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The Pitco Reduced Oil Volume fryer works very similarly to the Pitco standard electric fryer.
Other than rotating elements (for cleaning), the appliance functions nearly the same.
The Low Oil Volume Fryer has a reduced cold zone to significantly reduce oil usage and extend
oil life. This smaller zone may require more frequent filtering depending on the product being
fried.
Upon turning the fryer on, the high limit closes the (side on) safety contactor which stays closed
until the fryer is turned off. If the oil temperature exceeds 450 °F, the high limit opens and pre
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vents further operation until the cooking oil has reached a safe cooking temperature. This plac
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es a minimum duty cycle on the safety (side on) contactor to insure its proper operation when
needed. The “heat demand” contactor opens and closes on demand from the primary control to
maintain the desired cooking temperature. When the “heat demand” contactor closes, it ener
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gizes the heating elements in the fry pot. Near the fryer heating elements, the temperature and
high limit sensor probes can be found. The temperature probe provides a signal to the primary
control, sensing the oil temperature in the fry pot.
The fryer is equipped with a manual “ADD OIL” function that can transfer fresh oil from a JIB
(Jug in Box) located under the fryer or a bulk oil management system. The operator can use
the manual “ADD OIL” button as needed to replenish any oil consumed in the cooking process.
It is recommended that oil only be added when the fry pot is at the desired temperature, and
that the “ADD OIL” function not be used to fill an empty fry pot from the JIB.
Optional Automatic Top Off: If equipped, the fryer (only when operating at desired temperature)
senses the oil level and replenishes consumed oil only between cook cycles. There are no
programming options for the operator or service technician, the control functions like any other
Pitco electric fryer computer control. The “ADD OIL” function (described above) is present with
models equipped with Auto Top Off.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
