Page 2 - TO THE PURCHASER, OWNER AND STORE MANAGER; ii
TO THE PURCHASER, OWNER AND STORE MANAGER Please review these warnings prior to posting them in a prominent location for reference. ii WARNING DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammablevapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any otherappliance. WARNING Improper installation, alteration, s...
Page 3 - TABLE; iii
CPE14: ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL PASTA COOKER TABLE OF CONTENTS L20-274, rev. 0 (1/06) iii 1. INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 1 1.1. CHECKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE...............................................................................
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv 3.2. MONTHLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 12 3.2.1. DELIMING ............................................................................................................................. 12 3.3. ANNUAL/PERIO...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION
CPE14: ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL PASTA COOKER INSTALLATION L20-274, rev. 0 (1/06) 1 1. INSTALLATION 1.1. CHECKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE Your new Pitco appliance has been carefully packed into one crate. Every effort has been made toensure that it is delivered to you in perfect condition. As you unpack you...
Page 8 - VENTILATION AND FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS; After the appliance is in its; To Access Electrical Connections; Flat head screwdriver required
INSTALLATION 4 1) Probe2) High Temperature Limit (may be either style)3) Heating Element 1.6. VENTILATION AND FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS Your new appliance must have proper ventilation to function safely and properly. It is very importantto install a fire safety system. Your ventilation system should be de...
Page 9 - CLEANING; Repeat the previous steps to clean the rinse station if equipped.; CAUTION
CPE14: ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL PASTA COOKER INSTALLATION L20-274, rev. 0 (1/06) 5 1.8. INITIAL CLEANING When your appliance is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection.Before the appliance is ready for cooking it must be cleaned. This will remove the oil coating a...
Page 10 - OPERATION; FEATURES
OPERATION 6 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 your appliance. Refer to...
Page 11 - Switches the appliance between boil and simmer mode.
CPE14: ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL PASTA COOKER OPERATION L20-274, rev. 0 (1/06) 7 1. Cook Tank 2. Controller (Not on all Models) Controls the water temperature inside the cook tank.Optional timers are located on the controller (if equipped).Includes button to switch between boil mode and simmer mode (no...
Page 13 - Typical Timer Buttons*
CPE14: ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL PASTA COOKER OPERATION L20-274, rev. 0 (1/06) 9 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 ...
Page 14 - Cooked Pasta Volumes; This table is for reference only.
OPERATION 10 2.4.5. COOKING TIPS 9 Rinse pasta after cooking only if it is for cold dishes or if the pasta will NOT be served immediately. 9 For best results when cooking dry pasta, use at least 1 gallon of water for every 1 lb. of dry pasta. 9 Sticky cooked pasta can be avoided by increasing the qu...
Page 15 - PREVENTATIVE; PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE; INSPECTION; WARNING
CPE14: ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL PASTA COOKER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE L20-274, rev. 0 (1/06) 11 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 b...
Page 16 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 12 WARNING The power supply must bedisconnected before cleaningand servicing this appliance! 3.2. MONTHLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Water can leave mineral deposits inside the tank. Performing the monthly preventative maintenancesteps below will keep your equipment safe and a...
Page 17 - that wires are tight and in good condition.
CPE14: ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL PASTA COOKER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE L20-274, rev. 0 (1/06) 13 3.3.4. CONTROL BOX & ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 9 Verify that heating contactors are in good condition. Check for worn or pitted contacts. Verify that wires are tight and in good condition. 9 Verify that all...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; FAILURE
TROUBLESHOOTING 14 High Temperature Reset Button (Not on all models) 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1. POWER FAILURE If electric power is removed for any reason, the appliance will shut down. To restart the appliance,follow the appliance start up procedure in section 2.2. 4.2. HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT This appl...