Southbend NOD14 Installation & Operation Manual

Floor model gas pasta cooker, floor model rinse station

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Installation & Operation Manual

NOD14: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker

NODR14: Floor Model Rinse Station

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Southbend

A Middleby Corporation Company

1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

(919) 762-1000 phone (919) 552-9798 fax

L20-393, rev.0 (04/12)

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Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual NOD14: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker NODR14: Floor Model Rinse Station Southbend A Middleby Corporation Company 1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (919) 762-1000 phone (919) 552-9798 fax L20-393, rev.0 (04/12)
Page 2 TO THE PURCHASER, OWNER AND STORE MANAGER Please review these warnings prior to posting them in a prominent location for reference. TO THE PURCHASER WARNING Post in a prominent location the instructions to be followed The appliance is NOT jet stream approved. DO NOT clean in the event that an operator smells gas.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION ......................1 1.1. CHECKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE ....................... 1 1.2. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES ........................ 2 1.3. LEG/CASTER INSTALLATION AND LEVELING ..................3 ...
Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.1.3. CLEANING THE CABINET ........................ 17 3.2. MONTHLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ..................18 3.2.1. DE-LIMING ............................18 3.3. ANNUAL/PERIODIC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ......... 18 3.3.1. TEMPERATURE PROBE & HIGH LIMIT PROBE ................18 ...
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 1. INSTALLATION 1.1. CHECKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE Your new Pitco appliance has been carefully packed into one crate. Every effort has been made to ensure that it is delivered to you in perfect condition. As you unpack your new appliance, inspect each of the pieces for damage. If something is damaged, DO NOT sign the bill of lading.
Page 6: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION WARNING DO NOT sit or stand on this appliance. The appliance’s front panel, tank, splash back, tank cover, workshelf, drain board is not a step. Serious injury could result from slipping, falling or contact with hot liquids. 1.2. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES The clearances shown below are for combustible and non-combustible installations and will allow for safe and proper operation of your appliance.
Page 7: Leg/Caster Installation And Leveling
INSTALLATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 1.3. LEG/CASTER INSTALLATION AND LEVELING When you receive your appliance it is completely assembled with the possible exception of the legs (or casters). This appliance must be installed with legs or casters; it cannot be curb mounted. Curb mounting will seriously inhibit this appliance’s ability to effect proper component ventilation.
Page 8: Plumbing Connections
INSTALLATION 1.4. PLUMBING CONNECTIONS The plumbing installation should be done by a licensed plumber and must comply with local and national codes. The instructions for appliances connected to the water mains by detachable hose sets shall state that new hose sets will be used and that the old hose sets should not be reused (if applicable).
Page 9: Gas Connection
INSTALLATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 1.5. GAS CONNECTION Your appliance will give you peak performance when the gas supply line is of sufficient size to provide the correct gas flow. The gas line must be installed to meet the local building codes or National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 and NFPA 54 (latest editions).
Page 10: Ventilation And Fire Safety Systems
INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS It is advised that this appliance be plugged into a wall receptacle that is controlled by the ventilation control. This will prevent the appliance from being operated without the ventilator on. If your appliance requires an electrical connection, the power requirements are listed below.
Page 11: Inspection
INSTALLATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker WARNING Ensure that your ventilation system does not cause a down draft at the appliance’s flue opening. A down draft will not allow the appliance to exhaust properly and will cause overheating, which may cause permanent damage.
Page 12: Initial Adjustments
INSTALLATION 1.8. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS After your appliance has been properly installed as described in the installation section of this manual, it will need to be adjusted to ensure that it will perform as designed. A qualified person must perform these adjustments. To perform these adjustments the following tools will be needed: •...
Page 13: Self Cleaning Burner System
INSTALLATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 1.8.3. SELF CLEANING BURNER SYSTEM The Self Cleaning Burner System (SCBS) is a self contained system inside your appliance which operates automatically once each time the appliance is turned “ON”. The Pitco Self Cleaning Burner System is designed to help maintain proper operation and efficiency of your appliance’s combustion system by minimizing the build up of any foreign material inside the burner housings.
Page 14: Main Burner System Adjustment
INSTALLATION 1.8.5. MAIN BURNER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT For the main burners to operate the manual gas supply valve (1, Figure 2) must be open, the gas valve control knob (5, Figure 2) must be on, and the appliance must be turned on by the digital control (4, Figure 1). The main burners receive gas from the main gas supply through the thermostatically controlled gas valve.
Page 15: Initial Cleaning
INSTALLATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker CAUTION DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning. Never let the water level go below the heat tubes. WARNING Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning and draining the appliance and when disposing of water.
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION 2. OPERATION An operator’s manual for your appliance’s specific control type should be included with this manual. Refer to that manual prior to operating this appliance. 2.1. OPERATIONAL FEATURES The diagram below outlines some of the key operational components of your appliance, see Figure 3. Refer to the following sections of this manual to learn more about these features.
Page 17 OPERATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker FIGURE 3 L20-393, rev.0 (04/12)
Page 18: Filling The Appliance
Model Description Water Capacity Cook Station 12 Gals. (45.5 Ltr.) NOD14 NODR14 Rinse Station 10 Gals. (37.9 Ltr.) 1. Ensure that the drain valve is closed, See Figure 3. 2. Fill the tank with water until the water reaches the water level line(s).
Page 19: Cooking
OPERATION NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 2.4. COOKING It is important to keep the cook tank full of water to minimize the chance of boiling the appliance dry and to keep the water at a level that will provide optimum cooking performance. To keep the water at its normal operating temperature, it is best to add water in small amounts.
Page 20: Manual Water Fill
OPERATION 2.4.6. MANUAL WATER FILL If the appliance is equipped with manual water fill or mixing valve, it is recommended that the knob is set so that water enters the tank slowly during cooking. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the flow of water into the tank. Some appliances are equipped with a regulated mixing valve where the left knob is for regular filling and the right knob has a...
Page 21: Preventative Maintenance
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 3.1. DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Performing the preventative maintenance steps below on a daily basis will keep your equipment safe and at peak performance. During the cooking process, starch build up will form on the temperature probes, and the inner surfaces of the tank.
Page 22: Monthly Preventative Maintenance
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 3.2. MONTHLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Water can leave mineral deposits inside the tank. Performing the monthly preventative maintenance steps below will keep your equipment safe and at peak performance. If you are producing high quantities of pasta or your water is heavily mineral based, then it may be necessary to clean these components more then once a month.
Page 23: Tank
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 3.3.4. TANK  Verify that the tank is in good condition. Check for scale build up and inspect for signs of corrosion. Verify that tank is leak free. Check drain overflow for scale build up and debris blockage.
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1. POWER FAILURE If electric power is removed for any reason, the appliance will shut down. Wait five minutes after the power is restored before attempting to restart the appliance. This will allow time for any gas that may have accumulated in the burner or tubes to dissipate.
Page 25: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING NOD14: Floor Model High Efficiency Gas Pasta Cooker 4.4. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Probable Causes Corrective Actions Check power cord and main No power to appliance. building power supply. Circuit Breaker tripped. Reset circuit breaker. Controller does not Press I/0 button to to turn on activate.
Page 26 L20-393, rev.0 (04/12)
Page 27 L20-331, rev.02 (08/11)
Page 28 Southbend A Middleby Corporation Company 1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (919) 762-1000 phone (919) 552-9798 fax L20-393, rev.0 (04/12)

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