GILES GHM-4, Operation & Service Manual

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Safety Model: GHM Warmer Series
Specific Safety Precautions:
For your safety, please observe the following precautions when operating or servicing this GILES Food Service
Equipment. Adhering to the following important safety information will help to prevent personal injury and/or
damage to the equipment, or property.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, place power switch in the [OFF] position. Unplug power cord or turn
OFF power at the electrical panel supplying power to remove all power from the appliance.
• DO NOT ADD WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS! The GHM Warmer is NOT a steam table. The pan well is not designed
to contain liquid. Water could leak into the heating element compartment, or contact other electrical
components, creating an electrical shock hazard.
• DO NOT wash down the unit interior or exterior with water from a spray hose.
• Failure to comply with DANGER notices will result in serious injury, even death; or damage to equipment and/or
property and may void the factory warranty.
• Prior to installation, consult a qualified electrician to ensure that installation will comply with all electrical and
mechanical code requirements.
• The unit must be adequately and properly grounded. Improper grounding can potentially result in electrical
shock to Users.
• Check the rating label on the unit to determine the proper power supply required. Always consult an electrician,
or other qualified service technician, to ensure that circuit breakers and wiring are of sufficient rating and gauge
to power this equipment. A Wiring Diagram has been provided with the unit as an aid for technicians. The unit
must be installed and electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance could result in serious injury, even death;
equipment and/or property damage; and will potentially void the factory warranty.
• DO NOT use or store flammable liquids, or materials that produce flammable vapors, in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance!
• Food products or water spilled on nearby floor areas can create a potential slip/fall hazard. Clean up all spills
immediately.
• Failure to comply with WARNING notices could result in serious injury, even death; damage to equipment and/or
property; and will potentially void the factory warranty.