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Operating Guide MERIDIAN Series Built-In Cooking Controllers MEC-110 (10 Product Keys) MEC-118 (18 Product Keys) MEC-110 (10 Product keys) MEC-118 (18 Product keys) Toll-Free Technical Support 24 Hours A Day, 365 Days A Year (from the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean)
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Notices–Before You Start, Please Read Entire Manual NOTE: This manual will thoroughly familiarize you with the operation of the (FASTRON.) Controller so that you may use it in the most effective way to enhance the (FAST.) is not liable for any use of product not in smooth running of your restaurant’s cooking...
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(FASTRON.) Meridian Controller Features PROGRAMMING CODES Product Programming 1 7 2 4 System Programming 3 2 2 8 Boil Mode 1 7 2 4 LARGE LED DISPLAY: 8-character, 14-segment. Displays programming and cook cycle information. SERVICE WINDOW: Locate the controller’s serial number and tech support phone number easily.
Feature Definitions Programmable Action Alarms Programmable Hold Times Up to three action alarms can be programmed for each Product key hold times can be programmed to track product key. An action alarm alerts the operator to per- product quality through a specified holding period. Hold form some action at a pre-programmed time.
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Operating the (FASTRON.) Meridian Controller Start a Cook Cycle Press any product key to start a cook cycle. If the key is programmed, the correct cooking time will be displayed and will immediately start to count down in minutes and seconds.
Operating the (FASTRON.) Meridian Controller Boil Mode CAUTION: THE USER MUST CONSULT AND FOLLOW THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER’S GUIDELINES FOR CLEANING AND BOILING OF THE FRY VATS. If your fryer manufacturer recommends this procedure, the boil function ac- curately maintains the fryer temperature at 190°F (88°C) to assist in the cleaning of fry vats.
Operating the (FASTRON.) Meridian Controller Product Counts To Check Product Counts: press and hold the P key for 3 seconds. COUNTS will be dis- played. Press the P key. PROD 1 will be displayed then the number of cooks that were completed on that key.
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Display Descriptions Controller is waiting for a pass code to be entered. Controller is in Product Key Programming Standby mode. Stage cooking time (1-10) is displayed. Stage cooking temperature (1-10) is displayed. Stage timing mode (1-10) (flex or straight) is displayed. Solenoid condition (1-10) (open or close) is displayed.
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Programming: PRODUCT KEY Type in 1 7 2 4 using the Press the P key. All product PROGRAM A PRODUCT product keys. Press the P key. key LEDs will light up. Press the product key KEY. you want to program. Press the P key.
Programming: PRODUCT KEY SET ACTION ALARM SET HOLD TIME. Actual hold time will be displayed. To NAME. ALMNAME1 will be change, press toggle clear to displayed, then the actual ac- SET FILTER COUNT. change the time to zero. Type tion alarm name. Use the up Actual filter count will be shown in a new time using the prod- and down arrow keys to scroll...
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Programming: SYSTEM SET CONTROL TYPE. SET TONE VOLUME. SET TEMPERATURE the left and/or right arrow keys the left and/or right arrow keys SCALE. Use the left and/or to choose Temperature or to choose 1, 2, 3, 4 or NONE. right arrow keys to choose Time Control.
Programming: OFFSET SYSTEM 3228 ENTER OFFSET PRO- GRAMMING MODE. STORE MANAGER PROGRAM will be displayed. Press the down arrow key. Press and hold the P key for 3 Press the P key. seconds. Offset Temperature can be set from Press the down arrow key Press the P key.
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Programming Custom Product & Action Alarm Names to the Library SYSTEM 3228 ENTER LIBRARY PRO- GRAMMING MODE. STORE MANAGER PROGRAM will be displayed. Press the down arrow key. Press and hold the P key for 3 Press the P key. seconds.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No Power Circuit breaker OFF Check and reset. Appliance not plugged in Plug in cord. Defective 24VAC transformer Replace transformer. Replace controller. No Sound Inoperable speaker Replace controller. Button Problem Frozen key Unplug controller. Hold down the TOGGLE/CLEAR key as you plug controller back in.
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