Alto-Shaam EC2-96, EC2-48, EC2-72/P manual OP ER Ating Instru Ctio NS, Operat ING Proced Ures

OP ER ATING INSTRU CTIO NS

OPERAT ING PROCED URES

1.DO NOT ADD WATER TO DISPLAY CASE

Halo Heat display cases maintain a consta nt but gentle temperature and elimin ate much of the moisture loss associated with conventional display cases. Because of this gentle heat, it is not necessary to add water to the display case. As a matter of fact, adding water is not recommended since water will accelerate the deterioration of the product, and may damage the unit voiding the warranty.

2.PLA CE DIV IDERS AND SERVING

PANS IN CASE

Refe r to the pan lay out diagrams for different typ es of pan accommoda tio ns. A complete pan con figuration layout is loc ated in this manual. It is VERY important to not e, no matter what type of pan configur ation chos en, pan separato r bars or divider bars must be used to close all gaps bet wee n pans, and all gaps bet ween the pans and the edges of the dis play case. If these gaps are not closed , heat will esc ape from the bot tom of the case into the display area . As a conseque nce, heat distr ibu tion will be uneven and uniform tempe rature wil l be diff icu lt to hold. If nee ded , add itional pan divider bar s are availab le. The suppli ed self-serve pan ins ert s with wire grids are for use with pre-pac kaged foods in the self- ser ve sec tions of the units.

3.TURN DIS PLAY LIGHTS “ON” AND SET THE THERM OSTAT(S) AT NUMBER “10 ”

TO PREHEAT

A indicator light will illum inate when the thermostat(s) is (are) turn ed “ON.” The indicat or(s) will remain lit as long as the unit is prehe ating or calling for heat . The unit sho uld be prehe ated at the 10 setting for a minimu m of

30-45 minutes before load ing the case wit h hot food. When preheating is completed , or whenever the unit reaches any tempera ture set by the oper ator between 1 and 10, the ind icato r light( s) wil l go “OUT”.

4.LOAD HOT FOODS INTO DISPLAY CASE

Be certain only hot food is tra nsferred into the dis play case. Before loa ding food into the case, use a pock et-ty pe meat ther mom eter to make certa in all produc ts have reached an internal tempe rature of 140 ° to 160° F (60° to 71°C). If any food produ ct is not at proper servin g temper ature, use a Halo Heat cooking and hold ing oven, set at 250° to 275°F (121° to 135°C), or a Com bithe rm ove n to bring the produc t with in the correct tempe rature rang e.

￿Use hand prot ection when handling hot items.

￿Be cer tain only hot PREPACKAG ED foo ds in appr opr iate heat tested container s are used in the sel f-service section of the display case.

Do not stack food conta iners .￿

5.RESE T THERM OSTAT(S) AS NEEDE D

Aft er all product s are loaded into the dis play case and the doo rs are closed , it is necessary to reset the thermos tat(s). For fully enclo sed sections, reset the thermos tat to the number “8” setting. Cases with a self-se rvice secti on shoul d be maintained between number “9” and number “10” for the

sel f-se rvice section onl y. THESE SET TING S WILL NOT NECES SARI LY BE FINAL. Since proper temperature range dep ends on the type of products and the quantities being held, it is necessa ry to periodi cally use a poc ket

thermo meter to check each item to make certa in the correct temperatures are being maintai ned. Proper temperature range is between a minimum of 140° and 160°F (60° and 71°C). Nor mal ly, thi s will require a thermos tat setting of between number “6” and “8” in fully enclo sed cases. Sel f- ser vice cases or sect ions will always requi re a higher thermost at setting.

6.PLA CEMENT OF FOOD PROBE

If the unit is equipped with the prob e acces sory, wipe each probe and probe tip with a dis pos abl e alcoh ol pad to clean and sanitize befo re using. If the probe is left in its bracke t, the LED temperature dis play will indicate the ambient air temperature inside the case. To place a probe into food kept in the case, remove the prob e from the bra cket and push the probe tip halfw ay into the product, posi tioning the tip at the center of the food mass. If placin g into soli d foods such as meat roast or pou ltry breasts, push the probe in from a straight dow nward posit ion or in from the side to the center posit ion. If placi ng into a

sem i-liq uid or liq uid produ ct, the prob e cabl e will probably need to be secured to keep the probe pos ition ed properly. Do not let the probe tip

tou ch the edges or side s. Tape the probe cabl e to the lip or edge of the con tainer. Wipe each probe tip with a cle an paper towe l to remove food debri s after each use. Fol low by wiping probes with a disp osa ble alcoh ol pad, and return each probe to the proper bracket position .

7.SER VE FRES H HOT FOOD

Keep hot foods looki ng fresh. Occasio nal ly sti r or rota te food as needed . Serve food products in appropriate heat tested packages or contai ners. Keep dis play case doors close d afte r serving. Wipe spi lls immedia tely to assure max imum eye appeal and to ease end of the day clean up.

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