Alto-Shaam 500-E - Manual (Page 9)

Op e ra tio n a n d C a re Ma n u a l • 8.
O P E R A T I O N
ON/OFF Key
Press the ON/OFF key once and the power indicator
light will illuminate. Press and hold the ON/OFF key
until the LED display turns off (at least three seconds)
and power indicator light goes out.
UP/DOWN Arrow Key
The UP and DOWN arrow keys are used for a variety of
settings when selecting the holding temperature. If an
arrow key is pressed and released, the display will show
the current set temperature for two seconds. If an arrow
key is held (at least eight seconds), the value will change
at a rapid rate. If the arrow key is pressed and released in
rapid succession, the set temperature will change by
increments of one degree.
ENABLE/DISABLE BEEPER
A beeper sounds when an error code is displayed.
To choose between beeper on and beeper off mode,
the control must be off, then press and hold the DOWN
arrow key until either "ON" or "OFF" is shown in the
LED display. Release arrow key when desired mode
is displayed.
FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS
With the control off, to choose between Fahrenheit
and Celsius, press and hold the UP arrow key until
either °F or °C is shown in LED display. Release key
when desired setting is displayed.
The control has a four-digit LED display. When the
display is on, it will show current holding tempera-
ture, as well as diagnostic information.
CONTROL LOCK
The warmer controls can be locked so that no changes can
be made to the set temperature.
To lock the display, press and hold the ON/OFF key and
the Up Arrow key at the same time. The lock LED will illu-
minate. When the lock LED is illuminated, additional pro-
gramming will not be functional other than the key
sequence required to unlock the panel.
To unlock the display, press and hold the ON/OFF key and
the Down Arrow key at the same time. The lock LED will
extinguish. The panel keys will resume normal function.
Before Initial Use:
Clean appliance with a clean, damp cloth and mild
soap solution. Glass cleaner or distilled vinegar can
be used on any glass. Clean and install the pans,
shelves and side racks.
1. Preheat at 200°F (93°C) for 30 minutes.
Press the ON key, and set the temperature to
200°F (93°) by using the UP/DOWN arrow keys.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes preheating time
before loading the holding cabinet with food.
Closing the vents on the inside of the door will
speed the preheating process. The LED heat
indicator light will go “Out” after approximately
30 minutes preheat time, or when the air tempera-
ture inside the unit reaches the temperature set by
the operator. The Set indicator will light up any-
time the temperature is set or reset.
2. Load with hot food only.
The purpose of the holding cabinet is to maintain
hot food at proper serving temperature. Only hot
food should be placed into the cabinet. Before
loading the cabinet with food, use a food ther-
mometer to make certain all products are at an
internal temperature range of 140° to 160°F
(60° to 71°C). Any food product not within the
proper temperature range should be heated before
loading into the holding cabinet.
3. Reset the control to 160°F (71°C).
Check to make certain the cabinet door is securely
closed, and reset to 160°F (71°C) by using the
UP/DOWN keys . THIS WILL NOT NECESSARILY
BE THE FINAL SETTING. The proper temperature
range--or closing or opening the door vents--will
depend on the type and quantity of product.
When holding food for prolonged periods, it is
advisable to periodically check the internal
temperature of each item with a food thermometer
to assure maintenance of the proper temperature
range of 140° to 160°F (60° to 71°C).
°F/°C
Electronic Control