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4.2
COOKING GUIDELINES
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Always follow the food manufacturer’s directions concerning oil temperature and cook time.
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The lower the oil temperature, the longer the cook time and the greater the oil absorption into the food.
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Don’t over fill baskets. Filling baskets more than half full by volume may result in foaming over the top of
the fryer.
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Don’t overload the fryer. The maximum rated load for the SELV14 and SELV14T is 1.5 pounds (.68 kg)
per basket and 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg) for the SELV184. Over filling baskets can cause uneven cooking,
yield soggy, greasy food product and result in oil foaming over the top of the fryer.
4.1. COOKING
To ensure the quality of the food you cook in this appliance, follow the preparation instructions from the food
manufacturer. When the appliance is not in use, the oil should be cooled and covered to prevent contamination.
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Do not load the fry baskets over the frypot. Re
moving the baskets from the fryer to load food
reduces the need to filter.
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After removing the baskets from the fry pot,
shake gently to remove excess oil.
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Never leave baskets containing cooked product
over the fry pot. The heat from the hot oil will
continue to cook the product.
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Oil/shortening quality can affect product quality.
Keep salt and moisture away from
oil/shortening to help maintain its quality.
Filtering the oil/ shortening removes crumbs
which will help maintain quality and can extend
its life.
Typical French Fry Cook Times (m:s)
Temperature
350 °F
360 °F
370 °F
Fry Thickness (177 °C) (182 °C) (188 °C)
Thin
2:45
2:30
2:15
Medium
3:45
3:30
3:15
Thick
4:15
4:00
3:45
This table is for reference only. Refer to the product manufacturer’s
specifications to determine exact cook times and temperatures.
4.3. BASKET LIFT OPERATION
If the appliance is equipped with basket lifts, place the basket onto the basket lift prior to starting the timer(s). The
basket(s) will be lowered into the cook tank when a product key is pressed. At the end of the preset cooking time,
the basket lift will raise the basket out of the cook tank. Canceling the cook by pressing and holding the cook timer
button will raise the basket out of the oil. Cook timer keys L through 5 will operate the right-hand basket lift. Keys 6
through R will operate the left-hand basket lift.
4.4
FRESH OIL TOP OFF FUNCTION
To add fresh oil to the fry tank on demand, press and hold the key. Release the key when the desired oil
level is reached in the tank.
Use the Left or Right key to top off the Left or Right vat, respectively for split vat models.
Manual top offs are not permitted while there is an active cook in process.
4.5
AUTOMATIC OIL TOP OFF SYSTEM (OPTION)
Pitco offers the “Automatic Oil Level Control” option (Auto-Top Off) to maintain the optimal oil
level in your Pitco fryer. This optional system minimizes the need for the operator’s attention
during busy cooking hours. The system maintains oil levels in the frying vat by adding small
amounts of fresh oil when appropriate. Replenishment oil is drawn from a Jug In Box (JIB)
located in one of the cabinets in a multiple vat build. Alternately, the JIB can be remotely
located within nine feet of the fryer. The system can also accommodate a bulk oil system if
equipped. There are specific conditions during which fresh oil cannot be added to the vat by
the automatic system:
1)
Cook Cycle
4)
Filtering Cycle
2)
Heating Cycle
5)
Control in the “OFF” state
3)
Melt Cycle
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MANAGEMENT
