OPERATION

WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING AND CLEANING THE RANGE.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Clean off the rust preventive compound on the surface units with a cloth dampened with a grease solvent. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth, then dry thoroughly.

Seasoning

The cast iron surface plates must be seasoned. To do this, grease the top, then turn the element switches to LO (or thermostat to 300°F) and allow the plates to heat up gradually for about 2 hours. Repeat this procedure a second time before regular use. Seasoning the surface plates will deter cracking of the cast iron and ensure a longer life.

TOP SURFACE ELEMENTS AND CONTROLS (Fig. 1)

CAUTION: Do not continuously operate surface units at maximum temperature; this is for occasional use only. This practice contributes not only to costly operation and waste of energy, but also to rapid deterioration of the heating elements and castings.

Element Switches — control and maintain heat to surface elements.

Element Indicator Lights — when lit, indicates power is being supplied to the element.

There are 3 different types of plates that may be used in the HCR Series Ranges.

 

USED IN

 

TEMP.

PLATE & SIZE

MODELS

CONTROLS

RANGE

Hot Top

HCR40, HCR41,

Thermostat provides control of a single

340 to 800°F

12" X 24"

HCR44, HCR46,

element rated at 5 KW. Indicator light

 

 

 

HCR47, HCR50,

(next to thermostat) is ON when thermostat

 

 

 

HCR56, HCR401,

calls for heat and goes OFF when

 

 

 

HCR411, HCR561

desired temperature is reached.

 

 

91/2" Dia. French

HCR41, HCR43,

Infinite switch (3-heat switch in 480 V.

 

 

Hot Plates

HCR45, HCR47,

models) provides (according to its setting)

*

 

(or Optional

HCR49, HCR51,

a varying percent (about 7-100%) of its total

 

 

Hi-Speed

HCR58, HCR411,

input to the elements. Rated at 2 KW.

 

 

Elements)

HCR431, HCR441

 

 

 

91/2" Dia.

HCR56, HCR561

Infinite switch provides (according to its

 

 

Hi-Speed

 

setting) a varying percent (about 7-100%) of

 

 

Elements

 

its total input to the elements. Rated at 2 KW.

 

 

Griddle Top 36"

HCR42, HCR48,

(3) thermostats, each with its own indicator

175-550°F

 

HCR421

cycling light.

 

 

Griddle Top 24"

HCR58, HCR441

(2) thermostats with individual indicator lights.

175-550°F

 

*The 91/2" diameter French hot plates are energy saving units. A separate thermostat is built into each plate. When a plate's dial is set at the top range of the infinite switch and a pan or pot containing food is placed on the plate, the plate delivers 2,000 watts at a temperature lower than 800°F. When the cooking utensil is removed or boils dry, heat is no longer carried from the unit and the temperature rises. When the plate reaches from 820°F to 850°F, wattage is cut back to 950 watts, a 52.5% reduction.

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Hobart ML-43803, ML-43810, ML-43809, ML-43808 Operation, Before First USE, Seasoning, TOP Surface Elements and Controls Fig

HCR50, HCR51, HCR40, HCR42, HCR48 specifications

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