PE14D: Floor Model Electric Pasta Cooker

OPERATION

2.3. APPLIANCE START UP

Refer to the following procedure to start the appliance prior to operation.

1.Ensure that the drain valve is closed.

2.Fill the cook tank with water. (See section 2.1 “Filling the Appliance”)

3.If the appliance is equipped with a I/0 (ON/OFF) switch, turn it to the I (ON) position.

WARNING

NEVER operate the appliance with an empty cook tank. It may void the warranty. Adding water after the elements have been heated may cause injuries from hot splattering liquids and steam.

4.If the appliance is equipped with a controller it may need to be turned on. Press the * button to turn the controller on.

*The specified button may appear slightly different then shown. Refer to the operator’s manual for your appliance’s specific control type to determine the exact appearance of each button and display.

5.The appliance is now on and heating the water in the cook tank.

WARNING

Water must completely cover the heating elements at all times while appliance is on.

2.4. COOKING

It is important to keep the cook tank full of water to minimize the chance of boiling the appliance dry and to keep the water at a level that will provide optimum cooking performance. To keep the water at its normal operating temperature, it is best to add water in small amounts. If the appliance is equipped with manual water fill, it is recommended that the fill knobs are set so that water enters the tank slowly during cooking.

WARNING

Dry fired elements are extremely hot, will shorten its service life and may void your warranty.

2.4.1.SIMMER MODE

Simmer mode maintains the water temperature to just below boiling. This mode can be used to reheat pasta or as a “stand by” mode.

To enter simmer mode:

Models with electric thermostat: Press the boil/simmer switch to the simmer position.

All other Models: Press the

* button until

* is displayed.

If you are not ready to cook, enter simmer mode. This will conserve energy and keep water in the tank longer then when in boil mode.

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Pitco Frialator L20-293 operation manual Appliance Start UP, Cooking, Simmer Mode, To enter simmer mode

L20-293 specifications

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