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E-Chef™ Hot Food Table Installation and Operation Manual
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Operation
Before the unit is used the first time for serving, turn the temperature
knob to HIGH and heat the well for 30 minutes. Any residue or dust
that adhered to the heater element(s) will burn off during this initial
preheat period.
When using thick sauces always operate the hot food well filled with
water. This will provide a more uniform temperature for the sauce.
Steam can cause serious burns. Always wear some
type of protective covering on your hands and arms
when removing lids or pans from the unit. Lift the lid or
pan in a way that will direct escaping steam away from
your face and body.
Never place food directly into the well. Always use
pans.
Although these models may be operated either with or without water
in the wells, wet operation is recommended.
Always place covers on pans when not serving to prevent food from
drying out and to reduce your operating cost.
For most efficient operation when empty, keep covered insets in each
well during preheating and when the well is not in use.
Do not put food down drain.
Wet operation
1. Fill food well with two inches of water. For quicker
pre-heating, use hot water to fill the well.
2. Turn the control to “HIGH” and pre-heat the warmer
for 30 minutes. For fastest pre-heating place covers
or empty pans in well.
3. After pre-heating, set the control to your desired
serving temperature.
Only 4” (10cm) deep insets should be used with a wet food well.
Dry operation
1. Pre-heat the well on “HIGH” for approximately 15
minutes. For fastest pre-heating place covers or
empty pans in well.
2. After pre-heating, set the control to your desired
serving temperature.
Only 6” (15cm) deep insets should be used with a dry food well.
When operated dry, the bottom of the food well will discolor. A mild
abrasive cleaner is recommended to clean this discoloration.
Temperature
Water in wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160°F to 180°F
Product in pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140°F to 160°F