User Manual
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Function & Purpose
This unit is intended for warming food product or cooking of select food product. It is not intended to rethermalize
precooked food from a frozen or refrigerated state.
Warning
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE OR BURN INJURIES CAN OCCUR IF THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT USED PROPERLY.
• Plug only into a three hole grounded electrical outlet
• Use only on flat, level surfaces
• Unplug warmer and let cool before cleaning or moving
• Unplug warmer when not in use
• Do not immerse
• Do not spray with water or cleaning agents
• Handle hot water carefully
• Do not operate unattended
• Important: Do not operate this unit without water in well
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Operation
1. Place the food warmer on a flat, stable surface.
2. Fill the well with 4 quarts of water. Do not overfill the well. Do not operate this unit without water in the well.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT FILL WITH MORE THAN 4 QUARTS OF WATER. IF LEVEL IS TOO HIGH, WATER MAY OVERFLOW
WHEN THE FOOD PAN IS INSERTED. THE OVERFLOW COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT
AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
3. Plug cord into a three hole grounded electrical outlet.
4. Preheat the water in the well by covering the well with an empty food pan or cover and then set the heat control to
maximum heat setting. Water can be heated to 212°F (100°C) in less than 30 minutes.
5. Place food pan of hot food into the food warmer. To prevent spills, do not over fill the food pan.
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HOT FOOD HOLDING
- Reduce the setting of the knob by 1/4 turn and monitor food temperatures closely for food
safety. The United States Public Health Service recommends that food be held at a minimum of 140
O
F (60
O
C) (and/or
in compliance with the local health codes) to help prevent bacteria growth. Maintain water level at 4 quarts. Periodically
(approximately 2 hours) remove container of food and check the water level. Add hot water if needed. Adjust up or
down as required by the food type for safe temperature.
HOT WATER AND STEAM IN THE WELL CAN BURN SKIN. USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES, MITTS, OR
POTHOLDERS WHEN REMOVING FOOD PAN OR COVER. HOT FOOD CAN ALSO CAUSE BURNS. HANDLE
FOOD CAREFULLY.
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