Alto-Shaam ED2SYS-72/PR, ED2-72/PL manual Opera Ting INS Tructio NS, OP Eratin G Proc ED URE S

OPERA TING INS TRUCTIO NS

OP ERATIN G PROC ED URE S

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.PLACE DIVIDERS 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 imp ortant 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 DISPLAY LIGHT S “ON” AND SET THE THER MOSTAT(S) AT NUMB ER “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 settin g for a minimum 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 icator light(s ) wil l go “OU T”.

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 han d prote ction when handlin g hot items . ￿Be certain only hot PRE PACKAGE D foo ds in approp riate hea t tes ted conta iner s are used in

the self-servic e sec tion of the display cas e. ￿Do not stack food containers .

5.RESET THERMOSTAT(S) AS NEEDED

After all produ cts are loa ded into the display case and the doors are close d, it is necess ary to reset the thermost at(s ). For fully enclose d secti ons, reset the thermost at to the number “8” set ting. Cas es with a self- service sect ion should be maintai ned between number “9” and number “10” for the self-service sec tion onl y. THESE SET TING S WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE FINAL. Since prop er tempera ture range depends on the type of produc ts and the qua ntities being held, it is neces sary to periodic ally use a pock et

therm ometer to check each item to make certain the cor rect temperatures are being maintaine d. Prope r temperature range is between a minimum of 140° and 160°F (60° and 71°C). Normall y, this will requ ire a thermost at setting of betwee n number “6” and “8” in fully enclose d cas es. Self- service cases or section s will always require a higher thermos tat setting.

6.PLACEM ENT OF FOOD PROBE

If the unit is equi pped with the probe acc ess ory, wipe each probe and probe tip with a disposabl e alcohol pad to clean and sanitize before using. If the probe is left in its bra cket, the LED tempera ture disp lay will indicate the ambi ent air tempera ture inside the case. To place a probe into food kept in the case, remov e the probe from the bracket and push the probe tip halfway into the produc t, posit ion ing the tip at the cente r of the food mass. If placing into sol id foods such as meat roast or poul try breasts, push the probe in from a straight down ward posi tion or in from the side to the center pos ition. If placing into a semi-l iquid or liquid product , the probe cable will proba bly need to be secured to keep the probe posi tioned prope rly. Do not let the probe tip touc h the edge s or sides. Tape the probe cable to the lip or edge of the container. Wipe each probe tip with a clean paper tow el to remove food debri s after each use . Foll ow by wiping prob es with a disposa ble alcohol pad, and return each probe to the proper bracket posi tion.

7.SERVE FRESH HOT FOOD

Keep hot food s look ing fresh . Occ asionall y stir or rotate food as needed. Serve foo d produ cts in appropriate heat tested packages or contai ners. Keep disp lay case doo rs clo sed aft er serving. Wipe spills immediately to assure maximum eye appeal and to ease end of the day cle anu p.

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