Food Warming Equipment Company E-1200-XL Service Manual

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

MOBILE BANQUET CABINETS

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Dual-Heat Banquet Cabinets:

E SERIES AND XL SERIES

C SERIES (for Canned Fuel only)

DUAL-HEAT BANQUET CABINETS

These versatile cabinets allow you to use either

canned fuel or efficient forced air electrical heat.

E-600 E-1200

CONGRATULATIONS...

...and thank you for purchasing an FWE Mobile Heated Banquet
cabinet. E Models are designed for use electrically or with canned fuel.
Your unit has been designed and manufactured under rigid controls to
assure you the most efficient service. It is a full time unit, and may be
used continuously.

Please take a moment to read through this booklet of important
information pertaining to your cabinet. By following a routine of
proper use and care described on the following pages, your cabinet
will last for many years.

IMPORTANT: Your Manufacturer Registration Card must be
returned within 30 days after initial delivery to put warranty into effect.

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FWE Dual-Heat Banquet Cabinets

MODEL NUMBERS

XL Cabinets accommodate extra-large

covered plates up to 12-1/2” diameter.

E-480 E-600 E-720 E-900

E-960 E-1200 E-1500

CAUTION: HOLDING FOOD AT TEMPERATURES

OF LESS THAN 140°F MAY BE DANGEROUS.

TEMPERATURES UNDER 140°F PROMOTE THE GROWTH

OF HARMFUL BACTERIA AND TOXINS IN SOME FOODS.

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DUAL-HEAT BANQUET CABINETS

INSTALLATION AND CARE

SERIAL AND MODEL NUMBER

These numbers are found on the nameplate (serial tag) affixed
to the lower back of the unit. Please record them in this booklet,
in the space provided on page 13. When ordering parts and/or
service, you will need to provide this information. The voltage
and amperage of the unit are also stamped on the serial tag.

UNPACKING

After uncrating your cabinet, remove all tape and padding
which held all doors, shelves, racks, cord, etc., in place during
shipment.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING

FWE standard models operate on 110/120 volt,
60 Hz, 1 ph, A.C. (unless ordered otherwise), and are equipped
with a three prong grounding cord plug for your protection against
possible shock hazards. Be sure to plug only into a properly
grounded three prong wall receptacle. If you have any questions
with regard to adequate wiring or grounding in your building,
a qualified electrician should be contacted before using your
cabinet. The amperage of your cabinet is stamped on the
name plate attached to the unit.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE
THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE CORD PLUG.

WARNING: ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD

ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS OR WIRING.

BE SURE THAT MODEL IS UNPLUGGED FROM ELECTRICAL
SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING CONTROL PANEL.

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CLEANING

Keep your cabinet clean by simply wiping the inter ior and
exterior, as needed, with a damp cloth or sponge and a mild
soapy solution.

NEVER USE ABRASIVES, ACIDS, OR STRONG CLEANERS.

Do not flood or allow electrical parts to become wet. The inter ior
tray slide assemblies and humidifier pans are removable for easy
cleaning. A stainless steel cleaner/polish is recommended for
the exterior to maintain a "like-new" appearance.

DO NOT USE WAX OR STRONG CLEANERS ON
DOOR GASKETS OR VINYL TRIM.

CONTROLS

The control panel, recessed above the door(s) at the top of the unit,
is equipped with an adjustable thermostat (to 190° F.) for temperature
selection, an operational range thermometer to show the actual
internal temperature of the cabinet, a 20 amp ON/OFF rocker witch,
a red power indicating light to tell you when the cabinet is plugged
into a power source, and an amber indicating light which goes on
when the heating element is activated and cycling.When operating
in the canned heat mode, place canned fuel only in drawer
receptacles provided at the base of the cabinet interior.

CANNED FUEL / ELECTRICAL HEAT SYSTEMS

Top mounted blower system shall include two (2) hi-temp, self-lubricated,
impedance protected, fan cooled blower motors. Interior cabinet body shall be
vented to provide combustion capability for canned fuel. Adjustable louvered vents
assure even heat throughout the cabinet and “No-Fail” combustion, as well as
exhaust of canned fuel fumes.Heating elements and canned fuel system shall
be located at bottom of cabinet to eliminate hot spots and distribute heat equally
throughout cabinet interior.Bottom baffle, back wall and heat distribution tunnel
shall be vented for balanced air circulation when operating on either canned fuel
or electrical power, to prevent overheating of lower shelf. Baffle and solid fuel
drawers shall be contained in the interior of unit to prevent rodent infestation.
Slide-out drawers for solid fuel shall be located under baffle, and shall have
safety stops to prevent tipping/falling out.

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