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Pasta King Express - the “lightning fast” pasta cooker

1. Though other brands of pasta can be cooked in the Pasta King the cook time of the Pasta King Express can only be guaranteed by using pasta specified by ISI CRAN The pasta delivered by ISI CRAN is competitively priced and is guaranteed to be of a very high quality Because the equipment is enhanced for the pasta supplied by ISI CRAN the cook time is faster than other pasta of similar shape and size Other types of pasta or food products not approved by ISI CRAN and processed in the Pasta King TM may damage the equipment Damage caused by such misuse will void the warranty and or service contract 2a What is in the Box Pasta King Express Unit 4 Hi strength adjustable stainless steel legs Lexan Display Shroud Pasta Funnel Pasta Strainer Get Started Guide Users Manual VVVVVV V 2b Machine Specifications Electrical 240 Volts 1 Phase 30 Amps Weight 150 lbs Water Filtered water 5 microns filtration lt 2 grains hardness pH 6 lt X lt 8 v2 supply minimum 30 psi 5 GPM flow rate Drain Can be run to a sink or 1 stand pipe All electrical and plumbing must conform to local codes Electrical service is to be GFCI protected A resettable double pole GFCI breaker is located on the rear panel of the PKE 2c Unpacking your New Pasta King Express A minimum of 2 persons are necessary for the lifting and setting the equipment upon an approved stand Due to the weight of the unit OSHA approved back support
2. USER MANUAL Pasta King Express PASTA COOKER Customer Name Table of Contents 1 Safety instructions 0 2 nenea eee aannaeeaeee 5 2 MSS CUI ssi aie i ae aie ce da aa aa a ae cee Dai A cui 6 a Whal S in the Bokassa saca sta c eta leaded Lc ca Data it Lt bca Da ca 6 b Machine Specifications eee 7 c Unpacking your New Pasta King TM ceeace 7 3 Installation of your Pasta KingTM usec 8 CA STU Bs carca a a AR lata e a a dia 8 b Utilities De Freshwater ani anus ani ma at nani ai A ian ai i il nl ai 8 2 Waste Galil ccanccc tune focile E 9 Oi TBISGINI Gall Senrono a conc a 66 teens 10 4 Getting to Know your Past King a Descriptions of the Past King Functions eee 11 b Operator Display and Programming 0 seeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 5 Start up a Normal Start Up ee 14 b After an Emergency Stop ancien ao i e 15 6 Shutting down tne eperalie ii ssi isca iata ii aa ta taiata inta ta tata la 17 7 How to care for your New Pasta King TM a Cleaning the equipment 18 8 Malfunctions a Troubleshooting Chart ccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 b When to call for service isi ita tite ete ati ia ie 22 9 Optional Equipment Pasta and Supplies a Optional Equipment 1 Water Filtralin cacat aia aia catia ai au aud au auda 23 SI hee she A Multi unit Counter top Base 23 Storage Base with Stand cccccccccccccceceeceeeeeeeeeeees
3. 23 sep 9 e EAS E E RPM RI sa Mpa ue Sa aut oa a SESE ME AA 24 PP EI SEI sia ana aan nici dani aia noii i 25 Condiments ceed a cala i ee ech ie 27 a Cleaners and detergents sccceeeeeeeeeeeees 27 10 Warranty and Service Contract aly VV ARTERY oa one 0 ca ai ai bi i T 21 DV SERVICE G OMA las scnvcorscarvtor sony ca ai e e a le e le bb 22 11 Appendix a Lifting the PKE Diagrams eee 23 Notice This book is copyright protected The information contained within this book is the intellectual property of ISI CRAN This book is supplied to customers who purchase the Past King M pasta Unauthorized copying of this manual forbidden Copies may be made by the purchaser of the Past King equipment for the purposes of employee training and maintaining an archival copy This manual may not be distributed to other individuals or organizations nor posted on any website cooker without written express authorization from ISI CRAN is expressly Tris Page Intentlonelly l P 1 Safety Instructions A minimum of 2 persons are necessary for the lifting and setting of the equipment Each Pasta King unit has been inspected for proper operation before leaving the factory The Pasta King TM must be used according to the ISI CRAN guidelines found in this user manual Only pasta and ISI CRAN APPROVED foodstuffs are to be cooked in the pasta cooker Cooking unauthorized foodstuffs may void t
4. Make certain power button is in ON position 2 Check to see that the funnel is located in its proper position 3 Verify strainer is seated correctly within its cradle Il System Not Ready A Insert Funnel 1 Make certain funnel is seated properly in cradle 2 Cycle Power 3 If machine will still not operate Call Service B Insert Strainer 1 Make certain strainer is seated properly in cradle 2 Cycle Power 3 If machine will still not operate Call Service 8b When to call for Service Before leaving the factory the equipment has been checked for proper functioning During installation if a malfunction occurs upon startup the installation technician will be able to resolve the problem If a malfunction occurs during normal use check the display Write down the message on the display Check the troubleshooting guide in the user manual If the equipment will not start and if there is no display then Check whether the electricity is turned on If there is power and the machine still will not start Check whether the freshwater supply valve is open If the above conditions had been met and the machine will not start Turn off the equipment Wait 10 seconds then restart the unit Normally the equipment should now reset and operational If operational the unit will purge any pasta and run a sterilization cycle automatically If the same failure reoccurs repeat the above procedure If the malfunction persists call technical servic
5. Power button to deactivate the PKE unit e Using an ISI CRAN approved brush clean the cooking chamber walls of any pasta residue Due to the High heat of the cook chamber using a non approved brush will void the machine warranty f After scrubbing the cook chamber dip the scrub brush in cool water and run through the chamber g Repeat step f h Clean the drain pan and wipe dry i Wipe down the outside of the machine i If applicable shut off the water supply to the PKE 7 How to care for your New Pasta King Express 7a Cleaning the equipment Clean the exterior of possible pasta residue and other contaminants To clean the housing and the panels use a soft cloth and warm water with Pasta King Gentle Disinfecting Detergent To reduce fingerprint spotting on the stainless housing use Pasta King Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Clean the strainer and funnel with warm water and dry with a soft cloth Both parts are dishwasher safe and can be cleaned safely using commercial dishwashers After cleaning It is necessary to thoroughly dry the funnel and pasta inlet which come in contact with the dry pasta During any equipment cleaning operation the lower slide valve outlet must always be thoroughly cleaned of all residue The drain pan must be thoroughly cleaned of all residue 8 Malfunctions 8a Troubleshooting Chart I Unit will not run A Make certain circuit breaker is energized 1
6. malfunction Sterilization can also be manually initiated during the normal operation The sterilization process will take approximately 5 minutes Strainer The strainer has a built in guard to isolate the pasta discharge path from the operator At the end of the cooking cycle the strainer captures the cooked pasta as it exits the cook chamber separating the rinse water from the pasta The strainer must be emptied and returned to its cradle in the Pasta King Express TM before another cooking cycle can begin Once the strainer has been properly reinserted into its cradle a retaining bolt will engage the strainer preventing its removal until the subsequent cooking cycle has completed At the beginning of each work day the strainer must be removed and inspected prior to activating the machine The strainer must be removed and washed at the end of each workday Tempering Quik tempering Before the end of the cooking process after the cooking water has vacated the cook chamber rinse water will be introduced into the cook chamber This is to lower the pasta temperature thereby halting the cooking process to enable a consistent cook and hence finish to the pasta This also removes residual starch from the pasta reducing clumping and lowers the pasta temperature to a level safe for consumption User Interface Display The LCD touch screen display on the front of the machine enabling the user to input their selections and operate th
7. of the unit The installation of dedicated water and electricity services should only be done by authorized specialists conform to local codes and be completed before the equipment is delivered Only authorized service technicians can perform the Pasta King Express TM installation Installation includes site testing and initial start up Please have this book handy for the installer The technician will note the customer name model number serial number and installation date in the user manual The Pasta King Express should be set upon a counter top or table that is specifically designed to support the weight of the equipment and remain stable If an appropriate stand is not available ISI CRAN offers 2 stands a storage table with a lower shelf and a storage stand with enclosed storage Both are available in stainless steel with either leveling feet or industrial castors The Pasta King Express must be oriented so that the operators display and start button face the operator and the water drain and electrical connections face the rear of the machine Fresh water a waste drain and the electrical supply should be in close proximity to the installation site of the Past King Express TM 3b Utilities Fresh water supply The water consumption for one portion of pasta is about 1 quart The same quantity of water will be used during each sterilization cycle Hourly water consumption assuming 2 minutes per serving and continuous operati
8. operator to the preceding screen When the machine is being closed down at the end of the workday the operator needs to activate Shutdown Procedure soft button This will cycle the machine through a sterilization cycle a cool down cycle and a clean out cycle After sterilization the heating elements are de energized and a series of ten 1 minute cold water purges are used to remove residual heat from the boiler and cook chamber These purges will drop the residual heat of the boiler and cook chamber temperature under 200 F When the temperature reaches 200 F the Clean Out sequence will automatically activate opening the inlet and discharge of the cook chamber The unit is to be powered down at this time by depressing the red mushroom headed power button The clean out sequence enables the use of an ISI CRAN approved cook chamber scrubbing brush to dislodge any adhering pasta residue Once cleaning is completed shut off the water supply to the PKE if desired The cook chamber will remain open to air dry reducing the chance of bacterial growth In order to eliminate any possibility of bacterial contamination the machine has a sterilization cycle that when activated will disinfect the food contact surfaces of the cooking chamber Sterilization can also be used to soften and remove any adhering pasta residue from the cooking surfaces Sterilization is fully automatic during PKE start up during the Shutdown Procedure and after recovering from a
9. Remark The importance of the Shutdown Procedure can not be over stressed Problems can occur during the subsequent start up as well as the possibility of bacterial growth if these procedures are not followed Mechanical parts inside the equipment may be damaged by trying to startup the machinery if residual food is not removed 6a Shutdown Procedure 1 Remove any pasta from the funnel 2 Press the shutdown soft button The automatic shutdown cycle will begin within 5 seconds a Display indication Sterilization 3 PKE will initiate a cooking chamber sterilization cycle a The lower slide valves will close and the upper slide valve will remain closed b The sterilization cycle will begin i The Sterilization Progress will be displayed 4 At the end of the sterilization cycle the display will change to a flashing Rinsing i The Cook chamber will be purged and rinsed 5 After the Rinse cycle completes the heating elements will be de energized and the boiler assembly will be quick cooled a The PKE will begin a series of ten quick 1 minute cold water purges in successive order 6 Cleaning Out the cook chamber a When boiler temperature falls to 200 F the Clean Out screen will be displayed Display indication Ready for Manual Cleaning b The cook chamber slide valves will open enabling full accessibility from both top and bottom c Remove both the strainer and funnel Set aside to clean d Press the Red mushroom headed
10. age due to contacting the cooking chamber wall when subject to extreme surface temperature and possibly damaging the cooking chamber surface The Clean out function is to be run daily at the close of each work day prior to deactivating the equipment Failure to run the clean out procedure at the end of each workday can void the warranty Cook Time The longer the pasta cooks the softer it becomes The cooking time can be adjusted so that the pasta texture can be adjusted to a consistent pre selected finish ranging from mush to el dente The counter keeps track of the machine statistics such as the number of portions cooked the number of on off cycles the number of clean out cycles and the number of times the machine was subject to a sterilization cycle The counts can only be adjusted or reset by ISI CRAN certified technicians Danger Zones The Pasta King Express uses extreme heat and pressure to quick cook pasta The machine is well insulated and shrouded to keep operators safe However there are 2 zones that are not capable of being isolated from the operator 1 the pasta delivery opening at the top of the machine and the strainer section where cooked pasta is collected at the completion of the cooking cycle To safeguard the operator the machine will not operate if the funnel and strainer are not properly installed Heating Cycle The time it takes to preheat the boiler and cooking container Languages The equipment softw
11. are allows for several languages to be displayed on the user interface Other languages are available upon request Pasta Delivery Funnel The funnel sits in a recess on top of the machine and guides pasta into the cook chamber A solid state switch is activated when the funnel is returned to its cradle If the funnel is removed from its cradle before the cooking cycle starts the upper gate valves will not open and the cooking cycle will not begin The funnel must be removed and thoroughly washed at the start of the workday before operating the PKE Safety Components These are components that serve a dual purpose The strainer and the pasta delivery funnel have dual functions The first is as the component description indicates The second is to prevent fingers from accidentally entering a danger zone on the machine Safety Sensors and Strainer Interlock The machine is equipped with safety sensors and a strainer interlock Sensors detect whether the Safety Components are properly assembled onto the machine The interlock captures the strainer and locks it into position during the cooking cycle In case the Pasta King Express TM is in need of service the service technician can press the service soft button on the display and a password screen will appear This enables the technician to force outputs and troubleshoot the machine If the operator inadvertently presses the service button a back button on the password page will return the
12. e We will do our best to help you 9 Optional Equipment Pasta and Supplies Water Filtration Multi unit Counter top Base Storage Base with Stand Shipper Pasta Condiments 20 10 Warranty and Service Contract 10a Warranty 21 10b Service Contract 22 11 Appendix 11a Lifting the PKE Diagrams 23
13. e Pasta King ExpressTM as well as observe the machine status during each phase of its operation 4b Operator Displays and Programming 5 Start up 5a Normal Start up Procedure 1 Inspect the Pasta King ExpressTM prior to use a Visually verify the machine is safe and ready for use b Clean machine exterior strainer and funnel Inspect strainer Replace if damaged c Make certain circuit breaker is not locked out d Turn on water e If above conditions are met and circuit breaker is on turn on PKE 2 To Activate the PKE a Rotate the Red mushroom headed Power button to the right under the Display This enables the button head to pop up activating the switch and energizing the PKE i Display indication Self Test ii After 2 seconds display should indicate Self Test Passed iii After 2 seconds display indicates Pasta King Express b Soft ON button should be visible on the display c Press the ON soft button i Note Funnel MUST be properly installed before heaters will energize ii Display will change to indicate the Temperature Screen and the words Warming Up will begin to flash iii Clean soft button is now visible on the display 3 When Heating Cycle completes a Display will change to indicate Sterilization Cycle b Sterilization Cycle will automatically initiate when unit reaches operating temperature 4 When Sterilization Cycle complete a Display will change to display the Cooking Screen b Load pasta in
14. e end of the work day the equipment must be shut down according to the ISI CRAN specified shutdown procedure Failure to abide by these safety instructions will void machine warranty and service contract 2 Description Congratulations for your decision to purchase the Pasta King TM equipment Your Pasta King TM enables you to rapidly serve your clients with fresh pasta cooked to perfection at any time The Pasta King TM pasta cooker is a versatile machine designed to do one thing extremely well to cook pasta fast Each portion cooked in the Pasta King T will be cooked consistently each and every serving The bite can be adjusted from very soft to el dente Each serving of pasta is cooked in fresh water not re used Experience shows that the term el dente is a subjective distinction different for each individual Because people have different tastes as to what is considered el dente the Pasta King TM is designed to allow the bite of the pasta to be tailored to an individuals preference This is adjusted by adjusting the cook time At delivery the equipment is factory set for a cooking time of 115 seconds The cook time can be extended or reduced as needed allowing an operator to fine tune the pasta bite to his taste of being el dente The weight of one portion or serving of pasta can be individually adjusted by the operator A maximum of 130 grams 4 ounces dry weight of pasta may be cooked at any one time
15. he warranty Do not use sharp objects to clean the equipment Only ISI CRAN approved cleaning utensils may be used Only authorized service technicians can perform the Pasta King installation and service Installation includes site testing See the Installation and Warranty sections for more details The machine both inside the cook chamber the pasta delivery the pasta discharge strainer and chamber the machine exterior and surrounding area must be kept clean The exterior can be wiped clean with an approved stainless steel cleaner with care being taken to protect any plastic parts and decals The machine must undergo at least 2 sterilization cycles per day one at start up and the second during shutdown Attention Guards are in place to safeguard the operator and prevent the operator from placing fingers or hands into the strainer outlet or pasta entry areas while the equipment is in operation Overriding the guards can result in the possibility of personal injury resulting in but not limited to burned or crushed fingers Over riding the guards is strictly forbidden The machine is NOT user serviceable Only authorized specialists of ISI CRAN and its licensed affiliates are allowed to remove the Pasta King panels and perform repairs and or maintenance on the equipment Unauthorized servicing of the equipment will void the warranty and service contract The equipment must be serviced according to the service contract At th
16. is recommended Use sound lifting practices such as keeping the back straight and lifting with the legs If available use straps or other lifting equipment to safely raise the machine See appendix for suggested lifting techniques Wear safety gloves when picking up the machine Even though there are no sharp edges dull sheet metal like paper can cut skin when an edge contacts skin ina certain orientation The Pasta King Express is delivered in a custom corrugated shipper assembly specifically designed to keep the machine safe during transit This shipper assembly is made up of a heavy corrugated cover containing a minimum of 2 vertical corner supports for strength and a thick base sheet which provides additional cushioning mounted onto a wood pallet The customer is encouraged to retain the shipper assembly should the Past King Express TM ever need to be returned to the factory Should the customer inadvertently dispose of the shipper assembly a replacement can be purchased for an additional charge As a courtesy to our customers upon request the installation technician can remove the original shipper assembly and return it to the factory for re use This would entitle the customer to a complimentary shipper should the need arise The complimentary shipper would be delivered to the customer without charge 3 Installation 3a Set up The connections for fresh water waste water and electrical current are situated at the back
17. ment must be hardwired to the customer s electrical service and not connected to the service shutoff using a power cord Seal tite is the preferred method of connecting the machine to the customer s service It is further recommended that a customer supplied service disconnect switch be installed with in Line Of Sight of the equipment Check local electrical and safety codes for further installation requirements The machine mounted double pole GFCI is not intended to replace a LINE of SIGHT service disconnect 4 Getting to Know your Pasta King 4a Descriptions of the Pasta King ExpressTM functions The Clean out procedure enables the usage of hand cleaning tools within the cooking chamber By activating the Clean out function both gate valves are energized to simultaneously open both ends of the cook chamber providing complete access With the strainer removed ISI CRAN approved brushes can be used to clean pasta residue such as starch from the chamber wall The Clean out function can be selected by the machine operator during the Shutdown sequence or can be manually selected anytime during the work period between cooking cycles when deemed necessary However the Clean out function will not be enabled unless the cartridge heaters are de energized AND the boiler temperature is at or below 200 F This is to prevent the wash water that will be used with cleaning tools from flashing to steam and also to protect the tools from potential dam
18. on is approximately 9 gallons Water supply pressure should be at least 30 psi To prevent mineral deposition upon the cooking surfaces the water should be less than 2 grains of hardness This will keep the cooking chamber running at optimal performance If the supply water is hard a de ionizing filter or water softening equipment should be used to demineralize the supply water ISI CRAN can supply the necessary water treatment equipment or the customer can contract from any number of purveyors of water treatment Water filtration equipment must be installed if the water is above 2 grains of hardness Failure to supply water of the necessary purity will void the warranty and the service contract Waste water drain The waste discharge from the Pasta King can be routed to a sink or a stand pipe The water temperature discharged from the drain is over 150 F and can cause severe burns Care must be taken to prevent the accidental exposure of the drain water to an operator or other employee The preferred connection would be to route the waste water discharge into a dedicated stand pipe or to a connection after the sink Electrical supply Specifications Voltage 240 Volt 1 Phase 60 Hertz Amperage 30 Amps The machine must have a dedicated circuit protected by a 30 amp breaker A 240 volt 30 amp ground fault circuit interrupter is mounted on the rear panel It also doubles as the machines primary electrical service shutoff The equip
19. pment 1 Activate the PKE following steps 2 3 of the normal Start up Procedure Note If after step 2a the PKE will not start refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual Do not load pasta into the funnel Instead remove and empty the strainer Re install the strainer and run a second Sterilization cycle When 2 Sterilization Cycle completes remove strainer If pasta is still found in the strainer repeat steps 3 and 4 until the strainer is clean devoid of pasta or pasta residue at the completion of the sterilization cycle Place clean strainer back into its cradle load pasta into funnel and select the pasta type on the Cook Screen Once pasta cook cycle completes the PKE is again ready to continue operation If the PKE still fails to start or continues to Malfunctions at any time during the start process press the E stop and go to the Troubleshooting Guide 6 Shutting down the equipment We suggest removing the pasta from the funnel and storing in a dark sealed space to protect against dirt and humidity The Shutdown Procedure must be performed at the end of the workday A sterilization cycle and a Manual Cleaning Cycle are part of the Shutdown Procedure and are initiated automatically Failure to perform the Shutdown Procedure at the end of the workday can void the warranty When the Shutdown Procedure has completed the Past King Express TM can be turned off If capable the water supply can be shut off
20. to funnel i Note Funnel and strainer MUST be properly installed before unit will operate ii If either the funnel or strainer is missing at this point the display will indicate System Not Ready 1 If the funnel is missing or improperly installed the phrase Insert Funnel will also be displayed 2 If the strainer is missing or improperly installed the phrase Insert Strainer will also be displayed 5 Select and Press Pasta type soft button on the Cook Screen to initiate the cooking cycle a Cooking temperature is fixed at the factory b Cook time is pre programmed by customer i Pasta type soft button cook time can be adjusted by the operator to their taste for each type of pasta selected c Cooking process begins i Pasta drops into cooking chamber ii Depending on pasta cooking time is approximately 2 minutes At the end of the cook cycle Panel will display a flashing Rinsing a Pasta will be rinsed and tempered At the conclusion of the rinse cycle Display will momentarily 5 seconds display the Temperature Screen and then return to the Cooking Screen i Cooked pasta will drop into the strainer ii Strainer locking pin will then release the strainer enabling operator access to the pasta Once strainer is replaced back into its cradle Pasta cycle is ready to repeat at step 4a 5b Start up Procedure after an Emergency Stop If a Malfunction occurs Press Power button which also doubles as an Emergency Stop to shutdown the equi

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