Pitco SG6H Configuration guide

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Pitco SG6H Gas 6
Head Open Fryer
Introduction 3
Description — Pitco 6 Head Open Fryer 4
Description — Pitco 6 Head Frypot 6
Description — Pitco 6 Head Lift Assist 8
Description — Pitco 6 Head Filter 10
Standards 14
Procedure Summary 16
Procedures 18
Problem Solving 31
Racking Diagrams 35
Set Point Matrix 39

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Introduction
Open fryers are used to cook many products in our
restaurants. Available in electric or gas, this fryer
operates without pressure and can cook from 1 to 6
heads of chicken. It is also used to cook strips, fries, etc. This
procedure covers the Pitco SG6H fryer.
CAUTION!
All fryers are potentially hazardous, in that fire, electrical
shock, or burns may occur. The equipment must be installed
and serviced only by authorized service agents.
All operating procedures must be followed carefully. Fryers
are equipped with safety devices that minimize these
hazards.
Fryers are equipped with safety devices that minimize these
hazards. If shortening begins to smoke excessively, turn the
fryer OFF and immediately contact your authorized service
agent.
Never remove product from fryer prior to completion off cook
cycle. Removing product before the cook cycle is completed
could result in under cooked product and place our customers
at risk of food borne illness.

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Description — Pitco Gas 6 Head Open Fryer
Part Function
1 Frying computer Controls cooking times and temperatures.
2 Drain valve (Blue) Allows shortening to drain into filtering unit.
3 Pilot flame Automatically ignites gas burners.
4 Manual Gas shut-off valve Turns OFF gas to fryer.
5 Heat Light Lights when computer is calling for heat.
6 ON/OFF/PUMP switch Turns fryer heater ON/OFF, or turns pump ON/OFF.
7 Hi-Limit Reset button Allows Hi-limit to be reset if oil gets too hot.
8 Filter pump breaker Trips when pump is overloaded. OFF, then ON
resets.
9 Oil flow selector (Red) Selects between oil polish, and frypot refill.
9A Adjustable Leg Allows the cooker to be levelled on uneven floors.
9B Standpipe Strainer Protects the filter pump from debris if the filter paper
is ripped or installed imporperly.

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Description — Pitco Gas SG6H Frypot
Part Function
10 Flue vent Directs burned gas into overhead vent.
11 Oil return spout Oil from filter comes out here for frypot rinsing.
12 Fry basket holder rod Allows basket frying of snackable items.
13 Oil FULL line Indicates when frypot is FULL of oil.
14 Oil FILL line Indicates when oil needs to be added to the frypot.
15 Float switch Cuts OFF gas flame when draining oil from fryer.
16 Heat tubes Transfers heat to the cooking oil.
17 Bun pan holders Holds pan while loading/unloading rack holders.
18 Computer sensor probe Sends oil temperature to the frying computer.
19 Hi-Limit Automatically shuts off heater if the oil gets too hot.

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Description — Pitco 6 Head Product Lifter
Part Function
20 Lifter handle arm Use this to raise and lower product into fryer.
21 ½ rack holder Supports 1-6 ½ racks.
22 Oil FILL line Indicates when oil needs to be added to the frypot.
23 Float switch Cuts off heat when draining oil from fryer.
24 Lift assist Makes lifting product in and out easy.
25 Lifter carriage assembly Attaches the rack holders to the lifter handle
26 ½ bun pan rack Supports bone-in chicken strips
27 ½ rack cover Prevents “float away” when cooking strips

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Description — Pitco 6 Head - FILTER SYSTEM
Part Function
1 Drain outlet swivel Directs oil to filter, swings out for easy filter pan
removal or oil disposal.
2 Crackling basket Traps larger cracklings
3 Oil polish swivel assembly Directs oil to filter, swings out for easy oil disposal.
4 Filter pan Holds oil during filtering and oil polishing.
5 Oil Flow Selector Selects between oil polish and frypot refill
6 Filter standpipe with strainer Prevents cracklings from getting in the pump.
7 Filter rack Supports the filter paper during filtering/polishing.
8 Filter pick up assembly Holds paper folded, and connects to the fryer.

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See: Cooking Computers & Timers Introduction section in this volume for a description
of the various fryer timers.
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Other Equipment with the Open Fryer
Skimmer Cooking Basket
Insulated Gloves Half Rack Cover

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Standards
Bolded items represent main categories of standards.
Standard CER Ref
Shortening in fryers is filtered correctly and quality
assured following safe practices. 72.00
Solid shortening is melted slowly on stove or by using melt
cycle on fryer. 72.01
Shortening in fryers is skimmed as needed. 72.02
Shortening level is at mark and visibility is greater than 3in
7.5cm when at drop temperature. 72.03
Shortening is not smoking and/or foaming. 72.04
Shortening temperature for “drop” is verified with
thermometer to be correct per fryer spec
- Calibrate each fryer as needed.
72.05
Fryers are filtered as required per standard for fryer. 72.06
Fryers are in “COOL” mode or “OFF” when not needed for
continuous cooking. 72.07
Personal protective equipment is used
- Personal protective equipment may include safety gloves,
goggles, aprons, back supports, etc.
72.08
Shortening is not handled at temperatures above 160°F
71°C. 72.09
Filters are in good condition. 72.10
Open fryers are clean and well maintained. 73.00
Fryers are clean, with no grease build up inside, outside,
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Standard CER Ref
Fryer is level and in good condition. 73.02
Heat Curve Computer set points are verified to specification for
fryer and product. 73.03
Computer panel buttons are clearly labelled. 73.04
Probe is in good condition — straight, accurate, and clean (with
no carbon deposits). 73.05
Fryer cook baskets are clean and in good condition with no
build-up, or bent or missing wires. 73.06
Shortening level is within 1/2in 1.25cm of the Shortening Level
Line when frying. 73.07

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Procedure Summary
Procedure Action Steps
1Getting
Started —
Morning
Polish
Shortening
Wash and sanitize hands.
Check shortening level.
Turn fryer ON and heat to cool.
Assemble filter and filter tank.
Filter (polish) shortening.
Begin morning start-up.
Adjust shortening.
Heat shortening.
2Cooking and
Cleaning Pitco
6Head Fryers
Refer to Product Manual for details on cooking
products
Filter Fryer
– At close.
– Prior to afternoon polish.
– With every shortening change.
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If volume dictates, filter more often.
3Mid-day Polish Drain, flush & refill cookpot
Clean filter & filter pan
Polish Shortening

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4Nightly
Cleaning
Turn Fryer Off and Drain
Clean Cookpot and pump-up
Disassemble Filter and Clean – Allow parts to dry
overnight.
Clean Filter Tank
5Shortening
Change
Melt Shortening
Turn off fryer and discard Old Shortening
Spray Fryer with Fryer Oven Cleaner
Clean Surfaces
Neutralize Fryer
Rinse and dry Fryer
Add New Shortening
6Checking
Fryer
Recovery
Rate —
Monthly
Test fryer after morning start-up pressing Controller
“hidden key” for 1 second.
The recovery test shows how long it takes the fryer
to heat up from 275° to 300°F 121° to 149°C.
Compare result against ideal recovery range of 2
minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds.
If result is longer than maximum recovery time 2
days in a row, call maintenance.

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CAUTION!
If the shortening does not cover the domes/heating
elements, the result could be a flash fire and scorched
shortening.
Procedures
1Getting Started —
Morning Polish
Shortening
Supplies/tools: CER measurement tool kit
Digital thermometer probe
Skimmer
1Check
Shortening
Level
Ensure the fryer is level, using level in CER
measurement tool kit.
Check that the shortening level in the fryer is above the
domes/heating elements. Add shortening if necessary.
2Turn Fryer ON Turn the fryer ON.
Fryer automatically goes through a melt cycle.
Allow shortening to heat until display reads “COOL”.
Press “EXIT COOL”, and any product key.
Let fryer heat until “DROP” is displayed (allow up to 25
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Stir shortening with skimmer.

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3Assemble Filter Slide metal screen into filter envelope. (Make sure all
filter parts are dry before assembling them because if
the filter paper is damp the paper swells and then it can't
filter efficiently.)
Fold envelope flap over screen to close.
Slide the envelope into the clamp from the tube
assembly.
Attach the stand
pipe to the fitting
on the metal
screen coming
through the filter
envelope
Tighten the nut
HAND-TIGHT
ONLY.
.
4Set Up Filter
Tank
Install filter assembly in the filter tank.
Turn the standpipe to rest in the support bracket on the
filter tank.
Place the crackling basket in the filter tank, hook it onto
the front edge of the filter pan.
Check that the standpipe strainer is clean.
5Turn Fryer
OFF
When you see droP or (when the fryer is at cook temp.), turn
the fryer OFF to prevent a flash fire and/or scorched
shortening.
Double Fold Open End Of Filter
Envelo
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6Add Filter Aid – Add filter aid by pouring the packet inside the crackling
basket. Add 1 packet 3.2 oz 5.6gm of filter aid.
7Drain
Shortening
Drain shortening into filter tank to clear drain line
DO NOT insert Z-shaped rod or any other object in drain line
from filter tank side to unclog and remove crispies - serious
burns from hot shortening can result.
9Polish
Shortening
Pull the oil flow selector handle (RED) towards you. This
puts the fryer in polish mode, Oil will now stay in the filter
tank during the polish.
Turn pump ON.
Circulate the shortening for 30 minutes.
Turn pump OFF.
10 Pump
Shortening into
cookpot
Close drain valve.
Push the oil flow selector handle back to the Refill
position.
Pump all shortening into cookpot. Allow the pump to run
for about 1 minute after steady stream ends.
Turn pump OFF.
11 Turn Fryer ON Turn fryer ON if shortening is above the heat tubes.
12 Add Shortening,
if Needed
When shortening reaches cook temperatures (DROP), if
needed, add small amounts of shortening.
If using solid shortening, insert a rack into the lowest step
of the ½ rack holder. Use the lifter arm to lower the
shortening into the fryer.
– Fill the frypot to until the oil level is between the two lower
bends in metal in the rear of the frypot. (see diagrams on
page 6-7)