Model EPC-2, EPC-3 & EPC-4
G L O S S A R Y
HENNY PENNY HOLDING CABINETS
air temperature probe
a round device located inside the cabinet that measures the inside air
temperature and sends that information to the control panel
air ducts
channels attached to the sides, of the inside of the unit, that directs the hot
air towards the bottom of the unit; usually has tray supports attached to
them
concentration ring assembly
a metal assembly located in the water pan in the bottom of the unit that
helps keep an even humidity level inside the cabinet
clean water pan setpoint
a preset temperature at which a sensor warns the operator that the water pan
has excessive lime deposits
control panel
the components
that control the operating systems of the unit; the panel is
located on the top front surface of the cabinet
deliming agent
a cleaner used to remove lime deposits in the water pan
drain valve
a device that lets the water drain from the water pan into a shallow pan on
the floor; the valve should be closed while the unit is in use if humidity is
desired
float switch
a device that senses low water levels in the water pan
food probe
a sensor located outside the cabinet that, when inserted into the product,
communicates the temperature of the product to the control panel
food probe receptacle
the connection where the food probe is inserted in order to communicate
with the control panel
humidity sensor
a device that measures the percentage of humidity inside the cabinet during use
humidity setting
a preset moisture level at which the cabinet operates; this setting is
programmed at the factory but can be changed in the field
LED
an electronic light on the control panel
minimum holding temperature
the lowest temperature at which a food product can be safely held for
human consumption
module
the removable top part of the cabinet that contains all of the operating system
out of water trip point
a preset temperature at which a sensor warns the operator that the water
pan needs refilled
parameters
a preset group of setpoints designed for holding specific food products at
certain temperature and humidity levels
power switch
the ON/OFF switch that sends electricity to the unit’s operating systems;
this switch does not disconnect the electrical power from the wall to the unit
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