Hot Food Server Operator Manual
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FEATURES
Merco Savory Hot Food Servers are designed to hold hot foods at proper temperature and moisture content in
heated drawer-type compartments. Temperature is variable from 100° - 250° F. Warming is provided by Incolony®
sheathed tubular heating element(s) controlled by an adjustable thermostat. A dial thermometer is located above
the temperature control knob and shows actual holding temperature. The thermometer also features an exclusive
“critical food holding zone” indicated by a green area on the dial. This allows you to confidently maintain ideal
temperatures for any food. Moisture is controlled by adjustable locking vents on the face of each drawer.
Heavy-duty construction is evident throughout. Merco Savory Hot Food Servers are among the strongest in the
industry. Drawer carriages glide on pairs of 150 lb., rated rails with positive stops. The drawer rails have multiple
load supporting roller bearings and multiple aligning guide bearings to assure smooth operation even when heavily
loaded. Each drawer is fitted with a removable deep-drawn stainless steel pan with the largest capacity in the
industry. It is capable of holding a 6” deep full size pan which is easily removed by lifting straight up. Each drawer,
when closed, is held in place by an automatic spring latching mechanism.
Frames are made from formed and welded steel. Interiors are made from heat reflecting aluminized steel.
Countertop and floor models have stainless steel bodies. Built-in models have stainless steel fronts and aluminized
steel bodies. Merco Savory manufactures seven different Hot Food Server models. Four are free standing and
three are built-in. All models have an individual temperature control and thermometer for each drawer.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
NOTE: Upon receipt of this unit, immediately unpack and inspect for possible concealed shipping damage. If unit
is found to be damaged, save all packing materials and contact your delivery carrier within 5 days. Refer to
“Shipping Damage Instructions” enclosed for detailed instructions. Failure to follow these instructions will negate
Merco Savory’s or your ability to file claims and receive compensation for shipping damage.
This manual contains important safety and installation-operation instructions. Require all operators to read this
manual before using the unit. Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual may cause injury, damage
to the unit, and will void the warranty.
INSTALLATION
FREE STANDING COUNTER TOP MODELS (HFS-1, HFS-2)
NOTE: Check the specification data plate for correct model number and voltage.
Installing 4” leg kit (if applicable):
1. Locate the accessory leg kit and hardware package included with the unit.
2. Screw one leg into each threaded hole at the four corners of the unit bottom.
3. Set the unit on the counter in its final location and level by turning the adjustment feet.
FREE STANDING FLOOR MODELS (HFS-3, HFS-4)
NOTE: Due to their size, models HFS-3 and HFS-4 are usually installed as floor models using one of the available
6” or 16” leg kits or the caster kit.
Installing 6” or 16” leg kits (if applicable):
1. Locate the accessory leg kit and hardware package included with the unit.
2. Screw one leg into each threaded hole at four corners of the unit bottom.
3. Set the unit on the counter in its final location and level by turning the adjustment feet.
Installing the caster kit (if applicable):
1. Locate the accessory caster kit and hardware package included with the unit.
NOTE: The two fixed (non-swiveling) casters should be mounted at one end (or back) and the two swivel casters
with brakes will be located on the opposite side.
