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Universal Electric Chafer Heater Operator’s Manual
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
Use two heaters for each full size chafer and one heater for each half
size chafer. If doubt, check with your equipment supplier.
NOTICE: Do not use with open flame “canned” or “gel” chafer
heaters.
1. Place the chafer stand, shelf or other equipment on a flat, stable
surface.
2. Insert the base of the heater into the stand, shelf or other equipment.
3. Place the water pan onto the stand, shelf or equipment.
4. Fill the water pan with clean fresh water as marked or recommended
by the manufacture.
NOTICE: Do not operate without water in the pan.
5. Connect the electrical plug into a grounded outlet matching the
nameplate rated voltage.
6. Preheat the water in the wells by covering wells with empty food
containers or covers. Turn the switch to the “HI” or “2” position.
Preheat for 45 minutes.
7. Place containers rated for hot food that contain hot food into the
preheated unit. Use only food containers that are designed to be
used with the specific chafers.
8. Place covers on food containers. Leave covers on food containers
unless serving food.
9. Set the switch (to maintain proper hot holding temperature for food
safety.
The LO or 1 position will operate the heater at low power. Models
with indicator lights, one light will illuminate.
The HI or 2 position will operate the heater at high power. Models
with indicator lights, two lights will illuminate.
10.Regularly check the food temperature. Adjust temperature controls
as necessary.
NOTICE: Monitor food temperature closely for food safety. The
United States Public Health Service recommends that hot
food be held at a minimum of 140 ºF (60 ºC) to help
prevent bacteria growth. Maintain correct water level
and temperature setting. Periodically remove food
container and check the water level. Add water if
needed.
11.When finished using the heater set the switch to the “Off” or center
position and unplug the unit.
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C
B
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D
E
A
Base.
Sets in a chafer stand, shelf or other equipment
specifically designed to hold an electronic chafer heater.
B
Heating Element.
Heats the water pan.
C
Off/Low/Hi Switch.
The center position is Off. The LO or 1
switch position is for low heat. The HI or 2”switch position is for
high heat.
D
Power Cord
E
Electrical Plug.
Grounded electrical plug connects to the
grounded power source.
F
Indicator Lights (Some Models).
Indicates when power is “On”
in the heating mode. One light indicates that the chafer heater is
operating at low heat. Two lights indicates the chafer heater is
operating at high heat.
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the equipment while it is heating or operating.
Hot surfaces can burn skin.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the
equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an
electrical shock.
Do not over fill wells, pans or trays. Liquid could contact the electrical
components and cause a short circuit or an electrical shock. Unplug
unit before performing service, draining or removing spillage pans and
trays. Do not spray water or cleaning products. Do not use a power
cord that has been modified or damaged.
