Form No. HDWR2M-0518
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English
OPERATION
General
Use the following procedure to operate a Hatco Split Drawer
Warmer. Each drawer can be controlled and monitored
individually using the TEMPERATURE control knob and
temperature monitor as well as the optional adjustable drawer
vents for humidity control.
WARNING
Read all safety messages in the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section before operating this equipment.
Startup
1. Plug the unit into a properly grounded electrical receptacle
of the correct voltage, size, and plug configuration. See
the SPECIFICATIONS section for details.
2. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the ON (I)
position.
• The unit and illuminated switch will turn on.
3. Turn the TEMPERATURE control knob(s) to the desired
setting(s). See the Food Holding Guide in this section.
CAUTION
Standard and approved manufacturing oils may smoke up
to 30 minutes during initial startup. This is a temporary
condition. Operate unit without food product until smoke
dissipates.
BURN HAZARD:
• Some exterior surfaces on unit will get hot. Use caution
when touching these areas.
• Use caution when opening drawer. Hot air escapes
when drawer is open.
4. Allow unit 15–20 minutes to reach operating temperature.
5. If equipped, adjust the drawer vents for the desired
humidity by sliding the vent knob on the drawer front.
Opening the vents all the way allows maximum moisture
to escape.
Drawer Vents
Vent Knob
Drawer Vents
NOTE: Proper vent adjustment depends on the type and
amount of food held, as well as the frequency of drawer
opening.
Shutdown
1. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the OFF (O)
position. The unit and the illuminated switch will shut off.
2. Allow the unit to cool before performing any cleaning or
maintenance.
Temperature
Monitor
TEMPERATURE
Control Knob
POWER
ON/OFF (I/O)
Switch
Control Panel (HDW-1R2 model shown)
Food Holding Guide
Recommended
Type of
Vent
Product
Storage Temperature
Heat
Setting
Rolls, Hard
160°–185°F (71°–85°C)
Dry
Open
Rolls, Soft
150°–175°F (66°–79°C)
Moist Open–Half
Vegetables
175°–185°F (79°–85°C)
Moist Open–Half
Meat, Poultry
165°–185°F (74°–85°C)
Dry
Open
Fish
165°–185°F (74°–85°C)
Moist
Closed
Casseroles
150°–175°F (66°–79°C)
Dry
Open
Pies, Desserts 160°–185°F (71°–85°C)
Dry
Open
Tacos, Tortillas 150°–160°F (66°–71°C)
Moist Open–Half
