Please read this manual completely before attempting to install or operate this equipment! Notify carrier of damage! Inspect all
components immediately.
Hot Food Tables
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE USE
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Effective April 2010
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F14 Series Service and Installation Manual
Important Warning And Safety Information
WARNING Read This Manual Thoroughly Before Operating, Installing, Or Performing
Maintenance On The Equipment.
WARNING Failure To Follow Instructions In This Manual Can Cause Property Damage,
Injury Or Death.
WARNING Do Not Store Or Use Gasoline Or Other Flammable Vapors Or Liquids In The
Vicinity Of This Or Any Other Appliance.
WARNING Unless All Cover And Access Panels Are In Place And Properly Secured, Do
Not Operate This Equipment.
WARNING Allow Heated Equipment To Cool Down Before Attempting To Clean Or
Service.
WARNING Do Not Clean With Water Jet.
CAUTION Observe the following:
Minimum clearances must be maintained from all walls and combustible
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materials.
Keep the equipment area free and clear of combustible material.
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Allow adequate clearance for air openings.
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Operate equipment only on the type of electricity indicated on the
The serial number on all F14 Series hot food tables is
printed on the tag located on the plate shelf.
Always have the serial number of your unit available when
calling for parts or service. A complete list of authorized
Delfield parts depots is is available at www.delfield.com.
Even though most equipment is shipped crated, care should
be taken during unloading so the equipment is not damaged
while being moved into the building.
1. Visually inspect the exterior of the package and skid or
container. Any damage should be noted and reported to
the delivering carrier immediately.
2. If damaged, open and inspect the contents with the
carrier.
3. In the event that the exterior is not damaged, yet upon
opening, there is concealed damage to the equipment
notify the carrier. Notification should be made verbally
as well as in written form.
4. Request an inspection by the shipping company of the
damaged equipment. This should be done within 10
days from receipt of the equipment.
5. Check the lower portion of the unit to be sure legs or
6. Also open the compressor compartment housing and
7. Freight carriers can supply the necessary damage forms
8. Retain all crating material until an inspection has been
Uncrating the Equipment
First cut and remove the banding from around the crate.
Remove the front of the crate material, use of some tools will
be required. If the unit is on legs remove the top of the crate
and lift the unit off the skid. If the unit is on casters it can be
"rolled" off the skid.
casters are not bent.
visually inspect the refrigeration package. Be sure lines
are secure and base is still intact.
Installation should only be done by personnel certified
and licensed to install and maintain electrical
appliances.
Location
Do not install the hot food table near any combustible objects or
surfaces affected by heat or moisture.
Leveling
This unit must be level, both front and back and left to right, in order
to maintain an equal water depth throughout the wells.
Plumbing
Hot water supply connection is provided 36” (91.4cm) above the
floor, 3.12” (7.9cm) from the front left end at the rear of the unit.
You must supply the required 1/2” (1.3cm) NPT connection. The
minimum water pressure is 20psi (138kPa), the maximum water
pressure is 80psi (552kPA).
A waste connection is provided 25” (63.5cm) above the floor, 7.5”
(19.1cm) from the right end. You must supply the required 1”
(2.5cm) NPT connection.
Electrical connection
Connections must be made in accordance with all
applicable local codes and/or the National Electrical
Code. Refer to the wiring diagrams in this manual.
Before the unit is used the first time for serving, turn the temperature
knob to “HI” and heat the well for 20 to 30 minutes. Any residue or
dust that adhered to the heater element(s) will be burned off during
this initial preheat period.
When using thick sauces, always operate the hot food well filled with
water. This will provide a more uniform temperature for the sauce.
Steam can cause serious burns. Always wear some
type of protective covering on your hands and arms
when removing lids or pans from the unit. Lift the lid
or pan in a way that will direct escaping steam away
from your face and body.
Never place food directly into the well. Always use
pans.
Although these models may be operated either with or without water
in the wells, wet operation is recommended.
Always place covers on pans when not serving to prevent food from
drying out and to reduce your operating cost.
For most efficient operation when empty, keep covered insets in
each well during preheating and when the well is not in use.
Do not put food down drain.
Wet operation
1) Fill food well with 2” (50mm) of water. For quicker
pre-heating, use hot water to fill the well.
2) Turn the control to “HIGH” and pre-heat the warmer
for 30 minutes.
3) After pre-heating, set the control to your desired
serving temperature.
Dry operation
1) Pre-heat the well on “HIGH” for approximately 15
minutes.
2) After pre-heating, set the control to your desired
serving temperature.
Only 6” (15.2cm) deep insets should be used with a dry food well.
When operated dry, the bottom of the food well will discolor. A mild
abrasive cleaner is recommended to clean this discoloration.
Temperature
Water in wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160°F to 180°F (71°C to 82°C)
Product in pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140°F to 160°F (60°C to 71°C)
Operation: F14EW Series (Electric)
These units must be operated with 4” (102mm) minimum water in
the well. If operated dry, a low water safety switch will interrupt the
electric supply to the heater to prevent heater failure. If the low water
safety switch shuts off power, turn the control to the OFF position.
If the water level is below the heating element, allow the well to cool
completely, then refill with water. Reactivate the well by turning the
control ON and resetting to the previous temperature.
Continuous interruption of power due to a low water level may
disable the heater permanently. Pouring water on a hot heating
element will damage it.
Steam can cause serious burns. Always wear some
type of protective covering on your hands and arms
when removing lids or pans from the unit. Lift the lid
or pan in a way that will direct escaping steam away
from your face and body.
Never place food directly into the well. Always use
pans.
Always place covers on pans when not serving to
prevent food from drying out and to reduce your
operating cost.
For most efficient operation, when empty, keep covered insets in
each well during preheating and when the well is not in use.
Wet operation
1) Fill food well with 4” (102mm) of water (heater must
be covered by water). For quicker pre-heating, use
hot water to fill the well.
2) Set the control to your desired serving temperature.
Temperature
Water in wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160°F to 180°F (71°C to 82°C)
Product in pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140°F to 160°F (60°C to 71°C)
Only qualified and trained personnel should attempt
to connect the gas. Wear a face shield during this
procedure. Delfield is not responsible for injuries
resulting from attempts connect the gas.
Customer must supply the necessary connection. A pressure
regulated, 1/2” FPT. 20,000 BTU gas supply is required. A gas
regulator is supplied installed.
Be sure the connection is made to maintain flow
through the safety valve in the direction indicated by
the arrow stamped on the valve case. See the gas
burner assembly diagram on page 6.
After installation, check for leaks using a soap solution. Mix some
water with dish or other soap and supply a small amount to the
connection. If bubbles appear, the connection is not correct and
must be reinstalled before operating the unit.
The pilot valve supplied is sized for use with natural
gas. If LP gas is to be used, the pilot fitting must be
changed from the standard .021” (0.53mm) orifice to
a .011” (0.28mm) orifice. This orifice is supplied in a
plastic pouch attached to the plate shelf.
Gas hot food tables must be operated with water in the well. Dry
operation of this unit will cause distortion of the well or other serious
damage.
Steam can cause serious burns. Always wear some
type of protective covering on your hands and arms
when removing lids or pans from the unit. Lift the lid
or pan in a way that will direct escaping steam away
from your face and body.
Lighting the pilot
Only qualified and trained personnel
should attempt to light the pilot. Wear
a face shield during this procedure.
Delfield is not responsible for injuries
resulting from attempts to light the pilot.
1) Open the gas valve supplying fuel to the hot food
table
2) Push down the reset button on the pilot valve, which
is located behind the control panel, and light the
pilot.
3) Continue to hold down the reset button for 30 to 45
seconds or until the pilot continues to burn when the
button is released.
4) During the reset cycle, gas will flow to both the main
and pilot burners.
5) If the pilot is not lit after steps 1-4 have been
completed, close the gas valve and wait for at least
5 minutes before attempting to light the pilot again.
This should allow any excess gas in the air around
the unit to dissipate. If you are using LP gas, wait
at least 15 minutes; any excess gas will “fall” to the
floor and will require more time to dissipate.
Filling the well and pre-heating
1) With the drain cock closed, fill the well until
approximately a four inch depth is obtained. More
water may be required if shallow depth pans are
used. Always pour water in the well before preheating. For quicker pre-heating use hot water to fill
the well.
2) Turn the gas control knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise
and wait for the water to preheat. Then set the control
to your desired serving temperature.
Never place food directly into the empty well, always
use pans. Never operate burners without water in the
well.
Always place covers on pans when not serving to
prevent food from drying out and to reduce your
operating cost.
For most efficient operation, when empty, keep covered insets in
each well during preheating and when the well is not in use.
Water in wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160°F to 180°F (71°C to 82°C)
Product in pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140°F to 160°F (60°C to 71°C)
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Maintenance
Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning
To prevent discoloration or rust on stainless steel several
important steps need to be taken. First, we need to understand
the properties of stainless steel. Stainless steel contains 70- 80%
iron, which will rust. It also contains 12-30% chromium, which
forms an invisible passive film over the steel’s surface, which
acts as a shield against corrosion. As long as the protective
layer is intact, the metal is still stainless. If the film is broken or
contaminated, outside elements can begin to breakdown the
steel and begin to form discoloration or rust. Proper cleaning of
stainless steel requires soft cloths or plastic scouring pads.
NEVER USE STEEL PADS, WIRE BRUSHES OR
SCRAPERS!
Cleaning solutions need to be alkaline based or non-chloride
cleaners. Any cleaner containing chlorides will damage
the protective film of the stainless steel. Chlorides are also
commonly found in hard water, salts, and household and
industrial cleaners. If cleaners containing chlorides are used be
sure to rinse repeatedly and dry thoroughly. Routine cleaning
of stainless steel can be done with soap and water. Extreme
stains or grease should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner
and plastic scrub pad. Always rub with the grain of the steel.
There are stainless steel cleaners available which can restore
and preserve the finish of the steels protective layer. Early signs
of stainless steel breakdown are small pits and cracks. If this
has begun, clean thoroughly and start to apply stainless steel
cleaners in attempt to restore the passivity of the steel.
Never use an acid based cleaning solution! Many
food products have an acidic content, which can
deteriorate the finish. Be sure to clean the
stainless steel surfaces of ALL food products.
Common items include, tomatoes, peppers and
other vegetables.
The interior of the food wells should be cleaned daily with a nonabrasive cleaner and non-abrasive pad. If necessary, a mild
abrasive may be used on the interior of the pans only. Hard
water stains and lime scaling may require a special cleaning
product. Never use steel wool.
Never use a high-pressure water wash for
cleaning as water can damage the electrical and
gas components.
Standard One Year Warranty (One Year Parts, 90 Days Labor)
The Delfield Company (“Delfield”) warrants to the Original Purchaser of
the Delfield product (herein called the “Unit”) that such Unit, and all
parts thereof, will be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date
of shipment of the Unit to the Original Purchaser or, if the Original
Purchaser returns the warranty card completely filled out including the
date of installation within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Unit, one (1)
year from the date of installation. During this one year warranty period,
Delfield will repair or replace any defective part or portion there of returned
to Delfield by the Original Purchaser which Delfield determines was
defective due to faulty material or workmanship. The Original purchaser
will pay all labor, crating, freight and related costs incurred in the removal
of the Unit of defective component and shipment to Delfield, except that
during a period of either ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of
the Unit to the Original Purchaser or, if the Original Purchaser returns
the warranty card completely filled out including the date of installation
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Unit, ninety (90) days from the
date of installation Delfield will pay all related labor costs. Delfield will
pay the return costs if the Unit or part thereof was defective.
The term “Original Purchaser” as used herein means that person, firm,
association, or corporation for whom the Unit was originally installed.
This warranty does not apply to any Unit or part thereof that has been
subjected to misuse, neglect, alteration, or accident, such as accidental
damage to the exterior finish, operated contrary to the recommendations
specified by Delfield; or repaired or altered by anyone other than Delfield
in any way so as to, in Delfield’s sole judgement, affect its quality or
efficiency. This warranty does not apply to any Unit that has been moved
from the location where it was originally installed. This warranty also
does not cover the refrigerator drier or the light bulbs used in the Unit.
The warranty is subject to the user’s normal maintenance and care
responsibility as set forth in the Service and Installation Manual, such
as cleaning the condenser coil, and is in lieu of all other obligations
of Delfield. Delfield neither assumes, nor authorizes any other person
to assume for Delfield, any other liability in connection with Delfield’s
products.
Removal or defacement of the original Serial Number or Model Number
from any Unit shall be deemed to release Delfield from all obligations
hereunder or any other obligations, express or implied.
Parts furnished by suppliers to Delfield are guaranteed by Delfield only
to the extent of the original manufacturer’s express warranty to Delfield.
Failure of the Original Purchaser to receive such manufacturer’s express
warranty to Delfield. Failure of the Original Purchaser to receive such
manufacturers warranty shall in no way create any warranty, expressed
or implied, or any other obligation or liability on Delfield’s part in respect
thereof.
IF THE CUSTOMER IS USING A PART THAT RESULTS IN A VOIDED
WARRANTY AND A DELFIELD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
TRAVELS TO THE INSTALLATION ADDRESS TO PERFORM WARRANTY
SERVICE, THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WILL ADVISE CUSTOMER
THE WARRANTY IS VOID. SUCH SERVICE CALLS WILL BE BILLED
TO CUSTOMER AT THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER’S THEN
APPLICABLE TIME AND MATERIALS RATES. CONSIDER: CUSTOMER
MAY INITIATE A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITHOUT PARTS COVERAGE.
If shipment of a replacement part is requested prior to the arrival in the
Delfield factory of the part claimed to be defective, the Original Purchaser
must accept delivery of the replacement part of a C.O.D. basis, with credit
being issued after the part has been received and inspected at Delfield’s
plant and determined by Delfield to be within this warranty.
Under no condition does this warranty give the Original Purchaser the
right to replace the defective Unit with a complete Unit of the same
manufacturer or of another make. Unless authorized by Delfield in
writing, this warranty does not permit the replacement of any part,
including the motor-compressor, to be made with the part of another
make or manufacturer.
No claims can be made under this warranty for spoilage of any products
for any reason, including system failure.
The installation contractor shall be responsible for building access,
entrance and field conditions to insure sufficient clearance to allow any
hood(s), vent(s), or Unit(s) if necessary, to be brought into the building.
Delfield will not be responsible for structural changes or damages
incurred during installation of the Unit or any exhaust system.
Delfield shall not be liable in any manner for any default or delay in
performance hereunder caused by or resulting from any contingency
beyond Delfield’s control, including, but not limited to, war, governmental
restrictions or restraints, strike, lockouts, injunctions, fire, flood, acts
of nature, short or reduced supply of raw materials, or discontinuance
of the parts by the original part manufacturer.
Except as provided in any Additional Four Year Protection Plan,
if applicable, and the Service Labor Contract, if applicable, the
foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether
written or oral, express or implied. This warranty supersedes
and excludes any prior oral or written representations or
warranties. Delfield expressly disclaims any implied warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose of compliance
with any law, treaty, rule or regulation relating to the discharge of
substances into the environment. The sole and exclusive remedies
of any person relating to the Unit, and the full liability of Delfield for
any breach of this warranty, will be as provided in this warranty.
Other than this Delfield Standard One Year Limited Warranty, any
applicable Delfield Additional Four Year Protection Plan or applicable
Delfield Service Labor Contract, the Original Purchaser agrees and
acknowledges that no other warranties are offered or provided in
connection with or for the unit or any other part thereof.
In no event will Delfield be liable for special, incidental or consequential
damages, or for damages in the nature of penalties.
IF DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR
THIS DELFIELD EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW
OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM DELFIELD OR
ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS AND/OR THE PART
BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION,
THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, DELFIELD AND ITS
AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS DAMAGES OR
EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION
OF ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART RECEIVED FROM AN
UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. If the warranty becomes void,
Customer may purchase from Delfield, if available, a Service
Agreement or service at the then current time and materials rate.
For more information on Delfield warranty’s log on and check out the
service section of our web site at www.delfield.com.
Additional Four Year Protection Plan (For Motor-Compressor Only)
Installation
Delfield Model# Serial # Date
General Conditions
Delfield shall not be liable in any manner for any default or delay in
performance hereunder caused by or resulting from any contingency
beyond Delfield’s control, including, but not limited to, war,
In addition to the Standard One Year Warranty on the MotorCompressor contained in the above listed Delfield product (the
“Unit”), The Delfield Company (“Delfield”) also agrees to repair, or
exchange with similar or interchangeable parts in design and capacity
at Delfield’s option, the defective Motor-Compressor contained in the
Unit (the “Motor-Compressor), or any part thereof, for the Original
Purchaser only, at any time during the four (4) years following the
initial one (1) year period commencing on the date of installation for the
Original Purchaser. Failure of the Original Purchaser to register the
registration card containing the Original Purchasers name, address,
date of installation, model number and serial number of the Unit
containing the Motor-Compressor within 30 days from the date of
installation shall void this warranty. This additional warranty is only
available if the Motor-Compressor is inoperative due to defects in
material or factory workmanship, as determined by Delfield in its sole
judgement and discretion. The Original Purchaser shall be responsible
for returning the defective Motor-Compressor to Delfield prepaid, F.O.B.
at the address shown on the back cover of this manual.
The term “Original Purchaser” as used herein means that person, firm,
association, or corporation for whom the Unit was originally installed.
The term “Motor-Compressor” as used herein does not include unit
base, air or water cooled condenser, receiver, electrical accessories
such as relay, capacitors, refrigerant controls, or condenser fan/motor
assembly. This warranty does not cover labor charges incidental to
the replacement of parts. This warranty further does not include
any equipment to which said condensing unit is connected, such as
cooling coils, temperature controls or refrigerant metering devices.
This warranty shall be void if the Motor-Compressor, in Delfield’s
sole judgement, has been subjected to misuse, neglect, alteration or
accident, operated contrary to the recommendations specified by the
Unit manufacturer, repaired or altered by anyone other than Delfield
in any way so as, in Delfield’s sole judgment, to affect its quality or
efficiency or if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
This Warranty does not apply to a Motor-Compressor in any Unit that
has been moved from the location where it was originally installed.
The addition of methyl chloride to the condensing unit or refrigeration
system shall void this warranty.
governmental restrictions or restraints, strike, lockouts, injunctions,
fire, flood, acts of nature, short or reduced supply of raw materials,
or discontinuance of any part or the Motor-Compressor by the unit
manufacturer.
Replacement of a defective Motor-Compressor is limited to one (1)
Motor-Compressor by us during the four (4) year period. Delfield
shall replace the Motor-Compressor at no charge.
This warranty does not give the Original Purchaser of the Motor-
Compressor the right to purchase a complete replacement Motor-
Compressor of the same make or of another make. It further does
not permit the replacement to be made with a Motor-Compressor
of another kind unless authorized by Delfield. In the event Delfield
authorizes the Original Purchaser to purchase a replacement Motor-
Compressor locally, only the wholesale cost of the Motor-Compressor
is refundable.
Expressly excluded from this warranty are damages resulting from
spoilage of goods.
Except as provided in any applicable Standard One Year Limited
Warranty or applicable Service Labor Contract, the foregoing is
exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether written or
oral, express or implied. This Warranty supersedes and excludes
any prior oral or written representations or warranties. Delfield
expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose or compliance with any law, treaty,
rule or regulation relating to the Motor-Compressor, and the full
liability of Delfield for any breach of this warranty, will be as
provided in this warranty.
Other than any applicable Delfield Standard One year Limited
Warranty, this Delfield Additional Four Year Protection Plan and any
applicable Delfield Service Labor Contract, the Original Purchaser
agrees and acknowledges that no other warranties are offered or
provided in connection with or for the Motor-Compressor or any
part thereof.
In no event will Delfield be liable for special, incidental or consequential
damages, or for damages in the nature of penalties.