Keating Of Chicago 240V, Service Manual

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procedures below for your model.
NOTE : Use of sodium chloride during the cooking
process 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
THOROUGHLY
TRAINED IN OPERATING
PROCEDURES.
USE ONLY KEATING APPROVED BASKETS IN
YOUR PASTA SYSTEM. NEVER OVERFILL
BASKETS. DO NOT BANG BASKETS ON
BASKET HANGERS OR PASTA
SYSTEM
VESSEL.
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN LOWERING
BASKETS INTO PASTA SYSTEM TO PREVENT
SPLASHING HOT WATER 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 attempting
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).
3. Fill basket(s) to proper level and place on upper
basket hanger rods on splashback of Pasta
System.
4. Set timers to desired cooking time using T1, T2
or T3 buttons. (For Programming Timers see
page 7).
5. Start the timer. Basket(s) will automatically
lower into the Pasta System vessel.
6. When cooking cycle is complete, an audible
alarm will sound and the basket(s) will raise
automatically. Allow water to drain before
removing.
DRAINING
ALWAYS SHUT THE PASTA SYSTEM OFF COMPLETELY
BEFORE DRAINING. THE PASTA SYSTEM SHOULD BE
DRAINED ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL.
1. Turn off Pasta System and open the door.
Figure 3-3
Drain, drain valve and overflow tubing
* Gas model shown
2. Slowly turn handle. The drain valve will be
completely open after
1 /
4
turn.
CLEANING
When cleaning and boiling out your Pasta System, use
white vinegar and Keating Klenzer to keep your Pasta
System in top condition. Once your Pasta System
vessel is clean, use Keating Klenzer, the finest dry
stainless steel polish available, to restore your Keating
Electric Pasta System’ exterior to its original luster.
Disconnect electric power source before cleaning.
To avoid damaging the Pasta System, do not power
wash, spray or hose it down while cleaning.
1. Operator should be outfitted with proper attire
including:
–Water and heat resistant gloves
–Water and heat resistant apron
–Safety goggles
–Water and heat resistant footwear
2. Turn the Pasta System off.