Start-Up
Section 3
3-4
Temperature Control
REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS
The temperature controls are factory-set to maintain
an average temperature of 38
°
F (3
°
C) in refrigerators,
and an average temperature of 0
°
F (18
°
C) in freezers.
The temperature variance is 6-8 F (2
°
-4
°
C) degrees.
A freezer should run between -2
°
F to +4
°
F (3
°
C to -
15
°
C). A refrigerator should run b35
°
to
+42
°
F (1
°
C to 5
°
C).
For a different cabinet temperature setting, turn the
temperature control knob, located behind the front
cabinet louver.
CAUTION
Setting the temperature control to the coldest
setting may cause the coil and/or air ducts to freeze
and ice up. This will eventually result in a warmer
cabinet temperature.
If ice accumulation occurs and the temperature is
lower than the guidelines, turn the control knob to a
warmer setting.
CAUTION
Allow the reach-in to reach proper operating
temperature before filling it with product. Do not
place hot or steaming foods in the cabinet.
Loading Shelves
For maximum operating efficiency, load the shelves
with space between the stored items. This allows air
to circulate properly.
CAUTION
Do not store more than 250 pounds of product on
any shelf and no more than 800 pounds of product
per cabinet.
CAUTION
Store products with high acid content (such as
lettuce, other fresh vegetables or fruits, salad
dressings, etc.) in closed containers. This will
prevent corrosion on the evaporator coil and other
metal parts in the air distribution system.
Important
Uncovered food will dehydrate much more rapidly
than covered food. For best food quality, always
store in covered container.
