Alto-Shaam TY-30, Operation And Care Manual

UNPACKING and SET-UP

The Alto-Shaam hot display case has

been thoroughly tested, checked for calibra-
tion, and inspected to insure only the highest quality cabinet
is provided.  When you receive your display case, 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.

In order to maintain established National Sanitation

Foundation standards, all stationary models must be sealed
to the floor or counter with a R.T.V. or silastic meeting N.S.F.
requirements or have 6" unobstructed clearance beneath the
unit.  Counter and table units must be mounted on legs of a
sufficient 4" height to provide minimum unobstructed space
beneath the unit.  Legs are supplied with the unit.  Warranty
will become null and void if these directions are not
followed.

Save all the information and instructions packed inside

the display case.  Complete and return the warranty card to
the factory as soon as possible to assure prompt service in the
event of a warranty parts and labor claim.

NOTE

:

Any and all claims for warranty must include the full model and
serial number of the display case.

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The unit must be installed by an authorized service agent in
accordance with national codes.

1

. An identification tag is permanently mounted on case.

2

. Plug the case into a properly grounded receptacle ONLY.

Arcing will occur when connecting or disconnecting the
display case unless all controls are in the OFF position.

Remember to position the unit so that the electric cord is

easily accessible in case of an emergency.

3.

REGARDING INTERNATIONAL STANDARD UNITS:
If the unit is not equipped with flexible cord with plug, an
all-pole country approved disconnection device which
has a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles must
be incorporated in the fixed wiring for disconnection.
When using a cord without a plug, the green/yellow
conductor shall be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the ground symbol.  If a plug is used, the
socket outlet must be easily accessible.  If power cord
needs replacement, use a similar one obtained from the
distributor.

S T A R T - U P   P R O C E D U R E S

1

. Before operating the display case, clean both the interior

and exterior of the unit with a damp cloth and mild soap 

solution.  Rinse carefully.  Clean all window areas with a
standard glass cleaner.  Clean all detachable items.

2

. Insert the stainless steel drip pan on the bottom interior

surface of the rotating merchandiser.

3

. This unit should NOT be installed in any area where it

may be affected by steam, grease, dripping water, high
temperatures or any other severely adverse conditions.
Do not install directly adjacent to heat producing equipment.

O P E R A T I O N A L   P R O C E D U R E S

1. DO NOT ADD WATER TO THE UNIT.

Halo Heat merchandisers maintain a constant but gentle
temperature and eliminate much of the moisture loss
associated with conventional merchandisers.  Because of
this gentle heat, it is not necessary to add water to the
unit.  As a matter of fact, 

adding water is not

recommended

since water will accelerate the

deterioration of the product, and may damage the case.

2. POSITION  DIVIDERS and SERVING PANS  in UNIT

or PLACE BASKETS on ROTATING SPINDLE ARMS
for ROTATING MERCHANDISER

It is VERY important to note, 

no matter what type of pan

configuration you choose, 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 display case.
If these gaps are not closed, the heat will be pulled out of
the bottom of the case, into the display area.  As a
consequence, heat distribution will be uneven and
uniform temperature will be difficult to hold. If needed,
additional pan divider bars are available.

3. TURN DISPLAY LIGHTS “ON” AND SET THE

THERMOSTAT AT NUMBER “10” TO PREHEAT

An indicator light will illuminate when the thermostat is

turned “

ON.

”  The indicator will remain lit as long as the

unit is preheating or calling for heat.  The unit should be
preheated, at the number 

10

setting, for a minimum of

twenty minutes before loading the merchandiser with
food. When preheating is completed, or whenever the
unit reaches any temperature set by the operator between

1

and 

10

, the indicator light will go “

OUT

”.

4. LOAD HOT FOODS INTO THE MERCHANDISER

Be certain only hot food is transferred into the
merchandiser.  Before loading the food, use a pocket-type
meat thermometer to make certain all products have
reached an internal temperature of 150° to 160° F 
(66° to 71°C).  If any food product is not at proper serving
temperature, use a Halo Heat cooking and holding oven,
or a Combitherm combination oven/steamer to bring the
product within the correct temperature range. 

5. RESET THERMOSTAT AS NEEDED

After all products are loaded into the merchandiser and
the doors are closed, reset the thermostat to the number
“8” setting.  

THIS WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE THE

FINAL SETTING

.

Since proper temperature range

depends on the type of products and the quantities being

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