Marinator Operations Manual
This manual is for the exclusive use of licensees and employees of McDonald’s Systems Inc.
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Power Requirements
Insert the plug of the MCR009 Marinator into a standard 120VAC, 60 Hz, 15A outlet.
Initial Setup
1. Remove all paper from the equipment.
2. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
3. Place Marinator into desired 1/3 size pan opening in Prep/Packaging Table.
4. Plug unit into 120VAC, 60 Hz, 15A outlet.
Calibration Check
1. Plug Marinator into an appropriate power source.
2. Fill the Marinator with fresh water up to the level mark.
3. Place the empty stainless steel pan and lid into the Marinator.
4. Set power switch to the “ON” position.
5. Set the thermostat knob to 180°F.
6. Preheat Marinator for 1 hour.
7. Use a digital thermometer to measure the temperature of the water. Insert the
digital thermometer probe into the water. If water temperature is between 175°F
and 185°F, no adjustment is necessary.
If water temperature is under 175°F or over 185°F, then you will need to adjust the
thermostat.
Thermostat Adjustment:
1. Loosen the set screw on the thermostat knob using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Rotate the knob to match the digital thermometer temperature.
3. Retighten the set screw on the thermostat knob.
4. Turn knob to 180°F setting.
5. Place empty pan with cover into the Marinator and let ready light cycle several
times.
6. Recheck temperature with digital thermometer.
All electrically operated appliances must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990.
