Pitco Solstice I12 Series, Solstice I12 60126801, Solstice I12 60126802 Operation Manual

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Operations Manual

Solstice I12 Cooking Computer

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Single Vat (P/N 60126801) and Dual Vat (P/N 60126802)

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This manual details the operation and adjustment of the Solstice I12 Cooking Computer control
developed for Pitco fryer 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,
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.

The target audience for this manual is the Store Manager.

Service technicians requiring more diagnostics will use L22-278 Service Manual for Solstice I12 Computers

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Solstice I12 Cooking Computer Operations
Single Vat (60126801) and Dual Vat (60126802)

Table of Contents

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:................................................................................................. 3

1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures:............................................................... 3

1.6 To View Current Settings for cook, shake, and hold times: ................................. 4

1.7 To perform a Boil Out operation:.......................................................................... 4

1.7.1 Automatic Boil Entry (Water Detection): .....................................................................4

1.7.2 Manual Boil Entry:.......................................................................................................5

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: ...... 5

2.2.1 Cook Time...................................................................................................................5

2.2.2 Shake Time.................................................................................................................6

2.2.3 Hold Time....................................................................................................................6

2.2.4 Hold Pre-Alarm ...........................................................................................................6

2.3 To Exit Level 1 programming: .............................................................................. 6

3 To Enter Programming Level 2 (for the Store Manager): ...........................6

3.1 Fahrenheit or Celsius Display: ............................................................................. 7

3.2 Password Change or Required?.......................................................................... 7

3.3 Beeper Volume and Tone: ................................................................................... 7

3.4 Language Selection: ............................................................................................ 7

3.5 Melt Cycle Type: .................................................................................................. 8

3.6 Recovery Test Value:........................................................................................... 8

3.7 Control or Timer: (Left side of Dual or Single Vat) ............................................... 8

3.8 Control or Timer: (Right side of Dual Vat)............................................................ 8

4 Other Displays: .............................................................................................. 9

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1 Key Locations and Functions:

Solstice I12 Cooking Computer Operations

Single Vat (60126801) and Dual Vat (60126802)

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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]; [MELTING]
[SOLID]/[LIQUID]; or [READY]. Some messages may show in both left and right
displays. Wait for the appliance to heat up to the [READY] condition before cooking.

1.2 To turn the appliance OFF:

Press the [I/O] key. Display will momentarily show the software version number and then
[OFF][OFF]. Use the Left [I/O] key for left side and Right [I/O] key for the right of dual vat

control 60126802. Either key may be used on the single vat controller.

1.3 To start a cook:

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When displays are showing [READY] 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 has no running cook timers, and shows [READY].

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 momentarily pressing the 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 [READY].

1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures:

To view the actual vat temperature, press the thermometer key. The display will show
[ACT nnnF] or [ACT nnnC], where nnn is the current vat temperature. After a few
moments, the display will return to [READY], [MELT ], or [HEATING] when no cooks are

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running, or, [CKn mm:ss] for any cooks still running.

To view the set temperature, press the thermometer key twice. The display will
show [SET nnnF] or [SET nnnC], where nnn is the current set temperature.
After a few moments, the display will return to [READY], [MELT ], or
[HEATING] , or, [CKn mm:ss] for a cook still running.

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1.6 To View Current Settings for cook, shake, and hold times:

To view the current settings for any product key, press the clock key, followed
by the desired product key.

The display will show [CKn mm:ss], followed by [SHn mm:ss], then [HDn mm:ss]. Where “n” is
the key number, and “mm:ss” are the current settings for time. After a few moments, the display
will return to [READY], [MELT ], or [HEATING] , or, [CKn mm:ss] for a cook still running.

Typical displays using key 4 as an example:

Key 4 set for 3 minutes and 28 seconds cook time.

Key 4 Shake Time is set for 2 minutes and :00 seconds before
the end of the Cook.

Key 4 Hold Time in set for 10:00 minutes.

In a few moments, the display will return to [READY]

1.7 To perform a Boil Out operation:

Normal maintenance of a fryer requires regular tank cleaning. This process involves draining the
vat of oil and filling with water. Cleaning solution is added, and the control is set to the boil out
mode by one of the following methods:

1.7.1 Automatic Boil Entry (Water Detection):

After filling an empty vat with water, 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 [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 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 conditions, and steam burn hazards to operators performing
cleaning operations.

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