Dinex HC20 Service Manual

He a ted Ca b i n e t

DINEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. • 628-2 HEBRON AVENUE, GLASTONBURY CT 06033 • WWW.DINEX.COM

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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wire Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dinex® Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Model: HC20 & HC24

For Service Information, call 1-888-673-4639

Please provide following information:

• Model number

• Serial number

• Part Description and number as shown in parts list.

Manual No. HLDGCABNET Rev-05/06

Printed in the USA

Se rv i c e Ma n u a l

DH90-0000A HEATER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS &
CAUTIONS:

The HC20 & HC24 Cabinet comes equipped with a remov­able DH90-0000A Heater Unit. This heater unit is designed
for use only in the Dinex HC20 & HC24 cabinets. For safety,
there are certain safety measures that must be followed
with the ope rat i o n , s e r vicing & cleaning of this He a ter Un i t .

CAUTION: Always disconnect the electrical power,unplug
from electrical outlet, the DH90-0000A heater unit prior to
removal from the cabinet. Always disconnect electrical
power to the DH90-0000A heater unit prior to servicing.
Always remove DH90-000A heater unit from the cabinet
prior to cleaning the cabinet. Never submerse the
DH90-0000A heater unit in water. Never spray wash, steam
clean or saturate the removable DH90-0000A heater unit.
The DH90-000A heater unit is designed for use only in the
Dinex HC20 & HC24 cabinet.

STARTUP AND OPERATION

1. Place the DH90-0000A heater unit into the cabinet. Turn
the thermostat to the “Off” position.

2. Connect the heater unit to a 120 Volt 15 Amp electrical
power source. Unit is equipped with a NEMA 5-15P plug.
The DH90-00000A heater unit draws 13.7 amps and is
rated at 1651 watts @ 120 VAC. The indicator light and
the fan will operate continuously whenever the unit is
plugged in.

3. Preheat the cabinet, for a minimum of 30 minutes, by
turning the thermostat knob to the desired setting
(Minimum of 140 Degrees F.). It is very important that
the doors remain closed thru out the preheat period.

4. Once the preheated temperature has been achieved,
load pans of preheated food into the cabinet. If possible,
load so that the pans of food can be unloaded from the
bottom up.This will assist in maintaining food tempera­tures and will minimize food spillage. Please note that
food temperatures will vary due to mass, type and quan­tities of food placed into the cabinet.

5. If the cabinet containing food product is to be moved to
secondary location, after loading food product, allow the
unit to operate for at least 5 to 10 minutes before mov­ing.To move,unplug the DH90-0000A heater unit from
the electrical power source. Wrap the electrical supply

cord around the cord hook that is located on the front

of the heater unit. To avoid food spillage, use care in
moving the cabinet. As soon as the cabinet has been
relocated, immediately connect it to an electrical power
source and allow the unit to operate 5 to 10 minutes at
the desired thermostat setting, before opening the door.
To assist in maintaining food temperatures,keep the
door closed as much as possible.

DAILY CLEANING

DH90-0000A Heater Unit

Prior to cleaning re fer to CAU T I O N S s p ecified under
DH90-0000A He ater Unit Spe c i f i cations & Ca u t i o n s pg. 2 .

To clean the unit, unplug it from the electrical power
source prior to removal from the cabinet. Clean the unit

Carefully remove carton or crate from the unit. Remove all
loose packing material making sure that no small parts or
accessories are lost. Inspect the unit for concealed damage
before discarding the packing material.

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Installation

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Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest
pieces of equipment on the market today.Before installing
or operating your new Dinex Products equipment you
should read through this material. This manual should be
retained for further reference as it contains installation
i n s t r u c t i o n s , s e rv i c e tips,p a r t list and wa rra n ty info rm at i o n .
Should you have any questions co n ce r ning the Eq u i p m e nt,
please call the Di n ex Hotline at 1-888-673-4639 (Monday
through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, Eastern Standard Time).

IMPORTANT: For your safety,read and follow all cautions,
information and warnings

FREIGHT DAMAGE CLAIMS

Your Dinex Products equipment was carefully inspected
and packed before leaving our factory. The transportation
company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery of
this equipment. Dinex Products cannot assume responsi­bility for damage or loss incurred in transit. Visible damage
or loss should be noted on freight bill and signed by
person making delivery.

A freight claim should be filed immediately with the trans­portation company. If damage is unnoticed or concealed
until equipment is unpacked, notify the transportation
company immediately and tell them you want to file a
concealed damage claim. This must be done within fifteen
(15) days after delivery was made. Be sure to retain all
packing material and cartons.

WARNING: Installation of this equipment should be
performed only by persons qualified or licensed to install
electrical equipment.

• Adjustments and service work should be performed
only by a qualified service technician. Service is avail­able through Authorized Dinex Products Parts & Service
Distributors throughout the United States. For a
complete listing of these consult your distributor listing
or write Dinex Products for the name of the nearest
distributor.

• This equipment in intended for commercial use only.
Not for household use.

• Use of other than genuine Di n e x Prod u cts re p l a c e m e n t s
p a r ts or serv i ce work pe r formed by other than authori ze d
Di n e x Prod u cts serv i c e agents will void the wa r ra n ty.

• Do not use any corrosive cleaners. Use only cleaners
approved for stainless steel.

Introduction

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