The Hot Food Table will work most efficiently when used with hot water in the pan liner. The hot water will give a better
distribution of heat and help keep food from drying out. It is not designed for cooking foods but merely to keep cooked
foods at desired temperatures for serving.
During initial operation, a little smoke or odor may be detected. This will occur when the coating on the heating element
burns off. This should stop after a half hour of operation.
This unit is equipped with a variable control for different heat selections.
WET OPERATION WITH COVER
(IF USING AUTOFILL
®
, PLEASE SEE BACK PAGE)
1. Fill bottom of each well with 1˝ of hot water (minimum 185˚F)
2. Set dial to highest position for 45 minutes with well covered to preheat unit, place food pan with precooked food
(minimum 150˚) into well and cover food pans with lids. (Note: Indicator light is the set point for the control knob.)
3. Adjust to desired setting for proper food temperature. This will vary with the type of food, type of pans and individual
serving temperature. NSF requires a minimum temperature of 150˚F in food product.
4. To increase temperature turn knob toward highest setting, to decrease turn knob toward lowest setting.
5. Change water, clean well and wipe dry after every 24 hours of operation. Water may have to be added to pan during
operation depending on operating time and temperature setting.
6. Food pans must be covered to maintain temperature when food is not being served and to prevent food from drying out.
The above instructions are starting suggestions only and may be changed to suit your individual needs. With so many
different applications for this item it is impossible to have standard settings to suit all situations.
NOTE: If unit is used dry, the bottom of the well will take on a brown colored appearance where the heater is located.
The discoloration will not come off with normal cleaning procedures, but in no way will it affect the operation of the unit.
CAUTION:
1. This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and experienced in its operation, and
is not sold for consumer use in and around the home, nor for use directly by the general public in food service locations.
2. Do not immerse unit in water.
3. All repairs should be done by an authorized service center.
4. Unit should be turned off when not in use. It is recommended that unit be disconnected from power supply by removing
plug from receptacle or shutting off power disconnect supply to the unit.
5. Unit should be operated with legs provided to prevent overheating and damage to surface below or cord.
MAINTENANCE
1. The inside of the water compartment and outer shell should be washed daily, using a clean cloth or sponge and
mild detergent.
2. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove any hardened food particles of mineral deposits. DO NOT use chemicals, steel wool,
or scrapers to clean the unit.
OPERATIONSMANUAL&INSTRUCTIONS
Electric Hot Food Table with
Sealed-in Wells (SHT Series)
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