Alto-Shaam Halo Heat 1200-UP - Manual (Page 16)

1200-S, 1200-UP • INSTALLATION / OPERATION / SERVICE MANUAL - PG . 15
G E N E R A L H O L D I N G G U I D E L I N E S
Chefs, cooks and other specialized food service
personnel employ varied methods of cooking. Proper
holding temperatures for a specific food product must
be based on the moisture content of the product,
product density, volume, and proper serving
temperatures. Safe holding temperatures must also
be correlated with palatability in determining the
length of holding time for a specific product.
Halo Heat maintains the maximum amount of product
moisture content without the addition of water, water
vapor, or steam. Maintaining maximum natural
product moisture preserves the natural flavor of the
product and provides a more genuine taste. In
addition to product moisture retention, the gentle
properties of Halo Heat maintain a consistent
temperature throughout the cabinet without the
necessity of a heat distribution fan, thereby preventing
further moisture loss due to evaporation or
dehydration.
In an enclosed holding environment, too much
moisture content is a condition which can be relieved.
A product achieving extremely high temperatures in
preparation must be allowed to decrease in
temperature before being placed in a controlled
holding atmosphere. If the product is not allowed to
decrease in temperature, excessive condensation will
form increasing the moisture content on the outside
of the product. To preserve the safety and quality
of freshly cooked foods however, a maximum of 1
to 2 minutes must be the only time period allowed
for the initial heat to be released from the product.
Most Halo Heat holding equipment is provided with
a thermostat control between 60° and 200°F (16° to
93°C). If the unit is equipped with vents, close the
vents for moist holding and open the vents for crisp
holding.
If the unit is equipped with a thermostat indicating a
range of between 1 and 10, use a metal-stemmed
indicating thermometer to measure the internal
temperature of the product(s) being held. Adjust the
thermostat setting to achieve the best overall setting
based on internal product temperature.
O P E R A T I O N
H O L D I N G T E M P E R A T U R E R A N G E
MEAT FAHRENHEIT CELSIUS
BEEF ROAST — Rare 130°F 54°C
BEEF ROAST — Med/Well Done 155°F 68°C
BEEF BRISKET 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
CORN BEEF 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
PASTRAMI 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
PRIME RIB — Rare 130°F 54°C
STEAKS — Broiled/Fried 140° — 160°F 60° — 71°C
RIBS — Beef or Pork 160°F 71°C
VEAL 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
HAM 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
PORK 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
LAMB 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
POULTRY
CHICKEN — Fried/Baked 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
DUCK 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
TURKEY 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
GENERAL 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
FISH/SEAFOOD
FISH — Baked/Fried 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
LOBSTER 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
SHRIMP — Fried 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
BAKED GOODS
BREADS/ROLLS 120° — 140°F 49° — 60°C
MISCELLANEOUS
CASSEROLES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
DOUGH — Proofing 80° — 100°F 27° — 38°C
EGGS —Fried 150° — 160°F 66° — 71°C
FROZEN ENTREES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
HORS D'OEUVRES 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
PASTA 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
PIZZA 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
POTATOES 180°F 82°C
PLATED MEALS 140° — 165°F 60°— 74°C
SAUCES 140° — 200°F 60° — 93°C
SOUP 140° — 200°F 60° — 93°C
VEGETABLES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
TH E H O L DIN G TEM PERATU RES L IS TED A RE S U GGES TED
GU IDEL IN ES O N LY . A L L F O O D H O L DIN G S H O U L D BE BA S ED O N
IN TERN A L PRO DU C T TEM PERATU RES . A LWAY S F O L L O W L O C A L
H EA LTH ( H Y GIEN E ) REGU L ATIO N S F O R A L L IN TERN A L
TEM PERATU RE REQ U IREM EN TS .