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General
Use the appropriate procedure in this section to operate a Drop-In
Hot/Cold Well in either HOT Mode or COLD Mode.
WARNING
Read all safety messages in the Important Safety
Information section before operating this equipment.
NOTE: If the display flashes "OFF" and then the current
temperature, press and hold the
seconds. The display will no longer flash "OFF".
If the display flashes "df" and then the current
temperature, press and hold the
seconds. The display will no longer flash "df".
Hot Operation (HOT Mode)
Use the following procedure to operate the unit in HOT mode.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD:
• Some exterior surfaces on unit will get hot. Avoid
unnecessary contact with unit.
• Water in holding vessel may reach temperatures in
excess of 190ºF (88ºC). Use appropriate protection
when operating unit.
1. Install the water baffle into the bottom of the well. Note the
"PROBE" designation on the baffle for proper installation.
2. Install the pan platform(s) into the top of the well. The
number of pan platforms included is determined by the
size of the well.
Pan Platforms
"PROBE"
Designation
Water Baffle
Water Level
Probe
Preparing the Well for HOT Mode (HCWBIX-3 shown)
3. Move the drain lever up to the closed
position. The indicator light on the
control box will illuminate when the
drain is closed.
NOTE: The drain lever must be in the
closed position for the unit to
operate in HOT Mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Empty pans should be placed in the well during pre-heating for
unit to reach operating temperature.
4. Fill the well with empty food pans. The well will heat to
the setpoint temperature more quickly and efficiently with
empty pans in the well.
Form No. HCWBIRM-0121
5. Move the Power I/O/I (on/off/on) switch to the HOT I (on)
key for three
NOTE: The unit is pre-set at the factory to a HOT setpoint
key for three
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.
6. Allow the unit approximately 60 minutes to reach setpoint
7. Verify on the display that the unit has reached the proper
Shutdown
1. Move the Power I/O/I (on/off/on) switch to the center O (off)
2. Perform the "Daily Cleaning" procedure in the
Cold Operation (COLD Mode)
Use the following procedure to operate the unit in COLD Mode.
Drain Lever
in closed
position.
When shipped during cold weather months, store unit
for at least 10 hours in an environment where ambient
temperature is between 65°F (18°C) and 86°F (30°C) to
prevent compressor and/or refrigerant line damage. If unit
is turned on and there is excessive noise and vibration,
turn off immediately and allow additional warmup time.
1. Move the drain lever down to the
13
position.
• The Auto-Fill system will activate, and the well will fill
with water until the water reaches the water level probe.
During operation, the Auto-Fill system will maintain the
water level automatically using the water level probe.
• The digital temperature controller will energize and
"ON" will appear on the display, followed by the current
temperature of the unit.
• The
symbol on the display will illuminate to show
the Hydro-Heater is active and heating the well.
temperature of 192°F (89°C). If adjustment to the
setpoint temperature is required, refer to the "Changing
the Setpoint Temperature" in this section.
WARNING
temperature.
setpoint temperature, and load the well with pans that
contain pre-heated food product.
• Always use a food pan. Do not place food directly into
the heated well.
• Keep all pans in well to maintain well temperature.
• Stir thick food items frequently to keep food heated
uniformly.
• Keep pans covered to maintain food quality and
temperature.
position. The Hydro-Heater will shut down, and the Auto-
Fill system will be deactivated.
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
NOTICE
open position. The indicator light on
the control box will go out when the
drain is open.
OPERATION
Drain Lever
Drain Lever
in open
in open
position.
position.
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