IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: __________________________ Serial #: __________________________ Date Purchased: ___________________ Owner’s Manual Infrared Cheese Melter P24-CM / P32-CM / P36-CM / P48-CM / P60-CM / P72-CM P32-CM-PT / P36-CM-PT / P48-CM-PT / P60-CM-PT / P72-CM-PT WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INFRARED CHEESE MELTER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations.
SPECIFICATIONS INFRARED CHEESE MELTER SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc., states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment. Therefore, installations should comply with all local codes. Southbend reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER SPECIFICATIONS VENTILATION WARNING Improper ventilation can result in personal injury or death. Ventilation which fails to properly remove flue products can cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or could result in death. The flue vent, located at the top of the unit, must not be blocked or covered at any time. All gas appliances must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.
SPECIFICATIONS INFRARED CHEESE MELTER Sectional range (field mount), wall mount, or countertop cheese melters will be supplied with the appropriate regulator and will require field piping. Restaurant range mounted cheese melters will connect to the existing regulator on the restaurant range oven base. A model that mounts on the flue riser of a range will have a 3/8" rear gas connection (with a 3/8" male NPT connector) extending through the rear of the flue riser (see Figure 2 on page 7).
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Figure 2 DEPTH (D) WIDTH (W) Model P24-CM HEIGH T (H) P32-CM P32-CM-PT P36-CM P36-CM-PT P48-CM P48-CM-PT P60-CM P60-CM-PT P72-CM P72-CM-PT Countertop Model WIDTH (W) DEPTH (D) HEIGHT (H) Height (H) 21.5″ (546) 21.5″ (546) 21.5″ (546) 21.5″ (546) 21.5″ (546) 21.5″ (546) Depth (D) 15.5″ (394) 15.5″ (394) 15.5″ (394) 15.5″ (394) 15.5″ (394) 15.
OPERATION INFRARED CHEESE MELTER OPERATION DANGER EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main gas shut-off valve and immediately call the emergency phone number of your gas supplier. Improper ventilation can result in headaches, drowsiness, nausea, and could result in death. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to and from cooking appliances.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER OPERATION Figure 3 Cheese Melter Operation Keep the bottom drip pan in place when in use. Without it in place, excessive air is pulled past the burners, reducing temperature and cooking efficiency. OPERATION OF INFRARED CHEESE MELTER Southbend infrared cheese melters cook in half the time of ordinary cheese melters. The burners reach operating temperature in just 90 seconds, and their intense infrared energy quickly heats the food, not the surrounding air.
OPERATION INFRARED CHEESE MELTER 2. Turn on the gas supply to the cheese melter (if not already on). 3. Light the pilots. To light the pilots on a cheese melter WITH the flame failure option, do the following: 1. Turn the control valves on the front of the cheese melter to OFF. 2. Turn on the gas supply to the cheese melter (if not already on). 3. Turn one of the burner control knobs to the PILOT position and push the knob inward and hold it in place.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WARNING Shut off the gas supply to the appliance before cleaning or performing maintenance on any gas appliance. The appliance may be equipped with a restraint device to limit its movement in order to prevent damage to the gas connection. If disconnection of this restraint is necessary to move the appliance for cleaning or maintenance, reconnect the restraint when the appliance is moved back to its original installed position.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INFRARED CHEESE MELTER WOOL as any particles left on the surface will rust and further spoil the appearance of the finish. NEVER USE A WIRE BRUSH, STEEL SCOURING PADS (EXCEPT STAINLESS), SCRAPER, FILE OR OTHER STEEL TOOLS. Surfaces which are marred collect dirt more rapidly and become more difficult to clean. Marring also increases the possibility of corrosive attack. Refinishing may then be required.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION NOTICE These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void. Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc., states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment. Therefore, installations should comply with all local codes.
INSTALLATION INFRARED CHEESE MELTER STEP 2A: MOUNT ON FLUE RISER OF RANGE If the cheese melter is to be mounted over a range, a special flue riser is shipped with the cheese melter and range. Depending on the shipping requirements, the cheese melter, flue-riser, and range base may already be partially or completely assembled. 1. Attach the flue riser to the rear of the range using the installation procedure included in the range manual, but do not attach the wall shield (the back of the flue riser) yet.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER INSTALLATION STEP 2B: MOUNT ON WALL The cheese melter is installed by first attaching a mounting bracket to the wall, then attaching the cheese melter to the bracket. 1. Attach the wall-mount assembly to the wall using the six 1/4" x 2" lag screws and six washers provided (see Figure 5). Screw through frame and into wall studs since the cheese melter weighs as much as 265 pounds (120 kilograms). 2. Check that the wall-mount is level (both side-to-side and front-to-back).
INSTALLATION INFRARED CHEESE MELTER STEP 2C: ATTACH COUNTERTOP LEGS 1. Install each leg by screwing them into the threaded holes in the bottom of the base. 2. Stand the cheese melter on its legs and position to minimum clearances specified (see page 4).
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER INSTALLATION CAUTION ALL PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE TESTED THOROUGHLY FOR GAS LEAKS. USE ONLY SOAPY WATER FOR TESTING ON ALL GASES. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE CHECKED FOR LEAKS AFTER THE CHEESE MELTER HAS BEEN PUT INTO OPERATION. TEST PRESSURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 14" W.C. (3.47 kPa). 1. Check that the control valves on the cheese melter are in the OFF position. 2.
INSTALLATION INFRARED CHEESE MELTER STEP 5: CHECK THE INSTALLATION Check the installation of the cheese melter, as follows: 1. Check that all screws and bolts are tightened. 2. Check that the gas connection has been made correctly. 3. With the cheese melter in the position that it will be operated, check that the cheese melter is level (both front-toback and side-to-side). 4.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER SERVICE SERVICE WARNING ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT. TO ASSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY FOR RELIABLE SERVICE, DEPENDABLE ADVICE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, AND FOR GENUINE FACTORY PARTS. NOTICE INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE SOUTHBEND PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THIS EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE INFRARED CHEESE MELTER ACCESS TO SERVICEABLE PARTS Some serviceable parts are only accessible by removing body side panels and the front panel. The main front panel is fastened with six sheet-metal screws. To remove the front panel, remove these screws, as well as the burner-control-valve knobs. The main front panel can then be pulled forward and removed. Each body side panel is fastened with two sheet-metal screws. Remove body-side screws and slide the body side forward and away from the unit.
INFRARED CHEESE MELTER SERVICE ADJUSTMENT OF GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR The regulator is preset for 4" W.C. for natural gas, or 10" W.C. for propane gas. If adjustment is necessary, do the following: 1. Turn cheese melter control knob to OFF. 2. Attach a pressure-measuring device to the 1/8" NPT connector located on the front of each burner manifold. 3. Turn the cheese melter control knob to HIGH and, with the burners lit, check the manifold pressure. The pressure should be 4" W.C. (for natural gas) or 10" W.
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INFRARED CHEESE MELTER INFRARED CHEESE MELTER A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. We all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this appliance. When service is needed, contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number, serial number, and type of your appliance.
