OPERATION
6
NORMAL OPERATION
1. a. Be sure the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB is turned to
OFF.
b. Lower the ELEMENT HEAD into the frypot by pushing back on
the BASKET SUPPORT ROD, raising the ELEMENT HEAD
SUPPORT ROD, then carefully lowering the elements.
2. Fill the WATER POT with fresh water to the scribed water level line.
Capacity: 9 quarts
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT overfill the water pot. Cold water will
expand as it heats. Adding too much water will allow the water pot
to overflow during operation.
Water will evaporate, and be captured by the food product during
cooking. For best results, maintain proper water level in the water
pot during operation.
3. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB to the desired
temperature. The HEAT INDICATOR will glow. When the water
reaches the desired temperature, the heat indicator will go out.
The heat indicator will go off and on during operation as the
thermostat cycles to maintain temperature.
Pre-heat times 70ºF to 210ºF (approximate):
F-49RT (208 volts) - 20 minutes
F-49RT (240 volts) - 10 minutes
4. Load one to four portion cups no more than 1/2 full with pasta.
a. DO NOT overload portion cups. For best results, load portion
cups uniformly to half full.
b. Using the handle, lower the rack into the hot water.
Cooking time is approximately 30 seconds.
c. When food is cooked, lift the rack out of the water by the
handle. Hang the rack on the RACK SUPPORT ROD to drain.
5. When the heat indicator light cycles off, the rethermalizer is ready to
cook the next load.
Approximate performance guide
(refrigerated to serving temperature)
F-49RT (208 volts) - 120 4 oz. servings per hour
F-49RT (240 volts) - 180 4 oz. servings per hour
6. Reduce temperature control to 150ºF or less during idle periods to
save power. The rethermalizer will return to operating temperature
in just a few minutes when needed.
7. Keep the rethermalizer clean at all times. Rinse portion cups and
baskets frequently to minimize starch build up,
8. Drain the rethermalizer completely after use. Replace the water in
the water pot daily, or more often if starch build up is excessive.
Allow the water pot to cool before removing it from the cabinet.
WARNING: BURN HAZARD
Contact with boiling water can cause severe burns.
Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the appliance.
CAUTION:
Hot Surface
Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.
Fig. 3 Temperature Control
Knob
Fig. 4 Water Level Marking
NOTE:
If the water pot is
allowed to boil dry and
exceeds 275ºF, the hi-limit
safety will shut down the unit
and light the red T
ROUBLE
indicator. To reset:
Allow the water pot to cool,
refill with fresh water, then
press the red button on the
back of the element head
until it “clicks” and stays in.
If tripping persists, see
Troubleshooting Suggestions,
page 8.
