KIENLE PK 400 User manual

Pasta Cooker
Standalone and
Built-on Devices
Installation and
Operating Instructions
July 2022
PK 400
PKE 400
PK 600
PKE 600
Deep Frying and Pasta Technology
Made in Germany

Product Liability Exclusion
Installations or repairs that are not performed by authorised specialist personnel or not with
genuine spare parts as well as all technical modifications to the pasta cooker that are not
approved by the manufacturer will lead to voiding of the warranty and product liability of the
manufacturer.
KIENLE GmbH reserves the right to make modifications or improvements without prior
announcement.
KIENLE GmbH
Deep Frying and Pasta Technology
Nelkenstrasse 3
D-72469 Meßstetten-Hartheim
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
www.kienle-fritteusen.de

Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions and Regulations................................................................................................ 3
1.1. Warning Signs, Hazard Symbols and Information Symbols......................................................... 3
1.2. Basic Safety Instructions and Regulations................................................................................... 4
1.3. Intended Use ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Misuse ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5. Product-specific Hazards............................................................................................................. 5
1.6. Personnel Qualification............................................................................................................... 6
2. Transport, Installation..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Checking for Transport Damages ................................................................................................ 6
2.2. Transport..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3. Installation................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Observe the Installation Regulations .......................................................................................... 7
2.5. Choice of Installation Site............................................................................................................ 7
2.6. Installation of the Standalone Devices PK400 and PK 600.......................................................... 7
3. Water Connection ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. Notes on water Connection ........................................................................................................ 8
3.2. Cold Water Connection (Standalone Devices) ............................................................................ 8
4. Choice of Water Softener/Water Filter Water Treatment.............................................................. 9
4.1. Water Treatment System............................................................................................................ 9
4.2. Requirements for the Soft Water Connection ............................................................................ 9
4.3. Conversion for the Units of Water Hardness ............................................................................ 10
4.4. Connecting the Water Drain –Connection Examples............................................................... 10
5. Electrical Connection..................................................................................................................... 11
5.1. Technical data ........................................................................................................................... 11
6. Prior to First-time Commissioning................................................................................................. 11
7. Appliance Description ................................................................................................................... 12
8. Pasta Basket Range........................................................................................................................ 13
9. Time setting................................................................................................................................... 14
10. Commissioning/Quick Guide......................................................................................................... 15
11. Programming................................................................................................................................. 16
12. Correct Cooking Salt Dosing .......................................................................................................... 17
13. Cleaning Instructions for Pasta Cookers........................................................................................ 18
14. Pasta Cookers and Stainless Steel ................................................................................................. 19
Pasta Cookers and Stainless Steel - Care....................................................................................... 20
15. Operating Notes for Pasta Cookers............................................................................................... 21
16. Customer Service........................................................................................................................... 22
17. Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 23
18. Fault Messages.............................................................................................................................. 24
19. Disposal ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Safety regulations:
The manual must be read and observed by all individuals
who work with the appliance.
All these individuals must be familiar with and observe the safety regulations.
They must be available at all times at the work site. The installation and operating instructions
must be handed over when reselling the pasta cooker.
The electrical connection must be made by a qualified electrician. Observe the water connection
instructions.
The appliance is only approved for supervised operation. Clean the pasta cooker regularly.

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1. Safety Instructions and Regulations
➔Follow the safety instructions in the installation and operating instructions!
➔Caution: Switch off power to the appliance and secure against switching back on before
opening the appliance!
Incorrect electrical installation can lead to severe injury or even death. Electrical connections
may only be made by a qualified electrician
Incorrect installation, settings, modifications or failure to carry out maintenance work on the
appliance can lead to damage to the appliance or injury to persons.
➔The water supply and drainage connections may only be made by specialists or by an
authorised customer service!
➔The appliance may not be operated without a water connection! Otherwise, it will overheat
and be switched off by the control system.
➔Damages due to failure to observe installation specifications are excluded from the
warranty!
Damaged appliances may not be connected!
➔Repairs and service work may only be carried out by authorised and trained specialist
personnel.
1.1. Warning Signs, Hazard Symbols and Information Symbols
CAUTION/ATTENTION! Risk of injury, risk of damage! Warning of possible physical
injury, a health risk or property damage!
DANGER! High voltage! Risk of electric shock with possible severe injury or death
as a result!
CAUTION! Warning of hot objects or materials and possible injury from burns!

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1.2. Basic Safety Instructions and Regulations
The appliance complies with the state of the art and recognised technical safety rules. Nevertheless,
there may still be residual risks.
The appliance may only be operated in perfect condition under observance of the
operating instructions.
All conversions or modifications to the product may only be made by authorised
persons.
The manual must be read and observed by all individuals who work with the appliance.
→All these individuals must be familiar with and observe the safety regulations.
→They must be available at all times at the work site.
Electric shock; electrical connections must be made by specialist personnel (see
personnel qualification table).
Fire risk; the appliance is only approved for supervised operation
1.3. Intended Use
The appliance is intended for commercial use and may only be operated:
-by trained personnel
-when the appliance is under supervision
-for the intended purpose according to the operating instructions
The appliance may only be used for preparing meals.
1.4. Misuse
- The appliance may not be used for warning, drying and storing objects or for melting materials.
- The appliance may not be operated outdoors and without a water connection.
- Sodium ion exchangers (common in dish washers) are not permitted for these appliances.
- Systems with phosphate and silicate dosing may not be used. They can lead to malfunctions in
appliance parts and deposits in the cooking reservoir.
- Systems based on electromagnetic fields offer no calcification protection for this type of appliance.
- The appliance may not be used by children, untrained personnel or individuals with restricted
physical, sensory or mental abilities.

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1.5. Product-specific Hazards
➔Avoid crushing or hitting hazard for parts of the body:
Observe the instructions on the packaging for storing, lifting or transporting.
➔Avoid risk of explosion:
- The appliance must not be installed in places where there is a risk of explosion.
➔Electric shock, fire risk:
- Do not allow water to spill over live parts.
- Avoid damage to the power cable; damaged power cables must be replaced immediately by
specialist personnel.
- Connections may only be made by specialist personnel.
- The appliance may not be operated unsupervised.
➔Chemical burns, sensitisation of the skin surface, intoxication
- Wear protective equipment (gloves, goggles, protective overalls) when handing chemicals.
- Use only suitable chemicals; observe the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Disconnect power to the appliance before cleaning.
➔Burns, scalding:
- Filling or removing food can cause scalding; the owner is responsible for providing appropriate
safety measures and protective equipment as well as warning signs.
➔Danger of slipping:
- Provide appropriate flooring on which there is no danger of slipping when wet.
➔Disease-causing germs:
- National hygiene regulations must be observed and proof provided.

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1.6. Personnel Qualification
➔Observe work safety regulations.
➔Read the installation and operating instructions carefully before use.
Activity
User group
Qualification/training
Installation/commissioning
Specialist
personnel
Authorised electrician (qualified electrician or
person with similar training)
Work on the electrical
system
Specialist
personnel
Authorised electrician (qualified electrician or
person with similar training)
Operation, cleaning
Laymen
Instruction by the owner based on the operating
instructions, safety briefing
Maintenance, repair
Specialist
personnel
Authorised electrician (qualified electrician or
person with similar training)
Instruction
Owner
Superior legal person responsible for the intended
use, for training and deployment of the authorised
persons
2. Transport, Installation
2.1. Checking for Transport Damages
➔Check the packaging and appliance for transport damages.
➔If transport damages are suspected, have your shipping agent record the damage
immediately –before signing! Then notify the sender.
2.2. Transport
➔If the appliance has to be transported outdoors in sub-zero temperatures, the water-carrying
systems in the appliance must be emptied by the authorised customer service first. The
water in the parts would otherwise freeze and damage the appliance.
➔Transport only by pallet truck on the pallet. Do not drive the pallet truck directly under the
appliance, otherwise parts could be damaged.
➔Secure the appliance against tipping during transport!
➔Remove all protective films from the appliance before final installation. Remove adhesive
residues with white gas or benzene.

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2.3. Installation
➔Installation may only be performed by specialist personnel or acceptance must be carried out
by specialist personnel at least (before FIRST-TIME commissioning).
➔Install the appliance or level ground. Balance slight unlevelness with the adjustable screw
feet.
➔The appliance must be secured against shifting position!
➔For better accessibility for service work, we recommend you to install the water and
electrical connections flexibly.
➔Remove all boxes, packaging materials, documents and accessories from the cooking
reservoir.
2.4. Observe the Installation Regulations
➔Observe the local technical regulations for kitchens.
➔The installations must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions
and recognised rules of technology.
➔See the work safety information of the employer’s liability insurance association.
2.5. Choice of Installation Site
➔Do not install the appliance on inflammable surfaces or against inflammable walls.
➔Install the appliance safe from frost! The ambient temperature at the installation site must
not drop below freezing. The water in the parts would otherwise freeze and damage the
appliance.
➔Do not install the appliance near to deep dryers! Water from the hose shower must not be
allowed to splash into the deep fryer (observe the safety regulations)!
➔No loose parts (e.g. spices) may be stored above the appliance.
2.6. Installation of the Standalone Devices PK400 and PK 600
➔Align the appliance horizontally so that the water in the cooking compartment can drain
optimally.
➔Secure the appliance against shifting position.

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3. Water Connection
3.1. Notes on water Connection
➔Ask your local water supply company for information about the water quality, water pressure
and water hardness prior to installation.
➔Observe the regional regulations and “Technical Rules for Drinking Water Installations” EN
1717!
➔The appliance may only be connected to a water mains that complies with the drinking water
ordinances.
➔No connecting pipes of galvanised iron or similar material may be used between the water
softener and the appliance (otherwise danger of rust)!
➔Observe the installation and operating instructions for the water softener.
3.2. Cold Water Connection (Standalone Devices)
Risk of damage! The appliance may not be operated without a water connection!
For built-in devices - see data sheet.
A = water drain 1” AG
B = hand shower option,
drinking water connection ¾”
AG
C = drinking water connection ¾”
AG
D = power cable
Use a pressure-proof, flexible, DVGW-tested hose
with a diameter of at least ½ and inch and a ¾-
inch screw fitting for the connection. The water
supply line must be secured by an easily accessibly
shut-off valve that only opens in operation
(supervised operation). Make sure that the hose is
long enough to be able to move the appliance for
service work.
Flush the on-site water pipe and supply hoses
before connecting.
Connect the appliance to an easily accessible
water stop tap!
The supply hose must not be kinked or deformed!
Check all connections for leaks.
B

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4. Choice of Water Softener/Water Filter Water Treatment
4.1. Water Treatment System
➔Water softener manufacturers offer systems that are specially designed for pasta cookers.
These can also be combined with particulate/fine and activated carbon filters. We
recommend the water softener from Brita Co., for example.
➔Do not connect water softeners to pre-softened water.
➔Reverse osmosis systems can generally be a running cost-saving alternative to full and/or
partial desalination through filter systems. Osmosis systems draw almost all hardening
substances and non-hard minerals from the water. These systems are also required to
remove high chloride and silicate concentrations.
➔Particulate/fine filters with filter fineness 5-15 µm filter contaminations such as deposits
from water pipes, sand, iron particles or suspended sediments, for example. Select an
adequate flow rate of the fine filter so that there is no pressure loss and a sufficient flow
volume is ensured.
➔Activated carbon filters eliminate too high chlorine concentrations.
4.2. Requirements for the Soft Water Connection
Soft water/cold water
Use
For cooking reservoir filling and evaporation compensation.
Option: Hose shower
Water temperature
Cold water (maximum 30°C) Do not connect to hot water.
Minimum water pressure
200 kPa = 2 bar (dynamic/flow pressure)
A booster pump must be installed if the water pressure is too low.
Check the dynamic water pressure, e.g. with the hose shower
open.
Maximum water pressure
600 kPa = 6 bar (static)
A pressure reducer must be installed if the water pressure is too high.
Water hardness °dH
A water softener must be installed above 3°dH.
This largely avoids lime deposits
in the cooking reservoir.
Danger of corrosion below 3°dH.
We urgently recommend you to install
a water softener above 5 dH.
Carbonate 0°KH
0°KH
At 0°KH, all hardeners are eliminated and there are no lime deposits n
heaters and in the cooking reservoir.
Contaminations
Install a water filter with filter fineness 5-15 µm to eliminate deposits
in water pipes, sand, iron particles or suspended sediments,
for example.