Keating Of Chicago 14 Counter, User Manual

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and the left side thermostat (primary) will hold the water
at a rolling boil. When product to be cooked is dropped
into the pasta cooker the drop in temperature depends
on the temperature spread between the two thermo-
stats as determined by the user.
If adding product does not turn on the secondary ther-
mostat and the water falls below a rolling boil, increase
the setting slightly on the secondary thermostat. It is
not recommended that there be less than a twenty
degree difference between the two thermostats. Having
less than a twenty degree difference will increase the
possibility of a boil over and cause the pasta cooker to
short cycle. The recommended starting temperatures
for the cooker are 212°F (98.8°C) for the primary and
190°F (87.8°C) for the secondary thermostat. Using
these settings with the knowledge of the operation of
this system, the user can fi ne tune the settings to fi t his
specifi c operation.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
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Amber–shows the power is on.
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Green–shows the secondary (right) thermostat
is calling for heat from the center element(s).
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Blue–shows water is fi lling into the Pasta System
vessel through the Pasta System water solenoid
valve.
NOTE: The black manual water fi ll button is located to
the right of the blue indicating light.
THE AUTO-FILL SYSTEM
The water temperature must not exceed 120°F
(48.8°C). Control of the water level is fully automatic
with the auto-fi ll system. The water level is controlled by
two circuit boards attached to the two water level sen-
sors located on the front of the pot below the spash-
deck. Once the water switch is turned to ON, the pasta
cooker will start to fi ll with water. The heating elements
will not turn on until the water level is above the bot-
tom sensor. This is an automatic water safety built into
every pasta cooker. This safety prevents the pasta cook-
er from accidental heat damage due to low or no water.
The bottom sensor is the low water cut off. The top
sensor is the water level control. Both sensors should
be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent water depos-
its from interfering with the sensor reaction. Cleaning
should be done with the brush up and down the sensor
tube located on the right side of the splashdeck.
COOKING
Keating Electric Custom Pasta Systems are designed
to provide maximum production effi ciency and deliver
high quality food products. Low-temperature cooking
and highly polished stainless steel mean greater energy
savings. Two thermostats are used to provide instant
recovery and to save energy while water is boiling. The
secondary (right) thermostat calls for additional heat
at start up or occasionally when water is added. Follow
cooking procedures below for your model.
NOTE: Use of sodium chloride during the cooking pro-
cess will have a detrimental effect on the cooker tank
and will void the warranty.
• OPERATION OF THIS PASTA SYSTEM SHOULD BE
LIMITED TO PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN THOR-
OUGHLY TRAINED IN OPERATING PROCEDURES.
• USE ONLY KEATING APPROVED BASKETS IN YOUR
PASTA SYSTEM. NEVER OVERFILL FRY BASKETS. DO
NOT BANG BASKETS ON BASKET HANGERS OR ON
PASTA SYSTEM VESSEL.
• CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN LOWERING BAS-
KETS INTO PASTA SYSTEM TO PREVENT SPLASHING
HOT OIL FROM PASTA SYSTEM VESSEL.
• NEVER LIFT BASKETS DIRECTLY OUT OF THE PASTA
SYSTEM VESSEL WITHOUT DRAINING, AS SEVERE
INJURY MAY RESULT.
NOTE: For counter model Pasta Systems, always
check the rear drain operating handle before attempt-
ing to use the Pasta System. A safety switch prevents
the Pasta System from operating if the handle is not
pushed in completely and latched.
A. Standard Pasta System
1. Fill Pasta System as described on page 5 – Filling.
2. Set primary (left) thermostat to 212°F (100°C)
and secondary (right) thermostat to 190°F
(87.8°C).
3. When the water starts boiling, lower baskets slowly
into the hot water.
4. Set timer for left or right side basket, whichever is
being lowered into water.
5. When timer sounds, lift basket out of water. Place
on basket hanger rods on splashback of Pasta
System to allow draining of excess water.
B. Basket-Lift Model
1. Fill Pasta System as described on page 5 – Filling.
2. Set primary (left) thermostat to 212°F (100°C)
and secondary (right) thermostat to 190°F
(87.8°C).
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Figure 3
Custom Pasta System Electric Control Panel