Groen OM-BTD, Operator'S Manual

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8 OM-TD/FPC
Operation
The operator controls braising pan operation with the thermostat dial, which is located
on the right front of the unit. Setting the dial sends electric power to turn the heaters
on or off and sets the operating temperature of the pan.
A. To Start Pan
1. Turn on the electric power supply to the unit.
2. Turn the thermostat dial to a desired setting between 100 and 400°F
(38 and 204°C). The red indicator light will glow, showing that the pan
is heating. The light will cycle on and off, which indicates that the pan is
being held at the set temperature. Once in each cycle the contactors in the
control box will make a clicking sound. This is normal.
3. For best braising or frying results, preheat the pan before you put in any
food. To get an even temperature across the pan, preheat at a setting of
300°F (149°C) or less for 15 minutes (several thermostat on/off cycles).
B. Cooking
1. To simmer or slowly heat an item, set the dial at about 210°F (99°C)
or lower. Put the optional cover on the pan to keep moisture loss at
a minimum, or leave it off to help dry or reduce the product. Set the
thermostat higher to cook or drive moisture off faster. The thermostat may
be adjusted to any setting in its range to cook exactly as you wish.
2. When using the optional cover, leave the cover vent open to allow excess
steam to escape. For longer simmering, you may wish to close the vent to
retain moisture.
3. Be careful when lifting the optional cover. Lift its rear edge a few inches to
allow any steam or and hot vapor to escape the pan. Then tilt it further to
allow any hot condensate to roll off the cover and back into the pan.
4. To pour or dump product, remove grease, or assist cleaning, first remove
the cover, then tilt the pan. Be careful!
C. To Shut Down the Pan
1. Turn the thermostat dial to “OFF”.
2. For prolonged shut-down, or before cleaning the outside of the unit,
completely shut off the power supply to the unit.
D. Routine Cleaning
After each use, turn the thermostat to ”OFF” and clean all food-contact surfaces.
At the end of each day, or at least once every 12 hours, turn off electric power
to the unit, and clean both the interior and the exterior. See detailed cleaning
instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
WARNING
DO NOT HEAT AN EMPTY PAN FOR MORE
THAN FIVE MINUTES AT SETTINGS ABOVE
300°F. DAMAGE TO THE PAN COULD RESULT.
WARNING
AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM
ESCAPING FROM THE COVER VENT.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
EQUIPMENT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN
CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
FOOD OR WATER IN THE BRAISING PAN.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING
IF THE PAN CONTAINS ITEMS IN SAUCE OR
MELTED FAT, THEY COULD SLIDE FORWARD
SUDDENLY DURING TILTING AND CAUSE THE
HOT LIQUID TO SPLASH OUT.