Operation; General; Food Holding Guide - Hatco DRAWERMAX HDM Serie Installations- Und Bedienungshandbuch

OPERATION

General

Use the following procedure to operate DRAWERMAX™
Drawer Warmers. Each drawer can be controlled and
monitored individually using the adjustable drawer vents for
humidity control as well as the POWER ON/OFF switch,
TEMPERATURE control knob, and temperature gauge.
WARNING
Read all safety messages in the IMPORTANT SAFETy
INFORMATION section before operating this equipment.
Startup
1. For freestanding units, plug the unit into a properly grounded
electrical receptacle of the correct voltage, size, and plug
configuration. See the SPECIFICATIONS section for details.
2. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch(es) to the ON (I)
position.
3. Turn the TEMPERATURE control knob(s) to the desired
setting(s). See the RECOMMENDED SETTINGS chart on
the control panel or the Food Holding Guide in this section.
CAUTION
Standard and approved manufacturing oils may smoke up
to 30 minutes during initial startup. This is a temporary
condition. Operate unit without food product until smoke
dissipates.
BURN HAzARD:
• Some exterior surfaces on the unit will get hot. Use
caution when touching these areas.
• Use caution when opening drawer. Hot air escapes
when drawer is open.
4. Allow unit 15–20 minutes to reach operating temperature.
5. Adjust the drawer vents for the desired humidity by sliding
the vent knob on the drawer front. Opening the vents all
the way allows maximum moisture to escape.
Drawer Vents
Figure 10. Drawer Vents
NOTE: Proper vent adjustment depends on the type and
amount of food held, as well as the frequency of drawer
opening.
Shutdown
1. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch(es) to the OFF (O)
position.
2. Allow the unit to cool before performing any cleaning or
maintenance.
Vent Knob
Upper Drawer
Controls
Lower Drawer
Controls
Figure 11. HDM-2 Control Panel

Food Holding Guide

Recommended
Product Storage Temperature
Rolls, Hard 71°–85°C (160°–185°F)
Rolls, Soft 66°–79°C (150°–175°F)
Vegetables 79°–85°C (175°–185°F)
Meat, Poultry 74°–85°C (165°–185°F)
Fish 74°–85°C (165°–185°F)
Casseroles 66°–79°C (150°–175°F)
Pies, Desserts 71°–85°C (160°–185°F)
Tacos, Tortillas 66°–71°C (150°–160°F)
Food Holding Capacity
A standard drawer has the following capacity:
Dinner Rolls: 6–8 dozen
Ribs: 11–14 kg (25–30 lbs.)
Potatoes: 3–3-1/2 dozen
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Temperature
Gauge
RECOMMENDED
SETTINGS Chart
TEMPERATURE
Control Knob
Power ON/OFF
(I/O) Switch
Type of Vent
Heat Setting
Dry Open
Moist Open–Half
Moist Open–Half
Dry Open
Moist Closed
Dry Open
Dry Open
Moist Open–Half
Form No. HDMCEM-1010