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1.PREHEAT AT 200°F (93°C) for 30 minutes before loading food.

Push power switch to “On” position. The unit will begin operating at the previous set temperature.

2.Press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to 200°F (93°C).

Pressing and releasing the Arrow Keys will increase the set point by 1 degree. Pressing and holding the Arrow Key will increase set point by 10 degrees.

When Arrow Key is released, a new set point temperature is set. The Set temperature will appear in the Digital Display and the Heat Indicator Light will illuminate. Press the Temperature Display Key for three seconds at any time to display the Actual inside air temperature.

To toggle between Set and Actual:

Factory default is to display Set temperature in the Digital Display. To display Actual temperature:

Press and hold the Temperature Display Key and the Up Arrow Key for 5 seconds. The control will show ACT , then show the Actual temperature.

Repeat to toggle to Set point SET .

Press the Temperature Display Key at any time to display the alternate temperature.

3.When the inside air temperature reaches the desired holding temperature, the Heat Indicator Light will turn off.

4.Load the cabinet with hot food only.

The purpose of the holding cabinet is to maintain hot food at proper serving temperatures. Only hot food should be placed into the cabinet. Before loading the unit with food, use a food thermometer to make certain all food products are at an internal temperature range of 140° to 160°F (60° to 71°C).

All food not within the proper temperature range should be heated before loading into the holding cabinet.

5.Check to make certain the cabinet door is securely closed, and using the Up and Down Arrow Keys, set the temperature to 160°F (71°C).

THIS WILL NOT NECESSARILY

BE THE FINAL SETTING.

The proper temperature range for the food being held will depend on the type and quantity of product. Whether or not the door vents should be open or closed will also depend on the type of food being held. When holding food for prolonged periods, it is advisable to periodically check

the internal temperature of each item to assure maintenance of the proper temperature range. Reset the holding temperature accordingly.

To Toggle between fahrenheit and Celsius

Press the Temperature Display Key at any time to display the alternate temperature.

The factory default is Fahrenheit. To change to Celsius:

1.Press and hold the Temperature Display Key and the Down Arrow Key for 5 seconds.

2. The control will show .C for 3 seconds to verify selection and then show the temperature. (Set Point or Actual, whichever the user has selected) in ºC.

3.Repeat to toggle to Fahrenheit.

Note: With a power failure, factory test, etc., the control will retain the ºC or ºF setting selected by the user when power is restored.

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Alto-Shaam 500-S manual Preheat AT 200F 93C for 30 minutes before loading food, Press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to 200F 93C

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