Inc. Food Warmer User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 10
1. DO NOT ADD WATER TO HOT WELL
Halo Heat® hot wells maintain a constant
and gentle temperature. Adding water is not
recommended since water will accelerate the
deterioration of the product and may damage the
unit voiding the warranty.
2. PLACE PAN DIVIDERS AND EMPTY PANS IN
THE WELLS
NOTE: No matter what type of pan configuration
chosen, pan separator bars or divider bars must
be used to close all gaps between pans, and all
gaps between the pans and the edges of the wells.
If these gaps are not closed, heat will escape,
heat distribution will be uneven, and uniform
temperature will be difficult to maintain.
This is a VERY important requirement to follow
whenever this appliance is in use.
3. PREHEAT AT THE NUMBER “10” SETTING
FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 MINUTES
An indicator light will illuminate
when the thermostat(s) is (are)
turned “ON.” The unit should be
preheated at the 10 setting for a
minimum of 30 minutes before
loading the unit with hot food.
4. LOAD HOT FOODS INTO THE APPLIANCE
After preheating, place hot foods into the
preheated pans located in the appliance or
exchange the pans with pre-filled product pans.
This appliance is designed for the purpose of hot
food holding. Only hot foods should be placed
into the unit. Potentially hazardous foods should
be held in the unit at setting 10. If lower settings
are used, ensure the food has maintained safe
food temperatures. Lower settings should be
tested by user to ensure food has maintained safe
food temperatures between 140° and 160°F (60°
and 71°C).
All pan divider bars required must be utilized
at all times with the pan configuration chosen.
Before loading food into the unit, use a pocket-
type thermometer to make certain all products
have reached an internal temperature of 140° to
180°F (60° to 82°C). If any food product is not at
proper serving temperature, use a Halo Heat cooking
and holding oven, set at 250° to 275°F (121° to
135°C), or a Combitherm oven to bring the product
within the correct temperature range.
5. RESET THERMOSTAT(S) AS NEEDED
After all products are loaded into the unit, it
is necessary to reset the thermostat(s). Since
proper temperature range depends on the type
of products and the quantities being held,
it is necessary to periodically use a pocket
thermometer to check each item to make certain
the correct temperatures are being maintained.
Proper temperature range is between a minimum
of 140° and 180° F (60° and 82° C).
6. TO MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD
TEMPERATURE, OVERHEAD HEATING IS
REQUIRED.
7. SERVE FRESH, HOT FOOD
Keep hot foods looking fresh. Occasionally stir or
rotate food as needed. Wipe spills immediately to
ensure maximum eye appeal and to ease end of
day cleanup.
CAUTION
METAL PARTS OF THIS EQUIPMENT
BECOME EXTREMELY HOT WHEN
IN OPERATION. TO AVOID BURNS,
ALWAYS USE HAND PROTECTION
WHEN OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE.