OPERATION
General
Use the following procedures to operate a Built-In Heated Well.
WARNING
Read all safety messages in the Important Safety
Information section before operating this equipment.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:
• Do not use unit to melt or hold ice. Doing so may
cause condensation, creating an electrical hazard and
causing personal injury and/or damage to unit. Damage
caused by condensation is not covered by warranty.
• For units without Auto-Fill, turn off unit when filling
with water and avoid splashing.
NOTICE
Auto-fill units supplied with water from a reverse osmosis
(RO) system (or similiar water filtration system) must be
installed with an operating reminerialization sytem to
ensure proper operation. Failure to do so may cause unit
to overfill. Damage caused by overfilling is not covered
under warranty.
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.
Unit must be allowed to cool down to room temperature
before changing from wet-to-dry or dry-to-wet operation.
Allowing unit to run dry during wet operation or adding
water during dry operation will damage unit.
Hatco Built-In Heated Wells are designed for WET or DRY
operation. Hatco recommends wet operation for consistent
food heating. If the unit is operating wet and is allowed to run
dry, turn it off and allow to cool before adding water.
Startup
1. Prepare the heated well for operation.
• If using the well for wet operation without Auto-Fill,
make sure the drain valve is closed (if equipped) and
manually fill the well with hot tap water until the water is
a maximum of 1-1/4" (32 mm) deep.
• If the unit is equipped with the Auto-Fill option, make
sure the drain valve is closed.
2. Place an empty pan in the well or cover the well with a lid.
This step is recommended to speed up pre-heating and
reach operating temperature.
3. Move the ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the ON (I) position. The
indicator light on the switch glows when the unit is on.
• If the unit is equipped with the Auto-Fill option, the ON/
OFF (I/O) switch will activate the Auto-Fill system when
it is moved to the ON (I) position. The well will fill with
water until the water reaches the water level sensor
in the well. During operation, the Auto-Fill system will
maintain the water level automatically using the water
level sensor.
4. Turn the Temperature Control Knob to adjust the
temperature of the unit to the desired safe food
temperature.
5. Allow heated well to preheat for approximately 30 minutes.
Hatco Corporation is not responsible for actual food
product serving temperature. It is the responsibility of the
user to ensure that food product is held and served at a
safe temperature.
Temperature
Control Knob
Standard Control Panel
Optional Recessed Control Panel
w/Mechanical Temperature Control
NOTE: Refer to the OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES section
for units equipped with the optional digital temperature
controller.
Food Warming
Place the appropriate size food pan(s) into the unit opening.
• Always use a food pan. Do not place food directly into the
warmer.
• Stir thick food items frequently to keep food heated
uniformly.
• Keep pans covered to maintain food quality and
temperature.
Shutdown
1. Move the ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the OFF (O) position.
The indicator light on the switch will shut off and the Auto-
Fill system will be deactivated (if equipped).
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WARNING
ON/OFF
Switch
Control Panels
Form No. HWBM-0518