Alto-Shaam 500-HW/D4 manual

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    W164 N9221 Water Street • P.O. Box 450 • Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53052-0450 USA PHONE: 262.251.3800 • 800.558.8744 USA / CANADA FAX: 262.251.7067 • 800.329.8744 U . S . A . ONLY www.alto-shaam.com printed i n u . s . a . Hot Food Drop-In Wells Electric MN-28756 • 06/11 Pans not included M odels: 100-HW/D4 100-HW/D6 100-HW/D443 100-HW/D[...]

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    Delivery .................................. 1 Unpacking ................................ 1 Safety Procedures and Precautions ............. 2 Installation Installation Requirements .................. 3 Leveling ............................... 3 Options & Accessories .................... 3 Rough Cut Counter Top Openings ........... 3 Electrical C[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 1 DELIVERY This Alto-Shaam appliance has been thoroughly tested and inspected to ensure only the highest quality unit is provided. Upon receipt, check for any possible shipping damage and report it at once to the delivering carrier. See Transportation Damage and Claims section located in this ma[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 2 CAUTION Used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can or will cause minor personal injury, property damage, or a potential unsafe practice if the warning included with this symbol is ignored. CAUTION Used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can or will cause minor or moderate person[...]

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    The Alto-Shaam appliance must be installed in a location that will permit the unit to function for its intended purpose and to allow for proper cleaning, and maintenance. 1. The appliance must be installed on a stable and level surface. A non-combustible, heat resistant surface is highly recommended . 2. DO NOT install this appliance in any area wh[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 4 INSTALLATION 1. An identification tag is permanently mounted on the appliance. 2. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. For your protection against shock hazard this appliance should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three- prong receptacle. Do not cut or rem[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 5 INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL • 300-HW v o l t a g e phase cycle / h z a m p s kW plug configuration 120 ( a g c y ) 1 60 21.4 2.6 n e m a l 5-30 p 3 0 a -125 v p l ug 240 ( a g c y ) 1 6 0 10.7 2.6 at 208 1 60 9.2 1.9 n e m a 6-15 p 1 5 a -250 v p l ug at 240 1 60 10.7 2[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 6 INSTALLATION REMOTE CONTROL HOUSING MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS P AN DIVIDER BARS #16019 FLEXIBLE W A TER- TIGHT TETHER Apply a food grade silicone along the outside edge of the hot well support flange. FLEXIBLE W A TER- TIGHT TETHER DECOR F ACE SCREWS 1. 100-HW, 200-HW or 300-HW: Cut a 5-1/4" [...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 7 INSTALLATION HW/D4 DEPTH HW/D6 DEPTH 7-1/2" (190mm) 6-3/16" (157mm) 9-1/2" (241mm) 8-3/16" (208mm) 7" (175mm) 5" (125mm) 12-1/16" (306mm) to electrical cord 3-1/8" (79mm) to electrical cord 24-3/16" (614mm) 16-1/8" (409mm) 22-3/16" (563mm)[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 8 INSTALLATION 300-HW/D4 WIDTH & DEPTH 300-HW/D6 WIDTH & DEPTH 300-HW/D443 WIDTH & DEPTH 300-HW/D643 WIDTH & DEPTH 22-3/16" (563mm) 7-1/2" (190mm) 6-3/16" (157mm) 24-3/16" (613mm) 29-13/16" (742mm) 31-3/16" (792mm) 8-3/16" (208mm) 9-1/2" (2[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 9 INSTALLATION HW/D4 DEPTH HW/D6 DEPTH 7-1/2" (190mm) 6-3/16" (157mm) 6-3/8" (162mm) 68-1/8" (1730mm) 5" (125mm) 9-1/2" (241mm) 8-3/16" (208mm) 24-3/16" (614mm) 3-1/8" (78mm) to electrical cord 10-5/8" (267mm) 22-3/16" (563mm) 34-1/16" [...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 10 1. DO NOT ADD WATER TO HOT WELL Halo Heat ® hot wells maintain a constant and gentle temperature. Adding water is not recommended since water will accelerate the deterioration of the product and may damage the unit voiding the warranty. 2. PLACE PAN DIVIDERS AND EMPTY [...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 11 GENERAL HOLDING GUIDELINES Chefs, cooks and other specialized food service personnel employ varied methods of cooking. Proper holding temperatures for a specific food product must be based on the moisture content of the product, product density, volume, and proper serving temperatures. Safe h[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 12 PROTECTING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES It is important to guard against corrosion in the care of stainless steel surfaces. Harsh, corrosive, or inappropriate chemicals can completely destroy the protective surface layer of stainless steel. Abrasive pads, steel wool, or metal implements will abra[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 13 CARE AND CLEANING INTERIOR: 1. Disconnect appliance from the power source. Let unit cool. 2 . After the appliance has cooled, remove all detachable items such as pans and divider bars. Clean these items separately. 3. Remove any food scraps. 4. Wipe the interior metal surfaces with a paper to[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 14 Food  avor and aroma ar e usually so closely related that it is dif cult, if not impossible, to separate them. There is also an important, inseparable relationship between cleanliness and food  avor . Cleanliness, top operating ef ciency , and appearance of equipment contribute co[...]

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    SERVICE Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 15 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Every unit is calibrated at the factory. Only a qualified service technician should calibrate the unit in the field if necessary. SHOCK RISK WARNING: Unit must be disconnected from power source before making adjustments or calibrating switch. TOOLS REQUIRED: 2mm[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 16 Refer to wir e di a g ra m sent with unit f or most curren t version[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 17 Refer to wir e di a g ra m sent with unit f or most curren t version[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 18 Refer to wir e di a g ra m sent with unit f or most curren t version[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 19 Refer to wir e di a g ra m sent with unit f or most curren t version[...]

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    Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 20 Refer to wir e di a g ra m sent with unit f or most curren t version[...]

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    TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE and CLAIMS All Alto-Shaam equipment is sold F.O.B. shipping point, and when accepted by the carrier, such shipments become the property of the consignee. Should damage occur in shipment, it is a matter between the carrier and the consignee. In such cases, the carrier is assumed to be responsible for the safe delivery of the me[...]