Pitco SOLSTICE I12 L22-306 User manual

Service Manual
L22-306 Rev 0 (9/07)
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This manual details operations and adjustments of the Solstice I 2 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:
ID Keys
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].
Indicators
Heat Demand
Thermometer
KeyIndicators Key
Program
Key
Key
Product
NameRemaining
Time
Location Cook
12 Location
Keys
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1.1 To turn the appliance ON:
If power is applied to the appliance, the displays will show [OFF]. Press the [I/O] key.
Displays will show one of the normal displays: [HEATING], [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.
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
cook. To start a cook, press the Cook key OOK , followed by the Product key
SHRIMP
. The display
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.
In the example above, the cook key OOK was pressed, then the shrimp key
SHRIMP
, followed by the
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
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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
product key
SHRIMP
.
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:
Enter password
Level 1 & 2 Password
using the location
keys as a numeric keypad for entry. Display will
show .
If display shows:
; you do not need to
enter a password.
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
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Display shows [S hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn ] where “nn” is the default key number, “S” means
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.
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:
Press
[Clock]
Display shows
[SELECT] [PRODUCT]
Press
the desired product [Key#]
Display shows
[C hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn] C is Cook, nn is key
Enter
enter/change desired Cook time.
Display shows
[C hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
Press
[Clock]
Display shows
[S hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn] S is Shake, nn is key
Enter
enter/change desired Shake time.
Display shows
[S hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
Press
[Clock]
Display shows
[H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn] H is Hold, nn is key
Enter
enter/change desired Hold time.
Display shows
[H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
Press
[Clock] P is Pre-alarm, nn is key
Display shows
[H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
Enter
enter/change desired HPA time.
Display shows [H hh.mm:ss] [NAME nn]
To Set a Product Key for Cook, Shake, Hold, HPA times,
and Food Safe temperature
PreAlarm
Time
Cook
Time
Shake
Time
Hold
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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
CLEAR
.
This is also used to create a blank space character. Use the SHIFT key
SHIFT
to enter a number into a
character space. When editing is complete, press the key to save name.
Example: Change the
factory default name
for key4 to SHRIMP9:
Press [Clock]
Program key 4 for SHRIMP
9
Display shows [KEY 4 ] [NAME 4 ]
N is flashing at
cursor
location
Press key (PQRS) four
times until
S
shows
[KEY 4 ] [SAME 4 ] S is flashing
Press --> move to next
character [KEY 4 ] [SAME 4 ] A is flashing
Press key (GHI) 2 times
until H shows [KEY 4 ] [SHME 4 ] H is flashing
Press --> move to next
character
[KEY 4 ] [SHME 4 ] M is flashing
Press key (PQRS) three
times [KEY 4 ] [SHRE 4 ] R is flashing
Press --> move to next
character [KEY 4 ] [SHRE 4 ] E is flashing
Press key (GHI) three [KEY 4 ] [SHRI 4 ] I is flashing
Press --> move to next
character [KEY 4 ] [SHRI-4 ] "-" is flashing. "-" used as a place holder for blanks.
Press key (MNO) one
time
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIM4 ] M is flashing
Press --> move to next
character [KEY 4 ] [SHRIM4 ] 4 is flashing
Press CLR to clear
character (example) [KEY 4 ] [SHRIM- ] "-" is flashing. "-" used as a place holder for blanks.
Press key key (PQRS) [KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP ] P is flashing
Press --> move to next
character [KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP- ] "-" is flashing. "-" used as a place holder for blanks.
Press --> move to next
character [KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP -] creates a blank space character
Press SHIFT key, then key
9
[KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP 9] Entering a number with the
shift key. 9 is flashing.
Press Clock key [KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP 9] (no flashing
cursor)
Edit mistakes with -->, <--,
and CLEAR keys
Press Clock key again [KEY 4 ] [SHRIMP 9]
Save this product label and
continue.
--> Forward space the flashing cursor.
<-- Back space the flashing cursor.
CLR Delete the current character insert
Enter product NAME on this key

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2.3 Set the Food Safe temperature for this key:
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.
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].
Display shows [SAFE ttt°F] [SHRIMP 9]
Enter
enter/change SAFE temp. 0°F= off.
Press [Clock]
Display shows
[SELECT] [TIME]
continue with other keys
Press
[P] to exit.
or exit
Display shows
[PROGRAM] [<blank>]
Enter the Food Safe
Temperature for this product
key
Set Food
Safe
Temperature
Exit

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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.
Enter technicians password
Level 3 Password
using the location keys as numeric keypad for entry.
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.
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
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.
Enter password
Factory 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].