filter parts.

WARNING

Do not attempt to lift the filter machine off the floor for cleaning. Bodily injury may

occur.

1) Disassemble the filter pan and pick-up assembly as shown in DRA WING 1 & 2 on page 2 of manual.

2) Empty crumb catch basket of all debris.

3) Separate pick-up assembly quick disconnect from filter machine. (Refer to DRA WING 1 & 2 on page 2)

4) Unscrew pick-up tube from paper support screen and put threaded coupling in a safe place so that it does not get
thrown away. (Refer to DRAWING 1 & 2 on page 2)

5) Remove pick-up assembly paper clip and slide paper support screen out of filter envelope. Dispose of filter
envelope.

6) T ake all removable parts to the pot sink or dish washer for cleaning.

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7) Flush out filter pick-up tube to ensure that tube is not choked with hardened shortening or debris,
as shown in DRA WING 3.

8) When clean, reassemble filter parts following instructions on page 1, ASSEMBLY DRA WING 3
PROCEDURE using a new filter envelope.

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