Hot Food Holding
Cabinet, Electric
Model:
500-PH/GD
• INSTALLATION
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
W164 N9221 Water Street • P.O. Box 450 • Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53052-0450 USA
PHONE: 262.251.3800 • 800.558.8744 USA/CANADA FAX: 262.251.7067 • 800.329.8744 U.S.A. ONLY
PRINTED IN U.S .A .
WEBSITE: www.alto-shaam.com
#820 • 1/07
DELIVERY
UNPACKING
This Alto-Shaam appliance has been thoroughly
tested and inspected to insure only the highest
quality unit is provided. Upon receipt, check for
any possible shipping damage and report it at once
to the delivering carrier. See Transportation
Damage and Claims section located in this manu-
al.
This appliance, complete with unattached items
and accessories, may have been delivered in one or
more packages. Check to ensure that all standard
items and options have been received with each
model as ordered.
Save all the information and instructions
packed with the appliance. Complete and return
the warranty card to the factory as soon as possible
to assure prompt service in the event of a warranty
parts and labor claim.
This manual must be read and understood by
all people using or installing the equipment model.
Contact the Alto-Shaam service department if you
have any questions concerning installation, opera-
tion, or maintenance.
1. Carefully remove the appliance from the
carton or crate.
NOTE: Do not discard the carton and other
packaging material until you have
inspected the unit for hidden damage
and tested it for proper operation.
2. Read all instructions in this manual carefully
before initiating the installation of this appliance.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
This manual is considered to be part of the
appliance and is to be provided to the owner or
manager of the business or to the person
responsible for training operators. Additional
manuals are available from the Alto-Shaam
service department.
3. Remove all protective plastic film, packaging
materials, and accessories from the appliance
before connecting electrical power. Store any
accessories in a convenient place for future use.
NOTE: All claims for warranty must include the
full model number and serial number of
the unit.
#820 Operation and Care Manual • 1.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
AND PRECAUTIONS
Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the
safe operation of electrically and/or gas energized
equipment. In accordance with generally accepted
product safety labeling guidelines for potential
hazards, the following signal words and symbols
may be used throughout this manual.
Used to indicate the
presence of a hazard that
will
cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial
property damage if the
warning included with this
symbol is ignored.
Used to indicate the
presence of a hazard that
can cause personal injury,
possible death, or major
property damage if the
warning included with this
symbol is ignored.
Used to indicate the
presence of a hazard that
can or will cause minor or
moderate personal injury
or property damage if the
warning included with this
symbol is ignored.
Used to indicate the
presence of a hazard that
can or will cause minor
personal injury, property
damage, or a potential
unsafe practice if the
warning included with this
symbol is ignored.
Used to notify personnel of
installation, operation, or
maintenance information that is
important but not hazard related.
1. This appliance is intended to cook, hold or
process foods for the purpose of human
consumption. No other use for this
appliance is authorized or recommended.
2. This appliance is intended for use in
commercial establishments 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.
3. Any troubleshooting guides, component
views, and parts lists included in this manual
are for general reference only and are intended
for use by qualified technical personnel.
4. This manual should be considered a
permanent part of this appliance. This
manual and all supplied instructions,
diagrams, schematics, parts lists, notices, and
labels must remain with the appliance if the
item is sold or moved to another location.
NOTE:
#820 Operation and Care Manual • 2.
Site Installation
INSTALLATION
This appliance, complete with unattached items and
accessories, may be delivered in one or more packages. Check to insure that all acessories that were
ordered have been received with the unit.
Alto-Shaam holding cabinets are designed for the
purpose of maintaining hot food at a temperature
for safe consumption. The unit must be installed on
a level surface in a location that will permit the
equipment to function for its intended purpose and
allow adequate access for proper cleaning and
maintenance.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
3-inches (76mm) at the back
2-inches (51mm) at the top
1-inch (25mm) at both sides
The appliance must not be installed in any area
where it will be affected by steam, grease,
dripping water, high temperatures, or any other
severely adverse conditions.
In order to maintain standards established by
the National Sanitation Foundation, all stationary
counter-mounted equipment must be secured flush
to the counter and the entire base sealed to the
counter with NSF approved sealant or equipped
with 4" (102mm) legs to provide minimum
unobstructed space beneath the unit. Warranty
will become null and void if these directions are
not followed.
NET WEIGHT
60 lb. (27 kg)
Level the appliance from side-to-side and
front-to-back with the use of a spirit level.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ALTERATION,
ADJUSTMENT, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH
OR CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY,
USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING OR
LEVELING THIS APPLIANCE.
#820 Operation and Care Manual • 3.
Site Installation
1-3/4" (45mm)
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
5-3/4" (146mm)
FROM BOTTOM
18-7/8" (479mm)
20-3/4" (527mm)
40" (1016mm)
23-1/4" (591mm)
30-7/8" (784mm)
1-7/8"
(48mm)
INSTALLATION
Outside Dimensions
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Caster Stand Assembly 15633
Leg Stand Assembly 15634
Shelf, Chrome plate, Wire SH-2102
Solid door, 125V, FACTORY INSTALLATION ONLY 405001
Solid door, 230V, FACTORY INSTALLATION ONLY 405005
#820 Operation and Care Manual • 4.
Electrical Installation
INSTALLATION
1. An identification tag is permanently mounted
on the cabinet.
PH
PATENT NOS.
®
3521030
4595247
2. Plug the unit into a properly grounded
receptacle ONLY. Arcing will occur when
connecting or disconnecting the unit unless
all controls are in the “OFF” position.
3. Position the unit so the cord is easily accessible
in case of any emergencies. If necessary, a
proper receptacle or outlet configuration, as
required for the unit, must be installed by a
licensed electrician in accordance with
applicable, local electrical codes.
230V:
To prevent an electrical shock hazard between the
appliance and other appliances or metal parts in
close vicinity, an equalization-bonding stud is
provided. An equalization bonding lead must be
connected to this stud and the other appliances /
metal parts to provide sufficient protection
against potential difference. The terminal is
marked with the following symbol.
NOTE: The appliance must be connected to an
electrical circuit that is protected by an
external GFCI outlet.
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST
BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES.
VOLTAGE PHASE CYCLE/HZ AMPS
125 1 50/60 8.0 1.00 NEMA 5-15P , 15A-125V PLUG
230 1 50/60 4.1 .95
#820 Operation and Care Manual • 5.
ELECTRICAL
kW
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ALTERATION,
ADJUSTMENT, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH
OR CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NEMA
6-15P, 15A-250V PLUG
(USA ONLY)
CEE 7/7, 220-230VPLUG