III. Operation, IV. Daily Cleaning | Toastmaster HFS09, HFS72

III. OPERATION

A.Location and Function of Controls

This section provides a basic description of the hot food server controls, their location, and the functions they perform. The operator MUST be familiar with the controls. See Figure 5.

Figure 5	3. Thermometer

1. Power

On/Off (I/O)

Switch

		2.
	4. Moisture	Temperature
	4. Moisture	adjustment
	control slider	adjustment
	control slider	knob
		knob

1.Power On/Off (I/O) Switch

Switches the heating element ON (“I”) and OFF (“O”).

2.Temperature adjustment knob

Adjusts the temperature setting of the heating element. This controls the temperature of the cabinet and pan.

•“1” is the minimum setting (100°F/38°C after preheating).

•“9” is the maximum setting (200°F/93°C after preheating).

3.Thermometer

Displays the temperature of the cabinet and pan. A “green zone” of 150-175°F (66-79°C) shows the optimum temperature range for most food products.

4.Moisture control slider

Opens and closes the moisture vents in the front panel of the drawer.

•Moving the slider to the “CRISP” (left) position opens the vents, allowing moisture to escape and causing a crisper food product.

•Moving the slider to the “MOIST” (right) position closes the vents, trapping moisture inside the cabinet and food product.

B.Operation Procedure

1.Restore electrical power to the hot food server at the circuit breaker/fused disconnect. Switch the Power On/Off (I/O) switch to the ON (“I”) position.

2.Turn the temperature adjustment knob (if necessary) to the desired setting for the food product.

3.Allow the hot food server to preheat for 20 minutes.

CAUTION - HOT SURFACE

USE CAUTION WHEN LOADING FOOD INTO, AND REMOVING FOOD FROM, THE PAN. THE SURFACES OF THE PAN ARE HOT.

4.Open the drawer. Load the food product into the pan, and close the drawer. Check that the drawer is fully closed to prevent heat loss into the environment.

5.Move the moisture control slider (if necessary) to open or close the moisture vents, as required by the food product.

6.The food product will be kept at the temperature shown on the thermometer. When unloading the product, use caution to avoid touching the hot surfaces of the pan.

IMPORTANT

It may be necessary to clean the pan after removing some food products. Refer to Section IV, Daily Cleaning, in this Manual.

C.Shutdown Procedure

1. Switch the Power On/Off (I/O) switch to the OFF (“O”) position. Disconnect electrical power to the hot food server at the circuit breaker/fused disconnect.

IV. DAILY CLEANING

WARNING

WHEN CLEANING THE HOT FOOD SERVER, NEVER APPLY ENOUGH LIQUID TO STAND IN PLACE ON THE UNIT. DO NOT SPRAY, RINSE, OR SUBMERGE THE HOT FOOD SERVER. EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE UNIT WILL CAUSE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL HAZARD AND MAY OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE HOT FOOD SERVER.

CAUTION

DO NOT clean your hot food server using abrasive cleaners or pads. Both will scratch and dull the finish.

1.Switch the Power On/Off (I/O) Switch to the OFF (“O”) position.

2.Disconnect electrical power to the hot food server at the circuit breaker/fused disconnect.

3.Allow the hot food server to cool.

CAUTION - HOT SURFACE

DO NOT TOUCH HOT SURFACES ON THE HOT FOOD SERVER, OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE PAN, UNTIL THE UNIT HAS COOLED THOROUGHLY.

5.Cleaning the Cabinet Interior and Drawer

a. Remove the drawer from the cabinet as follows:

•Open the drawer AND REMOVE THE PAN.

•Lift both side rails of the drawer until the rollers are free, as shown in Figure 6.

•Pull the drawer forward, up, and out of the hot food server.

Figure 6

b.Use a stiff nylon brush to loosen food particles and crumbs from the following areas:

•drawer rails

•drawer rollers

•cabinet interior

c.Wipe or vacuum the food residue from the interior of the cabinet.

d.Rinse the drawer rails, drawer rollers, and cabinet interior with a sponge or cloth soaked in warm detergent water.

e.Wipe the components with a clean, damp cloth, and allow them to air dry.

5.Cleaning the Pan

a.Empty the contents of the pan.

b.Wash the pan in hot soapy water, and rinse it. Allow the pan to air dry.

NOTE: If desired, the pan can be pre-rinsed, run through a dishwater, and then air-dried.

6.Cleaning the Exterior of the Hot Food Server

a.Wipe the exterior of the cabinet with a sponge or cloth soaked in warm detergent water.

b.Wipe with a clean, damp cloth to remove the excess detergent, and then wipe again to dry the hot food server.

NOTE: If desired, the exterior surfaces of the cabinet can be cleaned using a stainless steel cleaner/polish. Be sure to wipe the polish in the direction of the grain to avoid scratching the finish.

7.Replace all components into the hot food server.

ENGLISH

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