Pitco Frialator S L22-306 User Manual

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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 are

possible by keyboard entry, including passwords.

The target audience for this manual is the Service Technician.

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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:.................................................................................................. 4

1.4 To cancel a Cook or Hold: .................................................................................. 5

1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures:.............................................................. 5

1.6 To View Current Settings for a Product Key: ...................................................... 5

1.6.1 Typical displays using the above key 4 as an example: ................................................5

2 To Enter Programming Level 1 (for the Store Manager): ...........................6

2.1 To Set Cook Temperature: ................................................................................. 6

2.2 To Change a Product Key–Cook, Shake, Hold and Hold Pre-Alarm Times, and Name:
6

2.2.1 Cook Time ......................................................................................................................6

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

2.2.3 Hold Time .......................................................................................................................7

2.2.4 Hold Pre-Alarm ...............................................................................................................7

2.2.5 Product Key Naming:......................................................................................................8

2.3 Set the Food Safe temperature for this key: ....................................................... 9

2.4 To Exit Level 1 programming:............................................................................. 9

3 To Enter Programming Level 2 (for the Store Manager): ........................10

3.1 Fahrenheit or Celsius Display:.......................................................................... 10

3.2 To Change Password or Requirement.............................................................. 10

3.3 Beeper Volume and Tone:................................................................................ 11

3.4 Language Selection:......................................................................................... 11

3.5 Recovery Test Value: ....................................................................................... 11

3.6 Control or Timer: .............................................................................................. 12

4 To Enter Programming Level 3 (for the Technician) ................................ 13

4.1 Offset Temperature Display.............................................................................. 13

4.2 Minimum Cycle Times ...................................................................................... 13

4.3 Recovery Time ................................................................................................. 14

4.4 Diagnostic Menu Entry ..................................................................................... 14

4.4.1 Left Basket Lift Output ..................................................................................................14

4.4.2 Right Basket Lift Output................................................................................................14

4.4.3 Heat Demand Output....................................................................................................14

4.4.4 Side On Output .............................................................................................................14

4.4.5 Drain Switch Input ........................................................................................................14

4.4.6 Lamp Test.....................................................................................................................14

4.4.7 Heat Feedback Input ....................................................................................................14

4.4.8 Fill Done Input: .............................................................................................................15

4.4.9 Exit Diagnostic Menu....................................................................................................15

4.5 Ready Level ..................................................................................................... 15

4.6 Temperature Operating Range......................................................................... 15

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4.7 More Service Menu Entry ................................................................................. 15

4.7.1 Cook Now .....................................................................................................................15

4.7.2 Maximum Fill Time .......................................................................................................16

4.7.3 Heat Demand Profile ....................................................................................................16

4.7.4 Shake Alarm Duration ..................................................................................................17

4.7.5 Hold Alarm Duration .....................................................................................................17

4.7.6 Cancel Duration ............................................................................................................17

4.7.7 Configuration Value ......................................................................................................17

4.7.8 Factory Reset ...............................................................................................................17

4.7.9 Standing Pilot Toggle ...................................................................................................18

4.7.10 To Exit More Service Menu.......................................................................................18

4.8 To Exit Programming Level 3 ........................................................................... 18

5 Factory Menu Level 4 (for the Technician)................................................19

5.1 Offset Temperature Display.............................................................................. 19

5.2 Minimum Cycle Time........................................................................................ 19

5.3 Recovery Time ................................................................................................. 19

5.4 Diagnostic Menu Entry ..................................................................................... 20

5.5 Ready Level ..................................................................................................... 20

5.6 Operating Temperature Range......................................................................... 20

5.7 High Limit Alarm Value..................................................................................... 20

5.8 Test On/Off....................................................................................................... 20

5.9 To Exit Factory Menu (Level 4):........................................................................ 20

6 Other Displays: ............................................................................................ 21

7 Mechanical Dimensions:............................................................................. 22

8 Electrical Connections at J1:...................................................................... 23

9 Installing Menu Strips: ................................................................................24

10 Probe Resistance Chart:............................................................................. 27

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1 Key Locations and Functions:

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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Display shows [S hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn ] where “nn” is the default key number, “S” means

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.

PreAlarm

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.

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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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2.3 Set the Food Safe temperature for this key:

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>]

Temperature for this product

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.

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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].

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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.

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.

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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].

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.

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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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4 To Enter Programming Level 3 (for the Technician)

With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following displays: [HEATING]

or [READY]. Press the program key. If [PASS ----] [PASSWORD] is displayed

refer to section 2.0. After entering the store managers password, the display will show
[PROGRAM]. Right display will be blank.

Level 3 Password

Enter technicians password

Display will show [SERVICE]. Product key indicators will
illuminate to prompt operator to select a key. This section details
parameters that may be changed in Level 3 programming.

4.1 Offset Temperature Display

This adjustment allows the displayed temperature value to be offset to reflect the true center vat
temperature while reading the probe tip temperature. Default value is zero. With zero
value set, displayed values are the probe temperature.

using the location keys as numeric keypad for entry.

With display showing [SERVICE] press product key 1.

Display shows [OFF nn F] [DEGREES], where “nn” is the value of the adjustment.

Negative values are preceded with a minus sign. To change this value, use the location keys for
numeric entry of a new value.

Press the key. Display will show [POSITIVE] [DEGREES].

Use the product key to scroll choices (Positive or Negative value). After selection, press the

key. Display shows [SERVICE].

Note: Computer Display Temp – Center Vat Temp = Offset (+/-). Example: Computer Display shows
185F while Center Vat Temp measures at 182F; 185F – 182F = - 3 °F. A negative offset value.

Warning: Proper equipment and expertise is required to properly adjust this value. Even small changes
may negatively effect cooking performance.

4.2 Minimum Cycle Times

With display showing [SERVICE], press product key 3.

Display shows [MIN ON:nn] [MIN ON], where “nn” is the value, in seconds, for minimum
heat pulse period. To change this value, use the location keys for numeric entry of a new

value, then press the key. Display now shows [MINOFF:nn] [MIN OFF]. The value

of nn is minimum number of seconds an off period can last.

Press the key. Display now shows [SERVICE].

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4.3 Recovery Time

With display showing [SERVICE], press product key 4.

Display shows [RECY nnn] [RECOVERY], where nnn is the last cold start recovery time.
No adjustments are permitted here. This is an information display only.

Press the key. Display returns to [SERVICE].

4.4 Diagnostic Menu Entry

The diagnostic menu is used to determine the functionality of controller outputs and inputs. By
exercising each output and examining inputs, a determination can be made if an appliance problem is
controller related. In the diagnostic menu, location keys are assigned specific inputs or outputs.

All outputs turned ON should produce 24VDC at the appropriate pins on the controller
connector. Controller inputs can be verified by the on or off state of the indicator above the
product key. This section details the process of checking each input and output.

With display showing [SERVICE], press product key 5.

Display will show: .

4.4.1 Left Basket Lift Output

Press the product key 1 to toggle the left basket lift output ON. Display will show

[L BASKET]. Press again to toggle output OFF.

4.4.2 Right Basket Lift Output

Press the product key 2 to toggle the right basket lift output ON. Display will show

[R BASKET]. Press again to toggle output OFF.

4.4.3 Heat Demand Output

Press and hold the product key 3 to force Heat Demand output ON. Display will show

[HEAT DEM]. Releasing the key will turn the output OFF.

4.4.4 Side On Output

Press the product key 4 to toggle the Side ON output ON. Display will show

[SIDE ON] Press again to toggle output OFF.

4.4.5 Drain Switch Input

Press the product key 5. Display will show state of the Drain Valve input. Display will
show [DRN ON (or OFF)]. Product key 5 indicator shows the ON or OFF state of the
input.

4.4.6 Lamp Test

Press the product key 6. All display indicators will be forced on. The purpose is to
reveal non-functional indicators or displays.

4.4.7 Heat Feedback Input

Press the product key 7. Display will show state of the Heat Feedback input [FB xxx],
where xxx is ON or OFF. Product key 7 indicator shows the ON or OFF state of the
input.

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4.4.8 Fill Done Input:

Press the product key 8. Display will show state of the Fill Done input [FD xxx], where
xxx is ON or OFF. Product key 8 indicator shows the ON or OFF state of the input.

4.4.9 Exit Diagnostic Menu

To exit diagnostic menu, Press the key. Display will return to [SERVICE]. Other service

menu items may be selected for changes.

To return to programming press the key again. Display will show [PROGRAM]. Other

settings can be made in section 2.

To return to normal operations, press the key again. Display will show one of the normal

displays: [HEATING] or [READY].

4.5 Ready Level

With display showing [SERVICE], press product key 6.

Display shows [READY nn], where “nn” is the value, in degrees below set temperature that
the READY message is displayed. To change this value, use the location keys for numeric
entry of a new value. Factory default value is 10°F.

Press the key. Display now shows [SERVICE].

4.6 Temperature Operating Range

Forces the control to display the range of temperatures that may be set by operators.

With display showing [SERVICE], press product key 7.

Display shows [RANGE 1] [150 230]. No adjustments are permitted here. This is an

information display only. Press the key. Display returns to [SERVICE].

4.7 More Service Menu Entry

With display showing [SERVICE], press product key 8.

Display now shows .

Location keys will illuminate where adjustments are permitted; all other keys are inactive. The following
section details each product key function in the More Service Menu.

4.7.1 Cook Now

Should operators be forced to acknowledge a Cook Done Alarm before starting another cook?
This setting forces that requirement. Factory default value is OFF.

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With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press product key 1. Display will show [NOW

xxx] [COOK NOW], where “xxx” is ON or OFF. Use product key change value, then

press the to save choice. Display returns to [MORE] [SERVICE].

Note: With OFF value selection, operators must acknowledge a done cook [DONE nn] display
before starting any another cooks.

With an ON value, operators are permitted to start a cook on the opposite side before
acknowledging a cook done alarm.

Example: The left display is showing [DONE 2] with the beeper alarm sounding. Indicator 2 is
flashing needing to be acknowledged. All other product indicators are off.

With a set value of OFF, no other cooks can start until product key 2 is pressed to
acknowledge and clear the cook done alarm.

With a value of ON set, a cook on the right side of the control (keys 7-12) may be started
before operator clears the cook done alarm for product key #2 on the left side.

4.7.2 Maximum Fill Time

This setting is the maximum amount of time to fill, or re-fill the tank. Refill times exceeding this
time will force an alarm [ FILL ] [FAILURE].

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key .

Display will show [ mm:ss] [ FILL ]. The factory default time is 20:00.

Use product key change value, then press the to save choice. Display returns to

[MORE] [SERVICE].

4.7.3 Heat Demand Profile

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key . Display will show [xxxxxxx]

[HEAT DEM], where xxxxxxx may be one of 3 heat control profiles listed below.

1. [GENERIC 1] for gas fired appliances. This is the factory default.

2. [GENERIC 2] for electric appliances.

3. [T-STAT] control operates as a mechanical thermostat for general purpose
applications on gas or electric fryers. This setting offers the quickest possible recovery
times at the expense of temperature overshoot suppression.

Use product key change value, then press the to save choice. Display returns to

[MORE] [SERVICE].

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4.7.4 Shake Alarm Duration

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key . Display will show [SH-DUR:nn]

[DURATION], where “nn” is the time in seconds the shake alarm will sound. Use location keys

for numeric entry of desired value, then press the to save choice. Display returns to

[MORE] [SERVICE].

4.7.5 Hold Alarm Duration

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key . Display will show [HD-DUR:nn]

[DURATION], where “nn” is the time in seconds the hold alarm will sound. Use location keys

for numeric entry of desired value, then press the to save choice. Display returns to

[MORE] [SERVICE].

4.7.6 Cancel Duration

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With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key . Display will show [CANCEL:nn]

[DELAY] , where “nn” is the time in seconds the operators must press a basket key to cancel a

cook. Use location keys for numeric entry of desired value, then press the to save

choice. Display returns to [MORE] [SERVICE]. Default value is 4 seconds.

4.7.7 Configuration Value

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key . Display will show [CFG hhhh],

where “hhhh” is a hexadecimal check sum of the program contained in the controller.
Modifications to any part of the setup of this control will change the check sum value. Press the

key. Display will return to [MORE] [SERVICE].

4.7.8 Factory Reset

Factory Reset provides a quick way to erase all setup changes and restore control to factory
settings.

Warning: Any settings made prior to a factory reset will be lost. This includes
customer specific downloads performed at Pitco Frialator.

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key . After a few moments, the display

will show [ P ] for reset. Press the display will return to [MORE] [SERVICE].

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4.7.9 Standing Pilot Toggle

For some applications, it is desirable to maintain the gas pilot flame when the appliance is
OFF. Heat from the pilot keeps the vat warmer for quicker start-ups in the morning. Default
setting for standing pilot is off.

Note: Heat Demand Profile (section 4.8.3) must be set to Generic 1, or T-stat.
Standing Pilot toggle has no effect in any other setting.

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press key . Display will show [STANDING]

[PILOT n], where “n” is ON or OFF. Use key to toggle value, then press the to

save choice. Display returns to [MORE] [SERVICE].

4.7.10 To Exit More Service Menu

With display showing [MORE] [SERVICE], press the key. Display returns to [SERVICE].

Continue with Level 2 programming in section 4 (display showing [SERVICE]), or continue.

4.8 To Exit Programming Level 3

• With display showing [SERVICE], press the key. Display will show [PROGRAM]. Continue

with changes in section 2, or continue.

• To return to normal operations, press the key again. Display will show one of the normal

displays: [HEATING] or [READY].

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5 Factory Menu Level 4 (for the Technician)

With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following: [HEATING or [READY]. Press

the program key. Left display will show [PROGRAM]. Right display will be blank.

Factory Password

Enter password

using the location keys as numeric keypad for entry.

Display will show . The key indicators will illuminate to prompt

operator to select a key. This section details parameters that may be changed in Factory
programming.

5.1 Offset Temperature Display

This adjustment allows the displayed temperature value to be offset to reflect the true center vat
temperature while reading the probe tip temperature. Default value is zero. With zero value set,
displayed values are the probe temperature.

With display showing [FACTORY], press product key 1.

Display shows [OFF nn F] [DEGREES], where “nn” is the value of the adjustment.

Negative values are preceded with a minus sign. To change this value, use the location
keys for numeric entry of a new value.

Press the key. Display will show [POSITIVE] [DEGREES]. Use the product key to scroll

choices (Positive or Negative value). After selection, press the key. Display shows

[FACTORY].

Note: Computer Display Temp – Center Vat Temp = Offset (+/-). Example: Computer Display shows
185F while Center Vat Temp measures at 182F; 185F – 182F = - 3 °F. A negative offset value.

Warning: Proper equipment and expertise is required to properly adjust this value. Even small changes
may negatively effect cooking performance.

5.2 Minimum Cycle Time

With display showing [FACTORY], press product key 3.

Display shows [MIN ON :nn] [MIN ON], where “nn” is the value, in seconds, of time for
minimum heat pulse period. To change this value, use the location keys for numeric entry of

a new value. Press the key. Display now shows [FACTORY].

5.3 Recovery Time

With display showing [FACTORY], press product key 4.

Display shows [RECY nnn] [RECOVERY], where nnn is the last cold start recovery time.

No adjustments are permitted here. This is an information display only. Press the

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key. Display returns to [FACTORY].

5.4 Diagnostic Menu Entry

Same as section 4.5 except [FACTORY] is displayed instead of [SERVICE].

5.5 Ready Level

With display showing [FACTORY], press product key 6.

Display shows [READY nn], where “nn” is the value, in degrees below set temperature that
the READY message is displayed. To change this value, use the location keys for numeric
entry of a new value.

Press the key. Display now shows [FACTORY].

5.6 Operating Temperature Range

With display showing [FACTORY], press product key 7. This forces the control to display
the range of temperatures that may be set by operators.

Display shows [RANGE 1] [150 230]. No adjustments are permitted here. This is an

information display only. Press the key. Display returns to [FACTORY].

5.7 High Limit Alarm Value

Pressing product key 8 forces the control to display the temperature above set
temperature, the high limit alarm will sound. This is a display only value, no changes can

be made through the keypad. Press the key. Display returns to [FACTORY].

Factory default value is 20°F, or 240°F absolute, whichever is less. This value can only be

changed by factory download at Pitco.

5.8 Test On/Off

With display showing [FACTORY], press product key [10/0].

Display shows [TEST xx], where “xx” is ON or OFF. If ON is selected, temperatures
displayed by the controller are probe tip temperatures unaltered by values set in section

4.1, or 5.1. For normal operations, this setting should remain OFF.

To change this value, use product key to toggle choice (ON or OFF).

Press the key. Display now shows [FACTORY].

5.9 To Exit Factory Menu (Level 4):

To exit Factory Programming, press the key. Display will show [PROGRAM]. Continue with

settings in section 2 or 3, or exit in the next step.

To return to normal operations, press the key again.

Display will show one of the normal displays: [HEATING] or [READY].

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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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7 Mechanical Dimensions:

FRONT

OOK

C

BACK

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8 Electrical Connections at J1:

12FDIN

24VAC

Fill Done Input

Thermistor

J1 Inputs Type Nominal Notes:

1 ACH PWR 24VAC
2 ACN PWR 24VACN
3 PROBE+
4 PROBE­5 DVI IN 24VAC Drain Valve Interlock
6 HFB IN 24VAC Heat Feed Back
7 24VDC COM IN 24VDC DC Return
8 HD OUT 24VDC Heat Demand

9 SO/xFER OUT 24VDC Side ON or XFER
10 RBL OUT 24VDC Right Basket Lift
11 LBL OUT 24VDC Left Basket Lift

Proble

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24VAC +20% -15% 50/60Hz.
24VAC Return.

Resistance varies with vat temperature. 942 Ohms
@ 350°F

Tip: Use the diagnostic menu to check outputs, and
verify inputs.

12 9 6

11 8 5

10

7 4 1

J1

7 4

5

11108

12 9 6 3

3

2

1

2

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9 Installing Menu Strips:

Step 1:

 Remove the two screws holding the control and

bezel.

 Gently pull the assembly out and down.

Step 2:

 Disconnect the molex connector and remove

the bezel assembly from the unit.

Step 3

 With the control face down, using a nut driver,

remove two 5/16” nuts at the bottom of the
bezel and loosen the top two 5/16” nuts.

 Remove the control and place on its back.

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Step 4:

 Locate the menu strip and align with the black

tab on the control.

 Gently slide the menu strip into the slot

until the strip goes to the end of the
control.

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Step 5:

 Follow steps 3, 2, and 1 in reverse order

to reinstall the control and bezel to the
unit.

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10 Probe Resistance Chart:

Resistance

Probe Resistance in 5°F Increments.

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Probe

Temp

(°F)

10 -12.2 562734 175 79.4 11719 340 171.1 1058.23
15 -9.4 483875 180 82.2 10716 345 173.9 998.09
20 -6.7 417167 185 85.0 9812 350 176.7 942.00
25 -3.9 360589 190 87.8 8995 355 179.4 889.67
30 -1.1 312474 195 90.6 8255 360 182.2 840.78
35 1.7 271446 200 93.3 7586 365 185.0 795.10
40 4.4 236370 205 96.1 6979 370 187.8 752.38
45 7.2 206311 210 98.9 6427 375 190.6 712.41
50 10.0 180491 215 101.7 5926 380 193.3 674.95
55 12.8 158252 220 104.4 5470 385 196.1 639.87
60 15.6 139055 225 107.2 5055 390 198.9 606.96
65 18.3 122489 230 110.0 4675 395 201.7 576.09
70 21.1 108051 235 112.8 4329 400 204.4 547.09
75 23.9 95539 240 115.6 4013 405 207.2 519.86
80 26.7 84644 245 118.3 3723 410 210.0 494.24
85 29.4 75136 250 121.1 3458 415 212.8 470.16
90 32.2 66823 255 123.9 3214 420 215.6 447.49

95 35.0 59540 260 126.7 2991 425 218.3 426.13
100 37.8 53146 265 129.4 2785 430 221.1 406.02
105 40.6 47523 270 132.2 2597 435 223.9 387.04
110 43.3 42569 275 135.0 2422 440 226.7 369.14
115 46.1 38195 280 137.8 2262 445 229.4 352.24
120 48.9 34328 285 140.6 2113.9 450 232.2 336.29
125 51.7 30902 290 143.3 1977.3 455 235.0 321.21
130 54.4 27862 295 146.1 1851.0 460 237.8 306.94
135 57.2 25161 300 148.9 1734.3 465 240.6 293.46
140 60.0 22755 305 151.7 1626.1 470 243.3 280.69
145 62.8 20610 310 154.4 1525.9 475 246.1 268.61
150 65.6 18695 315 157.2 1433.0 480 248.9 257.15
155 68.3 16981 320 160.0 1346.7 485 251.7 246.30
160 71.1 15446 325 162.8 1266.6 490 254.4 236.00
165 73.9 14069 330 165.6 1192.1 495 257.2 226.24
170 76.7 12823 335 168.3 1122.8 500 260.0 216.96

Probe

Temp

(°C)

Resistance

(Ohms)

Probe

Temp

(°F)

Probe
Temp

(°C)

(Ohms)

Probe

Temp

(°F)

Probe

Temp

(°C)

Resistance

(Ohms)

Notes: Resistance of either probe lead to the frame of the appliance should read as “open” on the
meter. Typically this is 1Meg ohms or more.

°C = 5/9 (°F-32)

°F = (9/5 * °C) +32

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In the event of problems with or questions
about your order, please contact the Pitco
Frialator factory at

[phone] US and Canada only

[phone] World Wide

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 listed
to the left.