Alto-Shaam 1000-HCM, Operation And Care Manual

Operation & Care Manual #843 • 1.

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The Alto-Shaam Hot &

Cold Merchandiser has been 
thoroughly tested, checked
for calibration, and inspected
to insure only the highest
quality cabinet is provided.  When you receive your
cabinet, check for any possible shipping damage and
report it at once to the delivering carrier. 

See

Transportation Damage and Claims 

section located in this manual.

The cabinet, complete with unattached items and

accessories, may be delivered in one or more pack-
ages.  Make certain the number of packages received
matches the packing list and the accompanying bill
of lading.

Save all the information and instructions packed

inside the cabinet.  Complete and return the warran-
ty card to the factory as soon as possible to insure
prompt service in the event of a warranty parts and
labor claim.

The unit should NOT be used in any area where it

may be affected by steam, grease, dripping water,
high temperatures, drafts from ventilator openings,
radiant heat from light fixtures that are too close or
any other severely adverse conditions.  The case is
designed to be used in areas that maintain a temper-
ature at or below 75°F (24°C) dry bulb and a 55% 
relative humidity.  The case must be installed level in
order for the drain in the refrigerated section to work
properly. 

The unit must be bolted to its base.  In order to

maintain standards established by the National
Sanitation Foundation, stationary models mounted
directly on top of an base must be sealed to both the
base and the floor with a R.T.V. or silastic meeting
N.S.F. requirements.  Counter and table units must
be mounted on legs of a sufficient 4" height to pro-
vide minimum unobstructed space beneath the unit.
Any countertop mounted installations must have
adequate ventilation at the bottom of the unit for
proper air circulation.  

(Refer to counter layout in this

manual).

NOTE:

Any claims for warranty must include 

the full model number and serial number

of the cabinet.

H A R A C T

ENSURE
POWER SOURCE 
MATCHES VOLTAGE STAMPED
ON NAMEPLATE OF UNIT  

EXAMPLE

S E R I A L  N U M B E R  A N D   WA R R A N T Y  C O D E

M A X I M U M   R AT E D

WAT TA G E

I D E N T I F I C AT I O N   M O D E L  N U M B E R

M A X I M U M   R AT E D   V O LTA G E

M A X I M U M   R AT E D   F R E Q U E N C Y

MODEL

SERIAL NO.

WATTS

1 PH

VOLTS

xxx-xx

xxxx-xx

xxxx

xx     

HZ

xxx

AC

ALTO-SHAAM INC. MILW. WI. PAT. NO. 3521030

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The cabinet is equipped with a special, low-heat-density,

heating cable.  Through the Halo Heat concept, the heating

cable is mounted against the walls of the warming 

compartment to provide an evenly applied heat source, 

controlled by an electronic thermostat.  The design and 

operational characteristics of the unit eliminates the need for

a moisture pan or a heat circulating fan.  Through even heat

application, the quality of a food product is maintained for

short periods or for longer time periods, up to several hours.

The heated compartment is equipped with an electronic ther-

mostat, pilot light, and digital display to monitor inside air

temperature.

R E F R I G E R A T I O N   C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

The cabinet is equipped with a 1/3 horsepower 

compressor, R-404A refrigerant, low pressure safety switch

in the event a refrigerant leak should occur, and a

timer/defrost mechanism.  Each cabinet is equipped with 

an electronic thermostat and digital display to monitor inside

air temperature.

E L E C T R I C A L   I N S T A L L A T I O N

An identification tag is permanently mounted on 

the cabinet.

A proper receptacle or outlet configuration, as required 

for this unit must be installed by a licensed electrician 

in accordance with applicable, local electrical codes.

Permanent wiring for this unit must be installed by a

licensed elecrician in accordance with applicable local

electrical codes.  Position the merchandiser so that the

power supply cord is easily accessible in case of an

emergency.

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