3-2
LOW WATER SENSING
automatically de-energizes the heating element if the water in the cook-
pot drops too low. When the water level in the cookpot is below the sensor probes, such as when
draining and cleaning the cookpot, the controller display will read
LO
LO
LO
LO
.
NORMAL WATER LEVEL SENSING
, on units configured with the Autofill feature, automati-
cally adds water during or after a cooking cycle if the water level is low. With this automatic filling
feature, the water level does not have to be continuously monitored. The cookpot always has the cor-
rect amount of water.
3.1.2
Operating Instructions
Before turning the cooker on, ensure that:
•
the unit is connected to the water supply.
•
the water supply is turned on.
•
the unit is plugged into an appropriate outlet.
•
the electrical power supply is turned on.
CAUTION
If this is the first time the unit is being used after installation, refer to
Section 3.4
,
Boil Out
Procedure.
1.
Turn the controller on by pressing the Power
switch.
2.
The unit will automatically enter the simmer mode and the simmer mode indicator will illumi-
nate. This will bring the cooker to “stand-by” temperature. To enter the boil mode, press the Boil
Mode
switch.
3.
Enter the desired cooking time using the numeric keypad. The time entered appears in the LED
display.
4.
When ready to initiate a cooking cycle, press the Start Timer
switch then press the Boil Mode
switch. The basket lift will automatically lower the basket or portion cups into the cookpot
and the LED display will begin to count down. Simultaneously, the water will be raised to the
boiling point. At the end of the cooking cycle, an alarm will sound briefly to alert you and the
basket lift will automatically raise the basket or portion cups out of the water.
5.
The display will automatically return to the previously set cooking time and the unit will return to
the simmer mode. If the same time is desired for the next batch, simply repeat Step 4. If a dif-
ferent cooking time is desired, follow Steps 3 and 4.
6.
To initiate the automatic skimming (Autoskim) feature, press the Skim
switch.
3.1.3 SMS II Controller Simmer Mode Adjustment
NOTE:
The SMS II Controller simmer temperature is adjustable from 185ºF to 215ºF.
