INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL RESTAURANT SERIES COOK & HOLD OVENS MODELS: 1001 1401 For additional information on WITTCO or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.wittco.com WITTCO FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC www.wittco.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD STARTUP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITYOF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRINCIPLES OF COOK & HOLD OVENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF COOK & HOLD OVENS INTRODUCTION Wittco Ovens are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage, and maintenance of your oven will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Wittco Cook & Hold Ovens are designed and perfected for cooking at a lower temperature.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) in or stay late to take them out of the oven. Holding banquet foods in a Wittco Cook & Hold Oven reduces that last minute party prep to almost nothing. the process will stop, because the enzymes will be deactivated. This tenderization process makes the meat more flavorful. It is similar to aging meat before it is sold. The longer the hold, the higher degree of tenderization. Each hour of holding is equal to one day of aging.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) INSTALLATION Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located on the lower back corner of the oven. (Fig. 4) If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with unpacking and installation. Contact the Wittco Customer Service Department immediately. CLEANING: The oven should be thoroughly cleaned prior to putting into service. Refer to cleaning instructions in this manual.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS: The oven must accordance with: be installed ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: in The oven is factory wired for single phase 208/240 volt or three phase operation. All ovens are equipped with a 6 foot cord and NEMA 6-15, 6-30, 650, or a 15-30 plug as standard equipment. (Fig. 3) . In the United States of America: 1. State and Local Codes. 2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA-70 (latest edition.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) OPERATION CONTROLS BEFORE FIRST USE The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. All operating controls are located on the front Control Panel(s). The oven is supplied with individual operating controls for each oven cavity. 1. Thoroughly clean the oven before initial use.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL 6. F-41206 (12-12) Check that the Holding Temperature Indicator Light is illuminated. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. Each Oven is equipped with cooling fans. The cooling fans may not operate when the oven is first turned on. The cooling fans operate only when the thermostat, to which they are connected, requires it. 7. 8. Set the COOKING TIME knob to 2 hours.
01 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) SHUTDOWN EXTENDED SHUTDOWN The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. 1. Perform the following procedure to shut down the oven for an extended period of time. 2. Turn Holding Temperature knob and Cooking Temperature knob counter-clockwise until they stop at the Off position..
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) MAINTENANCE HEAVY-DUTY CLEANING: For heavy-duty cleaning, use warm water, a degreaser, and a plastic, stainless steel, or scotch-brite pad. Never rub in a circular motion. Always rub gently in the direction of the steel grain. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft cloth. CLEANING The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. electrical cleaning.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) 2. Never use steel wool – which will leave behind particles that will rust. the protective film to thicken. This is unsightly, but is not a sign of permanent damage. 3. Never use acid-based or chloride containing cleaning solutions – which will break down the protective film. To remove heat tint, follow the routine cleaning procedure. Stubborn heat tint will require heavy-duty cleaning. To reduce heat tint, limit the exposure of equipment to excessive heat. 4.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) COOKING The cooking rack is simply placed inside a standard 18” x 26” sheet tray (2/1 Gastronome) and the product which is to be cooked and held is placed on top of the cooking rack. When more than one product is being prepared, the food products should not be cramped together onto one cooking rack. Sufficient room should separate the products on a single cooking rack to insure proper circulation of air around the product.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) COOKING AND HOLDING GUIDE Please note that as products vary, as well as other elements such as altitude, so shall actual cooking times and temperatures. These should be adjusted as needed based upon your actual experience. Finished product temperatures should be verified manually, prior to serving, in order to insure food safety. HOLD TIME HOLD TEMP. MAX. INTERNAL TEMP. 225⁰ F 4 hrs. min. 140⁰ F 135⁰ F 2 per shelf 3 hrs 225⁰ F 4 hrs. min.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL PRODUCT (DETAILS) WEIGHT F-41206 (12-12) COOK TIME COOK TEMP. HOLD TIME HOLD TEMP. MAX. INTERNAL TEMP. LOADING GUIDELINES Chicken Pieces 10 lbs. 2¼ hrs. 250⁰ F 1 hr. max. 150⁰ F 170⁰ F 10 lbs. per shelf Whole Chickens 20 lbs. 2½ hrs. 250⁰ F 5 hrs. max 150⁰ F 170⁰ F 6 per shelf Whole Turkeys 20 lbs. 4½ hrs. 250⁰ F 5 hrs. max. 170⁰ F 170⁰ F 2 per shelf Turkey Breast₇ 10 lbs. 4 hrs. 250⁰ F 1 hr. 160⁰ F 160⁰ F 3 per shelf Rack of Lamb 18 lbs.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) RETHERMALIZATION GUIDE OVEN TEMP. REHEAT TIME HOLD TEMP. MIN. HOLD TIME Baked Rotini 225⁰F 60 min. 160⁰F 20 min. Beef & Noodles 225⁰F 54 min. 160⁰F 20 min. Breaded Chicken Pattie on Bun 225⁰F 60 min. 165⁰F 20 min. Burrito 250⁰F 48 min. 160⁰F 20 min. Cheesy Bread/Italian Dunker Sauce 200⁰F 54 min. 155⁰F 15 min. Cheesy Chili 225⁰F 54 min. 160⁰F 15 min. Chicken & Noodles 225⁰F 54 min. 160⁰F 20 min. Chicken & Rice 225⁰F 54 min.
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1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE Always perform the Lockout / Tagout Procedure before removing any sheet metal panels or attempting to service this equipment. The Lockout / Tagout Procedure is used to protect personnel working on an electrical appliance. Before performing any type of maintenance or service on an electrically operated appliance, follow these steps: 1. In electrical box, place unit’s circuit breaker into OFF position. 2.
1001 & 1401 OVEN MANUAL F-41206 (12-12) TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS Oven not operating POSSIBLE CAUSES Oven not connected to power source ON/OFF switch not ON No power Indicator Lights are lit but Cooling Fan(s) are NOT operating Oven compartment IS heating and Blower Motor IS NOT operating with Power Switch ON Check circuit breaker Oven is below 150⁰F. Defective: connection, wiring, fan, thermostat Incorrect oven temperature This is normal when unit is cold. If unit is above 150⁰F.
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