Carter Hoffmann MC223CBR Installation Manual

MODULAR HOLDING CABINET

OPERATION & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

MZ Series

NOTE: This document contains operation and
cleaning instructions only. For the complete
Owner’s Manual, go to www.carter-hoffmann.com
or call 800.323.9793

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

MANUFACTURED BY:

CARTER-HOFFMANN

1551 McCORMICK AVENUE

MUNDELEIN, IL 60060 U.S.A.

PHONE: [phone]

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TOLL FREE: 800-323-9793

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Heat Indicator Lights for

Top and Bottom Heaters

Increase

Key

Digital Display

Decrease

Key

Time Key Temperature

Key

MZ223SCBR Shown

Part No.18400-3165 Printed in The United States of America Rev. KBA120110

NOTE: See PROGRAMMING

INSTRUCTIONS on next page
with instructions on how to
enable DAYPARTS

Cavity temperature setpoint
range is between 122°F and
225°F.

Temperature
is LOW

Typical
temperature
reading

Typical Time

Remaining

reading

NORMAL OPERATION

1. Press the POWER SWITCH to ON. Illuminated portion of switch
will glow, indicating power is ON. Pre-heat cabinet for 20 min­utes. When first turned on, digital readout will display “LO” until
the cabinet reaches 122°F. After the cabinet reaches 122°F, the
digital readout will display the current temperature, until the tem­perature reaches the setpoint. Once the cabinet reaches set­point, the digital readout will display “P 1”. This indicates the
cabinet is ready to hold product.

NOTE: Press and release the appropriate TEMP KEY
to view or verify setpoint. Setpoint will display briefly. If
temperature setpoint needs to be changed, refer to
Programming Instructions, page 9.

NOTE: Timer cannot be started until the cabinet is preheated.

2. Select the desired timer program by pressing the UP / DOWN
ARROW KEYS. Each controller has six programmable timers
(“P 1”, “P 2”, “P 3”, “P 4”, “P 5” and “P 6”) for each group of cavi­ties. Different program times can be used for different parts of
the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or for alternate products.

NOTE: Program timer defaults to “P 1” each time the cabinet is
turned OFF and then back ON.

Timed Cycle
Completed

Cabinet is
READY

NOTE: To select other timer programs (“P 2” - “P 6”),

press the INCREASE KEY or DECREASE KEY
until the digital readout displays the desired program.

3. After pre-heat, the digital readout will display the current se­lected timer (e.g. “P 1”), indicating that the cabinet is ready to
hold product.

4. Load cooked product into pans and place pans on shelves.

5. Press TIME key to start the timer. Refer to Programming
Instructions (page 9) to change programmed time.

5. The digital readout will count down, displaying the remaining
time. The digital readout is displayed in hours and minutes until
less than one minute remains. Once the remaining time is less
than one minute, the digital readout counts down in seconds.

6. At the end of the timed cycle, the digital readout will flash “0.00”
and an alarm will sound until the TIME KEY is pressed.

NOTE: Timer can be cancelled at any time during the cycle by
pressing and holding the TIME KEY for two seconds. Digital
readout will display the currently selected timer (e.g. “P 1”)

7. Remove product from cabinet.

8. At the end of the day, or if the cabinet will not be used for an
extended period of time, press the POWER SWITCH to OFF.

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TEMP setpoint range:
122°F to 225°F.

SETPOINT
TEMPERATURE
(Program Mode)

TIMER range:
1 minute to 9 hours, 59 min.

TIMER
(Program Mode)

NOTE: Timers cannot be
programmed for less than 1
minute.

CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING

SETTING INDIVIDUAL HEATER TEMPERATURE SETPOINTS

(in programming mode using P1 thru P6

NOTE: If P1 is not displayed, press ARROW KEY

1. With appropriate P# selected, press and hold the TEMP KEY
for approximately 2 seconds, the display will flash the current set­ting for the lower heater; the lower heat indicator light will be ON.

2. Press either INCREASE KEY or DECREASE KEY to
change the temperature.

3. To select the upper heater setting, press and release the TEMP

KEY on the upper heat controller. The display will flash the
current setting for the upper heater and the upper heat indicator
light will be on.

4. Press either INCREASE KEY or DECREASE KEY to

change the temperature.

5. To select the lower heater setting, repeat steps 3 & 4 for the lower

heat controller.

6. When done, press and hold the TEMP KEY for 2 seconds.

Changes will be saved. If no button is pressed, controller will
automatically exit and changes will be saved.

NOTE: While in the
program mode, if no key
is pressed for 10
seconds, any changes
will be saved and the
control returns to normal
operation mode.

PROGRAM TIMERS (P1 through P6)

1. Press and hold TIME KEY until digital readout flashes.

2. Press INCREASE KEY to add time. Each time key is
pressed, timer is increased by 1 minute. Hold key to scroll faster.

3. Press DECREASE KEY to subtract time. Each time key is
pressed, timer is decreased by 1 minute. Hold key to scroll faster.

4. Press TIME KEY

5. To program timers P2 through P6:

A. Press INCREASE KEY or DECREASE KEY
to select the desired program.

B. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for each program

NOTE: If no key is pressed for 5 seconds, display returns to “P 1”.
Changes will be saved.

TO CANCEL TIMER: Press and hold TIME KEY for 2 seconds.

to save changes and return to P1.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD

Disconnect appliance from
electric power before cleaning.

CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE

Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns. Allow appliance to cool
before cleaning.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT spill or pour water
into controls, control panel or
wiring. Water damage is not
covered by warranty.

CAUTION: Unplug cabinet and allow to cool before cleaning.

Cleaning:

1) Remove power cord plug from outlet. Allow cabinet to cool.

2) Remove pans and pan covers. Wash with mild detergent
and rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry.

3) Lightly spray cabinet and inside surfaces of warming cavities
with cleaning solution.

4) Wipe cabinet and inside surfaces of warming cavities with a
clean towel until clean. For heavy soils, use a non-scratch
or nylon-scouring pad.

5) Rinse by wiping with a clean towel moistened with clean
water. Allow cabinet to air dry.

7) Clean pan covers by wiping with a clean towel moistened
with cleaning solution. Rinse by wiping with a clean towel
moistened with clean water. Allow to air dry then reinstall in
cabinet with bent lid edges facing up.

8) Connect power cord.

PAN COVERS

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