Defrost Mode From the main menu, press | Hobart ML-124061, HQC45

2.FREEZE MODE — From the main menu, press [2], when available.

		Freeze mode operates exactly like chill mode. Use the menus on
FREEZE METHOD:1.AUTO		page 7 except CHILL is replaced by FREEZE. Different target
FREEZE METHOD:1.AUTO		temperature and air set point may be entered in Set-Up Mode.
2.MANUAL	3.EXIT
2.MANUAL	3.EXIT

Different temperature ranges are available for chill and freeze modes.

After a Freeze cycle is complete, the cabinet goes into Freezer

Hold mode.

3.DEFROST MODE — From the main menu, press [3].

			To begin a manual defrost cycle, press [YES]. Pressing [NO] will
READY	TO	DEFROST	return to the main menu.
			The top line of the display indicates defrost mode is in progress.
REMOVE FOOD		[YES]
			The coil temperature and the time remaining in the Defrost cycle

UNIT	DEFROSTING		are displayed on the bottom line. Once it has begun, the Defrost
			cycle cannot be stopped. The Defrost cycle ends when either the
COIL=6	00:18:42
			coil temperature reaches the Defrost Termination Temperature or

			when the Defrost Termination Time has elapsed (factory setting is
DEFROST	CYCLE DONE		20 minutes). The Buzzer sounds for two minutes or until [MUTE]
			is pressed.
ACKNOWLEDGE		[YES]

Press [YES] and return to the main menu.

NOTE: Different factors influence the ideal frequency of defrost cycles. When you see some frosting on the coil in the cabinet behind the louvers, a Defrost cycle should be performed. If the Defrost cycle is skipped, air circulation in the cabinet will be reduced and chilling or freezing times will increase.

4.HOLD MODE — From the main menu, press [4].

			If the cabinet is a chiller / freezer, this menu selects which holding
1. HOLDING COOLER			air temperature setting is used during a selected Hold mode. After
1. HOLDING COOLER			a chill or freeze cycle, the system automatically selects the
2. HOLDING FREEZER
2. HOLDING FREEZER			corresponding holding temperature. This menu is omitted if the

			cabinet is a chiller only model.
34	35	33	The top row displays the food probe temperatures. The bottom
34	35	33	row displays the air temperature, the Hold mode indicator, and the
AIR=34 HLD		01:35:45
AIR=34 HLD		01:35:45	time accumulated since the Hold mode began. The compressor
			time accumulated since the Hold mode began. The compressor

operates to maintain the air temperature at the selected target temperature in Hold mode. When the temperature is reached, fans stop, and periodically restart to maintain a uniform internal temperature.

NOTE: During Hold mode, an automatic Defrost occurs every six hours. To exit Hold mode, press [STOP] and return to the main menu.

In Hold mode, quick chillers and quick feezers operate like a standard refrigerator or freezer. Probes are ignored and air temperature is maintained at the selected value.

If the message COOLING TOO SLOW displays during Hold mode, the cabinet needs service.

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ML-124061, HQC45 specifications

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