Pitco Solstice I12 User manual

L20-379 Rev 0 (5/14)
English
This control was developed specifically for Pitco fryer products. It utilizes the latest in
microprocessor technology and is completely solid state. This 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.
This manual details the operation and adjustment of the Solstice I12 Cooking Computer control. The
target audience for this text is the General Manager.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Record the following information from the appliance ID plate
and retain this manual for the life of the equipment:
Model #: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
Operator Manual
for Pitco P/N 60149514 Single Vat
w/ Time-of-Day Control Filter Lockout & Filter Data Function
I12 Cooking Computer

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Table of Contents:
Service Manual............................................................................................................................................1
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: ______________________________________________________________5
1.5To check Actual and Set temperatures: _____________________________________________5
1.6To View Current Settings for Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm:_____________________5
1.7To perform a Boil Out operation: __________________________________________________6
1.7.1Automatic Boil Entry (Water Detection):.........................................................................................................................6
1.7.2Manual Boil Entry:..........................................................................................................................................................6
2Control Filter Lockout (CFL) & Filtering: .........................................................................................7
2.1Filtering Procedure_____________________________________________________________7
2.2Start-up Filtering_______________________________________________________________7
2.3Filter Time Trigger _____________________________________________________________7
2.3.1Early Bird Filtering..........................................................................................................................................................7
2.4On-Demand Filtering ___________________________________________________________7
2.4.1Disposing........................................................................................................................................................................8
2.5Filter Deferring ________________________________________________________________8
3Filter Data Function (FDF) Data Logging:........................................................................................9
3.1Data Logging:_________________________________________________________________9
3.2Data Viewing: _________________________________________________________________9
4To Enter Programming Level 1 (for the Store Manager):.............................................................11
4.1To Set Cook Temperature:______________________________________________________11
4.2To Change a Product Key–Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm Times:________________12
4.2.1Cook Time....................................................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2Shake Time..................................................................................................................................................................12
4.2.3Hold Time.....................................................................................................................................................................12
4.2.4Hold Pre-Alarm.............................................................................................................................................................13
4.3To Exit Level 1 programming:____________________________________________________13
5To Change Options Level 2 ( for the Store Manager):..................................................................14
5.1Fahrenheit or Celsius Display: ___________________________________________________14
5.2Password Change or Required __________________________________________________14
5.3Beeper Volume and Tone: ______________________________________________________15
5.4Language Selection:___________________________________________________________15
5.5Melt Cycle Type:______________________________________________________________15
5.6Recovery Times:______________________________________________________________16
5.7Control or Timer: (Single Vat)____________________________________________________16
6To Enter Filter Settings Menu Level 5 (for the Store Manager):..................................................17
6.1Set the Filter Trigger Time:______________________________________________________17
6.1.1Set the Filter Trigger Time(Hour): ................................................................................................................................17
6.1.2Set the Filter Trigger Time(minute): .............................................................................................................................17

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6.1.3Set the Filter Trigger Time(AM/PM): ............................................................................................................................17
6.2Set the Filter Temperature:______________________________________________________18
6.3Set the Filter Duration: _________________________________________________________18
6.4Set the Deferal Time: __________________________________________________________18
6.5Set the Deferal Counts: ________________________________________________________18
6.6Set the Early Bird Time: ________________________________________________________18
6.7Enable or Disable Filter Data Function: ____________________________________________19
6.8Enable or Disable Test Function: _________________________________________________19
6.9To Exit FDF Menu: ____________________________________________________________19
7Other Displays:.................................................................................................................................20
8Mechanical Dimensions: .................................................................................................................21
9Electrical Connections at LEFT and RIGHT connectors):............................................................ 22
10Probe Resistance Chart:..............................................................................................................23

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1Key Locations and Functions:
1.1 To turn the appliance ON:
If power is applied to the appliance, the displays will show . Press the key.
Displays will show one of the following:
; , or . Some messages may show in both left and
right displays. Wait for the appliance to heat up to the condition before cooking.
1.2 To turn the appliance OFF:
Press the key. Display will momentarily show the software version number ,
and then .
1.3 To start a cook:
When the display is showing 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 of the dual vat control shown
above, has no running cook timers, and shows .
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 pressing the key then pressing a product key.

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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 .
1.5 To check Actual and Set temperatures:
To view the actual vat temperature, press the key. The display will show or
, where “F’ is Fahrenheit, and “C” is Celsius. After a few moments, the display will
return to ; , or , if no cooks are running.
[CKn mm:ss] will display for any cooks still running.
To view the set temperature, press the key twice. The display will show or
, where “F’ is Fahrenheit, and “C” is Celsius. After a few moments, the display will
return to ; , or , or, [CKn mm:ss] for any cook still
running.
1.6 To View Current Settings for Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm:
To view the current settings for any product key, press the key, followed by the desired
product key. The display will show [CKn mm:ss], followed by [SHn mm:ss], then [HDn mm:ss],
ending with [PAn mm:ss]. Where “n” is the key number, and “mm:ss” is the time setting.
After a few moments, the display will return to ; , or ,
or, [CKn mm:ss] for any cook still running.
Typical displays using key 4 as an example:
Key 4 Cook Time [CK4] is set for 3 minutes and 28
seconds.
Key 4 Shake Time [SH4] is set for 2 minutes and :00
seconds before the end of the Cook. Default value is
00:00, or inactive.
Key 4 Hold Time [HD4] is set for 15:00 minutes. This is
the amount of time cooked product may sit in holding bins
before a new batch is started. Default value is 00:00, or
inactive.
Key 4 Hold Pre-Alarm [PA4] is set for 00:00 and is
inactive (default setting). When activated his alarm
warns the operators that the Hold Time is about to run
out.
In a few moments, the display will return to
.
+
4

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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 boil by one of
the following methods:
1.7.1 Automatic Boil Entry (Water Detection):
Fill the appliance with water and 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, a potential steam burn hazards to operators
performing cleaning operations.
1.7.2 Manual Boil Entry:
After filling an empty vat with water, turn the appliance on. Press the
key and enter key sequence [2], [1], [2]. If control is set to
display in the Celsius scale, press [1], [0], [0] keys to manually enter boil
mode. The display will show to indicate entry into boil
mode.
To exit boil mode, control must be turned off.

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2Control Filter Lockout (CFL) & Filtering:
This computer includes the Time Of Day-based Control Filter Lockout (CFL) function which enforces
operator compliance with regularly scheduled filtering based on morning start-up procedures and
configurable periods of time throughout the day.
2.1 Filtering Procedure
Once a filter process has been initiated:
Display shows alternating / .When
the operator opens the drain valve, the display changes to alternating
/ and [TMR MM:SS], the filter timer countdown begins. The drain
valve must remain open until the filter timer counts down to zero.
If operator attempts to circumvent the filter operation by closing the drain or turning the control off,
the filter timer will be reset to its maximum value and the filter will need to be performed again.
When the filter timer reaches zero, the beeper will sound and the control will display
until the operator closes the drain valve. The display will change
to as the vat refills with filtered oil. Once the vat is completely
refilled, close the return valve and turn the control off by pressing the key. The control will
display .
When the filter operation is successfully complete, the filter event will be counted and logged for
future review.
2.2 Start-up Filtering
When the cooking control is turned on from a cold start condition, a melt cycle will be performed
followed by heating. Once the oil temperature exceeds the Filter Temperature (section 6.2), the
filter prompt is displayed. The operator may press key [6] to
begin filtering or key [0] to defer. If YES [6] was selected, the filtering process will begin.
2.3 Filter Time Trigger
Managers can choose to set filter requirements throughout the day (section 6.1). When a filter
trigger time has been reached, the filter prompt is displayed.
The operator may press key [6] to begin filtering or key [0] to defer (if allowed). If YES [6] was
selected, the filtering process will begin.
2.3.1 Early Bird Filtering
To allow operators to work ahead of programmed filter triggers, an early bird allowance is
available. The early bird time setting (section 6.6) will allow operators to perform an on-
demand filter within the early bird time period prior to a scheduled filter trigger. Successful
completion of a qualifying on-demand filter will satisfy the next filter event and no prompt will
occur when it is reached.
2.4 On-Demand Filtering
A filter may be performed at any time. With the fryer ON and the current oil temperature above the
Filter Temperature setting, open the drain. Heat will be turned off and the display will prompt
. Press key [6] to begin filtering.

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On-demand filtering may be used to perform filters during Early Bird or Deferral time periods. Once
successfully complete, the filter will be logged and the filter event will be satisfied. Filtering outside
of these time periods will not be logged or satisfy any filter requirements.
If a drain is open erroneously or for maintenance purposes, answer NO (key [0]) to all questions.
No data logging or filter requirements will occur. It is assumed the same batch of removed oil will
be returned to the vat by the operator.
2.4.1 Disposing
On-demand filtering may also be used to dispose oil. Start a filter as described above. When
is displayed, press key [0] to skip. The display will change
to , press key [6] to begin the dispose process.
The display will show until the drain is closed. Close the drain once all oil has
been drained from the vat and turn the control OFF. All filter data from the disposed batch of
oil will be saved and a separate log will be started for the new batch of oil.
The Start-up Filter requirement after a Dispose event will not be enforced if new oil is raised to
operating temperature within 1 hour after disposing.
2.5 Filter Deferring
If allowed, Start-up and Time Trigger filter events may be deferred and performed at a later time.
When a filter event occurs and the prompt is displayed, the
operator may press key [0] to defer. The length of deferral and number of times the operator may
defer is configurable (sections 6.4 & 6.5).
At the end of the deferral period, the operator will be prompted again to perform filtering. An on-
demand filter may also be performed any time during the deferral period and prior to the next
prompt to satisfy the conditions for the filter event requirement.

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3Filter Data Function (FDF) Data Logging:
The FDF feature allows managers to track oil usage and filtering events by operators. These features
can be incorporated into an overall oil management strategy to extend oil life through an enforced
filtering regimen in combination with CFL.
3.1 Data Logging:
The FDF will store data for three batches of oil – the current batch, and the two past batches. The
use of the Dispose function saves the current batch data to history and resets data logging values
for the new oil batch.
For a batch of oil, the FDF logs the following data:
Number of Filter Operations
Number of Oil Hours
Management of oil through methods other than qualifying Filter Events and Disposes are not
logged.
3.2 Data Viewing:
With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following displays: ,
, or .
Press the key. The left display will show . The right display will be
blank.
Enter password
FDF Password
9
49 5
using the product keys as a numeric keypad for
entry.
The display will show collected data on the current batch of oil (for the Left vat if split), as indicated
by the number “1” in the first digit of the right display.

oThis is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil. Press
product key [P] to continue.

oThis is the number of hours (nnnnn) oil has been at temperature for the current batch
of oil. Press product key [P] to continue.

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Display now shows data for the prior disposed batch of oil, as indicated by the number “2” in the
first digit of the right display.

oThis is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the prior disposed batch of oil.
Press product key [P] to continue.

oThis is the number of hours (nnnnn) oil has been at temperature for the prior disposed
batch of oil. Press product key [P] to continue.
Display now shows data for the second prior disposed batch of oil, as indicated by the number “3”
in the first digit of the right display.

oThis is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the prior disposed batch of oil.
Press product key [P] to continue.

oThis is the number of hours (nnnnn) oil has been at temperature for the prior disposed
batch of oil. Press the [P] key to exit.
With the display showing , press key to return to normal operations.
Display will now show , , or .