Inc. Food Warmer User Manual
Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation  &  Care  Manual  •  13
CARE AND CLEANING
INTERIOR:
  1.  Disconnect appliance from the power source.  
Let unit cool.
  2.  After the appliance has cooled, remove all 
detachable items such as pans and divider bars. 
Clean these items separately.
  3.  Remove any food scraps.
 4.  Wipe the interior metal surfaces with a paper 
towel to remove any remaining food debris.
  5.  Clean interior with a damp cloth or sponge and 
any good commercial detergent at the  
recommended strength.
  6.  For baked-on food deposits, use a non-caustic 
and non-toxic commercial oven cleaner 
appropriate for the interior surface. Follow 
the product manufacturer’s instructions 
carefully for the use of this product. Any 
commercial oven cleaner must be approved 
for use on food contact areas. Remove soil 
with the use of a plastic scouring pad.
 7.  Rinse surfaces by wiping with a clean cloth or 
sponge and clean warm water.
 8.  Remove excess water with a sponge and wipe 
dry with a clean cloth or air dry. Leave area 
open until interior is completely dry. Replace 
divider bars and pans.
 9.  Interior can be wiped with a sanitizing solution 
after cleaning and rinsing. This solution must 
be approved for use on stainless steel food 
contact surfaces.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANING COMPOUNDS.
Always follow appropriate state or local health 
(hygiene) regulations regarding all applicable 
cleaning and sanitation requirements for food 
service equipment.
NOTE:  Always allow the appliance  
to cool before cleaning.
CLEAN THE APPLIANCE  DAILY.
NOTE: Completely avoid 
the use of abrasive cleaning 
compounds, chloride-based 
cleaners, or cleaners containing 
quaternary salts. To protect 
metal finish on stainless steel, 
never use hydrochloric acid 
(muriatic acid).
  The cleanliness and 
appearance of this appliance 
will contribute considerably 
to operating efficiency and 
savory, appetizing food.   
Good equipment kept clean 
works better and lasts 
longer.
 DANGER
DISCONNECT UNIT FROM 
POWER SOURCE BEFORE 
CLEANING OR SERVICING.
DANGER
AT NO TIME SHOULD THE INTERIOR 
OR EXTERIOR BE STEAM CLEANED, 
HOSED DOWN, OR FLOODED WITH 
WATER OR LIQUID SOLUTION OF 
ANY KIND. DO NOT USE WATER JET 
TO CLEAN.
SEVERE DAMAGE OR 
ELECTRICAL HAZARD 
COULD RESULT.
WARRANTY BECOMES VOID IF 
APPLIANCE IS FLOODED










