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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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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