User Manual
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Installation and First Use Instructions (continued)
4. Fill the unit with warm/hot water up to the “MAX” fill line but not below the “MIN” fill line.
NOTE: Failure to keep proper water level way result in lower performance or even burnout
5. Locate an outlet of the correct plug and voltage type for the unit and plug in
6. Turn the dial control the desired heat intensity
7. Allow the unit up to 25 minutes to preheat (covering with a steam table pan will allow
quicker preheating. NOTE: Initial heating of unit may generate smoke or fumes and muse
be done in a well-ventilated area. This is standard and may last up to 60 minutes during
initial startup. Operate unit without food until smoke and fumes have dissipated
8. Once preheated by comparing the Set Temperature readout to the Actual Temperature
readout, place pre-cooked food product directly in stainless steel drawer pans or use a
combination of different compatible sizes of food pans up to 4” (152mm) deep
9. When the unit is no longer needed during the day, or needs to be cleaned, turn the
unit “OFF” and allow up to 1 hour to cool down. Once cool, empty the well and
complete necessary procedure. Removing any steam table pans will accelerate the
cooldown process.
General Cleaning Instructions
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NEVER clean any electrical unit by immersing it in water. Turn off before surface cleaning.
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Always clean equipment thoroughly before first use. Clean unit daily. Except where noted on
charts: Use warm, soapy water. Mild cleansers and PLASTIC scouring pads may be used to
remove baked-on food and water scale.
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Turn off electrical units before cleaning or servicing.
General Cleaning Information
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Follow General Cleaning Instructions (above).
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Remove any inset pans and pans. Wash thoroughly in the sink or dishwasher.
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If Lime or Mineral build-up occurs, follow below guide on “Removing Lime and
Mineral Deposits".
Removing Lime Mineral Deposits:
Turn unit off the unit, and allow the unit to cooldown.
1. After the unit has cooled, remove and empty the water pan.
