PITCO VF SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANUAL
18
L20-418 Rev 2 (5/16)
APPLIANCE SHUTDOWN
There are two shutdown modes of appliance operation: STANDBY and COMPLETE. The standby mode
removes the ability of the appliances burners to operate. COMPLETE shutdown turns off the gas supply to
the appliance. A STANDBY shutdown can be used during slow business periods. ALWAYS perform a
COMPLETE shut down when the appliance will not be in use and unsupervised for an extended period of
time. Refer to the following procedures to enter the appropriate shutdown mode.
1. Turn the thermostat to the OFF position. Turn the Pilot knob clockwise to the PILOT position.
The cooker is now in Standby and can remain this way for only brief periods of time. NEVER
leave the appliance in standby mode for prolonged periods or overnight.
1. Turn the thermostat knob to the OFF position.
2. Depress and turn the Pilot knob counter clock-wise to the OFF position.
3. The appliance is now completely shut down and can be cleaned and filtered if desired.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Performing the preventative maintenance steps below daily will keep your appliance safe and at peak
performance. During the cooking process, oil/shortening may spill and splatter and requires immediate
attention. Furthermore, during the cooking process, particles, crumbs and crackling collect inside the fry
tank reducing product quality and decreasing oil/shortening life. If you are producing high quantities of fried
food and/or frying heavily battered food, it will be necessary to perform these steps more than once a day.
OIL TEMPERATURE
Keep the oil temperature in the fryer to a maximum of 190°C (374°F). Higher temperatures will cause rapid
breakdown of the oil and give you no faster cooking. At 205°C (401°F) to 210°C (410°F) the life of the oil is
only one third of its life at 190°C (374°F). In addition, increased decomposition causes the oil to smoke badly
even if the temperature is lowered to 190°C (374°F) again. High temperatures give you no advantage, cost
you money and increase the fire danger.
TEMPERATURA DELL’OLIO
Mantenere la temperatura dell’olio nella friggitrice fino a un massimo di 190°C. Temperature maggiori
causano un rapido degrado dell’olio, senza tuttavia eseguire una cottura più rapida. Da 205°C a 210°C la
durata dell’olio è inferiore di un terzo rispetto a quella a 190°C. Inoltre, l’accresciuta decomposizione
comporta una forte emissione di fumo, anche se la temperatura viene riportata di nuovo a 190°C. Le alte
temperature non prevedono vantaggi, sono antieconomiche e aumentano il rischio d’incendio.
ΘΕΡΜΟΚΡΑΣΙΑ
ΛΑΔΙΟΥ
Διατηρείτε
τη
θερμοκρασία
λαδιού
στη
φριτέζα
μέχρι
190
βαθμούς
Κελσίου
.
Υψηλότερες
θερμοκρασίες
θα
αλλάξουν
τη
σύνθεση
του
λαδιού
πολύ
σύντομα
και
δεν
ψήνετε
γρηγορότερα
.
Η
δυναμικότητα
του
λαδιού
στους
205-210
βαθμούς
Κελσίου
είναι
μόνο
το
ένα
τρίτο
της
δυναμικότητάς
του
στους
190
βαθμούς
Κελσίου
.
Επιπλέον
η
αυξημένη
αποσύνθεση
του
λαδιού
,
σε
θερμοκρασίες
πάνω
από
190
βαθμούς
Κελσίου
,
κάνει
το
λάδι
να
καπνίζει
άσχημα
κι
αν
ακόμη
κατεβάσετε
τη
θερμοκρασία
κατόπιν
πάλι
στους
190
βαθμούς
Κελσίου
.
Οι
υψηλές
θερμοκρασίες
δε
σας
παρέχουν
κανένα
πλεονέκτημα
,
σας
κοστίζει
περισσότερα
χρήματα
και
αυξάνουν
τον
κίνδυνο
πυρκαγιάς
.
WARNING
Serious injury could result from direct contact with hot surfaces and/or oil. Always wear
apron, heat resistant gloves for skin protection and goggles for eye protection.
