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Cayenne
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Heat ’N Serve Round Countertop Rethermalizers Operator’s Manual
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
NOTICE: Monitor food temperature closely for food safety. The
United States Public Health Service recommends that hot
food be held at a minimum of 140 ºF (60 ºC) to help prevent
bacteria growth. Maintain correct water level and
temperature setting. Periodically remove food container
and check the water level. Add water if needed.
NOTICE: Do not add cold food to rethermalizing or hot food.
NOTICE: Do not operate without water.
NOTICE: The equipment may be damaged if incorrect power is
supplied to the equipment.
Plug the equipment into a properly grounded outlet that matches the
voltage rating on the nameplate.
Rethermalize Cooked, Chilled Food
1. Fill the well with clean fresh water to the water fill level mark. Do not
over fill.
2. Preheat the water by covering the well with a covers or empty food
pan. Set the heat control to the maximum heat setting. Preheat for
15 minutes.
3. Place a covered inset of chilled food into the equipment.
NOTICE: To reach the required safe food temperature as quickly
as possible, do not add water or remove food pans
during the rethermalization process.
4. During the rethermalization process, monitor food temperatures
closely for food safety.
5. Reduce the heat setting to a level that will maintain a safe holding
temperature and maintain food quality.
6. Maintain the water level at or near the water level mark. Vollrath
recommends periodically (approximately 2 hours) removing the
container of food and checking the water level. Add hot water if
needed.
Hold Cooked, Hot Food
1. Preheat the water by covering the well with a covers or empty food
pan. Set the heat control to the maximum heat setting. Preheat for
15 minutes.
2. Place an inset of hot, above 140 °F (60 °C), food into preheated
equipment.
3. Reduce the heat setting to a level that will maintain a safe holding
temperature and maintain food quality.
4. Maintain the water level at or near the water level mark. Vollrath
recommends periodically removing the container of food and
checking the water level. Add hot water if needed.
72017, 72018, 72021, 72009
A
Low Water Indicator Light.
Illuminates when the water needs to
be added to the to the well.
B
On/Off and Heat Control Knob.
Turns the equipment On/Off and
adjusts the temperature of the well. The higher the number the
higher the temperature, the lower the number the lower the
temperature.
72517, 72518, 72521, 72522
C
Power cord receptacle
D
Water Level Marks.
Indicates the correct water fill. (not
pictured)
A
B
C
B
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water level at or below the required level. If level is too
high, water may overflow when the food container is inserted.
The overflow could enter the electrical compartment and cause
a short circuit or electric shock.
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Do not touch hot food, liquid or heating surfaces while
equipment is heating or operating.
