Nordic Zone Salad Bar Service and Installation Manual

OPERATION

Start Up Procedures

1)Turn main power toggle switch to the ON position

2)Turn the toggle switch labeled lights to the ON position

3)Allow the case to reach refrigerator temperatures before filling with product.

Display area must be in down position for fans to run.

Shut Down Procedures

1)Turn the toggle switch labeled LIGHTS to the OFF position.

2)Turn the toggle switch labeled MAIN to the OFF position.

3)Remove product from the case and clean.

COPIES OF THIS INFORMATION ARE ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE CENTER DOORS ON THE SALAD BAR.

TO INSURE THE PROPER OPERATION OF THIS AIR SCREEN SALAD BAR, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.

The master back door light switch controls the power to the salad bar. When turned on, the process of circulating cold air and cooling down the cold plates will start. This must be done one hour prior to stocking the salad bar with any food items. (At pre-determined times throughout the day, the unit will cycle itself into a defrost mode.) Turn on the overhead display lights and you are ready to go.

Listed below are some important steps that must be followed to insure that the air screen salad bar unit is set up correctly.

Do not install plastic wrap on any areas except the solid surface portion of the cooling plates. Be careful not to block the return air vents at the front or extreme ends of the cooling plates.

The mirrored panels along the rear of the unit must be securely in place with no air leaks between mirror panels or at the outside ends.

Control Knobs and Switches: All control and switches are labeled accordingly.

1.Never attempt to change the setting of the defrost timer or thermostat. Adjustments are to be made by qualified

service technicians only. Defrost cycles are factory preset and should not require field adjustments. In the event of a power loss to this unit, timers will NOT need to be reset.

2.The toggle switch labeled lights are for the overhead display lights and can be operated as necessary. A master on/off switch is located in the base area.

3.If the units are not keeping acceptable temperatures or performing properly an authorized service agent MUST BE contacted. Contact local service company or Delfield Service direct at 800-733-8829.

4.When lifting front edge take caution to ensure palms are down as to not pinch fingers - see photo to the right.

5.Cleaning under display area can be done by lifting front edge of display area - see photo above. Consult service/maintenance manual for additional information.

Do not allow the pewter bowls or kale garnish to block the airflow from the louvered areas at the inside back of the cooling plates. There must be a minimum of 3 inches between the louvered panels and the pewter. Do not allow the pewter bowls or kale garnish to block the return air vents at the front or extreme ends of the cooling plates.

PRIORITY:

All refrigerated Salad Bar items must

be at or below 40˚F prior to being

placed onto the salad bar. Do not stack

the salad bar with warm product.

For customer service, call (800) 733-8829, (800) 773-8821, Fax (989) 773-3210, www.delfield.com

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Delfield Cold Food Bars manual Operation, Start Up Procedures, Shut Down Procedures

Cold Food Bars specifications

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