Pitco PG14D - Manuals

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION 1 Accessories # Description PG14D RS14D 1 Basket Hanger Standard Standard 2 Tube Rack Standard N/A 3 Drain Cleanout Rod Standard 4 Small Bulk Pasta Basket Optional Optional 5 Large Bulk Pasta Basket Optional Optional 6 Small Round Pasta Basket Optiona...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION 3 1.3. LEG/CASTER INSTALLATION AND LEVELING When you receive your appliance it is completely assembled with the possible exception of the legs(or casters). This appliance must be installed with legs or casters; it cannot be curb mounted. Curbmounting ...

INSTALLATION 4 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) 1.4. PLUMBING CONNECTIONS The plumbing installation should be done by a licensed plumber and must comply with local andnational codes. 1.4.1. WATER INLET CONNECTIONSIf a faucet or water fill option is equipped on your appliance connections to a potable water sup...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION 5 1.5. GAS CONNECTION Your appliance will give you peak performance when the gas supply line is of sufficient size to providethe correct gas flow. The gas line must be installed to meet the local building codes or National FuelGas Code ANS Z223.1 and ...

INSTALLATION 6 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) 1.6. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS It is advised that this power supply be plugged into a wall receptacle that is controlled by theventilation control. This will prevent the appliance from being operated without the ventilator on. Ifyour appliance requires an electrica...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION 7 1.7. VENTILATION AND FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS Your new appliance must have proper ventilation to function safely and properly. Exhaust gastemperatures can reach as high as 1100 °F (593 °C). Therefore, it is very important to install a firesafety system. ...

INSTALLATION 8 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) 1) Probe2) High Temperature Limit 1.8. INSPECTION Before you begin filling and adjusting the appliance, perform the following visual checks: 9 After the appliance is in its permanent location, check the levelness. Any additional leveling that is necessary can be...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION 9 DRAIN VALVE CLOSED O N O T L O FF I P ON OT L OFF I P 1.9. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS After your appliance has been properly installed as described in the installation section of thismanual, it will need to be adjusted to ensure that it will perform as des...

INSTALLATION 10 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) ON OFF T P O L I A) Pilot Adjustment (under cap screw)B) Gas Pressure Adjustment (under cap screw) 1.9.3. PILOT FLAME ADJUSTMENT Perform this procedure with the pilot lit. This procedure requires a DC voltmeter set to ascale of 0-1000 mV. Using test leads with ...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION 11 1) Burner2) Burner Orifice 3) Air Collar 4) Set Screw 5) Burner Fitting 6) Gas Pressure Test Plug 1.9.4. MAIN BURNER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTFor the main burners to operate the gas supply valve must be open and the thermostat must beturned on. The main po...

INSTALLATION 12 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) 7. Now that the main burner pressure is set properly you may adjust the main burner flame. Unlock the air collars by loosening the set screw on each collar. Open the main gas valve,(light the pilot if the appliance has a manual pilot) and turn the thermostat to...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker INSTALLATION 13 WARNING Use a commercial grade cleaner formulated to effectively clean and sanitize food contactsurfaces. Read the directions and precautionary statements before use. Particularattention must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length o...

OPERATION 14 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) 2. OPERATION An operator’s manual for your appliance’s specific control type should be included with this manual.Refer to that manual prior to operating this appliance. 2.1. OPERATIONAL FEATURES The diagram below outlines some of the key operational components of ...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker OPERATION 17 Typical Timer Buttons* 2.4. COOKING It is important to keep the cook tank full of water to minimize the chance of boiling the appliance dryand to keep the water at a level that will provide optimum cooking performance. To keep the water atits normal o...

OPERATION 18 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) P IL T O ON OFF O N O T L O FF I P Cooked Pasta Volumes 1lb. Dry = Pasta Type Cooked Spaghetti 10 cups Angel Hair 8 cups Fettuccine 7 cups Ziti 9 cups Shells 8 cups Bow Ties 10 cups This table is for reference only. Please refer to the pasta manufacturer’s specifi...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 19 WARNING Read the operation section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance. 3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 3.1. DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Performing the preventative maintenance steps below on a daily basis will kee...

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 20 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) WARNING The power supply must be disconnected before cleaning and servicing this appliance! 3.2. MONTHLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Water can leave mineral deposits inside the tank. Performing the monthly preventative maintenancesteps below will keep ...

PG14D: Floor Model Gas Pasta Cooker PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 21 3.3.4. TANK 9 Verify that the tank is in good condition. Check for scale build up and inspect for signs of corrosion. Verify that tank is leak free. Check drain overflow (if equipped) for scale build upand debris blockage. 3.3.5. DRAIN ...

TROUBLESHOOTING 22 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06) High Temperature Reset Button 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1. POWER FAILURE If electric power is removed for any reason, the appliance will shut down. Wait five minutes after thepower is restored before attempting to restart the appliance. This will allow time for a...