HEAT CONTROLS & SETTINGS
HEAT CONTROLS
Hillphoenix case hot wells are equipped with digital controls
(Fig. 9).
To adjust press the appropriate arrow fi rmly. There is
one control per well for individual functions.
The controls are normally grouped in clusters. Each case will
have Control #1 and one or more Control #2.
PREHEATING
Turn on power switch and set controls to level 9 for preheat-
ing. Place empty pans or tiles in all wells. Let unit operate with
empty pans or tiles for 60 minutes before loading with product.
Adjust controls to desired levels before loading case with prod-
uct. Putting hot food in a case this has not reached full tempera-
ture will cause product temperature to drop quickly. All product
must be preheated to 175
o
F. It is essential that product be fully
cooked and heated prior to stocking the case, and that it meets
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
Heat Active - The heating element turns ON and OFF, once every second. The heat active dot
blinks ON/OFF each time the element is switched ON/OFF. If the dot is not blinking verify that
there is power to the case and that the heating element is running properly.
B
Lights - The top light is for illumination only. It is not for control of the upper heat.
C
Case Power - Turn power ON/OFF at the switch. Press buttons fi rmly to ensure proper ON/OFF.
D
Main Power - When controls are OFF the main power light should remain lit.
E
Heating Levels - Adjust levels UP or DOWN.
F
Heating Levels (Range) 0 = OFF
1 = Lowest
9 = Highest
Fig. 9 Digital heat controls
in accordance to FDA Food Code for food safety. Check product
temperature of larger pieces when cooking different size items.
It takes longer for larger pieces to reach desired temperature.
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