IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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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

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.

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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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1 Key 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 4
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
4
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: 4

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
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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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2 Control 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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3 Filter 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.
FDF Password
9 9 4 5
 Enter password 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.

o This is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the current batch of oil. Press
product key [P] to continue.

o This 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.


o This is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the prior disposed batch of oil.
Press product key [P] to continue.

o This 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.

o This is the number of filter events completed (nnnnn) for the prior disposed batch of oil.
Press product key [P] to continue.

o This 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 .

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4 To Enter Programming Level 1 (for the Store Manager):
Note: The factory default setting for this control does not require a password to be entered.
However, the operator password requirement and value may be changed in section 3.2.
Entry of a password when NOT required will not interfere with the programming process.

With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following displays: ;

, or . Press the key.

If display shows:
If display shows ;
, a password is required
You do not need to enter a
password.

Enter password using the product keys

as a numeric keypad for entry. With correct password entry,

display will show .

4.1 To Set Cook Temperature:

 Press the key once. The display will show [SET xxxF] [TEMP] or [SET xxxC] [TEMP],

where “xxx” is the temperature setting.

 Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key to

save setting. Display now shows . To exit here, press again, or

continue.

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4.2 To Change a Product Key–Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-Alarm Times:
For each product key, Cook, Shake, Hold, and Hold Pre-alarm times are set in this section.
With display showing , continue with the following section for each product key to
change.

4.2.1 Cook Time

Cook Time may be set for each product key. To deactivate any product key enter a zero value
for cook time.

 Press the key.

 Display will show . Press the desired product key to

change.
The display is now showing [CKn mm:ss] [TIME] where “CK” means Cook, “n” is the key
number, and “mm:ss” is minutes and seconds.

 Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key
to save cook time and continue setup for this product key.

4.2.2 Shake Time

Shake time is an alarm that sounds during Cook Time to prompt operators to shake the basket.
Default for this value is zero, meaning the Shake Time is inactive. To use Shake Time, the time
value must be a non-zero value, and, must be set to a value less than cook time.
 Display shows [SHn mm:ss] [TIME] where “SH” means Shake, “n” is the key number, and
“mm:ss” is time in minutes and seconds.

 Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key
to save shake time and continue setup for this product key.
Note: The value entered for shake time is the time from the end of the cook.

4.2.3 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. Default for this value is zero,
meaning the Hold Time is inactive.
 Display is showing [HDn mm:ss] [TIME], where “HD means Hold, “n” is the key number,
and “mm:ss” is minutes and seconds.

 Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key
to save hold time and continue setup for this product key.

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4.2.4 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, the time value must be a non-zero value, and, must be set to a
value less than Hold Time. Default value is zero, meaning the Hold Pre-Alarm is inactive.
 Display is showing [PAn mm:ss] [TIME] where PA means Pre-Alarm, “n” is the key number,
and “mm:ss” is minutes and seconds.

 Use the product keys for numeric entry to adjust the current setting. Press the key
to save pre-alarm time. Note: Value entered for hold pre-alarm time is the time from the
end of the hold period.

Display will again return to . Repeat steps from section

2.2.2 to make changes to any other product keys or continue.

4.3 To Exit Level 1 programming:

Display shows .

Press the key. Display shows . 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 ; , or , when no active cooks

are running.

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5 To Change Options Level 2 ( for the Store Manager):
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. 0

 Press the [0] key to access level 2 options when manager password is not set,

otherwise, enter password using the product keys as a numeric

keypad for entry.

 Display will show . Product key
indicators will illuminate to prompt operator to select a key. This
section details parameters that may be changed in Level 2
programming.

5.1 Fahrenheit or Celsius Display:

The Controller will display temperatures in the Fahrenheit or Celsius scales. The default scale is °F.
 Display shows .

 Press product key [1], display shows [DEGREE n] [F OR C], where “n” is the current 1
setting.

 Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (F or C). Press key to save

choice.
 Display shows .

5.2 Password Change or Required

With factory settings, an operator password is not required to enter programming Levels 1 and 2.
The password may be activated or changed in these steps.

 Display will show .

 Press product key [2], display shows . Use the product key 2

[0] to scroll through choices or . Press key to save

choice.
 If is selected Display returns to .

 If is selected, display will show [PASSnnnn] [NEW PASS] to prompt for new
password. Displayed value “----” is the current password. Use the product keys for numeric
entry to change password. Press [P] key to save choice. Display then shows .

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Note: The factory default password (6684) will always work even if a different password is selected here.
5.3 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. This model also has a selection for tone.
3
 Display will show . Press product key [3], display shows
[VOLUME n] [BEEPER].
 Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (n= 1,2,3, or T). Beeper volume will
change as each selection is made.
 If “T” is selected an additional display is shown, [TONE n] [BEEPER]. Use the product key
[0] to scroll through choices (n= 1,2,3). Beeper tone will change as each selection is made.

 Press key to save choice. Display shows .

5.4 Language Selection:

Display will show .

 Press product key [4], display shows .

4
 Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (ENGLISH, ESPANOL,
FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, HOLLAND).

 Press key to save choice. Display shows .

5.5 Melt Cycle Type:

This adjustment allows selection of the melt cycle type and requirement when starting the
appliance from a cold start.

Display will show .

 Press product key [5], display shows , the default setting. 5

 Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (liquid, solid, or, no melt).

 Press key to save choice. Display will again return to

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5.6 Recovery Times:
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. 6

Display will show .

 Press product key [6]; display will show .

 Press the product key [0]. Display will show [FnnnLyyy], where nnn is the factory recovery
value, and yyy is the last warm- up recovery value.

 After recording these values, press the key. Display will again return

to .

5.7 Control or Timer: (Single Vat)

7
Display will show .

 Press product key [7]; display will show .

 Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (Control, Timer).

 Press key to save choice. Display shows .

Note: If timer is selected, heat control outputs are disabled, leaving only the timer functions active.
Do not make this selection on Solstice fryer models.

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6 To Enter Filter Settings Menu Level 5 (for the Store Manager):
With no cook timers running, displays will show one of the following displays:

; , or ..

 Press the key. The left display will show .

 Enter password using the product keys as a numeric keypad for entry.

Tip: you can skip any item below by pressing the [P] key.

6.1 Set the Filter Trigger Time:

Note: To cycle through the three separate Filter Trigger Times use the key.

Display will show (default).

6.1.1 Set the Filter Trigger Time(Hour):

Using the keypad (1-0) enter the hour (00:HH) the triggered even should occur at, press the .

6.1.2 Set the Filter Trigger Time(minute):

Using the keypad (1-0) enter the minutes (MM:00) the triggered even should occur at, press the .

6.1.3 Set the Filter Trigger Time(AM/PM):

Uses the [0] product key to toggle AM/PM.

Use to continue to next filter time. Repeat for the remaining F2 and F3 filter trigger times.

Note: Hours are limited to 1-12 and minutes are limited to 1-59. If a number outside this range is
entered the controller will buzz to show the acceptable range. The control will then return to the
appropriate prompt for data re-entry, for an appropriate value to be entered. AM/PM will flash to
indicate the ability to toggle. Entering a time of 00:00 will make the filter trigger time inactive.
Note: Filter Trigger Time windows may not overlap when factoring in Early Bird and Defer allowances
for each time. Trigger times cannot be set closer than the Defer Time multiplied by the number of
Deferral Counts, plus the Early Bird Time. For example, with a Deferral Time of 30 minutes, Deferral
Count of 3, an Early Bird Time of 2 hours, and an F1 filter trigger set at 1:00 PM, the next filter trigger
(F2) must be set to 4:30 PM or later (1:00 PM + (0:30 * 3) + 2:00).

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6.2 Set the Filter Temperature:

Display will show . Enter a new value with cook keys, and press

to save, or skip with current value.

Note: 275°F is the factory default. Entries of 230 to 300 °F are permitted. Vat temperatures above this
value will start, or continue the OIL LIFE timer counter.

6.3 Set the Filter Duration:

Display will show . Enter a new value in minutes 0:mm with cook

keys, and press to save, or skip with current value. Note: 10 minutes is the factory default.

Entries of 1 to 59 are permitted.

6.4 Set the Deferal Time:

Display will show . Enter a new value in hours h:00 with the cook

keys, (h:mm) and press to save, or skip with current value.

The factory default is 1 hour. Range of adjustment is :30 to 2:59.

6.5 Set the Deferal Counts:

Display will show . Use the [0] key to scroll through the range of

permitted range of values (0 to 3). When the correct value shows, press the to save, or skip

without changing current value.

Note: If this value is set to zero, deferrals are disabled. The practical effect is to force a filter on every
active trigger without the option of deferrals. The factory default is 1.

6.6 Set the Early Bird Time:

Display will show . Enter a new value with cook keys, (h:00) and

press to save, or skip with current value.

Note: If set to 0, filter operations before the trigger time will not be counted.
Note: The factory default is -2 hour. Range of adjustment is (0 – 2) hours. These are negative time
values.

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6.7 Enable or Disable Filter Data Function:
Display will show . Use the [0] key to scroll through the range of
permitted range of choices.

 A selected option of NO will disable all CFL and FDF features for this control. No filter event
prompts will occur (Start-up and Trigger Time), an open drain while the control is ON will result
in a controller fault condition, and Oil Life hours will not be tracked.
 A selected option of YES will enable all CFL and FDF features described in this manual. This
is the factory default option.

6.8 Enable or Disable Test Function:

Display will show . Use the [0] key to scroll through the range of
permitted range of choices.
If yes, Time values related to the FDF function are “compressed”. Test time for each time value
is total seconds/15. This setting does not change RTC values.

Example: 00:20 min filter time = 1200 seconds, would run as 1200/15 seconds or 1.33 minutes
for test purposes.
Should always be set to NO.

6.9 To Exit FDF Menu:

To exit Factory Programming, Press the key. Display will show .

To return to normal operations, press the key again.


Display shows ; , or .

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7 Other Displays:
Open probe detection is standard on all Pitco
controls. If probe is detected open, normal
heating and cooking activities are suspended.

This display warns operators that the vat

temperature has exceeded set temperature by
+40°F (+22°C), or an absolute maximum of
410°F (210°C). The alarm will also sound. This
display does not show the status of the
mechanical high limit switch.

This message indicates that the drain valve has

been opened, the vat is assumed to be empty by
the controller. Normal heat control activities are
suspended. Display will show an alternating
message [DRAINING] [TURN OFF]. To restore
to normal operation, close the drain value.
Display will show [TURN OFF] [TURN OFF].

This message indicates that the heating system

failed to respond. Typically, the high
temperature limit switch has tripped and is in
need of resetting. In the case on gas fired
appliances, this message will display if the pilot
fails to light or is detected marginal by the
ignition module.

This message indicates a shorted probe. If probe

is detected as a short circuit, normal heating and
cooking activities are suspended.

This message indicates that the operator has

exceeded the maximum number of deferrals and
is currently locked out of cooking until a filter
operation has completed and normal operations
can be resumed.

This message indicates that food has been

detected in the Vat due to a rapid decrease in
temperature and is always accompanied by the
above message. Any heat being applied to vat
is immediately terminated a buzzer will also
sound to alert operator of this state.
This message indicates that an error has
occurred with the computer. A factory reset,
answer YES, is required for continue use. This
message follows a Checksum Error.

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8 Mechanical Dimensions:

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9 Electrical Connections at LEFT and RIGHT connectors):

As viewed from the rear of the control.

J1(Left) Inputs Type Nominal Notes:

1 ACH PWR 24VAC 24VAC +20% -15% 50/60Hz.
2 ACN PWR 24VACN 24VAC Return.
3 PROBE+ Thermistor Resistance varies with vat temperature. 942 Ohms
4 PROBE- Proble @ 350°F
5 DVI IN 24VAC Drain Valve Interlock
6 HFB IN 24VAC Heat Feed Back
7 24VDC COM IN 24VDC DC Returm
8 HD OUT 24VDC Heat Demand
9 SO/xFER OUT 24VDC Side ON or XFER
10 RBL OUT 24VDC Right Basket Lift
11 LBL OUT 24VDC Left Basket Lift
12 AC2 PWR 24VAC Aux Power Input

Tip: Use the diagnostic menu to verify operation of outputs, and inputs.

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10 Probe Resistance Chart:

Probe Resistance in 5°F Increments.

Probe Probe Probe Probe Probe Probe

Resistance Resistance Resistance
Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp
(Ohms) (Ohms) (Ohms)
(°F) (°C) (°F) (°C) (°F) (°C)
10 -12.2 562734 175 79.4 11719 340 171.1 1058.23
15 -9.4 483875 180 82.2 10716 345 173.9 998.09
20 -6.7 417167 185 85.0 9812 350 176.7 942.00
25 -3.9 360589 190 87.8 8995 355 179.4 889.67
30 -1.1 312474 195 90.6 8255 360 182.2 840.78
35 1.7 271446 200 93.3 7586 365 185.0 795.10
40 4.4 236370 205 96.1 6979 370 187.8 752.38
45 7.2 206311 210 98.9 6427 375 190.6 712.41
50 10.0 180491 215 101.7 5926 380 193.3 674.95
55 12.8 158252 220 104.4 5470 385 196.1 639.87
60 15.6 139055 225 107.2 5055 390 198.9 606.96
65 18.3 122489 230 110.0 4675 395 201.7 576.09
70 21.1 108051 235 112.8 4329 400 204.4 547.09
75 23.9 95539 240 115.6 4013 405 207.2 519.86
80 26.7 84644 245 118.3 3723 410 210.0 494.24
85 29.4 75136 250 121.1 3458 415 212.8 470.16
90 32.2 66823 255 123.9 3214 420 215.6 447.49
95 35.0 59540 260 126.7 2991 425 218.3 426.13
100 37.8 53146 265 129.4 2785 430 221.1 406.02
105 40.6 47523 270 132.2 2597 435 223.9 387.04
110 43.3 42569 275 135.0 2422 440 226.7 369.14
115 46.1 38195 280 137.8 2262 445 229.4 352.24
120 48.9 34328 285 140.6 2113.9 450 232.2 336.29
125 51.7 30902 290 143.3 1977.3 455 235.0 321.21
130 54.4 27862 295 146.1 1851.0 460 237.8 306.94
135 57.2 25161 300 148.9 1734.3 465 240.6 293.46
140 60.0 22755 305 151.7 1626.1 470 243.3 280.69
145 62.8 20610 310 154.4 1525.9 475 246.1 268.61
150 65.6 18695 315 157.2 1433.0 480 248.9 257.15
155 68.3 16981 320 160.0 1346.7 485 251.7 246.30
160 71.1 15446 325 162.8 1266.6 490 254.4 236.00
165 73.9 14069 330 165.6 1192.1 495 257.2 226.24
170 76.7 12823 335 168.3 1122.8 500 260.0 216.96
Notes: Resistance, of either probe lead, to the frame of the appliance should read as “open’ on the
meter. Typically this is 1Meg ohms or more.
°C = 5/9 (°F-32)
°F = (9/5 * °C) +32

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In the event of problems with or questions In the event of problems with or questions
about your order, please contact the Pitco about your equipment, please contact the
Frialator factory at Pitco Frialator Authorized Service and
Parts representative (ASAP) covering your
(603) 225-6684 World Wide area, or contact Pitco at the numbers listed
www.pitco.com to the left.

MAILING ADDRESS – P.O. BOX 501, CONCORD, NH 03302-0501

SHIPPING ADDRESS – 10 FERRY ST., CONCORD, NH 03301

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