Pitco and RSE14 Installation & Operation Manual
Pitco and RSE14 Installation & Operation Manual

Pitco and RSE14 Installation & Operation Manual

Electric pasta cookers

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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
For the
Electric Pasta Cookers Including Options
Covering Models
PPE14-L, PE14, and RSE14
P.O. Box 501, Jct I-89 & I-93 Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304
Pitco Frialator, Inc.,
(800) 258-3708 • (603) 225-6684 • FAX (603) 225-8497

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  • Page 1 For the Electric Pasta Cookers Including Options Covering Models PPE14-L, PE14, and RSE14 P.O. Box 501, Jct I-89 & I-93 Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304 Pitco Frialator, Inc., (800) 258-3708 • (603) 225-6684 • FAX (603) 225-8497...
  • Page 2 MTS # PF35-02 Pitco Frialator #L20-093 Original Rev. Date 08/01/94...
  • Page 3 There are three different types of notices that you should be familiar with, a NOTICE, CAUTION, and WARNING. A NOTICE is a special note used to call attention to a particularly important point. CAUTION is used to point out a procedure or operation which may cause equipment damage. The WARNING notice is the most important of the three because it warns of an operation that may cause personal injury.
  • Page 4 SAFETY SAFETY The cooker must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes. If local codes do not apply, follow the requirements of National Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990. This cooker is equipped with a three prong safety plug. This safety plug protects operators from electrical shock in the event of an equipment malfunc- tion.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Section Safety Notice Table of Contents ... i List of Tables ... iii List of Figures ... iii Chapter 1: General Information and Installation ... 1-1 INSPECTING YOUR NEW COOKER ... 1-1 ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING ... 1-2 1.2.1 Leg Installation and Adjustment... 1-2 1.2.2 Basket Lift Access ...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Section THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION ... 3-1 CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES ... 3-1 MAINTENANCE ... 3-2 3.3.1 Basket Lift Lubrication ... 3-2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING ... 3-3 Table of Contents Title Page...
  • Page 7: List Of Tables

    Table Electrical Requirements For Pasta Perfect Cooker Models ... 1-5 Ventilation and Fire Safety References ... 1-6 List of Tables Title Page...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: General Information And Installation

    Locate the Pitco Frialator warranty sheet and put it in a safe place for future reference. DO NOT return the card to Pitco Frialator. It is also very important to keep this manual for information should help be needed.
  • Page 10: Assembly And Leveling

    ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING 1.2.1 Leg/Caster Installation and Adjustment Installing the legs and leveling the cooker is done using a 1/2" wrench and a large pair of water pump pliers. The legs must be installed before connecting the cooker to the electric supply. The legs provide the necessary height to meet sanitation requirements.
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Although the cooker is easy to install and set up, it is STRONGLY recommended that this installation be done by qualified professionals. The professionals that install the new cooker will know the local building codes and ensure that the installation is safe. Proper connection to electric, water, and drainage services is essential for safe, efficient, and trouble free operation of the Pasta Perfect cooker.
  • Page 12: Electrical Connection

    1.3.3 Electrical Connection The cooker must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes. If local codes do not apply, follow the requirements of National Code ANSI/ NFPA 70-1990. The electrical service used by the cooker must comply with local codes. If there are no local codes that apply, refer to the National Electrical Code (NEC) to install the service.
  • Page 13: Fire Fighting System

    Table 1-1. Electrical Requirements For Pasta Perfect Cooker Models Model Voltage and Number Phase Arrangement PE14 with 220 VAC Basket Lift Single Phase (2 wires and a ground) PE14 with 240 VAC Basket Lift Single Phase (2 wires and a ground) PE14 without 200 VAC Basket Lift...
  • Page 14: Inspection

    Table 1-2. Ventilation and Fire Safety References Topic Grease Extractor Ventilation Hood Filter Unit Types of Fire Extinguishers and Detection Equipment Dry Chemical Water Sprinklers Smoke Detectors Fire Detection Thermostats 1.3.5 Inspection When the installation of the cooker is completed, it must be inspected by the local authorities. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS After the cooker has been installed, it needs to be adjusted to ensure that it will perform as designed.
  • Page 15: Visual Checks

    1.4.1 Visual Checks Before filling and adjusting the cooker, perform the following visual checks: a. After the cooker is in its permanent location, lock the casters (if used), and ensure the cooker is level. Any additional leveling that is necessary can be performed as described in section 1.2.
  • Page 16: High Temperature Limit Switch

    a. Ensure that the drain valve is closed. b. Fill the tank with water and add fryer cleaner supplied (if fryer cleaner is not available, mild detergent may be used). c. Turn the cooker on and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Allow the unit to soak at normal operating temperature (SIMMER) for fifteen (15) minutes to remove the coating.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Operating Instructions

    Chapter 2: Operating Instructions This chapter describes how to operate your Pasta cooker to obtain the best performance. Read the safety notices located in the front of this manual before operating the cooker. It is also important to read this manual to familiarize yourself with the cooker before you begin cooking. Ensure that it has been cleaned properly before using it to prepare food.
  • Page 18: Cooker Shutdown

    a. Place the pasta basket onto the basket lift (if the machine is so equipped). When operating a machine without a basket lift, place the pasta in the basket and then place in the water. b. Place the bulk pasta product to be cooked in the basket. c.
  • Page 19: Weekly Cleaning

    scrubbed daily to maintain peak performance and appearance. Use warm water with a mild detergent to clean surfaces. Wipe down the cooker using a clean soft cloth to clean up excess water. It is especially important to keep the heating element free from starch deposits. A build up of starch on the heating element will shorten the life span of the element.
  • Page 21: Thermostat Calibration

    Chapter 3: Owner Maintenance and Adjustments This chapter provides the information and procedures necessary to perform basic cooker mainte- nance and adjustments. If your cooker does not perform properly after performing maintenance, contact your authorized service center. For repair, maintenance, or an explanation of any procedure, contact your dealer, local service company, the factory representative in your area, or the factory.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    1. Remove the entrance box cover. 2. The heating element fuses are mounted in a fuse holder located in the entrance box. 3. Remove each fuse by gently pulling the fuse straight out of the holder using a fuse puller. 4.
  • Page 23: Operator Troubleshooting

    OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING This section is provided to aid troubleshooting in the event of cooker failure. If this troubleshooting guide does not help correct the problem, contact a qualified technician.

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