Alto-Shaam ED2-48 User Manual
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o P E r a t I n G I n s t r u c t I o n s
ED2 & EU2 Series Operation & Care Manual • 9
u s E r s a F E t y I n F o r M a t I o n
The Alto-Shaam heated display case is intended 
for use in commercial establishments by qualified 
operating personnel where all operators are 
familiar with the purpose, limitations, and 
associated hazards of this appliance. Operating 
instructions and warnings must be read and 
understood by all operators and users.
s t a r t - u P o P E r a t I o n
BEForE InItIal usE:
Interior display case surfaces must be heated to
remove surface oils and the accompanying odor
produced during the first use of the appliance.
Remove pans. Turn thermostats to the “ON” 
position. Set thermostats to the 10 setting. Allow
the unit to heat for 30 minutes or until no odor
is detected.
PrEhEatInG:
The unit should be preheated at the 10 setting
for a minimum of 30-45 minutes before loading
the case with hot food. Follow the operating
instructions indicated on the next page of
this manual.
D a n G E r
To avoid electrical shock, this 
appliance MUST be adequately 
grounded in accordance with local 
electrical codes or, in the absence of 
local codes, with the current edition 
of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70. In Canada, all electrical 
connections are to be made in 
accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian 
Electrical Code Part 1 or local codes.
D a n G E r
DIsconnEct unIt FroM 
PowEr sourcE BEForE 
clEanInG or sErVIcInG.
w a r n I n G
hood glass extended to the full, 
upright portion is stabilized through 
the use of gas struts designed 
for the full, load-bearing weight. 
these struts could weaken or fail due 
to wear, environmental conditions 
or aging. OPErAtOrs shOUlD 
BE AWArE Of ANy INCrEAsE IN 
EffOrt tO lIft thE hOOD AND 
INItIAtE AN IMMEDIAtE GAs strUt 
sAfEty ChECK. DO NOt lIft thE 
hOOD IN thIs CONDItION.
c a u t I o n
METAL PARTS OF THIS EQUIPMENT 
BECOME EXTREMELY HOT WHEN 
IN OPERATION. TO AVOID BURNS, 
ALWAYS USE HAND PROTECTION 
WHEN OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE.
